Melcombe Regis, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Melcombe Regis, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Melcombe Regis
Melcombe Regis is a distinct area within Weymouth, Dorset, located on the northern shore of Weymouth Harbour. Initially part of Radipole's waste land, it emerged as a notable settlement and seaport in the 13th century, making it an important location for planning applications related to waterfront development and historical preservation in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,319 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 043C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Melcombe Regis.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Melcombe Regis.
- 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 Regis based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Melcombe Regis.
- - 2 St Georges Avenue Weymouth DT4 7TU
Erect rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 13 Lynmoor Road Weymouth DT4 7TW
Proposed single and two storey side and rear extensions and dormer window to the side roof slope
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Kildare Court 47 Dorchester Road Weymouth DT4 7JT
T1 Horse Chestnut - Pollard back to the previous high pollard T2 & T3 Lime - Reduction of height back to appropriate laterals (Up to 3m)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 40 Melcombe Avenue Weymouth DT4 7TF
Demolish small single storey side extension and construct new larger single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 7 St Georges Avenue Weymouth DT4 7TU
Erect rear single storey extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 61 Coombe Avenue Weymouth DT4 7TP
Erect single storey rear extension and deck
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Regency Court Melcombe Avenue Weymouth DT4 7TH
T1 Oak - Crown raise to 2.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 1 St Georges Avenue Weymouth DT4 7TU
T1 Monterey Cypress - Reduce entirely by up to 3m back to previous points and shape, crown raise by up to 5m from ground
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Land Opposite 14 Ricketts Close Weymouth DT4 7UW
Prunus (T14) - Remove lowest north west bough over footway, remove adjacent west limb to upright growth over wall & crown raise remaining west canopy over footway to give 2.5m clearance.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 24 Dorchester Road Weymouth DT4 7JU
Widening of existing gateway to form drive and dropped kerb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 18A Greenhill Weymouth DT4 7SG
Works to separate 18A Greenhill from 18 Greenhill Lodge and associated garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Weymouth College Cranford Avenue Weymouth DT4 7LQ
Non material amendment - Ommision of 4 no. high level windows on south east elevation, addition of 2 no. windows to north east elevation. Omission of plasticol cladding on south east elevation, replac
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - 1 Springrove Court Weymouth Dorset DT4 7LJ
T1 Oak - Reduce entire crown by approx. 1-1.5m, remove major deadwood, clear service wires & prune back from grey dwelling back to boundary line T2 Holm Oak - Reduce canopy by 3-4m G1 Mixed - Raise ov
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Abigail Apartments Greenhill Weymouth Dorset DT4 7EN
Non material amendment - Removal lower part of window and installation of cladding to planning permission P/FUL/2022/02041, Installation of Replacement Windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - 8 - 10 Dorchester Road Weymouth DT4 7JU
Modification of obligation to alter pay contribution dates from prior commencement to on or before sale of first unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 46 Greenhill Weymouth Dorset DT4 7SL
Subdivision to create an additional dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Melcombe Regis in Dorset
Melcombe Regis is a distinct area within Weymouth, Dorset, located on the northern shore of Weymouth Harbour. Initially part of Radipole's waste land, it emerged as a notable settlement and seaport in the 13th century, making it an important location for planning applications related to waterfront development and historical preservation in the region.
Property prices in Melcombe Regis show an average sale price of £285,319, 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 Regis a particularly low-crime area.
Melcombe Regis has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Weymouth Town Centre, Lodmoor Hill. 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 Melcombe Regis includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lodmoor SSSI, Lorton SSSI, Radipole Lake SSSI; 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, Melcombe Regis 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 Regis
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Melcombe Regis. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Melcombe Regis.
The average decision time of 40 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 Regis were full planning applications (18), tree works (15), amendments (6). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.