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14 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Oakley · updated daily · Dorset Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 14 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Merley Court Touring Park Merley House Lane Wimborne BH21 3AAAwaiting decisionUse of land for siting of five mobile home lodges for permanent residential occupationReceived 30 Oct 2026P/26/05308/FUL
82 Merley Ways Poole BH21 1QRAwaiting decisionT1 - Copper beech - Reduce lowest limb over drive by 3-4m, crown lift over drive to 4m clearance from ground and 5m clearance over adjacent garden, prune away from bungalow to give 2-3m clearance and from BT wires to give 1-2m clearance. Remove deadwood, weak and crossing branchesTree work to tree/s subject to a TPOReceived 27 Oct 2026P/26/05212/TPPO
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 Oakley

Approved: 93%; 41 of 44 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Oakley in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.

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Around Oakley

Postcode districts

BH21 571 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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About Oakley

Oakley is a village located in Dorset, England, positioned just south of the River Stour. It is bordered by the suburb of Merley and the village of Canford Magna to the east and south, with the town of Wimborne situated 2 km to the north. The B3073 road, connecting Wimborne and Poole, runs through the village, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,400. It sits within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Property prices in Oakley 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 Oakley 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 Oakley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Oakley has 14 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oakley 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 Oakley, 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, 54 planning applications were submitted near Oakley. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (24), tree works (9), outline applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Oakley?

In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Oakley. The approval rate is 93%.

How long do planning decisions take near Oakley?

The average planning decision time near Oakley is 70 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 Oakley?

The planning approval rate near Oakley is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Oakley?

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

How can I track planning applications near Oakley?

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