West Bay, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Bay, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Bay 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 West Bay
West Bay, formerly known as Bridport Harbour, is a picturesque coastal settlement located on the English Channel in Dorset, England. Situated at the mouth of the River Brit and approximately 1.5 miles south of Bridport, it is part of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it a significant area for planning applications related to tourism and conservation.
District: Bridport
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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 029B
Crime Statistics
10 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 6
- violent-crime: 3
- other-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Bay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Bay.
- 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 West Bay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near West Bay.
- - Mossy Hill Wind Farm. The Site Centre Is Approximately 2.4km From The Outskirts Of Lerwick And 4.2km From Lerwick Harbour.
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 32 (Aggregate Sources) of planning application 2023/084/VCON.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Mossy Hill Wind Farm. The Site Centre Is Approximately 2.4km From The Outskirts Of Lerwick And 4.2km From Lerwick Harbour.
Application for consent, agreement or approval required by planning Condition: 31 (Road repair and maintenance agreement) of planning application 2023/084/VCON.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Shetlands | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 1 Swains Row George Street West Bay DT6 4EX
Cosmetic refurbishment to all ground floor walls and floors. Reinstating original features, replacement bathroom window and rear external door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 13 Clarence House, Flat 4 West Bay Road West Bay DT6 4EN
Replacement of the existing windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 13 Clarence House, Flat 4 West Bay Road West Bay DT6 4EN
Replacement of the existing windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Flat 1 13 Clarence House West Bay Road West Bay DT6 4EN
Installation of bin storage unit
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - Bridec Melamine Boards Ltd West Bay Road Bridport Dorset DT6 4EH
Installation of solar panels on roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-06-16
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A brief summary of West Bay in Dorset
West Bay, formerly known as Bridport Harbour, is a picturesque coastal settlement located on the English Channel in Dorset, England. Situated at the mouth of the River Brit and approximately 1.5 miles south of Bridport, it is part of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it a significant area for planning applications related to tourism and conservation. It sits within the Bridport district.
Property prices in West Bay show an average sale price of £404,445, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 10 crimes reported in the West Bay area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
West Bay has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bothenhampton, Bridport Harbour (West Bay). 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 West Bay includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Dorset Coast SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Sidmouth to West Bay, Chesil & The Fleet, Lyme Bay and Torbay. 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, West Bay 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 West Bay
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near West Bay. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 West Bay.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Bay were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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