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Planning in Melbury Bubb

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About Melbury Bubb

Melbury Bubb is a quaint village and civil parish in Dorset, located about 7 miles south of Sherborne. Nestled on Cornbrash limestone, it lies near the A37 trunk road, providing convenient access to surrounding areas. With a small population of around 40 residents, the village's name reflects its rich history, combining Old English terms for "multi-coloured" and "fortified place" alongside a reference to its manorial heritage. This unique character makes Melbury Bubb a noteworthy location for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 65 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Dorset district.

Property prices in Melbury Bubb show an average sale price of £352,519, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Melbury Bubb has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Melbury Bubb 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Melbury Bubb, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.