Search Melplash planning applications
3 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Melplash · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 12 Twinways Lane Melplash Bridport DT6 3UQApprovedFirst floor extension over existing single storeyHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 24 Sep 2026Decided 10 Nov 2026P/HOU/2026/05297
- Woodstock Mapperton Lane Melplash DT6 3UFApprovedT1 Oak - Branch removal to gain 5.2m clearance - under Regulation 14 (S198)Tree Dead Or DangerousReceived 22 Apr 2026Decided 23 Apr 2026P/TRD/2026/02216
- Barbridge Farm Lane To Barbridge Farm Melplash DT6 3UHApprovedCertificate of lawfulness to provide confirmation that planning permission P/FUL/2023/02225 has been lawfully implemented within the required timeframeCertificate of Lawful Use ExistingReceived 3 Dec 2025Decided 19 Jan 2026P/CLE/2025/07226
Planning in Melplash
Only 4 decisions near Melplash in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Melplash in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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Around Melplash
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DT6 386 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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About Melplash
Melplash is a picturesque village located in western Dorset, England, along the A3066 road. It lies approximately 3 miles north of Bridport and 2 miles south of Beaminster, making it a strategic spot for those considering planning applications in this charming rural area. It sits within the Netherbury district.
Property prices in Melplash show an average sale price of £345,860, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Melplash 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 Melplash a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Melplash has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Melplash 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 Melplash, 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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Melplash.
The most common types were tree works (1), amendments (1).