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22 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Southwell · updated daily · Dorset Council

Planning in Southwell

Approved
78%
18 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Southwell in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.

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Around Southwell

Postcode districts

DT5 64 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dorset Council

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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. 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.

The area around Southwell has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Southwell, 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, 27 planning applications were submitted near Southwell. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southwell?
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Southwell. The approval rate is 78%.
How long do planning decisions take near Southwell?
The average planning decision time near Southwell is 53 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Southwell?
The planning approval rate near Southwell is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Southwell?
The most common type of planning application near Southwell is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Southwell?
You can search and track planning applications near Southwell on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.