Glanvilles Wootton, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Glanvilles Wootton, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Glanvilles Wootton are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Glanvilles Wootton
Glanvilles Wootton, also known as Wootton Glanville, is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, southern England. Nestled in the scenic Blackmore Vale and just five miles south of Sherborne, it offers a rural charm with a small population of 196, as recorded in the 2011 Census. This peaceful community presents potential opportunities for planning applications within a picturesque setting.
Population: 198 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £450,471 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 004F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Glanvilles Wootton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Glanvilles Wootton.
- 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 Glanvilles Wootton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Glanvilles Wootton.
- - Greystones High Street Glanvilles Wootton
Erect Single Storey Rear Extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-05
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A brief summary of Glanvilles Wootton in Dorset
Glanvilles Wootton, also known as Wootton Glanville, is a quaint village and civil parish located in Dorset, southern England. Nestled in the scenic Blackmore Vale and just five miles south of Sherborne, it offers a rural charm with a small population of 196, as recorded in the 2011 Census. This peaceful community presents potential opportunities for planning applications within a picturesque setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 198 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Glanvilles Wootton show an average sale price of £450,471, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Glanvilles Wootton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Glanvilles Wootton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Holnest SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Holnest. 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, Glanvilles Wootton 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.
Planning Activity in Glanvilles Wootton
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Glanvilles Wootton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Glanvilles Wootton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Glanvilles Wootton were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.