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Planning in Melbury Osmond

Only 6 decisions near Melbury Osmond in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Melbury Osmond in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.

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About Melbury Osmond

Melbury Osmond is a quaint village and civil parish in Dorset, England, situated about 7 miles south of Yeovil. Known for its Cornbrash limestone geology and notable deposits of "Melbury marble," the village has historical significance, being recorded in the Domesday Book as part of the Arundell family's estate. St. Osmund's Church, originally rebuilt in 1745, features registers dating back to 1550, adding to the area's rich heritage. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 199, making it a small but historically significant community for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 165 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.

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

The area around Melbury Osmond has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Melbury Osmond.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), tree works (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Melbury Osmond?
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Melbury Osmond.
What types of planning applications are most common near Melbury Osmond?
The most common type of planning application near Melbury Osmond is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Melbury Osmond?
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