Search Over Compton planning applications
245 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Over Compton · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 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 Over Compton
- Approved
- 93%
- 13 of 14 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Over Compton in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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DT9 332 applications in the last 12 months
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About Over Compton
Over Compton is a quaint village and civil parish located in north west Dorset, England, nestled in the picturesque Yeo Valley just 2 miles east of Yeovil. As of the 2011 census, it has a small population of 183 residents, making it a close-knit community ideal for those considering planning applications in a tranquil rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 168 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Over Compton show an average sale price of £450,471, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Over Compton 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 Over Compton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Over 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, Over 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.
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In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Over Compton. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (5), tree works (5), listed building and heritage (3).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).