Search West Compton planning applications
2 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of West Compton · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- West Compton House and Pear Tree Cottage Access To Manor Farm West Compton DT2 0EYAwaiting decisionRetain replacement of windows, facias, soffits and soffit brackets at West Compton House & replacement of 1 window and proposed installation of an air vent to Pear Tree CottageListed Building ConsentReceived 24 Nov 2025P/LBC/2025/06751
- Shatcombe Farm, West Compton To Manor Farm, Wynford Eagle, Dorchester, DT2 0EXAwaiting decisionErect lean-to to existing buildingPrior App - Building for Agricultural/Forestry UseReceived 5 Sep 20011/E/01/000013
Planning in West Compton
No decisions near West Compton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Compton in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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Around West Compton
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DT2 497 applications in the last 12 months
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About West Compton
West Compton is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in western Dorset, approximately 7 miles east of Bridport and 9 miles east-southeast of Dorchester. The A35 trunk road, crucial for connectivity, is situated just 2 miles to the south, providing access to surrounding areas. With a small population of around 24 as estimated by Dorset County Council in 2013, West Compton offers a peaceful rural setting for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 37 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (February 2026). This makes West Compton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around West Compton has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Compton 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near West Compton, 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, 1 planning application was submitted near West Compton.
The most common types were listed building and heritage (1).