Long Bredy, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Long Bredy, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Long Bredy
Long Bredy is a charming village located in the civil parish of Long Bredy and Kingston Russell, approximately 7 miles west of Dorchester in Dorset. Nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Bride and surrounded by the chalk hills of the Dorset Downs, it boasts a small population of 208 as of the 2011 census. As of April 1, 2024, the parish has been merged with Kingston Russell, creating the new parish of Long Bredy and Kingston Russell, which may impact future planning applications in the area.
Population: 191 (2021)
District: Long Bredy and Kingston Russell
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £326,698 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 022A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Long Bredy.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Long Bredy.
- 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 Long Bredy based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Long Bredy.
- - Manor Cottage Manor Farm To Whatcombe House Long Bredy DT2 9HW
Install 16 Solar Panels on the south facing roof slopes of the existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-27
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A brief summary of Long Bredy in Dorset
Long Bredy is a charming village located in the civil parish of Long Bredy and Kingston Russell, approximately 7 miles west of Dorchester in Dorset. Nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Bride and surrounded by the chalk hills of the Dorset Downs, it boasts a small population of 208 as of the 2011 census. As of April 1, 2024, the parish has been merged with Kingston Russell, creating the new parish of Long Bredy and Kingston Russell, which may impact future planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 191 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Long Bredy and Kingston Russell district.
Property prices in Long Bredy show an average sale price of £326,698, 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 Long Bredy a particularly low-crime area.
Long Bredy has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Long Bredy, Litton Cheney. 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 Long Bredy includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Haydon and Askerswell Downs SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Long Bredy 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 Long Bredy
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Long Bredy.
The most common application types near Long Bredy were outline applications (1).
Nearby Towns
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.