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Planning in North Poorton

Only 1 decision near North Poorton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of North Poorton in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.

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About North Poorton

North Poorton is a small hamlet and civil parish located in Dorset, England, approximately 4.5 miles northeast of Bridport. As of 2013, the population was estimated to be just 20 residents, making it a quiet area that may offer unique planning opportunities within the Dorset unitary authority. The settlement has a population of approximately 19 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.

Property prices in North Poorton 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 North Poorton 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 North Poorton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around North Poorton has 13 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, North Poorton 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 North Poorton, 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, 1 planning application was submitted near North Poorton.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near North Poorton?
In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near North Poorton.
What types of planning applications are most common near North Poorton?
The most common type of planning application near North Poorton is listed building consent applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near North Poorton?
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