Colehill, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Colehill, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Colehill are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Colehill
Colehill, located in south-east Dorset, is a civil parish nestled between Wimborne Minster to the west and Ferndown to the east, forming a part of the South East Dorset conurbation. Portions of the parish are encompassed by the South West Hampshire/South East Dorset Green Belt, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to development and land use.
Population: 7,498 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: https://colehill.gov.uk
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Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 021C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Colehill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Colehill.
- 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 Colehill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Colehill.
- - 23 Wimborne Road Colehill BH21 2RR
T1 & T2 Common Beech - Crown thin 2x Beech trees by approximately 20% concentrating on branch ends and not removing any growth over 40cm in diameter. Crown raise the lower branches of 2x Beech trees t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Northleigh Lodge Northleigh Lane Colehill BH21 2PH
T1 Beech (last tree in the row) - Reduce overall by 3 metres. T2 Beech - Reduce overall by 2 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Brightside Cottage 49 Wimborne Road Colehill BH21 2RR
Oak - Reduce 3 x lateral branches overhanging the shed by 3 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 26 Colborne Avenue Colehill BH21 2PZ
Erect a single storey rear extension to measure 4.12m in length, with a maximum height of 3.74m and a height to eaves of 2.96m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Grangewood Park Homer Road Colehill BH21 2SP
Silver Birch (Dead) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Fairfield House Leigh Lane Colehill BH21 2PW
T1 Beech - Crown lift to 2.8 metres above ground level. T2 Beech - Crown lift to 2.8 metres above ground level. T3 Beech - Crown lift to 2.8 metres above ground level. T4 Beech - Crown lift to 2.8 met
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Beaucroft School Wimborne Road Colehill BH21 2SS
This 211 notification has been submitted internally for transparency only; a Section 211 notice is not formally required for tree works carried out by, or on behalf of, the local authority. 67 Scots P
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 18 Beaucroft Lane Colehill BH21 2PA
T1 English Oak (Quercus Robur) - Fell to ground level.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 6 Cobbs Road Colehill BH21 2RL
Erect 1.5 storey dwelling with permeable landscaping & 2.No parking spaces
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - The Beeches Northleigh Lane Colehill Wimborne BH21 2PH
Install dormer to front of property and rooflight on side of roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Northleigh Lodge Northleigh Lane Colehill Wimborne BH21 2PH
Clear fallen beech.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - The Grange Kyrchil Way Colehill BH21 2RU
Remove fallen Beech under regulation 14.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - P/PPRD/2025/06939 - 6 Cobbs Road Colehill BH21 2RL
Demolition of a dangerous structure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 6 Cobbs Road Colehill BH21 2RL
Demolition of a dangerous structure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 4 Park Homer Drive Colehill BH21 2SR
Erect single story side and two story rear extensions. Raise roof and new undercroft garage (with a variation of condition 2&4 of planning permission P/HOU/2022/05167 to amend the list of approved pla
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Mistletoe Cottage 8 Leigh Lane Colehill BH21 2PW
To confirm as lawful the siting of a mobile home to be used ancillary to principal dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 56 Highland Road Wimborne Minster BH21 2QN
Erect sliding wooden entrance gates and replanting of native hedge.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 4 Leigh Lane Colehill BH21 2PW
T1 Oak: Crown lift to 5 metres. Prune the northern side by up to 1.5 metres - only secondary & tertiary limbs. G1 Oak: Crown lift to 5.2m over the gravel driveway. Prune the northern side by up to 1.5
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 37 Highland Road Wimborne Minster BH21 2QL
Single and two storey extension to the rear, internal alterations, demolish garage and build new garage with office above
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Jacks Lodge Northleigh Lane Colehill BH21 2PJ
T1 Liquidambar: Overall reduction of 2 metres with finished height of 18 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-04
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A brief summary of Colehill in Dorset
Colehill, located in south-east Dorset, is a civil parish nestled between Wimborne Minster to the west and Ferndown to the east, forming a part of the South East Dorset conurbation. Portions of the parish are encompassed by the South West Hampshire/South East Dorset Green Belt, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to development and land use. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,498 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Colehill a particularly low-crime area.
Colehill has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wimborne Minster, Rowlands Hill-St John's Hill, Burts Hill-Merrifield, Canford Magna. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Colehill includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Colehill planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://colehill.gov.uk. 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.
Planning Activity in Colehill
In the last 24 months, 87 planning applications were submitted near Colehill. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Colehill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Colehill were tree works (55), full planning applications (22), outline applications (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 86 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 56 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
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