Nottington, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nottington, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
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.
Population: 5,458
District: Weymouth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,319 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 036B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nottington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nottington.
- 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 Nottington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Nottington.
- - Nottington Weymouth DT3 4BH
Install No.2 11m poles
Status: Permitted | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 2 Old Malthouse Nottington Lane Weymouth DT3 4BH
T1 Sycamore - Cut back overhanging branches by 2-3m (as per annotated photos submitted)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Field South Of Nottington Lane Nottington Lane Weymouth
Modification of legal agreement dated 26 June 2017 relation to planning permission WP/17/00271/OUT - To amend the registered provider chargee clause to widen the definition of morgagee to include a ho
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 462B Dorchester Road Weymouth DT3 5BS
T1 Poplar - Re pollard to previous pruning points T2 Plum - Create a new low pollard, 5m from ground level T3 Conifer - Remove stem with decay (as per annotated photo submitted)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 24 Nottington Lane Weymouth DT3 5DF
Ash (T1) – Reduce in height to 5m above large stem cavity and reduce lateral spread by 1-2m (updated description of works).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 24 Nottington Lane Weymouth DT3 5DF
Oak (T1) and Sorbus (T2) - Remove deadwood (exempt) Beech (T3) - Reduction of lowest two lateral branches on the garden (eastern) side by up to 1.5m Sycamore (T4) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Nottington Court Nottington Lane Weymouth DT3 4BL
T1 Sycamore - Prune away from the building to give a 3-4m window & remove 3-4m off top
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 8 Lorton Gardens Weymouth DT3 5FB
- Conversion of garage in order to form a studio/workspace to the front and an additional living space to the rear. - Replacement of garage door to the front elevation with a single door and window. -
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 7 Court Road Weymouth DT3 5DQ
Demolish existing rear extension and replace with larger rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 330 Dorchester Road Weymouth DT3 5AR
Two storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-13
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A brief summary of Nottington in Dorset
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 £285,319, 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 Nottington a particularly low-crime area.
Nottington has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Upwey, Radipole, Nottington, Broadwey. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Nottington includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lodmoor SSSI, Lorton SSSI, Radipole Lake SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Nottington
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Nottington. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Nottington.
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 Nottington were tree works (22), full planning applications (7), outline applications (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: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 8 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Redlands planning applications
- Broadwey planning applications
- Radipole planning applications
- Coldharbour planning applications
- Upwey planning applications
- Elwell planning applications
- Southill planning applications
- Putton planning applications
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.