Search Thorncombe planning applications
3 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Thorncombe · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Glebe House Chard Street Thorncombe TA20 4NEAwaiting decisionListed building consent for proposed internal works: floor layout changes and rehanging doors; new floor and replastering within the entrance hall; alteration to main staircase to reopen it; replacement of fireplace and surround within formal sitting room; installation of window within boarded up apertureListed Building ConsentReceived 25 Feb 2026P/LBC/2026/01111
- Park View Fore Street Thorncombe TA20 4PPWithdrawnRetain garden buildingHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 12 Feb 2025Decided 8 Apr 2025P/HOU/2025/00590
- 29 Tansee Hill Thorncombe Dorset TA20 4LQApprovedCertificate of Lawfulness to erect outbuildingCertificate of Lawful Use ProposedReceived 24 Apr 2024Decided 13 May 2024P/CLP/2024/01845
Planning in Thorncombe
No decisions near Thorncombe in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Thorncombe in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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TA20 132 applications in the last 12 months
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About Thorncombe
Thorncombe is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, England, just five miles southeast of Chard in Somerset. Historically an exclave of Devon until 1844, it lies near the borders of both Somerset and Devon. As of the 2011 census, Thorncombe had a population of 687, making it a small but vibrant community, relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 703 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Thorncombe show an average sale price of £277,898, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Thorncombe 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 Thorncombe a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Thorncombe has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thorncombe 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Thorncombe, 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, 2 planning applications were submitted near Thorncombe.
The most common types were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).