====================================================================== COMMUNITY CONNECT, DT6 3LF ====================================================================== Bridport ward · Dorset Council · Bridport · West Dorset constituency Everything shaping this neighbourhood, gathered from public sources into seven strands. Generated 2026-09-18 00:37 UTC from https://communityconnect.life/place/DT63LF ---------------------------------------------------------------------- I. NATURE & ENVIRONMENT ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Air quality: Fair (22 European AQI). PM2.5 4.8, PM10 17.7, NO2 2.2, ozone 59 µg/m³. Modelled hourly, not a roadside measurement. Flood warnings: none in force within 20km (says nothing about long-term risk). Green space within 1km: 4 named (plus 5 unnamed patches). - Borough Gardens, Park, 170m - Palmers Allotments, Allotments, 290m - Orchard Allotments, Allotments, 320m - St Mary's Churchyard, Park, 330m - Priory Gardens Allotments, Allotments, 380m - Unnamed park, 480m - St. Mary's Playing Field, Park, 490m - Unnamed park, 510m - Skilling Allotments, Allotments, 540m, Bridport Town Council - St. Swithun's Church Gardens, Park, 550m - Unnamed allotments, 640m - Unnamed park, 650m - Unnamed allotments, 850m - Unnamed woodland, 930m - Unnamed woodland, 980m ---------------------------------------------------------------------- II. PLACE & DEVELOPMENT ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Planning applications within 1km, last 90 days: 21 total, 12 still undecided. By type: Major schemes 0 Commercial or change of use 1 Householder 4 Tree works 2 Other 14 * Undecided · Outline · 2026-08-28 Certificate of lawfulness to install 8 further solar panels 26 Manor Fields Bridport DT6 4DB, 930m away. Ref P/CLP/2026/04496 https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=430826 * Undecided · Amendment · 2026-08-25 Non Material Amendment to P/FUL/2025/02955 (Infill extension and alterations to roof including the addition of roof lights) to amend roof details The Lyric Theatre 9 Barrack Street Bridport DT6 3LX, 160m away. Ref P/NMA/2026/04556 https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=430891 * Undecided · Heritage · 2026-08-25 Internal alterations, roof repairs and infill extension (with Variation of Condition 2 of Listed Building Consent P/LBC/2025/02772 to amend roof plans) The Lyric Theatre 9 Barrack Street Bridport DT6 3LX, 160m away. Ref P/VOL/2026/04611 https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=430953 * Undecided · Heritage · 2026-08-20 Internal and external alterations including repairs to rear roof slope and replacement timber lintel to rear elevation; reinstate plasterboard ceilings; install 2no. internal timber fire doors; internal wall and ceiling repairs; install 1no. timber door to the rear elevation; and removal of existing soil vent pipe; install kitchen extractor unit 10 East Street Bridport DT6 3LF, 40m away. Ref P/LBC/2026/04579 https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=430917 * Undecided · Trees · 2026-08-13 Reduce overhanging branches of the following trees marked on the sketch plan as follows: (as per annotated photos submitted) Beech 1, Chestnut 1, Chestnut 2, Beech 3, Chestnut 3, Chestnut 4, Chestnut 5, Beech 4, Fir 1, Sycamore, Maple and Fir 2. The Light House Allington Park Bridport DT6 5DD, 850m away. Ref P/TRT/2026/04449 https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=430774 * Undecided · Heritage · 2026-08-11 Install new windows on the front elevation The Robin Hood Folly Mill Lane Bridport DT6 3PP, 130m away. Ref P/LBC/2026/03766 https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=429978 * Permitted · Conditions · 2026-08-11 Erect ground floor extension, replace conservatory with ground floor rear extension, erect roof extension and replacement dormer window and internal alterations ( with variation to conation 3 of planning permission P/HOU/2026/001703 to enable a composite timber cladding product to be installed ) East View Allington Park Bridport DT6 5DD, 770m away. Ref P/VOC/2026/04300 https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=430583 * Undecided · Full · 2026-08-07 Erect single storey rear extension 15 Manor Fields Bridport DT6 4DB, 800m away. Ref P/HOU/2026/04259 https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=430539 * Undecided · Heritage · 2026-08-05 Repair and redecorate shop front including removal and replacement of shop sign. Re-render front elevation. Repair and repaint 4 Sash Windows on front elevation (in similar white colour) 70 & 70A South Street Bridport DT6 3NN, 230m away. Ref P/LBC/2026/03655 https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=429843 * Permitted · Trees · 2026-08-03 N1 Sycamore (Acer Pseudoplatanus) - Fell to stump (wall level) Peelers Court St Andrews Road Bridport DT6 3HB, 430m away. Ref P/TRC/2026/04208 https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=430485 * Permitted · Heritage · 2026-07-31 Replacement windows to front elevation 14 South Mill Lane Bridport DT6 3PN, 310m away. Ref P/LBC/2026/02615 https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=428665 * Undecided · Full · 2026-07-27 Remove existing roof and PVCu Conservatory system to dwarf walls; build up in PVCu frame with a GRP flat roof with lantern light; carry out alterations 16 Watton Park Bridport DT6 5NJ, 870m away. Ref P/HOU/2026/04037 https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=430291 * Permitted · Full · 2026-07-24 Installation of defibrillator & bleed kit cabinets to external wall 31 West Street Bridport DT6 3QW, 230m away. Ref P/FUL/2026/04035 https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=430288 * Undecided · Full · 2026-07-16 Single storey side extension Delapre House St Andrews Road Bridport DT6 3BG, 460m away. Ref P/HOU/2026/03509 https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=429671 * Undecided · Heritage · 2026-07-16 Single storey side extension Delapre House St Andrews Road Bridport DT6 3BG, 460m away. Ref P/LBC/2026/03510 https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=429672 … and 6 more. Source: PlanIt. The council's own register is authoritative. Recorded crime, July 2026: 87 incidents near this postcode. - Violence & sexual offences: 33 - Anti-social behaviour: 21 - Public order: 12 - Criminal damage & arson: 6 - Other theft: 6 - Shoplifting: 4 - Burglary: 3 - Possession of weapons: 1 Snapped to anonymised map points, two months behind, too small a sample for a trend. Roadworks: https://one.network/ (no open national feed) Major schemes with permission (granted in the last 5 years) * APPROVED 2026-02-26 Demolish existing building, erection of a new 56-bed reablement centre (Care Home with Nursing) with associated communal and supporting accommodation, landscaped gardens and car park Sidney Gale House Flood Lane Bridport DT6 3QG, 1.0km away. Ref P/FUL/2025/05240 https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=417114 * APPROVED 2021-10-19 Demolition of 4no. industrial buildings and erect 8no. affordable dwellings with access and parking THE COAL YARD, ROPE WALKS, BRIDPORT, DT6 3RH, 240m away. Ref WD/D/20/002771 https://planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=87441 Permission is not building work. No open dataset records whether a scheme has started, so these are listed as consented and dated, nothing more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- III. COMMUNITY & CONNECTION ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Community venues within 1km: - Bridport Town Hall, Town hall, 90m - Bridport United Church, Place of worship, 90m, Mo-Sa 10:00-12:00; We 09:30-12:00; Su 10:30-11:30 · methodist - Unnamed community centre, 110m, Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00 - The Chapel in the Garden, Place of worship, 130m, unitarian - Town Council Offices, Town hall, 170m - Citizens Advice Bridport & District, Outreach service, 180m - Bridport Youth and Community Centre, Community centre, 260m, Mo-Su 07:15-23:45 - Unnamed place of worship, 260m, catholic - St. Mary's Bridport, Place of worship, 310m, anglican - Unnamed place of worship, 330m, evangelical - St. Swithun's Church, Place of worship, 580m, anglican Resident noticeboard: nothing added for this area yet. Have your say: - Consultations: https://consultation.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/ - Council meetings: https://moderngov.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/uuCoverPage.aspx?bcr=1 - Councillors: https://moderngov.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/mgMemberIndex.aspx - Write to your representatives: https://www.writetothem.com/ - MP: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat), https://members.parliament.uk/member/5326/contact ---------------------------------------------------------------------- IV. HEALTH & WELLBEING ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Defibrillators within 1km: 18, nearest public one 90m away. * Bridport Tourist Information Centre, 90m, Public, 24/7 Access Bridport Tourist Information Centre Market House, DT6 3LF Source: British Heart Foundation. * Bridport Christian Fellowship, 180m, Public, 24/7 Access Kings Square, DT6 3QE Source: British Heart Foundation. * Nationwide Bridport, 250m, Public, 24/7 Access 31a West Street, DT6 3QW Source: British Heart Foundation. * Waitrose Bridport, 280m, Public, 24/7 Access 42-44 West Street, DT6 3QP Source: British Heart Foundation. * Vernons Court, 370m, Public, 24/7 Access Vernons Court, DT6 3QF Source: British Heart Foundation. * Bridport Football Club, 600m, Public, 24/7 Access Bridport Football Club, DT6 5LA Source: British Heart Foundation. * Public defibrillator, 600m, Public, 24/7 Access Church Hall At St Swithun's Church, DT6 5DU Source: British Heart Foundation. * 10 Journey End, 810m, Public, 24/7 Access 10 Journeys End, DT6 5AU Source: British Heart Foundation. * Bridport Leisure Centre, 940m, Public, 24/7 Access Bridport Leisure Centre, DT6 5LN Source: British Heart Foundation. * The Bull Hotel (Reception), 60m, Restricted, Varied Access 34 East Street, DT6 3LF Source: British Heart Foundation. Defibrillator data from The Circuit, the national register, supplied by the British Heart Foundation and published 2026-08-03. Source: British Heart Foundation. A monthly snapshot, not a live feed. Community Connect is not endorsed by or affiliated with the British Heart Foundation. Always call 999 first. The Circuit (national database, more complete): https://www.defibfinder.uk/ Register one with The Circuit: https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/defibrillators/national-defibrillator-network-the-circuit Health services within 1km: - Well Pharmacy, Pharmacy, 10m, Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-13:00 - Lumley & Wood Dental Practice, Dentist, 120m - Boots, Pharmacy, 130m - Superdrug, Pharmacy, 180m - Bridport Medical Centre, GP surgery, 850m, Mo-Fr 08:30-18:30 · Ammonite Health Partnership Sport and leisure within 1km: - Rockburn, Sports centre, 320m - Bridport Tennis Club, Sports pitch, 510m - Bridport Skate Park, Sports pitch, 550m - Bridport Town FC, Sports pitch, 640m - Unnamed swimming pool, 890m - Bridport Leisure Centre, Sports centre, 950m, Mo-Fr 06:15-21:30; Sa,Su 08:00-15:30 - Unnamed swimming pool, 950m ---------------------------------------------------------------------- V. LEARNING & SKILLS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Libraries, schools, colleges and universities within 1km: - Bridport Library, Library, 170m, Dorset County Council - Bridport Primary School, School, 660m, Initio Learning Trust - St Mary's Church of England Primary School, School, 710m, anglican · Initio Learning Trust - St Catherine's Roman Catholic School, School, 880m, roman catholic · Plymouth CAST ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VI. HERITAGE & IDENTITY ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Monuments, historic buildings, archaeology and museums within 1km: - Bridport Museum, Museum, 100m - Unnamed memorial, 290m - Unnamed milestone, 930m National Heritage List: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VII. FUTURE GENERATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Every figure below is measured from the strands above. Every forward-looking line is a question, not a forecast. Development pressure: 7 applications Proposing to build or change something, within 2km in the last 90 days. 0 classed as major, 12 of all types still undecided. 2 further applications concern trees and are not counted here. Green space: 8 spaces Named parks, commons, woodland, heath and allotments within 2km. Nearest is Borough Gardens at 170m. Places to gather: 11 Community centres, halls, social facilities and places of worship within 2km. The rooms a neighbourhood actually meets in. Learning on the doorstep: 3 schools, 1 library 4 education sites within 2km in total, including colleges and universities. Nearest defibrillator: 60m 18 nearby on the national register. In a cardiac arrest, minutes decide the outcome. Heritage features: 3 Monuments, historic buildings, memorials and museums recorded within 2km. Air quality today: Fair (22) European Air Quality Index, modelled for this location. PM2.5 4.8 µg/m³, NO₂ 2.2 µg/m³. Development -> Transport 7 applications within 2km propose building or changing something. A further 2 concern trees and are counted separately. They change the canopy, not the traffic. Q: How might that development affect travel demand on the existing network, and is anyone assessing it cumulatively, or one application at a time? Development -> Nature Borough Gardens is 170m away, one of 8 named green spaces within 2km. 7 development applications sit inside the same radius. Q: How are the cumulative effects on that green space and its habitats being considered, and which of these places is actually protected, rather than simply undeveloped for now? Children -> Air quality 4 schools and learning sites within 2km. Air here is fair today at 22 on the European index, with nitrogen dioxide. The pollutant most closely tied to vehicles. At 2.2 µg/m³. Q: How might future traffic and development change the air on the roads those children use twice a day, every day? Air quality -> Health Today's reading is fair (22), with nitrogen dioxide, the pollutant most tied to traffic, at 2.2 µg/m³. Air quality is a long-run exposure, not a daily event: what matters for health is the average someone breathes over years, not one good or bad day. Q: Over years rather than days, what would sustained exposure at this level mean for residents with asthma, COPD or heart conditions, and for children whose lungs are still developing? Green space -> Wellbeing 8 named green spaces and 7 places to be active within 2km, against 11 indoor places to gather. Q: How accessible are these spaces to people of different ages and abilities, and are there barriers that prevent some residents from enjoying them? Places to gather -> Connection 11 halls, centres and places of worship within 2km, nearest Bridport Town Hall at 90m. Q: If one of these closed, where would the groups that use it go, and would they survive the move? Today's decisions -> Future generations 3 schools, 1 library and 3 heritage features within 2km, alongside 12 planning applications still undecided. Q: The children in those schools will inherit whatever is settled this year. What would they thank us for in 2046, and what would they wish we had asked about? ====================================================================== SOURCES AND LIMITS ====================================================================== postcodes.io/ONS (location); PlanIt (planning applications, collected on a delay); OpenStreetMap contributors under ODbL (map features. Only as complete as local volunteers have mapped); data.police.uk (crime, ~2 months behind, anonymised points); Environment Agency (live flood warnings only); Open-Meteo/Copernicus CAMS (modelled air quality); UK Parliament Members API (MP). An empty list means nothing was recorded, not that nothing exists. Anything marked NOT AVAILABLE means the source could not be reached. A different thing again. Nothing here replaces the original publisher. The seven strands: Nature & Environment; Place & Development; Community & Connection; Health & Wellbeing; Learning & Skills; Heritage & Identity; Future Generations.