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Planning in West Milton

Only 8 decisions near West Milton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About West Milton

West Milton is a quaint village located in western Dorset, approximately 3 miles northeast of Bridport and 1 mile west of Powerstock. Nestled along the Mangerton River, a tributary of the River Asker, West Milton falls within the Powerstock civil parish, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications and local developments in this picturesque part of South West England. It sits within the Powerstock district.

Property prices in West Milton show an average sale price of £345,860, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around West Milton has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Milton 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.powerstock.org.uk/pc.php.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near West Milton, 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, 10 planning applications were submitted near West Milton.

The most common types were tree works (5), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Milton?
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near West Milton.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Milton?
The most common type of planning application near West Milton is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Milton?
You can search and track planning applications near West Milton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.