Southwell, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Southwell, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Southwell are administered by Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council. View the full Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Southwell
Southwell is a quaint coastal village located in Tophill on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, positioned between Portland Bill and the neighbouring villages of Easton and Weston. As the southernmost village in Portland, it is surrounded by hills that provide natural shelter on three sides. Notably, Southwell is the only village on the island that is not designated as a conservation area, making it an intriguing consideration for planning applications in the region.
District: Portland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £417,739 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 048D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Southwell.
- 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 Southwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Southwell.
- - 65 Reap Lane Portland DT5 2JX
Erect a porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - 28 Weston Street Portland DT5 2DQ
Raise crown over footpath and road to 2.1m from ground under regulation 14 following a Highways S154 Notice.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 36 Rip Croft Portland DT5 2EE
Erect first floor extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 11 Sweethill Lane Portland DT5 2DT
Erection of new dwelling and alterations to garage to facilitate vehicular access to rear (with variation of conditions 2, 3, 4 & 5 of planning permission approved at appeal P/FUL/2024/03099 to amend
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Site Of Southwell Primary School (May Bower Gardens) Sweethill Lane Portland DT5 2DT
Application for approval of reserved matters for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of outline approval WP/17/00866/OUT (with variation of condition 1 of planning permission WP/19/00970/RES for
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 1 Rushetts Close Portland DT5 2LU
Erect single storey side extension and wall in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Site Of Southwell Primary School (May Bower Gardens) Sweethill Lane Portland DT5 2DT
Application for approval of reserved matters for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of outline approval WP/17/00866/OUT (with variation of condition 1 of planning permission WP/19/00970/RES to
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Site of Southwell Primary School (May Bower Gardens) Sweethill Lane Portland DT5 2DT
Application for approval of reserved matters for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of outline approval WP/17/00866/OUT (with variation of condition 1 of planning permission WP/19/00970/RES. Ad
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-01
View full details - - Site Of Southwell Primary School (May Bower Gardens) Sweethill Lane Portland Dorset DT5 2DT
Non material amendment - addition of 1 single garage & reallocation of surface parking bays to planning permission P/VOC/2023/01774
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - - Southwell Primary School (May Bower Gardens) Sweethill Lane Portland Dorset DT5 2DT
Application for approval of reserved matters for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of reserved matters WP/19/00970/RES (with variation of condition No. 1 to amend Plots 29-30 House Type from t
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - Land north west of Branscombe Close Branscombe Close Southwell Portland
Erection of 8no. bungalows in two short terraces, provision of car parking space & EV charging point for each plot & area for allotments including communal shed
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Southwell in Dorset
Southwell is a quaint coastal village located in Tophill on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, positioned between Portland Bill and the neighbouring villages of Easton and Weston. As the southernmost village in Portland, it is surrounded by hills that provide natural shelter on three sides. Notably, Southwell is the only village on the island that is not designated as a conservation area, making it an intriguing consideration for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Portland district.
Property prices in Southwell show an average sale price of £417,739, 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 Southwell a particularly low-crime area.
Southwell has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Portland (Easton), Weston. 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 Southwell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Isle of Portland SSSI; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Isle of Portland to Studland Cliffs, Studland to Portland. 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, Southwell 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 Southwell
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Southwell. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 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 Southwell.
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 Southwell were full planning applications (9), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.