Loders, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Loders, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Loders
Loders is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Dorset, England, approximately 2 miles northeast of Bridport. Nestled in the valley of the River Asker, the linear village is situated between Waddon Hill and Boarsbarrow Hill. As of the 2011 census, Loders had a population of 518, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those researching planning applications in a rural setting.
Population: 539 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £404,445 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 029B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Loders.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Loders.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Loders based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Loders.
- - 38 Main Street Loders DT6 3SA
T1 Eucalyptus - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Nos. 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54 & 56 High Acres Loders Bridport DT6 3UJ
Modify Section 52 Agreement dated 20/11/1989 to include carve-out for shared ownership unitholders who have staircased to 100% and include mortgagee exclusion clause for Magna's lenders
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Waddon Farm Main Street Loders DT6 3SA
T1 Sycamore - Overall crown reduction of around 1.5- 2m to appropriate growth points and crown lift by 1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Church Farm House Main Street Loders Dorset DT6 3SA
T1 Willow - Remove Under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Church Farm House Main Street Loders Dorset DT6 3SA
T1 Eucalyptus - Remove Under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Raikes Smishops Lane Junction To Yondover Railway Bridge Loders DT6 3SD
T1 Bay - Reduce height to approx 2m. Approx 2m of material removed from the top, cutting back the east and west sides, removing up to 1m of material T2 Liquid Amber - Remove T3 Eucryphia - Reduce the
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Warrick Cottage Smishops Lane Junction To Yondover Railway Bridge Loders DT6 3SD
T1 Conifer - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Church Farm House Main Street Loders DT6 3SA
Remove existing lean to greenhouse and replace with new lean to building to form pottery and garden workshop
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - Trinity Cottage Smishops Lane Junction To Yondover Railway Bridge Loders DT6 3SB
Non material amendment - Change of roof form from hipped to lean-to, smaller windows and brick quoins. Decking size reduced and changed to tiled patio to planning permission P/HOU/2023/00101 (Erect si
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Yondover Farm House Yondover Railway Bridge Well Plot Loders DT6 4NW
The proposed use is holiday accommodation or a long term let for more than 90 days
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - The Retreat Smishops Lane Junction To Yondover Railway Bridge Loders Dorset DT6 3SB
T1 & T2 Lawson Cypress - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - The Vicarage Main Street Loders Dorset DT6 3SA
T1 Copper Beech - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 22 Highacres Loders Dorset DT6 3SE
T1 & T2 Sycamore - Reduce height by 1.5m as per last cut. Cut size 5-10cm. T3 Ash - Reduce height by 1.5m as per last cut. Cut size 5-10cm
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - Brook House Loders Bridport DT6 4NW
T1 Oak - Pollard back to below rips T2 Oak - Remove partially snapped out branches To make safe under Regulation 14 (S98)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - Court Farm Cottage Main Street Loders Dorset DT6 3RZ
T1 & T2 Holly - Reduce by 4m back to hedge height to be maintained as a hedge. The Hollys are an over stood field hedge and the owner wants to reduce to approx 12ft
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Loders in Dorset
Loders is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Dorset, England, approximately 2 miles northeast of Bridport. Nestled in the valley of the River Asker, the linear village is situated between Waddon Hill and Boarsbarrow Hill. As of the 2011 census, Loders had a population of 518, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those researching planning applications in a rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 539 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Loders show an average sale price of £404,445, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Loders a particularly low-crime area.
Loders has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Loders and Uploders, West Milton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Loders includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Loders 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.
Planning Activity in Loders
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Loders. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Loders maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Loders were tree works (7), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Uploders planning applications
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