Search Fortuneswell planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Fortuneswell · updated daily · Dorset Council
- Brackenbury School Three Yards Close Portland DT5 1JNAwaiting decisionNon-material amendment to amend fencing types, soft landscaping and minor alterations to internal layou to Planning permission P/FUL/2023/05098 (Change of use of building from Community Nursery class E(f) to a children's home (use class C2). Carry out landscaping.Non Material AmendmentReceived 29 Oct 2026P/NMA/2026/06005
- The Vicarage Ventnor Road Portland DT5 1JEAwaiting decisionG1 (T1 Ash, T2-T5 Sycamore) - Prune a highways clearance of 5.2m over highlighted area of boundary on planTree Works- TPOReceived 15 Oct 2026P/TRT/2026/05766
- 16 Fortuneswell Portland DT5 1LPAwaiting decisionRemoval of existing flat roof dormer windows to front and rear elevations and replace with enlarged flat roof dormer windows. Remove existing asbestos cement tiles and replace with natural slateHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 7 Oct 2026P/HOU/2026/05316
- 49B High Street Fortuneswell Portland DT5 1JQApprovedOlive tree - Raise crown by 1 to 1.5m and reduce lateral spread by 1.5m.Tree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 21 Sep 2026Decided 15 Oct 2026P/TRC/2026/05206
- Atlantic Academy Portland Lerret Road Portland DT5 1FNAwaiting decisionProvide additional car parking spaces, vehicular circulation space, footpath alteration, together with associated hard and soft landscaping works. Works also include, EV charging, air source heat pump and additional boundary fencing and gates illustrated on the submitted UBU Design plan.Full Planning ApplicationReceived 7 Sep 2026P/FUL/2026/04932
Planning in Fortuneswell
- Approved
- 79%
- 15 of 18 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Fortuneswell in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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DT5 64 applications in the last 12 months
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About Fortuneswell
Fortuneswell is a village located in Underhill on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, positioned on steep terrain at the northern edge of the island. It is bordered by Chiswell to the west and Castletown to the north, with Fortuneswell sitting above sea level while its neighbours are closer to the shoreline. The village features a main shopping street and, alongside Easton, serves as a key hub for local activities, making it a notable area for planning applications on the island. It sits within the Portland district.
Property prices in Fortuneswell show an average sale price of £229,100, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Fortuneswell area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Fortuneswell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Fortuneswell has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fortuneswell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Fortuneswell. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), tree works (5), listed building and heritage (3).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).