How long do planning decisions take near Braytown?

The average planning decision time near Braytown is 42 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Braytown?

The planning approval rate near Braytown is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Braytown?

The most common type of planning application near Braytown is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Braytown?

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Braytown, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Braytown, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Braytown 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.

District: Wool

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Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
LSOA: Dorset 033D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Braytown.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Braytown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Braytown.

- Douglas Baileys Drove Wool BH20 6EP
Erect ground floor rear extension and Roof and Loft extension to form new roof gable to the western elevation to provide a new primary bedroom.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-20
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- Shangrila Baileys Drove Wool Wareham BH20 6EP
Remove and replace roof to facilitate loft conversion and a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-29
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- The Gables Dorchester Road Wool BH20 6EL
Demolition of existing dwelling and erect 4no. dwellings with associated access and parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-24
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- Land North of Dorchester Road Dorchester Road Wool
EIA Scoping Request under Reg 15 of the EIA Regulations, requesting Dorset Council as the relevant planning authority confirm in writing their opinion as to the scope, and the level of detail, of the
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-21
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- 9 Sandhills Crescent Wool BH20 6HB
Single storey rear extension and replacement garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-01-31
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- Mabrouk East Burton Road Wool BH20 6HF
Demolition of existing small rear extension and outbuilding, Proposed single storey rear extension as per the proposed submitted drawings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-02-21
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- Lampton Close, Wool, BH20 6EW
Damaged Oak - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-09-01
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- Land off East Burton Road, Wool, Wareham
Development of 35 new homes, together with the provision of associated pedestrian and vehicle access, infrastructure, drainage, open space, landscaping and ancillary and related development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-04-30
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A brief summary of Braytown in Dorset

Braytown is a settlement located in Dorset, England. It sits within the Wool district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Braytown a particularly low-crime area.

Braytown has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wool. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Braytown includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Frome SSSI, Turners Puddle Heath SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 1 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.

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Planning Activity in Braytown

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Braytown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Braytown may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Braytown were full planning applications (9), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 82% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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