Symondsbury, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Symondsbury, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Symondsbury
Symondsbury is a picturesque village and civil parish located in southwest Dorset, just 1.5 miles west of Bridport and 16 miles from Dorchester. The A35 road passes to the south of the village, providing easy access to the surrounding area. Symondsbury features essential amenities including a pub, a pottery, and a primary school, while its parish extends from Eype and West Cliff in the south to the Marshwood Vale in the north, all within the scenic Dorset National Landscape area. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,059.
Population: 1,084 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £404,445 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 023A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Symondsbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Symondsbury.
- 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 Symondsbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Symondsbury.
- - 4 Billets Mead Symondsbury DT6 6HA
T1 Holm Oak - Reduce canopy at rear of tree towards neighbouring garage by 3 - 4m & reduce left hand side of canopy by 1m T2 Ash - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 4 Billets Mead Symondsbury DT6 6HA
T1 Holm Oak - Reduce canopy growing towards neighbouring garage by 2m (as per annotated photo submitted)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Silver Mist Shutes Lane Symondsbury DT6 6HF
Proposed single storey rear extensions
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Symses Cottage Mill Lane To Miles Cross Symondsbury DT6 6HD
T1 Apple - Fell T2 & T3 Holly - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Symondsbury Manor Mill Lane Symondsbury DT6 6HD
T3 Oak - Cut back lower limb to 1.5m from main trunk & higher limb to 2.5m (as per annotated photo submitted)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - St John the Baptist Church Mill Lane, Symondsbury Bridport DT6 6HQ
T1 & T2 Wild Cherry - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Ilchester Arms Mill Lane To Miles Cross Symondsbury DT6 6HD
Replacement of Crittall style metal windows with matching windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Telephone Kiosk Mill Lane To Miles Cross Symondsbury
Remove payphone (Call box I.D. 01308422006). (Retain telephone kiosk - to be locked).
Status: Permitted | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 4 Billets Mead Symondsbury DT6 6HA
G1 Sycamore, Buddleia & Willow - Re coppice to ground level along bank and wall T1 & T2 Apple - Reduce canopy by 2m overall T3 Plum - Reduce canopy by 2m overall T4 Sycamore - Crown lift by removing 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-07-12
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A brief summary of Symondsbury in Dorset
Symondsbury is a picturesque village and civil parish located in southwest Dorset, just 1.5 miles west of Bridport and 16 miles from Dorchester. The A35 road passes to the south of the village, providing easy access to the surrounding area. Symondsbury features essential amenities including a pub, a pottery, and a primary school, while its parish extends from Eype and West Cliff in the south to the Marshwood Vale in the north, all within the scenic Dorset National Landscape area. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,059. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,084 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Symondsbury show an average sale price of £404,445, 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 Symondsbury a particularly low-crime area.
Symondsbury has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Eype, Symondesbury. 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 Symondsbury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Dorset Coast SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. 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, Symondsbury 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 Symondsbury
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Symondsbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Symondsbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Symondsbury were tree works (7), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). 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, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.