Southlands, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Southlands, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
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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 043B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Southlands.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Southlands.
- 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 Southlands based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Southlands.
- - 31A Khartoum Road Weymouth DT4 9LG
Conversion of attic storage space into a bedroom with en-suite
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 52 Old Castle Road Weymouth DT4 8QB
Erect single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Glenthorn 15 Old Castle Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 8QB
T1 Willow - Remove Under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 3 Old Castle Road Weymouth DT4 8QB
(T1) Leyland Cypress - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 30 Southdown Road Weymouth DT4 9LL
Erect replacement single storey side/rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 3 Old Castle Road Weymouth DT4 8QB
The proposal comprises the erection of a single-storey detached outbuilding within the residential curtilage of the existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 4 Belle Vue Road Weymouth DT4 8RX
T1 Holly - Fell stems down to just above central trunk T2 & T3 Holly - Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Land at the rear of 9 Old Castle Road Weymouth DT4 8QB
G1 Willow x 30 - Re-pollard back to previous cuts, removing up to 20ft of regrowth
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Land Opposite 62. 62A & 62E Old Castle Road Weymouth DT4 8QE
Sycamore (T1) - Reduce height by removing 1.5 - 2m from the top and reduce crown spread all around by removing 1m lateral growth
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 62E Old Castle Road Weymouth DT4 8QE
Sycamore (T1) - Reduce height by removing up to 2.5m & removing 1-1.5m from the crown spread all the way around
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 3 Old Castle Road Weymouth DT4 8QB
T1, T2 & T3 Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 25 St Annes Road Weymouth DT4 9LW
Erect detached annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 3 Old Castle Road Weymouth DT4 8QB
T1 Holly - Fell T2 Sycamore - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 11A Old Castle Road Weymouth DT4 8QB
Sycamore (T10) - Top approx. 6ft below previous cuts, reduce leverage on unstable cliff when windsail is applied to the regrowth
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 11A Old Castle Road Weymouth DT4 8QB
Lime (T7) - Re-pollard back to previous cuts, remove approx. 6ft regrowth Bay (T8) - Prune/trim up to 8ft of height and match in sides, back to previous cuts Birch (T9) - Reduce height by up to 8ft an
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 11 Old Castle Road Weymouth DT4 8QB
Ash (T1 - Re-pollard, back to previous cuts, remove approx. 10ft regrowth Bay (T2) - Prune/trim back to previous cuts, remove approx. 6ft height and match sides Ash (T3) - Re-pollard back to previous
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 34 Buxton Road Weymouth DT4 9PJ
Mixed Species (G1) - Selective prune back of lateral growth overhang over children play areas (on south-eastern crown side) by 1-1.5m and crown raise to 4m from the ground on this same side. Remove x1
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 22 Old Castle Road Weymouth DT4 8QB
T1 Eucalyptus - Prune entire canopy by up to 10ft, back to previous cuts
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 63 Clearmount Road Weymouth DT4 9LE
Erect ground and lower ground level rear extensions and ground floor verandah with outside stair access, decking and balcony with balustrading
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 1B Old Castle Road Weymouth DT4 8QB
Erect ancillary accommodation within the front grounds
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-07
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A brief summary of Southlands in Dorset
Southlands is a settlement located in Dorset, England.
Property prices in Southlands 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 Southlands a particularly low-crime area.
Southlands has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lansdowne Square, Belle Vue Road, Weymouth Town Centre, 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 Southlands includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Portland Harbour Shore SSSI, Chesil & The Fleet SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chesil & The Fleet; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Chesil Beach & the Fleet; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Chesil Beach & the Fleet. 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, Southlands 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 Southlands
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Southlands. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Southlands may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Southlands were tree works (38), full planning applications (12), outline applications (4). 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, 59 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 40 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
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