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19 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Merry Field Hill · updated daily · Dorset Council

Planning in Merry Field Hill

Approved
93%
99 of 105 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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Around Merry Field Hill

Postcode districts

BH21 571 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dorset Council

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About Merry Field Hill

Merry Field Hill is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Merry Field Hill show an average sale price of £470,054, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Merry Field Hill 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 Merry Field Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Merry Field Hill has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Merry Field Hill 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 Merry Field Hill, 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, 119 planning applications were submitted near Merry Field Hill. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

The most common types were tree works (50), full planning applications (38), outline applications (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Merry Field Hill?
In the last 24 months, 119 planning applications were submitted near Merry Field Hill. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Merry Field Hill?
The average planning decision time near Merry Field Hill is 41 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Merry Field Hill?
The planning approval rate near Merry Field Hill is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Merry Field Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Merry Field Hill is tree works applications, with 50 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Merry Field Hill?
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