Leigh (BH21), Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leigh (BH21), Dorset.
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Planning applications in Leigh (BH21) are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Leigh (BH21)
Leigh is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, southern England, roughly 5 miles south-southwest of Sherborne. With a population of 480 as recorded in the 2011 census, it is notable for its historic Miz Maze, making it a point of interest for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 482 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: http://www.leighvillage.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £216,160 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leigh (BH21).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leigh (BH21).
- 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 Leigh (BH21) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Leigh (BH21).
- - 30 Lonsdale Road Wimborne Minster BH21 2GA
Certificate of lawfulness to install prefabricated garden office/room pod
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-17
View full details - - 7 Constance Road Wimborne BH21 2FS
Front extension and hip to gable roof alteration to facilitate conversion of detached garage to habitable garden room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 20 Tapper Court Barnes Crescent Wimborne Minster BH21 2AZ
Change of use of part of the existing front garden to a single off street parking space, including the formation of two strips of hard standing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 168 Leigh Road Wimborne Minster BH21 2DB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 9 Brookside Road Colehill BH21 2BL
Garage conversion
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Land at Leigh Road Colehill Wimborne BH21 2BZ
Non material amendment to approved PA 3/17/0848/FUL (Hybrid planning application comprising 1) Full application for 44 dwellings with associated roads, footways, amenity areas, parking, open space, a
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Land South Of Leigh Road Leigh Road Colehill
Notification of intention to commence development on 19 june 2023 in accordance with planning permission 3/21/1566/RM and Section 106 agreement dated 22 December 2020
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-05-24
View full details - - Land South of Leigh Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 2DA
Non Material Amendment to PA 3/21/1566/RM (Approval of reserved matters application in respect of appearance, layout, scale and landscaping following outline planning application 3/18/3305/FUL for res
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - Land South of Leigh Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 2DA
Non material amendment - amend the tenures for plot 18 and 34 so that plot 18 is shown as Affordable Rent and Plot 34 is shown as Shared Ownership - to planning permission 3/21/1566/RM (Approval of re
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - 7 Livingstone Road Wimborne Minster Wimborne BH21 2AX
Erect first floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Leigh (BH21) in Dorset
Leigh is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, southern England, roughly 5 miles south-southwest of Sherborne. With a population of 480 as recorded in the 2011 census, it is notable for its historic Miz Maze, making it a point of interest for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 482 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Leigh (BH21) show an average sale price of £216,160, 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 Leigh (BH21) a particularly low-crime area.
Leigh (BH21) has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wimborne Minster, Rowlands Hill-St John's Hill, Oakley Lane, Burts Hill-Merrifield, Canford Magna. 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 Leigh (BH21) includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Leigh (BH21) planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.leighvillage.org.uk/. 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 Leigh (BH21)
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Leigh (BH21). Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Leigh (BH21) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Leigh (BH21) were tree works (41), full planning applications (20), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 38 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Merley planning applications
- Colehill planning applications
- Oakley planning applications
- Canford Magna planning applications
- Wimborne Minster planning applications
- Little Canford planning applications
- Merry Field Hill planning applications
- Ashington planning applications
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.