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Planning in Tyneham

Only 1 decision near Tyneham in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Tyneham

Tyneham is a ghost village located in the Dorset district of southern England, near Lulworth on the Isle of Purbeck. Abandoned in 1943, it was formerly a civil parish that had a population of zero as of 2001. The civil parish was dissolved on 1 April 2014, merging with Steeple to create the new parish of Steeple with Tyneham, making it a unique area for planning considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 165 (1931 estimate). It sits within the Steeple with Tyneham district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Tyneham 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 Tyneham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Tyneham has 16 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tyneham 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://tynehamvillage.org/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Tyneham, 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, 1 planning application was submitted near Tyneham.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Tyneham?
In the last 24 months, 1 planning application was submitted near Tyneham.
What types of planning applications are most common near Tyneham?
The most common type of planning application near Tyneham is listed building consent applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Tyneham?
You can search and track planning applications near Tyneham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.