Tyneham, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tyneham, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Tyneham are administered by Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council. View the full Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 165 (1931)
District: Steeple with Tyneham
Website: http://tynehamvillage.org/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 039A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tyneham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tyneham.
- 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 Tyneham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
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A brief summary of Tyneham in Dorset
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Tyneham a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Tyneham includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Dorset Coast SSSI, Povington and Grange Heaths SSSI, Purbeck Ridge (West) SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths, Isle of Portland to Studland Cliffs, Studland to Portland; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Dorset Heathlands; 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dorset Heathlands. 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, Tyneham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://tynehamvillage.org/. 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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.