Building Plot Adjacent To Nursery House, Wheathill Lane, Milborne Port, Somerset, DT9

An Excellent Residential Development Opportunity with Outline Planning Permission


A rare opportunity to acquire an attractive development site situated within the sought-after village of Milborne Port, enjoying a peaceful setting off Wheathill Lane with attractive views towards East Hill, whilst remaining within easy reach of Sherborne and the surrounding countryside.
The site benefits from outline planning permission for the construction of two detached dwellings and extends to an established garden setting adjoining Nursery House. The approved scheme envisages two individual family homes with private gardens, parking and garaging, offering purchasers the opportunity to create high-quality homes in an increasingly desirable village location. The approved site layout is shown on the planning drawings.
Of particular interest, the outline nature of the consent provides a degree of flexibility for future purchasers. Subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents, the site may lend itself to alternative designs or layouts, including the possibility of a single larger dwelling occupying the plot, creating an exceptional individual village residence.
Outline planning permission was granted by Somerset Council under Application Reference 20/00922/OUT for the erection of two residential dwellings within the garden of Nursery House. The permission was issued on 22 January 2026 and is accompanied by an allocated phosphorus mitigation certificate, helping remove a significant planning hurdle for future development.
The proposed plots occupy an attractive position with good access from Wheathill Lane and enjoy a pleasant outlook within an established residential environment. The approved layout indicates dwellings of approximately 120 sq m (1,291 sq ft) each together with double garages, gardens and private parking, although purchasers may wish to explore alternative house designs through the reserved matters process. The indicative location of the site within the village is shown here.
Opportunities of this nature are increasingly scarce, particularly where planning consent has already been secured. The site is likely to appeal to self-build purchasers, developers and those seeking to create a bespoke home in a popular village location, whilst retaining the flexibility offered by outline planning permission.

Services and Outgoings
Mains water and electric available. 
Private Drainage/Treatment Plant.
Council Tax: South Somerset Council

Planning Reference: 20/00922/OUT.  
Agents Note: Strategic Infrastructure Levy (SIL) payments already satisfied.

Milborne Port is a thriving and well-served village positioned on the Somerset/Dorset border. The village offers a range of everyday amenities including a shop, primary school, public houses and recreational facilities, whilst the historic Abbey town of Sherborne lies approximately three miles away and provides an excellent range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities together with a mainline railway station offering regular services to London Waterloo and Exeter.