Search Nether Compton planning applications

14 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Nether Compton · updated daily · Dorset Council

Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 14 · received or decided in the last 12 months

West Wing 2 Compton House Compton Road Over Compton Sherborne DT9 4DJAwaiting decisionChange of Use of Land from Agricultural to Residential Garden.Certificate of Lawful Use ExistingReceived 16 Sep 2026P/CLE/2026/04833
Horns Hill Compton Road Junction The Green To Junction Harts Lane Nether Compton DT9 4QAApprovedT1, T2 & T3 Elm - FellReceived 2 Sep 2026Decided 1 Oct 2026P/TRC/2026/04838
Higher Farm Compton Road Over Compton DT9 4QSAwaiting decisionInternal & external alterations to facilitate conversion of barns to form 3 no. dwellings. Erect agricultural building (demolish existing barns) (with variation of condition no. 2 of listed building consent P/LBC/2022/03669)Variation of Condition - Listed Building ConsentReceived 20 Aug 2026P/VOL/2026/04601
Higher Farm Compton Road Over Compton DT9 4QSAwaiting decisionChange of use and conversion of barns to form 3 no. dwellings. Erect agricultural building and form access (demolish existing barns) (with variation of condition no.2 of planning permission P/FUL/2022/03668 to amend approved plans)Variation of ConditionReceived 20 Aug 2026P/VOC/2026/04573
Orchard House Nether Compton Sherborne DT9 4QAApprovedDemolish existing greenhouse and erect new greenhouse with level baseHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 4 Aug 2026Decided 7 Sep 2026P/HOU/2026/04038

Planning in Nether Compton

Approved: 100%; 22 of 22 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

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

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Around Nether Compton

Postcode districts

DT9 332 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Dorset Council

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About Nether Compton

Nether Compton is a village and civil parish in Dorset, located roughly 3 miles west of Sherborne and 3 miles east of Yeovil. With a population of 328 recorded in the 2011 census, this quaint community offers a unique setting for planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to both larger towns and the scenic Dorset countryside. The settlement has a population of approximately 403 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.

Property prices in Nether Compton show an average sale price of £450,471, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Nether Compton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Nether Compton has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Nether Compton 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.opcdorset.org/Compton/Nether_OverCompton.htm.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Nether Compton, 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, 25 planning applications were submitted near Nether Compton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), tree works (7), listed building and heritage (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Nether Compton?

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Nether Compton. The approval rate is 100%.

How long do planning decisions take near Nether Compton?

The average planning decision time near Nether Compton is 47 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 Nether Compton?

The planning approval rate near Nether Compton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Nether Compton?

The most common type of planning application near Nether Compton is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Nether Compton?

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