Search Highlands planning applications
190 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Highlands · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Site Of West Cliff Farm West Cliff West Bay DT6 4HSAwaiting decisionErection of agricultural building to secure machinery and fodder.Full Planning ApplicationReceived 5 Nov 2026P/FUL/2026/06093
- 16 Watton Park Bridport DT6 5NJApprovedRemove existing roof and PVCu Conservatory system to dwarf walls; build up in PVCu frame with a GRP flat roof with lantern light; carry out alterationsHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 27 Jul 2026Decided 18 Sep 2026P/HOU/2026/04037
- Port Cottage Mount Lane Eype DT6 6ALRefusedExtensions and alterations to Port Cottage including a side extension, new dormers, renewal of thatched roof, rear first-floor extension with skylights and solar panels, replacement single story outbuilding with added skylights and solar panels; erection of storage shed and associated improvements to parking and accessHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 6 May 2026Decided 7 Aug 2026P/HOU/2026/01609
- 20 West Walk West Bay DT6 4HTAwaiting decisionNon material amendment to correct condition 2 on decision notice on application P/VOC/2026/00310 : Demolition of existing and erection of replacement dwelling (with variation of condition 1 to planning permission P/FUL/2024/00367 - to amend approved plansNon Material AmendmentReceived 24 Mar 2026P/NMA/2026/01660
- Site Of West Cliff Farm West Cliff West Bay DT6 4HSRefusedErection of agricultural storage barnPrior Approval - Building for Agricultural/Forestry UseReceived 17 Feb 2026Decided 26 Feb 2026P/PABA/2026/00963
Planning in Highlands
- Approved
- 85%
- 11 of 13 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Highlands in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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Around Highlands
Postcode districts
DT6 386 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Dorset Council
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About Highlands
Highlands is a settlement located in Dorset, England.
Property prices in Highlands show an average sale price of £345,860, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Highlands 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 Highlands a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Highlands has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Highlands 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Highlands, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Highlands. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), amendments (3), listed building and heritage (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.