Nettlecombe, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nettlecombe, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Nettlecombe are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Nettlecombe
Powerstock is a picturesque village and civil parish located in south-west Dorset, England, approximately 5 miles northeast of Bridport. Nestled in a steep valley at the edge of the Dorset Downs, it includes the village of West Milton and the northern slopes of Eggardon Hill. The village features charming cottages, two inns—the Three Horseshoes and the Marquis of Lorne Inn—and is traversed by the small Mangerton River, making it a serene spot for potential planning applications amidst a scenic backdrop.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £345,860 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 019D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nettlecombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nettlecombe.
- 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 Nettlecombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
44 planning applications found near Nettlecombe.
- - Rabbit Catchers Farm Kings Lane Powerstock DT6 3TF
Retain agricultural storage barn (with variation of condition 9 to planning permission P/FUL/2021/03686 - to amend timescales)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Packhorse Cottage Castle Mill Lane Nettlecombe DT6 3SX
Demolition of existing garage and replacement single storey extension; demolition of existing rear porch and conservatory; replace existing single storey flat roof with a pitched roof; raise height of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - Merriott Cottage Merriot Bridge To Merriott Crossroads Powerstock DT6 3SZ
Retain 6no Security CCTV Cameras.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-01-14
View full details - - 1 Garden End Castle Mill Lane Nettlecombe DT6 3SU
Erect double storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Cider Press Kings Lane Powerstock DT6 3TF
Certificate of Lawfulness for continued use of 3 buildings for residential use
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - Southmead Farm The Square Nettlecombe DT6 3SP
T1 Maple - Reduce & shape all over by approx 1.5m to around the previous reduction points T2 Maple - Reduce & shape all over by approx 2m T3 Maple - Reduce & shape all over by approx 1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-01
View full details - - Merriott House Merriott Bridge To Merriott Crossroads Powerstock DT6 3SZ
Erect wood store and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-21
View full details - - Merriott Cottage Merriot Bridge To Merriott Crossroads Powerstock Dorset DT6 3SZ
T1 Ash - Fell T2 Willow - Pollard all crowns by approximately 4.5m to leave at 5.5m above ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-12-19
View full details - - Merriott Cottage Merriot Bridge To Merriott Crossroads Powerstock Dorset DT6 3SZ
T1 Ash - Fell T2 Willow - Pollard west side to 9m (40%)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-11-06
View full details - - Packhorse Cottage Castle Mill Lane Nettlecombe DT6 3SX
T1 Pear - Remove 2 limbs to a height of 2.3m from ground (as per annotated photo submitted) & cut remaining to a height of approx 4m from ground T2 Horse Chestnut - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - Marquis Of Lorne Inn The Square Nettlecombe Dorset DT6 3SY
T1 Sapindus Saponaria - Remove 2 x primary overhanging limbs T2 & T3 Cypress - Crown raise to approx 5m from ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-09-13
View full details - - Merriott House Merriot Bridge To Merriott Crossroads Powerstock Dorset DT6 3SZ
T1 Cedar - Fell - next to the the barn T2 Beech - Fell - on bank with hazel stools below T3 - Siver Birch - Fell - has rose growing up it
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-11-30
View full details - - Merriott Cottage Merriot Bridge To Merriott Crossroads Powerstock Dorset DT6 3SZ
Installation of 7no. Security Cameras
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-06-08
View full details - - Rabbit Catchers Farm Kings Lane Powerstock DT6 3TF
Retain agricultural storage barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-09-28
View full details - - Rabbit Catchers Farm Kings Lane Powerstock Dorset DT6 3TF
Ash x 6 - Remove Under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-09-23
View full details - - RABBIT CATCHERS FARM, KINGS LANE, POWERSTOCK, BRIDPORT, DT6 3TF
Erection of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2019-12-10
View full details - - MARQUIS OF LORNE INN, THE SQUARE, NETTLECOMBE, BRIDPORT, DT6 3SY
Replacement of UPVC windows with softwood windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2019-09-19
View full details - - SOUTHMEAD FARM, THE SQUARE, NETTLECOMBE, BRIDPORT, DT6 3SP
T1 Large Multistemmed Bay - Reduce crown by up to 1/3 (approx 3 metres), shape and tidy the whole tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2019-07-18
View full details - - LAND SOUTH OF EASTWATER FARM, KINGS LANE, POWERSTOCK
Erection of agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2019-05-17
View full details - - WALLHAYES, CASTLE MILL LANE, NETTLECOMBE, BRIDPORT, DT6 3SX
Coppicing of approximately 18 medium - Large mature trees within hanging wood. Mostly Ash and Sycamore. The woodland also comprises of mixed understory that would also be coppiced. The hedge running u
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2018-10-03
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A brief summary of Nettlecombe in Dorset
Powerstock is a picturesque village and civil parish located in south-west Dorset, England, approximately 5 miles northeast of Bridport. Nestled in a steep valley at the edge of the Dorset Downs, it includes the village of West Milton and the northern slopes of Eggardon Hill. The village features charming cottages, two inns—the Three Horseshoes and the Marquis of Lorne Inn—and is traversed by the small Mangerton River, making it a serene spot for potential planning applications amidst a scenic backdrop.
Property prices in Nettlecombe show an average sale price of £345,860, 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 Nettlecombe a particularly low-crime area.
Nettlecombe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Powerstock and Nettlecombe, Loders and Uploders. 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 Nettlecombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mapperton and Poorton Vales SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): West Dorset Alder Woods. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Nettlecombe
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Nettlecombe. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Nettlecombe maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Nettlecombe were tree works (11), full planning applications (4), amendments (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Merriott planning applications
- Powerstock planning applications
- West Milton planning applications
- South Poorton planning applications
- Loders planning applications
- Loscombe planning applications
- Uploders planning applications
- Spyway planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.