Melcombe Bingham, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Melcombe Bingham, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Melcombe Bingham
Melcombe Bingham is a civil parish located in Dorset, South West England, encompassing the small settlements of Melcombe Bingham, Bingham's Melcombe, and Higher Melcombe, which features the remains of the deserted village of Melcombe Horsey. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 141, providing a quaint and low-density environment for potential planning applications in the area.
District: Melcombe Horsey
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £326,698 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 022E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Melcombe Bingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Melcombe Bingham.
- 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 Melcombe Bingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Melcombe Bingham.
- - Cross Lanes Bungalow, Workshop Cross Lanes Melcombe Bingham DT2 7NZ
Erect extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Vine Cottage Hartfoot Lane Ansty DT2 7PE
Retain erection of greenhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 9 Hartfoot Close Ansty Dorset DT2 7TY
Certificate of lawfulness for erection of rear extension & patio area (demolition of existing conservatory)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Melcombe Bingham in Dorset
Melcombe Bingham is a civil parish located in Dorset, South West England, encompassing the small settlements of Melcombe Bingham, Bingham's Melcombe, and Higher Melcombe, which features the remains of the deserted village of Melcombe Horsey. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 141, providing a quaint and low-density environment for potential planning applications in the area. It sits within the Melcombe Horsey district.
Property prices in Melcombe Bingham show an average sale price of £326,698, 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 Melcombe Bingham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Melcombe Bingham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lyscombe and Highdon SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. 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, Melcombe Bingham 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.
Planning Activity in Melcombe Bingham
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Melcombe Bingham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Melcombe Bingham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Melcombe Bingham were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Cross Lanes planning applications
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- Ansty Cross planning applications
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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.