Search Shipton Gorge planning applications
17 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Shipton Gorge · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Innsacre Shipton Road Shipton Gorge DT6 4LJAwaiting decisionErect rear extension and demolish and replace link. External and internal alterations which include new flue, stone cladding, windows and doorsReceived 28 Aug 2026P/LBC/2026/04755
- Innsacre Shipton Road Shipton Gorge DT6 4LJAwaiting decisionErect rear extension and demolish and replace link. External and internal alterations which include new flue, stone cladding, windows and doorsReceived 28 Aug 2026P/HOU/2026/04580
- Barton House Chapel Street Shipton Gorge DT6 4LXApprovedT1 Maple - Pollard down to 9ft in height, cut size 30cm and length 8ftTree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 2 Jun 2026Decided 24 Jun 2026P/TRC/2026/02959
- Barton House Chapel Street Shipton Gorge DT6 4LXAwaiting decisionT1 Silver Birch - Reduce by 1m overall, thin by 5% & reshape as necessary (cut size 5cm) T2 Maple - Reduce by 1m overall, thin by 5% & reshape as necessary (cut size 5cm)Tree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 9 Apr 2026P/TRC/2026/01977
- St Martins Church Church Lane Shipton Gorge DT6 4LZAwaiting decisionT1 New Zealand Privet - Reduce the overall crown by up 2m & reshape to best aesthetics T2 New Zealand Privet - Remove one limb resting on a headstone, reduce the lateral crown by up 2m & reshapeTree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 11 Mar 2026P/TRC/2026/01397
Planning in Shipton Gorge
Only 7 decisions near Shipton Gorge in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shipton Gorge in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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DT6 386 applications in the last 12 months
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About Shipton Gorge
Shipton Gorge is a quaint village and civil parish located in southwest Dorset, just 3 miles east of Bridport. With a population of approximately 350 residents, as per the 2013 estimate by Dorset County Council, it offers a small community atmosphere. The 2011 census recorded a combined population of 381 for Shipton Gorge and the adjacent parish of Chilcombe, highlighting the area's modest size and potential for local development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 375 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Shipton Gorge show an average sale price of £345,860, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shipton Gorge area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Shipton Gorge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Shipton Gorge has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shipton Gorge 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.shiptongorge.org.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Shipton Gorge, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Shipton Gorge.
The most common types were tree works (4), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2).