Northport, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northport, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £410,969 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 027A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Northport.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northport.
- 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 Northport based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Northport.
- - 55 Sandford Road Wareham BH20 4DQ
Non-material amendment to approved P/A P/HOU/2024/02889 (New porch, rooms in the existing roof with new dormer, internal alterations and change in fenestration) to remove the porch from the approved p
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 27 Avon Drive Wareham BH20 4EL
T3 Oak - Remove dangerous hanging broken branches T4 Oak (dead) - Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 1 Stour Drive Wareham BH20 4EW
Erect single storey rear & side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Hillcrest Keysworth Wareham BH20 7BH
T1 Birch (dead): Fell. Planted a Holm Oak next to the dead Birch as its replacement.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - P/TRD/2024/06569 - Hillcrest Keysworth Wareham BH20 7BH
T1 Birch (dead): Fell. Planted a Holm Oak next to the dead Birch as its replacement.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - Boundary of 45 Sandford Road and 47 Sandford Road, Wareham, BH20 4DQ
Remove large dead hanging branch and other dead branches over property garden (29 Northport Drive).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 78 Northmoor Way Wareham BH20 4EG
Non material amendment to Approved P/A P/HOU/2023/04635 (Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension with roof terrace and privacy screens) to clad first floor extension in wood, remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - The Old Quarry Keysworth Wareham BH20 7BH
Group of 12x Scots Pines - Fell. Replant 14x trees in blue hatched area indicated on site landscape plan ref. AM.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of Northport in Dorset
Northport is a settlement located in Dorset, England.
Property prices in Northport show an average sale price of £410,969, 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 Northport a particularly low-crime area.
Northport has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wareham. 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 Northport includes 5 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Holton and Sandford Heaths SSSI, Wareham Common SSSI, Morden Bog and Hyde Heath SSSI and 2 more; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 6 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths, Dorset Heaths (Purbeck & Wareham) & Studland Dunes; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Poole Harbour, Dorset Heathlands; 5 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Poole Harbour, Dorset Heathlands. 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, Northport 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 Northport
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Northport. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Northport may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Northport were tree works (18), full planning applications (7), amendments (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 6 applications
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- 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.