Corscombe, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Corscombe, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Corscombe
Corscombe is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Dorset, England, within the jurisdiction of the Dorset Council. The parish encompasses the smaller settlements of Benville and Toller Whelme to the south, and as of the 2011 census, it had a population of 445 residents. This tranquil area may be of interest for planning applications due to its rural charm and community-focused environment.
Population: 506 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: http://www.corscombe.org
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £326,698 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 022E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Corscombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Corscombe.
- 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 Corscombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Corscombe.
- - Knapp Farm Lovelands Corscombe Dorchester DT2 0PA
Change of Use of Agricultural Barn to cafe (Class E), with external changes (balcony) and hardstanding to be used for associated car parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Coburg Heights High Street Corscombe DT2 0NX
T1 Silver Birch - Remove T2 Leylandii - Remove T3 Cotoneaster - Reduce overall height and spread by up to 1.5m & reshape to form a balanced crown
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - West Farm High Street Corscombe DT2 0PA
Re-build and increase the height of chimney stack, install lead tray and flexile steel liner.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - West Farm High Street Corscombe DT2 0PA
Re-build and increase the height of chimney stack, install lead tray and flexile steel liner and application of lime parging to internal face of the flue.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Pitts Farm High Street Corscombe DT2 0NX
T1 Oak - Reduce crown by up to 3–4m & reshape T2 Bay - Reduce crown by up to 2m & reshape G1 Willows - Reduce in height by up to 2–3m back to previous reduction points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Knapp Farm Lovelands Corscombe DT2 0PA
Siting of 4no. glamping pods with decking, associated footpaths and a new parking and turning area. 1no. parking space per pod is proposed with two being EV charging. Erection of bicycle & bin stores
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Lindisfarne High Street Corscombe DT2 0NZ
T1 Magnolia - Reduce back the side closest to the house by up to 1m & reduce remainder of the tree by up to 0.5m & shape T2 Bird Cherry - Reduce back the side overhanging the garden by up to 3m back t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - Knapp Cottage Lovelands Corscombe DT2 0PA
Increase height of chimney. Install soil and vent pipe. Retain dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - Knapp Cottage Lovelands Corscombe DT2 0PA
Increase height of chimney. Install two soil and vent pipes. Retain chimney. Retain dormer window. Replace a window with a door. Internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Corscombe in Dorset
Corscombe is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Dorset, England, within the jurisdiction of the Dorset Council. The parish encompasses the smaller settlements of Benville and Toller Whelme to the south, and as of the 2011 census, it had a population of 445 residents. This tranquil area may be of interest for planning applications due to its rural charm and community-focused environment. The settlement has a population of approximately 506 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Corscombe show an average sale price of £326,698, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Corscombe a particularly low-crime area.
Corscombe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Corscombe. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Corscombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bracket's Coppice and Ryewater Farm SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bracket's Coppice. 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, Corscombe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.corscombe.org. 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 Corscombe
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Corscombe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Corscombe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Corscombe were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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