Powerstock, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Powerstock, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Powerstock are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Powerstock
Powerstock is a picturesque village and civil parish nestled in a steep valley in south west Dorset, approximately 5 miles northeast of Bridport. It encompasses the nearby village of West Milton and features the scenic Eggardon Hill to the southeast. The village is characterized by charming cottages, two inns—the Three Horseshoes and the Marquis of Lorne Inn—and the tranquil Mangerton River flowing through the valley, making it a quaint location for potential planning applications.
Population: 377 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: http://www.powerstock.org.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £345,860 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 026C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Powerstock.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Powerstock.
- 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 Powerstock based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
137 planning applications found near Powerstock.
- - St Marys Church Powerstock DT6 3TD
T13 & T14 Holly - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - St Marys Church Powerstock DT6 3TD
T1 - T12 Yew - Sympathetically reshape & balance all by reducing overall by up to 2 – 3m where necessary. Remove all major dead wood & prune all branches to suitable growth points. Crown raise lower b
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Thatch Cottage School Hill Powerstock DT6 3TD
Repointing east elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Thatch Cottage School Hill Powerstock DT6 3TD
Replacement of rotten wooden lintel and window
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 4 Townsend South Poorton To St Marys Church Powerstock DT6 3TE
Replace rear conservatory with rear extension, add window to south gable, proposed shed and associated remodelling and landscaping works with variation of condition 2 of application P/HOU/2025/00092 t
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Lower Townsend Farm Powerstock Bridport DT6 3TE
Discharge of a planning obligation dated 5th July 2016 relating to planning permission number WD/D/15/002508 for Conversion of an outbuilding to residential accommodation, to discharge Section 106 agr
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Glenview Cottage Kings Lane Powerstock DT6 3TF
T1 Scots Pine - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Doll Lane Cottage Daws Lane Powerstock DT6 3TB
T1 Eucalyptus - Re-pollard back to previous pruning points T2 Cherry - Fell to ground level T3 Maple - Reduce declining stem back to live growth, remove remaining deadwood throughout G1 Ash - Reduce b
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - Glebe House South Poorton To St Marys Church Powerstock DT6 3TE
T1 Magnolia - Fell
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - 4 Townsend South Poorton To St Marys Church Powerstock DT6 3TE
Non material amendment - relocation of parking to south, existing parking space converted to grass area; parking surface changed to plastic parking grids with gravel & grass, remedial works to highway
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details - - Merriott House Merriot Bridge To Merriott Crossroads Powerstock DT6 3SZ
T1 & T2 Beech - Reduce overall by 2-3m & crown clean throughout
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - 4 Townsend South Poorton To St Marys Church Powerstock DT6 3TE
Non material amendment - change to window design to planning permission P/HOU/2025/00092 (Replace rear conservatory with rear extension, add window to south gable, proposed shed and associated remodel
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Glebe Farm South Poorton To St Marys Church Powerstock DT6 3TE
T1 Ash - Remove 3 lateral branches over hard standing so that there is clearance of 8.5m for borehole machinery T2 Ash - Remove 2 lateral branches over the hard standing area so that there is 8.5m cle
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-10
View full details - - 4 Townsend South Poorton To St Marys Church Powerstock DT6 3TE
Replace rear conservatory with rear extension, add window to south gable, proposed shed and associated remodelling and landscaping works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-01-10
View full details - - Cowstalls Glebe Farm Powerstock DT6 3TE
Certificate of lawfulness to confirm that the use of the dwelling is Use Class C3 with no occupancy restrictions
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - Knapp House Kings Lane Powerstock DT6 3TF
Erect garden building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - Cider Press Kings Lane Powerstock DT6 3TF
Cider Apple Trees x 7 - Removal of dead branches & gentle crown thinning (10-15%)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-29
View full details - - Orchard House Kings Lane Powerstock DT6 3TF
T1 & T2 Beech - Reduce to an overall height of 2.4m G1 & G2 Hazel - Coppice
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Old Vicarage South Poorton To St Marys Church Powerstock DT6 3TE
T1 Indian Bean - Crown reduce by 2-3m in height and crown spread by 1.5-2m, pruning back to suitable pruning points and reshaping G2 Lime x 5 - Repollard back to previous points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-10
View full details - - Mast Site 304287 Dugberry Hill South Poorton to St Marys Church Powerstock
Remove 3 No. antennas, supporting steelwork and ancillary apparatus. Install 3 No. antennas, supporting steelwork and ancillary apparatus, relocate 3 No. antennas and 1 No. 0.6m dish to proposed steel
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-09-13
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A brief summary of Powerstock in Dorset
Powerstock is a picturesque village and civil parish nestled in a steep valley in south west Dorset, approximately 5 miles northeast of Bridport. It encompasses the nearby village of West Milton and features the scenic Eggardon Hill to the southeast. The village is characterized by charming cottages, two inns—the Three Horseshoes and the Marquis of Lorne Inn—and the tranquil Mangerton River flowing through the valley, making it a quaint location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 377 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Powerstock show an average sale price of £345,860, 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 Powerstock a particularly low-crime area.
Powerstock has one conservation area within its boundaries: Powerstock and Nettlecombe. 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 Powerstock includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mapperton and Poorton Vales SSSI, Drakenorth SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 1 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Powerstock planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.powerstock.org.uk. 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 Powerstock
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Powerstock. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Powerstock maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Powerstock were tree works (11), full planning applications (4), amendments (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- West Milton planning applications
- Nettlecombe planning applications
- Merriott planning applications
- South Poorton planning applications
- Loscombe planning applications
- North Poorton planning applications
- Hincknowle planning applications
- Loders planning 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.