Seatown, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Seatown, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Seatown are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Seatown
Seatown is a picturesque coastal hamlet located in Dorset, England, along the English Channel, roughly 3 miles west-southwest of Bridport. Nestled within the civil parish of Chideock, this charming area may offer unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications, particularly in relation to coastal development and conservation.
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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 029D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Seatown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Seatown.
- 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 Seatown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Seatown.
- - Golden Cap Holiday Park Golden Cap Caravan Park Seatown DT6 6JX
Retained use of a Toilet Block to support the camping use associated with application 1/D/12/000330 (Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of the land for agriculture and seasonal summer camping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Golden Cap Holiday Park Golden Cap Caravan Park Seatown DT6 6JX
Change of use of bungalow to hot food takeaway to include minor alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - Seatown Seafront Seatown DT6 6JU
Change of use of land for the siting and retention of existing mobile sauna business
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - Golden Cap Holiday Park Golden Cap Caravan Park Seatown Dorset DT6 6JX
Site reorganisation comprising changes of use & operational development including removal of all 108 touring caravan pitches & siting 'lodge' style caravans & static caravans on OS 0586 & 2500. Siting
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-07-09
View full details - - GOLDEN CAP ESTATE, BRIDPORT, DT6 6JX
Tree Works As Per Woodland Management Plan Submitted
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2018-08-15
View full details - - GOLDEN CAP HOLIDAY PARK, GOLDEN CAP CARAVAN PARK, SEATOWN, BRIDPORT, DT6 6JX
Rear extension & alterations the existing shop. Removal of internal wall to replace with lintol. Removal of double garage door attached to existing cottage and block up with door & window. Change of u
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2015-10-26
View full details - - GOLDEN CAP HOLIDAY PARK, GOLDEN CAP CARAVAN PARK, SEATOWN, BRIDPORT, DT6 6JX
Demolish and replace existing washrooms
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2015-10-09
View full details - - THE MILL HOUSE, MILL LANE, SEATOWN, BRIDPORT, DT6 6JX
Erect 16/No Photo Voltaic panels on a ground mounted system to the Northern Garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2014-12-16
View full details - - GOLDEN CAP HOLIDAY PARK, GOLDEN CAP CARAVAN PARK, SEATOWN, BRIDPORT, DT6 6JX
Amendment to planning permission reference 1/D/12/000410 - Site reorganisation comprising changes of use & operational development including removal of all 108 touring caravan pitches & siting 'lodge'
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2014-02-10
View full details - - SEATOWN FARMHOUSE, SEA HILL LANE, SEATOWN, BRIDPORT, DT6 6JT
Essential repairs to the building fabric uncovered during on-site construction when undertaking work approved under earlier Planing Permission and Listed Building Consent. - Bedroom 1 roof strengtheni
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2013-04-19
View full details - - GOLDEN CAP HOLIDAY PARK, SEATOWN, BRIDPORT, DT6 6JX
Site reorganisation comprising changes of use & operational development including removal of all 108 touring caravan pitches & siting 'lodge' style caravans & static caravans on OS 0586 & 2500. Siting
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2012-06-07
View full details - - SEATOWN FARMHOUSE, SEA HILL LANE, SEATOWN, BRIDPORT, DT6 6JT
Renovation of farmhouse and adjacent barn building comprising: Alterations to main entrance and creation of new porch, alterations to existing lean-to-roof, alterations to external windows and doors,
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2012-05-22
View full details - - SEATOWN FARMHOUSE, SEA HILL LANE, SEATOWN, BRIDPORT, DT6 6JT
Renovation of farmhouse and adjacent barn building comprising: Alterations to main entrance and creation of new porch, alterations to existing lean-to-roof, alterations to external windows and doors,
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2012-05-22
View full details - - GOLDEN CAP HOLIDAY PARK, GOLDEN CAP CARAVAN PARK, SEATOWN, BRIDPORT, DT6 6JX
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of the land for agriculture and seasonal summer camping for up to 46 nights each year, commencing with arrivals of customers on the Friday between 15th and 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2012-02-29
View full details - - THE MILL HOUSE, MILL LANE, SEATOWN, BRIDPORT, DT6 6JX
Site 12 photovoltaic panels in garden
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2012-02-13
View full details - - OS 5600, GOLDEN CAP HOLIDAY PARK, GOLDEN CAP CARAVAN PARK, SEATOWN, BRIDPORT, DT6 6JX
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed recurrent seasonal use of the land for agriculture and siting tents for up to 41 days between 22nd July and 31st August each year is not a material change in use
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2011-10-21
View full details - - THE MILL HOUSE, MILL LANE, SEATOWN, BRIDPORT, DT6 6JX
Photovoltaic panels to south facing roof
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2011-07-07
View full details - - GOLDEN CAP HOLIDAY PARK, SEATOWN, BRIDPORT, DT6 6JX
Single storey garage/store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2010-09-21
View full details - - GOLDEN CAP HOLIDAY PARK, SEATOWN, DORSET, DT6 6JX
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of land at Golden Cap Holiday Park for amenity, leisure and recreation purposes in connection with the holiday caravan park including siting of two fixed ben
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2010-04-07
View full details - - THE MILL HOUSE, MILL LANE, SEATOWN, DORSET, DT6 6JX
Demolish porches. New front porch & new single storey extension/veranda
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2009-10-08
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A brief summary of Seatown in Dorset
Seatown is a picturesque coastal hamlet located in Dorset, England, along the English Channel, roughly 3 miles west-southwest of Bridport. Nestled within the civil parish of Chideock, this charming area may offer unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications, particularly in relation to coastal development and conservation.
Property prices in Seatown 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 Seatown a particularly low-crime area.
Seatown has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chideock and Seatown. 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 Seatown includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Dorset Coast SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Sidmouth to West Bay, Lyme Bay and Torbay. 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, Seatown 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 Seatown
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Seatown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Seatown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Seatown were full planning applications (5), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.
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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.