Merry Field Hill, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Merry Field Hill, Dorset.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £441,641 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Merry Field Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Merry Field Hill.
- 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 Merry Field Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Merry Field Hill.
- - Poole And Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground Greenhill Road Colehill BH21 2RG
Oak (T0203) - Reduce overall tree structure by 25%. - Reduce limbs growing towards footpath by a further 25%.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - St Michael And All Angels Church Smugglers Lane Colehill BH21 2RY
T8 Douglas Fir - Fell. Replacement planting with a large canopy species.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - P/TRD/2026/01256 - Triangle Woods Wimborne Road Colehill BH21 2QS
Tree 41 Scots Pine (///deliver.steepest.estimated) - Fell to ground level. Tree 288 Scots Pine (///mainly.fussy.cutback) - Fell to ground level. Tree 377 Scots Pine (///trying.whirlwind.sharp) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Triangle Woods Wimborne Road Colehill BH21 2QS
Tree 41 Scots Pine (///deliver.steepest.estimated) - Fell to ground level. Tree 288 Scots Pine (///mainly.fussy.cutback) - Fell to ground level. Tree 377 Scots Pine (///trying.whirlwind.sharp) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Sweet Chestnut Marshfield Colehill BH21 7AP
G1 Sycamore x 1 and Sweet Chestnut x 2 - Fell to ground level. T1 English Oak - Reduce all lateral growth only growing towards the property by no more than 1.5m from the tips inwards to clear the fabr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - White Lodge Colehill Lane Colehill BH21 7AN
T1 – Oak Lateral reduction of lowest primary limb by maximum of 3m away from rear of property. Lateral reduction of second lowest primary by maximum of 2m. Lateral reduction of secondary limb by maxim
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - North Park 1 Park Homer Road Colehill BH21 2SP
T1 Laurel: Fell. T2 Cypress: Fell. T3 Cypress: Fell. T4 Portuguese Laurel: Crown reduction by 7m. T5 Oak: Remove dead branch overhanging neighbours' shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Aspen Marshfield Colehill BH21 7AP
T1 Oak: Remove deadwood. T2 Poplar: Fell. T3 -Silver Birch: Fell. T4 Oak: Remove deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - The Old Scout Hut Colehill Lane Colehill BH21 7AW
Change of use of the Old Scout Hut to a dwelling and extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-18
View full details - - 5 Kyrchil Way Colehill BH21 2RU
Single and two storey rear extension, new front porch and basement access and creation of new vehicular parking area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-12-29
View full details - P/TRD/2023/03637 - 7 Park Homer Road Colehill BH21 2SP
T1 Silver Birch: Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Merry Field Hill in Dorset
Merry Field Hill is a settlement located in Dorset, England.
Property prices in Merry Field Hill show an average sale price of £441,641, 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 Merry Field Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Merry Field Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rowlands Hill-St John's Hill, Burts Hill-Merrifield. 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 Merry Field Hill includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Merry Field Hill
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Merry Field Hill. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Merry Field Hill.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Merry Field Hill were tree works (25), full planning applications (20), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 40 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
Nearby Towns
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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.