Northbrook, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northbrook, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Northbrook are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 022C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Northbrook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northbrook.
- 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 Northbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Northbrook.
- - 11 Mill Street Puddletown DT2 8SQ
T1 Leylandii - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 11 The Moor Puddletown DT2 8TE
Certificate of Lawfulness for a Conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - The Stables The Green Puddletown Dorchester DT2 8SN
Erect two storey side extension, carry out alterations to the roof & erect dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - The Myrtles Little Lane Puddletown DT2 8TB
Replace glazed conservatory roof with lightweight graphite slate profile cladding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - St Marys Church The Square Puddletown DT2 8SN
T2 Yew - Prune back encroaching canopy by 1m (as per annotated photo submitted)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - St Marys Church The Square Puddletown DT2 8SN
T1 Yew - Crown lift all round to achieve a clearance of 3m from ground level to nearest foliage. Prune back canopy overhanging main track through to new graveyard at the back by 1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 2 Orford Mews Orford Street Puddletown DT2 8UG
Erect single storey rear extension. (With Variation of condition 2 of planning permission P/HOU/2025/02324 to amend approved plans).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 16 Mill Street Puddletown DT2 8SH
T1 Weeping Willow - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - The Old Vicarage The Green Puddletown DT2 8SN
Internal works to replace floor finishes in Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, landing and bathroom, including installation of new carpet and oak flooring laid over chipboard to level existing surfaces. Repair and
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 3 Catmead Puddletown DT2 8GX
T1 Birch - Reduce height by up to 2.5m & spread by 1.5m on all lateral branches
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 2 Orford Mews Orford Street Puddletown DT2 8UG
Erect single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 5 The Green Puddletown DT2 8SN
T1 Conifer - Fell T2 Holm Oak - Re-pollard back to previous points T3 Plum - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Telephone Kiosk The Square Puddletown
Remove payphone (Call box I.D. 01305848201). (Retain telephone kiosk - to be locked).
Status: Permitted | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 3 Coombe Road Puddletown DT2 8RZ
Change of use and conversion of ancillary building to form 1 No: unit of holiday accommodation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Northbrook in Dorset
Northbrook is a settlement located in Dorset, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Northbrook a particularly low-crime area.
Northbrook has one conservation area within its boundaries: Puddletown. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Northbrook includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Northbrook 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 Northbrook
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Northbrook. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Northbrook.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Northbrook were tree works (6), full planning applications (4), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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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.