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Planning in Nottington

Approved
95%
39 of 40 decided
Decision time
about 4 weeks
on average

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

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Around Nottington

Postcode districts

DT3 224 applications in the last 12 monthsDT4 238 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dorset Council

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About Nottington

Nottington is a village located in the Dorset unitary authority area of England, situated approximately 2.6 miles (4.2 km) northeast of the coastal town of Weymouth. This proximity to Weymouth may influence planning applications and developments in the area, making it an important consideration for prospective developers and residents. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,458. It sits within the Weymouth district.

Property prices in Nottington show an average sale price of £304,510, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Nottington 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 Nottington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Nottington has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Nottington 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 Nottington, 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, 53 planning applications were submitted near Nottington. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.

The most common types were tree works (30), full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Nottington?
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Nottington. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Nottington?
The average planning decision time near Nottington is 31 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Nottington?
The planning approval rate near Nottington is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Nottington?
The most common type of planning application near Nottington is tree works applications, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Nottington?
You can search and track planning applications near Nottington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.