Fifehead Neville, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fifehead Neville, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Fifehead Neville
Fifehead Neville is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Blackmore Vale of Dorset, approximately two miles southwest of Sturminster Newton. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 147, making it a small but close-knit community. This serene setting may present unique opportunities for planning applications in rural development and conservation.
Population: 140 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £363,550 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fifehead Neville.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fifehead Neville.
- 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 Fifehead Neville based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Fifehead Neville.
- - Home Farm Green Lane Fifehead Neville DT10 2AL
Change of use & conversion of agricultural building to 3no. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - Home Farm Green Lane Fifehead Neville Dorset DT10 2AL
Conversion of existing agricultural buildings to residential including alterations to access and new landscaping (demolition of agricultural buildings)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-12-06
View full details - - Badger Lane Farm, Badger Lane, Fifehead Neville, Dorset, DT10 2AQ
Demolish 2 No. agricultural buildings, erect 2 No. replacement agricultural buildings, re-clad existing agricultural building.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-11-23
View full details - - Badger Lane Farm, Badger Lane, Fifehead Neville, Dorset, DT10 2AQ
Continue use of agricultural land as garden, demolish 3 No. agricultural buildings, erect potting shed, greenhouse, and 2 No. outbuildings, re-clad existing outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-10-26
View full details - - Home Farm Green Lane Fifehead Neville DT10 2AL
Change of use & conversion of agricultural building to 5 no dwellinghouses (Use class C3)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-01-24
View full details - - Belview Dark Lane Fifehead Neville Dorset DT10 2AL
Discharge of Condition No. 2 - OC02 - Holiday accommodation; following grant of Planning Permisson 2/2010/1017/PLNG.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-07-21
View full details - - Badger Lane Farm Badger Lane Fifehead Neville DT10 2AQ
Erect two storey side extension; erect single storey side extension; erect front porch and erect two-storey timber frame detached garage with studio above.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2018-07-30
View full details - - Barn At Zoar Lane Fifehead St Quintin Dorset
Change of use and conversion of 1 No. agricultural building into 1 No. dwelling (Class C3).
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2017-06-28
View full details - - Home Farm Green Lane Fifehead Neville DT10 2AL
Erect barn and extend existing hardcore track and create hard standing to the north of the proposed building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2016-05-12
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A brief summary of Fifehead Neville in Dorset
Fifehead Neville is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Blackmore Vale of Dorset, approximately two miles southwest of Sturminster Newton. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 147, making it a small but close-knit community. This serene setting may present unique opportunities for planning applications in rural development and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 140 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Fifehead Neville show an average sale price of £363,550, 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 Fifehead Neville a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Fifehead Neville includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackmore Vale Commons and Moors SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Fifehead Neville
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Fifehead Neville. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fifehead Neville may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Fifehead Neville slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Fifehead Neville were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.