Ridge, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ridge, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Ridge
Ridge is a charming village located in Dorset, England, positioned on the south bank of the River Frome, just half a mile southeast of Wareham. Its proximity to Wareham makes it a noteworthy area for planning applications, as it combines rural character with accessibility to local amenities and transport links.
District: Arne
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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: South Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 035D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ridge.
- 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 Ridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Ridge.
- - Field to the north of Woodside Barnhill Road Ridge BH20 5BD
Erection of a replacement barn
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Field to north of Woodside Barnhll Road Ridge
Demolition of existing barn under Permitted Development Schedule 2, Part 11, Class B
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 16 Barndale Drive Ridge BH20 5BX
Removal of existing conservatory and construction of a new garden room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Treetops Caravan Park Redcliffe Farm Caravan Site Service Road Redcliffe BH20 5BE
(Located at the entrance to the park) T1 English Oak - Crown reduction of 2m all-round and a lateral reduction of up to 3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Birches Annexe Barnhill Road Ridge Wareham BH20 5BD
T1 Birch - Fell and replant.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Holly Bank Sunnyside Ridge BH20 5BQ
Tree 4 and Tree 5 - Silver Birch - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Holly Bank Sunnyside Ridge Wareham BH20 5BQ
Trees 1, 2 and 3 Birch (dead) - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Floradene Arne Road Ridge BH20 5BH
Erection of 2 detached dwellings with associated access, parking and drainage works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Fernside Arne Road Ridge BH20 5BH
Sever plot and erect one new dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Woodside Barnhill Road Ridge Wareham BH20 5BD
Silver Birch - Fell. Replant, ideally on adjacent land owned by applicant.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Floradene Arne Road Ridge BH20 5BH
Erection of 2 detached dwellings with associated access and parking (amended plans received)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - Birches Barnhill Road Ridge Dorset BH20 5BD
T1 Oak: Reduce lateral growth on highways aspect by 1-2m and shape into upper crown. Crown lift to statutory heights above the highway (5.2m). Reduce lowest primary branch by 1-2m. Prune to leave 0.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Ridge in Dorset
Ridge is a charming village located in Dorset, England, positioned on the south bank of the River Frome, just half a mile southeast of Wareham. Its proximity to Wareham makes it a noteworthy area for planning applications, as it combines rural character with accessibility to local amenities and transport links. It sits within the Arne district.
Property prices in Ridge 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 Ridge a particularly low-crime area.
Ridge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stoborough, Wareham. 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 Ridge includes 6 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hartland Moor SSSI, The Moors SSSI, Poole Harbour SSSI and 3 more; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths (Purbeck & Wareham) & Studland Dunes; 5 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, Ridge 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 Ridge
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Ridge. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ridge.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ridge were tree works (11), 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.
Nearby Towns
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- Stoborough planning applications
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- Wareham planning applications
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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.