Wyke Regis, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wyke Regis, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Wyke Regis
Wyke Regis is a village located within the civil parish of Weymouth in south Dorset, England. Positioned on the northern shore of Portland Harbour and near the southeastern end of Chesil Beach, it is part of Weymouth's southwestern suburbs and lies approximately 15 kilometres (9 miles) south of Dorchester. With a population of around 5,500, Wyke Regis is a vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the region.
Population: 5,458
District: Weymouth
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 043C
Crime Statistics
61 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 22
- anti-social-behaviour: 15
- criminal-damage-arson: 8
- other-theft: 5
- public-order: 3
- burglary: 2
- vehicle-crime: 2
- drugs: 1
- shoplifting: 1
- theft-from-the-person: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wyke Regis.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wyke Regis.
- 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 Wyke Regis based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Wyke Regis.
- - 2 Winterbourne Copse Weymouth DT4 9PP
Ash (T32) - Re-pollard west stem removing approx 15ft of regrowth back to previous cuts
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 41 Dawlish Crescent Weymouth DT4 9JW
Erect single storey side & rear extension; Extend dropped kerb; Enlarge window on NE Elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 81 Buxton Road Weymouth DT4 9PP
G3 Ornamental Cherry - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 112 Westhill Road Weymouth DT4 9NF
Erect 2 storey rear extension with Juliette balcony and single storey lean to extension to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 57 Westhill Road Weymouth DT4 9NE
Single storey side extension to form garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 3 Winterbourne Copse Weymouth DT4 9XY
Ash Tree (T1) - Fell under regulation 14 and replant with a Cercis Eternal Flame.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Belfield House 15 Belfield Park Avenue Weymouth DT4 9RD
T24 Beech - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 96 Westhill Road Weymouth DT4 9NF
Erect first floor extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 41 Gallwey Road Weymouth DT4 9AJ
Alteration and conversion of existing workshop to provide 1 no. dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Belfield House 15 Belfield Park Avenue Weymouth DT4 9RD
T19 Yew - Make safe T23 Sycamore - Remove failed limb All works under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 29 Broughton Crescent Weymouth DT4 9AR
Erect outbuilding in the rear garden to be used in connection with the authorised use of the site as a Children’s Residential Home
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 21 High Street Wyke Regis Weymouth DT4 9NZ
T1 Silver Birch - Reduce crown height to 5m above ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 3 Bindon Cottages Bryants Lane Weymouth DT4 9HB
T1 Lilac - Reduce height by 1.5m & crown by 1m overall T2 Mimosa - Reduce height by 1.8m & crown by 1.3m overall
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 6 South Road Weymouth DT4 9NR
Erection of single storey extension to rear, side and front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 54 Buxton Road Weymouth DT4 9PN
T1 Sycamore - Reduce crown by up to 4m overall
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 64 Buxton Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 9PS
T12 Bay - Coppice to manage as a shrub G3 Beech - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 91B Wyke Road Weymouth DT4 9QS
Conversion of loft incorporating alterations to roof to form gable end and dormer and remove old garage and erect new garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - 97 Buxton Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 9PP
Beech (T6) - Crown raise to approx 4.5m & reduce western canopy by approx 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-09-06
View full details - - Belfield House 15 Belfield Park Avenue Weymouth Dorset DT4 9RD
T10 Cypress - Fell G3 Lombardy Poplar - Reduction in height by 8m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - 54 Sunnyside Road Weymouth DT4 9BL
Extension of existing front and rear dormers to improve internal areas. Modification to existing flat roof extension to raise floor level to match dwelling and re-roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Wyke Regis in Dorset
Wyke Regis is a village located within the civil parish of Weymouth in south Dorset, England. Positioned on the northern shore of Portland Harbour and near the southeastern end of Chesil Beach, it is part of Weymouth's southwestern suburbs and lies approximately 15 kilometres (9 miles) south of Dorchester. With a population of around 5,500, Wyke Regis is a vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,458. It sits within the Weymouth district.
The Wyke Regis area recorded 61 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Wyke Regis has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lansdowne Square, Wyke Regis, Weymouth Town Centre, Belle Vue Road, Connaught Road. 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 Wyke Regis includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Portland Harbour Shore SSSI, Chesil & The Fleet SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chesil & The Fleet; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Chesil Beach & the Fleet; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Chesil Beach & the Fleet. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Wyke Regis
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Wyke Regis. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wyke Regis may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wyke Regis were tree works (23), full planning applications (15), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 9 applications
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