Milborne Port, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Milborne Port, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Milborne Port are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Milborne Port
Milborne Port is a civil parish and electoral ward located in South Somerset, England, just east of Sherborne. With a population of 2,802, the village encompasses the hamlets of Milborne Wick and Kingsbury Regis, making it a notable area for planning applications in the region.
Population: 3,207 (2021)
District: South Somerset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £450,471 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Milborne Port.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Milborne Port.
- 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 Milborne Port based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Milborne Port.
- - Wheathill Wheathill Lane Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5EX
Application to carry out Tree Surgery Works to No. 10 Trees and No. 4 Groups of Trees and Fell No. 1 Group of Trees as shown within the Yeovil District Council (MIPO 1) 1984 Tree Preservation Order. T
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - The Tippling Philosopher High Street Milborne Port Somerset DT9 5AQ
Discharge of Condition No. 07 (Allocation Certificate) of planning application 25/00707/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 2 Cross Cottage North Street Milborne Port Somerset DT9 5ET
Lawful Development Certificate application for existing use to confirm the use of the property referred to as Flat 2, Cross Cottage, as a separate self-contained dwelling Use Class C3.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 40 The Meads Milborne Port Somerset DT9 5DS
Porch to front of house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 2 Plover Road Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5DA
A single story, flat roofed extension (i) the projection of the rear extension beyond the rear wall is 6.85m (ii) the maximum height of the extension is 2.86m (iii) the height at the eaves of the exte
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Waterside House Bathwell Lane Milborne Port Somerset DT9 5AN
Single-storey rear extension, first floor side extension with rear dormer windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - 6 The Meads Milborne Port Somerset DT9 5DS
Proposed two storey side extension and alterations.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Littleborne South Street Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5DH
Widening of existing access including the removal of 0.5m section of front boundary wall, resurfacing of drive with paving blocks to match existing and repositioning of existing steps to the left of t
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Somerset | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of Milborne Port in Somerset
Milborne Port is a civil parish and electoral ward located in South Somerset, England, just east of Sherborne. With a population of 2,802, the village encompasses the hamlets of Milborne Wick and Kingsbury Regis, making it a notable area for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,207 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Somerset district.
Property prices in Milborne Port show an average sale price of £450,471, 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 Milborne Port a particularly low-crime area.
Milborne Port has one conservation area within its boundaries: Milborne Port. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Milborne Port includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Goathill Quarry SSSI; 5 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, Milborne Port 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 Milborne Port
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Milborne Port. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Milborne Port.
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 Milborne Port were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- New Town planning applications
- Goathill planning applications
- Kingsbury Regis planning applications
- Oborne planning applications
- Purse Caundle planning applications
- Milborne Wick planning applications
- Poyntington planning applications
- Henstridge Bowden planning applications
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.