Oakley, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oakley, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Oakley 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.
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.
Population: 2,400
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £470,054 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 020D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oakley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oakley.
- 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 Oakley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Oakley.
- - 26 Derwentwater Road Poole Wimborne BH21 1QS
Demolish existing garage, form front, side and rear extension, form new pitched roof with dormer with internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 7 Cruxton Farm Courtyard Poole Wimborne BH21 1UD
X - Norway spruce - remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 7 Oakley Lane Poole BH21 1SE
T1 - Magnolia - Reduce by 1m to manage growth
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 61 Merley Ways Poole BH21 1QW
Demolition of existing garage, rear extension and carport, removal of existing chimney and eaves overhang and replaced with clipped eaves detail. Construction of new single storey rear and side extens
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 12 Oakley Hill Poole Wimborne BH21 1QH
External and internal refurbishment of the dwelling to include alterations to the front elevation, single storey rear extension with raised patio area, loft conversion to include additional dormers an
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Willett Arms 2 Oakley Hill Poole BH21 1RN
Installation of solar panels to existing pitched and flat roofs to public house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 39 Merley Ways Poole Wimborne BH21 1QN
T1 - Hawthorn - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 39 Merley Ways Poole BH21 1QN
T2 Beech 3.5 metre overall reduction of the Beech tree and a 3 metre crown raise, removing tertiary growth only.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Cobham Sports And Social Club Merley Park Road Poole BH21 3DA
Installation of additional Flood lighting to the existing artificial grass sports pitch and associated landscaped screening (Part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 31 Harrier Drive Poole Wimborne BH21 1XE
T2 & T3 - Oak - Fell due to decline in health as a result of Hiney Fungus
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 33 Merley Lane Poole BH21 1RU
Demolish extension and replace with new single storey side extension and greenhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Brooke House Oakley Hill Poole BH21 1RJ
Lawful development certificate for the siting of 2 buildings at the rear of the site.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 74 Rempstone Road Poole BH21 1RP
First floor extension over garage and single storey extension to the front of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 31 Harrier Drive Poole Wimborne BH21 1XE
Extension to the side of the property on ground floor and the addition of a first-floor extension. Increase in footprint to garage with alterations and proposed tarmac.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 11 Silverwood Close Poole BH21 1QZ
Oak T1, crown raise to 5m and prune to create a 2m clearance from the property. Ash T2, Fell, Oaks G1, group of 6, Fell, all 6 trees are dead and gauging by the diameter are possibly not covered by th
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 2 Silverwood Close Poole BH21 1QZ
To replace double glazing throughout the house. Proposal to replace them with uPVC leaded windows to match the existing brown colour with satin finish and wood effect foil.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 9 Derwentwater Road Poole Wimborne BH21 1QS
Convert loft to form habitable space with velux, dormer windows & hip to gable conversion. Erect ground floor extension to infill front elevation with bay windows and porch. Convert conservatory into
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Cobham Sports And Social Club Merley Park Road Poole BH21 3DA
Erect an artificial grass sports pitch with associated perimeter fencing and landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 91 Merley Ways, Wimborne, BH21 1QP
Bungalow renovations comprising of; Front infill extension with 1.5m overhang to form new internal garage, front open timber framed porch structure, 800mm full width side extension, 4.5m rear extensio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - 121 Merley Ways, Wimborne, BH21 1QP
Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of new chalet bungalow with amended landscape.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2024-10-31
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A brief summary of Oakley in Dorset
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Oakley a particularly low-crime area.
Oakley has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wimborne Minster, Rowlands Hill-St John's Hill, Oakley Lane, Ashington. 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 Oakley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Corfe & Barrow Hills SSSI, Canford Heath SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Oakley
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Oakley. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oakley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Oakley were full planning applications (21), tree works (11), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Ashington planning applications
- Merley planning applications
- Leigh planning applications
- Lambs' Green planning applications
- East End planning applications
- Canford Magna planning applications
- Wimborne Minster planning applications
- Rushcombe Bottom planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.