The Bridge, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Bridge, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £363,550 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Bridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Bridge.
- 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 The Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near The Bridge.
- - 86 Newton Hill - From Junctions At Orchard Close And Mill Lane Newton DT10 2DQ
Raise height of chimney.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 86 Newton Hill - From Junctions At Orchard Close And Mill Lane Newton DT10 2DQ
Raise height of chimney.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Gasons Stalbridge Lane Sturminster Newton DT10 2JQ
Certificate of lawfulness for occupation of the residential property without compliance with an agricultural occupancy condition
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Hamgate Penny Street Sturminster Newton DT10 1DF
T1 - Willow - Pollard to 1m above original pollard points as per annotated photograph. T2 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce upper canopy by reducing branches a maximum of 3m in length as per annotated photogr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - The Bridge Car Park Newton Hill The Bridge
Remove 2x Maples under regulation 14.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Stour Grange Church Street Sturminster Newton DT10 1DB
Construct open air swimming pool and associated plant room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 1 Newton Close Sturminster Newton DT10 2DH
T1 - Plum - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - War Memorial Recreation Ground Ricketts Lane Sturminster Newton
T1 Unconfirmed Broadleaf - Pollard/Monolith at 2-3m, cut at a height of between 2m & 3m T2 Birch - Monolith at 2m T3 Sycamore - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Old Malt House Bridge Street Sturminster Newton DT10 1BZ
T1 - Apple - Remove under regulation 14.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - Greencroft Church Lane Sturminster Newton DT10 1DH
T1 Beech - Fell
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Land At The Bull Tavern Common Lane The Bridge Sturminster Newton Dorset
Erect 17 No. dwellings, form new vehicular access, car parking, extended garden and associated works relating to The Bull Tavern, with roads, parking, landscaping and ancillary works. (Reserved Matter
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-13
View full details - - The Retreat Newton Hill - From Junctions At Orchard Close And Mill Lane Newton Dorset DT10 2DQ
Certificate of lawfulness to site a mobile home for ancillary use to the main dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of The Bridge in Dorset
The Bridge is a settlement located in Dorset, England.
Property prices in The Bridge show an average sale price of £363,550, 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 The Bridge a particularly low-crime area.
The Bridge has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sturminster Newton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 The Bridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Piddles Wood SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, The Bridge 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 The Bridge
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near The Bridge. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near The Bridge.
The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near The Bridge were tree works (10), full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (2). 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, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.