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 submissions in the last 24 months.

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North Poorton, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near North Poorton, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

Planning applications in North Poorton are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

Population: 19 (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 029D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near North Poorton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Poorton.

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 North Poorton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of North Poorton in Dorset

Property prices in North Poorton 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 North Poorton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around North Poorton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mapperton and Poorton Vales SSSI, Drakenorth SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 2 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 North Poorton

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near North Poorton.

The most common application types near North Poorton were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

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