Search Merley planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Merley · updated daily · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
- 18 Canford Magna Poole BH21 3AEAwaiting decisionListed building consent for the replacement of 2 rear timber top hung casements with two sets of timber double-glazed side-hung casements.Listed Building ConsentReceived 20 Oct 2026P/26/05052/LB
- UE1 Land north of Merley Oakley Lane MerleyAwaiting decisionNon-material amendment following approval of APP/19/00955/P to vary Condition 4 (Approved Plans) to amend the parameter plans.Non-Material AmendmentReceived 13 Oct 2026P/26/04955/NMA
- 9 Mimosa Avenue Poole BH21 1TUAwaiting decisionErection of new front porch and infill rear extension with associated elevational openings and treatments.HouseholderReceived 9 Oct 2026P/26/04890/HOU
- 78 Merley Lane Poole BH21 1RZAwaiting decisionSever Garden and Erect DwellingFull Planning PermissionReceived 7 Oct 2026P/26/04684/FUL
- Land adjoining 9 Oakley Hill Wimborne BH21 1RLAwaiting decisionDemolition of a commercial outbuilding, sever land and the erection of a detached dwelling (self build) with new vehicular access, on site car parking and turning areaFull Planning PermissionReceived 29 Sep 2026P/26/02898/FUL
Planning in Merley
- Approved
- 91%
- 60 of 65 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Merley in the last 24 months, from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council's planning register.
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BH21 571 applications in the last 12 months
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About Merley
Merley is a substantial residential area located in Poole, just a mile south of Wimborne Minster. Originally known as Myrle, the area was historically a manor within Great Canford. While the housing estate was initially intended to be named "Oakley Garden Village," it ultimately retained the name Merley. The population of the Merley and Bearwood ward, as recorded in the 2011 census, stood at 10,392, making it a significant community for planning applications and local developments. It sits within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.
Property prices in Merley show an average sale price of £470,054, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Merley area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Merley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Merley has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Merley 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Merley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Merley. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (28), tree works (25), outline applications (7).