Rodwell, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rodwell, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Rodwell
Rodwell is a vibrant suburb located within the coastal town of Weymouth in Dorset, England. Known for its residential areas and proximity to local amenities, Rodwell offers a unique blend of community living and access to the scenic Dorset coastline, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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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 044C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rodwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rodwell.
- 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 Rodwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
51 planning applications found near Rodwell.
- - Elsadene 1 Verne Road Weymouth DT4 0RX
T1 Yew - Reduce lateral branches by up to 2m over neighbours dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 26 Trinity Road Weymouth DT4 8TJ
Removal of modern Shopfront and replacement with traditional window
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Ground Floor 26 Trinity Road Weymouth DT4 8TJ
Remove existing front door and window, install new sliding sash windows and carry out internal alterations (with variation of conditions 2 & 3 to the listed building consent 00/00294/LBC - to amend ap
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 50 Rodwell Road Weymouth DT4 8QU
Retention of fencing erected in rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 10 Lansdowne Square Weymouth DT4 9QT
T13 & T14 Lime - Re-pollard back to previous points, removing approx 4m in overall height
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Land Adjacent to 10 Lansdowne Square Weymouth DT4 9QT
T13 & T14 Lime - Re-pollard back to previous points under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Former Vehicle Maintenance Building Sec Depot & Southern Electric Depot Westwey Road Weymouth
Change of use of land and buildings from vehicle maintenance and electricity depots to Highways depot with siting of shipping containers for storage purposes and electric vehicle charging points
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 36 Franchise Street Weymouth DT4 8JU
Remove existing raised and covered area within garden and install new timber covered pergola with fence treatments, paving and lighting
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 17 Netherton Road Weymouth DT4 8SB
Proposed Balcony to existing roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Sec Depot Westwey Road Weymouth DT4 8SU
Replace gas equipment building with two modular buildings; install steel containers; erect fence; erect CCTV tower
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 81 St Mary Street Weymouth DT4 8PJ
Installation of replacement shopfront, installation of new fascia sign and removal of internal partition wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 81 St Mary Street Weymouth DT4 8PJ
Installation of replacement shopfront
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 81 St Mary Street Weymouth DT4 8PJ
Display of 1no. fascia sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 1 Cross Road Weymouth DT4 9QX
T1 Ash - Crown reduction in height by 3m & remove middle rear stem against fence and smallest stem middle left
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land on south side of New Close Gardens Weymouth DT4 8RG
Erect domestic garage and install dropped kerb
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 51 Commercial Road Weymouth DT4 8AQ
Erect 8 flats, garaging and commercial floor space, alterations to highway and associated works (with Variation of Condition 2 to WP/15/00347/FUL) to amend plans
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 11 Evolution Mitchell Street Weymouth DT4 8BT
Notification for electrical cable to be relaid FEH403
Status: Permitted | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 19 St Edmund Street Weymouth DT4 8AR
External alterations to enable the Installation of projecting sign, sign written letters and logos, door plaque, menu case, half lanterns, floodlights; repainting of the building
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 19 St Edmund Street Weymouth DT4 8AR
Installation of 1x projecting sign, 2x set of sign written letters and logos, 1x door plaque, 2x menu case, 4x amenity boards, 2x half lanterns, 6x floodlights
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 29 Rodwell Avenue Weymouth DT4 8SH
Replacement of detached garage with a detached annexe for use ancillary to the dwellinghouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-19
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A brief summary of Rodwell in Dorset
Rodwell is a vibrant suburb located within the coastal town of Weymouth in Dorset, England. Known for its residential areas and proximity to local amenities, Rodwell offers a unique blend of community living and access to the scenic Dorset coastline, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Rodwell 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 Rodwell a particularly low-crime area.
Rodwell has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lansdowne Square, Belle Vue Road, Weymouth Town Centre, Lodmoor Hill, Connaught Road. 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 Rodwell includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Radipole Lake SSSI, Portland Harbour Shore SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Rodwell
In the last 24 months, 129 planning applications were submitted near Rodwell. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Rodwell maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rodwell were tree works (41), full planning applications (38), listed building and heritage (27). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 127 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 64 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 54 applications
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