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Planning in Walditch

Only 6 decisions near Walditch in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Walditch

Walditch is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Bridport in Dorset, England, just 1 kilometre east of the town of Bridport. The village's name, derived from "Waldyke," reflects its picturesque setting in a valley surrounded by a curved hill, which features a partially intact dry stone wall extending towards Bothenhampton. With a historical population of 175 in 1891, Walditch has since merged with Bothenhampton and Bridport, making it a charming area for planning applications and local developments. It sits within the Bothenhampton district.

Property prices in Walditch show an average sale price of £345,860, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Walditch area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Walditch a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Walditch has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Walditch 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 Walditch, 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, 9 planning applications were submitted near Walditch.

The most common types were tree works (3), full planning applications (1), amendments (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Walditch?
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Walditch.
What types of planning applications are most common near Walditch?
The most common type of planning application near Walditch is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Walditch?
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