Search Melbury Abbas planning applications
12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Melbury Abbas · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Land West Of Barnfield Higher Blandford Road CannAwaiting decisionCarry out alterations to vehicular access and erect 4 no. dwellings with associated parking and garden areas (outline application to determine access only)Outline Planning PermissionReceived 7 Sep 2026P/OUT/2026/04623
- Unit 5 Melbury Workshops Higher Blandford Road Cann Shaftesbury SP7 0EBApprovedChange of use from mixed use stables/residential to light industrial, general industrial & storage use classesFull Planning ApplicationReceived 4 Aug 2026Decided 17 Sep 2026P/FUL/2026/04011
- Melbury Workshops Higher Blandford Road Cann SP7 0EBApprovedErection of 2no. single-storey light industrial/ storage buildings with associated parking & accessFull Planning ApplicationReceived 8 Jul 2026Decided 18 Sep 2026P/FUL/2026/03627
- Southbank Farm Higher Blandford Road Cann SP7 0EERefusedUse of existing dwelling without compliance with condition 1 of planning permission P/CLE/2022/04672 (i.e. without compliance with agricultural occupation limitation)Certificate of Lawful Use ExistingReceived 2 Jul 2026Decided 27 Aug 2026P/CLE/2026/03617
- Stable Yard School Lane Melbury Abbas SP7 0DZApprovedCertificate of Lawfulness to erect a Garden StudioCertificate of Lawful Use ProposedReceived 5 Jun 2026Decided 4 Sep 2026P/CLP/2026/03074
Planning in Melbury Abbas
- Approved
- 83%
- 10 of 12 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Melbury Abbas in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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SP7 245 applications in the last 12 months
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About Melbury Abbas
Melbury Abbas is a charming village and civil parish located in north Dorset, England, nestled at the edge of the picturesque Blackmore Vale, beneath the Cranborne Chase scarp. Just 2 miles south-southwest of Shaftesbury, the parish encompasses both West Melbury and a portion of Cann Common, making it a notable area for planning applications and community development within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 301 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Dorset district.
Property prices in Melbury Abbas show an average sale price of £344,189, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Melbury Abbas area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Melbury Abbas a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Melbury Abbas has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Melbury Abbas planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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.
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In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Melbury Abbas. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (8), outline applications (2), tree works (2).