Overcombe, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Overcombe, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Overcombe
Overcombe is a scenic coastal area located in Preston, south Dorset, perched on cliffs just 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of Weymouth. The nearby River Jordan enhances the natural beauty of the region, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications related to residential and recreational developments.
District: Weymouth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,319 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 036D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Overcombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Overcombe.
- 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 Overcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Overcombe.
- - 163 Preston Road Weymouth DT3 6BG
Erect two storey rear extension and single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 30 Chalbury Close Weymouth DT3 6LE
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension. Replacement of existing garage and porch flat roof with a single pitched wrap-around roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 1 Furzy Close Weymouth DT3 6RX
T1 Prunus - Crown reduction, 2m off height and up to 1.5m off lateral branches T2 Prunus - Crown reduction, 2.5m off height and up to 1m off laterals T3 Sorbus Aria - Crown reduction, 1.5m off height
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 5 Medway Drive Weymouth DT3 6LF
Erect detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 12A Littlemoor Road Weymouth DT3 6AA
Macrocarpa Cypress (T1) - Selective reduction of over-extended lateral branches by up to 2m (as per annotated photos submitted)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 10 Wyke Oliver Road Weymouth DT3 6BW
T1 Horse Chestnut - Fell T2 Larch - Fell
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 5 Melstock Avenue Weymouth DT3 6JX
Erect garden retaining wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 50 Preston Road Weymouth DT3 6PZ
Change of use of parking area to erect single storey lightweight building to be used as a physiotherapy clinic. 3 of the original 6 parking spaces will be retained
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 2A Coombe Valley Road Weymouth DT3 6NH
T1 Maple - Reduce canopy by 2-3m to previous reduction T2 Purple Plum - Reduce canopy by 2-3m to previous reduction
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 62 Preston Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 6QA
T1 (T21 on TPO) Hawthorn - Remove Under Regulation 14 (S198)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 2B Hazel Drive Weymouth DT3 6DY
T1 Ash - Repeat 25% crown reduction (2-3m off each branch, balance & thin by 10% & remove deadwood)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - 14 Littlemoor Road Weymouth DT3 6AA
Demolition of rear and side single-storey extension, construction of rear two-storey extension, front orangery extension. Alterations to existing first-floor windows. Extension of the existing single
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 6 Yew Tree Close Weymouth DT3 6GA
T1 Blue Atlas - Reduce canopy overall by 1m (25%) T5 Red Oak - Reduction of a max of 1m to south side
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-08-08
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A brief summary of Overcombe in Dorset
Overcombe is a scenic coastal area located in Preston, south Dorset, perched on cliffs just 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of Weymouth. The nearby River Jordan enhances the natural beauty of the region, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications related to residential and recreational developments. It sits within the Weymouth district.
Property prices in Overcombe show an average sale price of £285,319, 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 Overcombe a particularly low-crime area.
Overcombe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sutton Poyntz. 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 Overcombe includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chalbury Hill and Quarry SSSI, Lodmoor SSSI, South Dorset Coast SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Isle of Portland to Studland Cliffs. 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, Overcombe 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 Overcombe
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Overcombe. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Overcombe maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Overcombe were full planning applications (18), tree works (12), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 9 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Littlemoor planning applications
- Preston planning applications
- Sutton Poyntz planning applications
- Melcombe Regis planning applications
- Bincombe planning applications
- Weymouth planning applications
- Redlands planning applications
- Nottington planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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