Poole, Somerset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Poole, Somerset.
Somerset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Poole are administered by Bath And North East Somerset Council. View the full Bath And North East Somerset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Poole
Poole is a vibrant coastal town and seaport located on the south coast of England within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority area in Dorset. Situated 21 miles east of Dorchester and adjacent to Bournemouth, Poole boasts a population of approximately 151,500, making it the second-largest town in Dorset. The wider conurbation, which includes Bournemouth and Christchurch, had a total population of 400,196 as of the 2021 census, highlighting its significance in regional planning and development considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £352,890 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Somerset
- Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
- LSOA: Somerset West and Taunton 017A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Poole.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Poole.
- 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 Poole based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
65 planning applications found near Poole.
- - 88 Mills Drive, Wellington
Erection of a single storey extension to the side and rear of 88 Mills Drive, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-08-27
View full details - - Coxs Yard, Taunton Road, Wellington
Demolition and replacement of 3 No. commercial buildings subdivided into 7 No. units at Coxs Yard, Taunton Road, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Taunton Road, Longforth Farm, Wellington
Variation to Section 106 agreement on application 43/23/0056 for the modification of planning obligations to amend Schedule 3 (access for Network Rail), Schedule 5 (Highway Works) and Schedule 6 (The
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 88 Mills Drive, Wellington
Erection of a two storey extension to the rear of 88 Mills Drive, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - 88 Mills Drive, Wellington
Erection of a two storey extension to the side and single storey garden room to the rear of 88 Mills Drive, Wellington
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - 71 Pear Tree Way, Wellington
Erection of a single storey extension to the side of 71 Pear Tree Way, Wellington (resubmission of 43/21/0130)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2023-01-06
View full details - - 4 No. non-illuminated advertisement/sponsorship signs on Cades Roundabout B3187/115, Wellington
Display of 4 No. non-illuminated advertisement/sponsorship signs on Cades Roundabout B3187/115, Wellington
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Advertising | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-08-18
View full details - - 21 Popham Road, Wellington
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of 21 Popham Road, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-07-14
View full details - - 86 Mills Drive, Wellington
Erection of a two storey extension to the rear of 86 Mills Drive, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-04-29
View full details - - the Nynehead Road/Taunton Road/Torres Vedras Roundabout, Wellington
Display of 1 No.internally illuminated flagpole, 2 No. internally illuminated fascia signs, 3 No. externally illuminated large wall mounted billboards, 2 No. externally illuminated small wall mounted,
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-04-21
View full details - - Units 1 - 3 Poole Industrial Estate, Poole, Nynehead
Change of use from Class E(g)/B2/B8 use to joint use for Class E(g)/B2/B8 and sui generis use for the sale, maintenance and repair of agricultural vehicles, machinery and parts at Units 1 - 3 Poole In
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-04-12
View full details - - The Mount Veterinary Hospital, Taunton Road, Wellington
Erection of an office building at The Mount Veterinary Hospital, Taunton Road, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-04-12
View full details - - 15 Mills Drive, Wellington
Application to carry out management works to one Oak tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Wellington No.1) Tree Preservation Order 2011 at 15 Mills Drive, Wellington (TD1087)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-01-26
View full details - - 18 Blackdown Meadow, Wellington
Change of use of amenity land to domestic garden with relocation of boundary wall to include the additional land at 18 Blackdown Meadow, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2022-01-25
View full details - - 18 BLACKDOWN MEADOW WELLINGTON SOMERSET TA21 9GP
Relocation of boundary wall to include additional land at 18 Blackdown Meadow, Wellington
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-11-19
View full details - - 71 Pear Tree Way, Wellington
Erection of a single storey extension to the side of 71 Pear Tree Way, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-11-12
View full details - - The Mount Veterinary Hospital, Taunton Road, Wellington
Erection of a single storey extension to the main building at The Mount Veterinary Hospital, Taunton Road, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-11-04
View full details - - Mount Veterinary Practice, Wellington
Application to carry out management works to one Oak tree included in Taunton Deane Borough (Wellington No.2) Tree Preservation Order 2009 (TD1055) and one Ash tree included in (Wellington No.1) TPO 1
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2021-01-11
View full details - - 76 Bramley Close, Wellington
Erection of a single storey and a first floor extension to the rear of 76 Bramley Close, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2020-12-14
View full details - - Taunton Road, Wellington
Non-material amendment to application 43/18/0065 for the substitution of plans and elevations to reflect minor changes to various house and garage types on land at Taunton Road, Wellington
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Taunton Deane | Date: 2020-11-05
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A brief summary of Poole in Somerset
Poole is a vibrant coastal town and seaport located on the south coast of England within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority area in Dorset. Situated 21 miles east of Dorchester and adjacent to Bournemouth, Poole boasts a population of approximately 151,500, making it the second-largest town in Dorset. The wider conurbation, which includes Bournemouth and Christchurch, had a total population of 400,196 as of the 2021 census, highlighting its significance in regional planning and development considerations.
Property prices in Poole show an average sale price of £352,890, 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 Poole a particularly low-crime area.
Poole has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wellington, Nynehead. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Poole 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 Poole
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Poole. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Poole.
The average decision period of 77 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 Poole were full planning applications (12), amendments (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Ham planning applications
- Wellington planning applications
- Nynehead planning applications
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