Rampisham, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rampisham, Dorset.

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Planning applications in Rampisham are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Rampisham

Rampisham is a village and civil parish located in Dorset, southern England, approximately 11 miles northwest of Dorchester. Nestled in a valley on greensand and encircled by the chalk hills of the Dorset Downs, the parish also encompasses the hamlet of Uphall to the northwest, making it an intriguing area for prospective planning applications.

Population: 136 (2021)

District: Dorset

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £326,698 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 029C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rampisham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rampisham.

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 Rampisham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Rampisham in Dorset

Property prices in Rampisham show an average sale price of £326,698, 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 Rampisham a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Rampisham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rampisham Down SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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