Waterloo, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Waterloo, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Waterloo 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 Waterloo
Waterloo is a suburban area located within Poole, Dorset, England. Its proximity to Poole makes it an integral part of the region, offering a blend of residential and local amenities, which could be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the vicinity.
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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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: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 013E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Waterloo.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Waterloo.
- 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 Waterloo based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Waterloo.
- - Montacute Special School 3 Canford Heath Road Canford Heath Poole BH17 9NG
T2 - Oak - Reduce lateral over hang back to edge of path way. G4 - Mixed Species - Crown lift all trees over northern car park to 3m from ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 50 Lower Blandford Road Poole Broadstone BH18 8NY
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 9 Terence Avenue Poole BH17 9LS
Construction of porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 38 Hasler Road Poole BH17 9AP
Removal of condition 2 (garage use) of planning permission 30169/0 (Erect detached garage at rear) for part of garage to be used as a hairdressing salon and erection of a cycle store
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 61 Waytown Close Poole BH17 9WF
T1 & T2 - Sycamore - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 47 Chilfrome Close Poole BH17 9WE
T1 - Blossom Tree - Fell and remove stump.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 45 Greenhayes Poole BH18 8LZ
Erection of a garden study / golf simulator cabin that is ancillary to the main dwelling in the rear garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 2 Greenhayes Poole Broadstone BH18 8NA
T1 - Oak - Fell T2 - Oak - 5m Crown raise. Remove deadwood. T3 - Liquid Amber - Elective reduction and formative pruning
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 255 Hasler Road Poole BH17 9AH
Sweet Chestnut - Dead - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Poole Grammar School Gravel Hill Poole BH17 9JU
T3 Silver Birch x 2 - Fell. T4 Sweet Chestnut - Fell. T5 Sweet Chestnut - Fell. T6 Sweet Chestnut - Fell. T7 Sweet Chestnut - Fell. T8 Silver Birch - Fell. T9 Scots Pine - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 38 Hasler Road Poole BH17 9AP
Removal of condition 2 (garage use) of planning permission 30169/0 (Erect detached garage at rear) for use as a hairdressing salon.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Montacute Special School 3 Canford Heath Road Poole BH17 9NG
G024 - Silver Birch x2 - Fell G071 - Silver Birch x1 - Remove broken/hanging branch T074 - Silver birch - Fell T027 - Scots Pine - Fell T029 - Sweet Chestnut - Fell to a 4m habitat pole T039 - Scots P
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 18 Plantation Road Poole BH17 9LL
T1 - Maple - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 10 Terence Avenue Poole BH17 9LS
T1 - Oak (Quercus Robur) - Carry out a 2-3 metre crown reduction to the South-Western and Southern lateral branches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 23 Hilary Road Poole BH17 7LZ
Oak - Deadwood Removal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 23 Hilary Road Poole BH17 7LZ
Oak T1, T2, T3 - Quercus robur - removal of deadwood
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 259 Hasler Road Poole BH17 9AH
T1 - English Oak: Fell to ground level. T2 - English Oak: Remove the lowest primary branch back to source. Prune the 2nd lowest primary branch by no more than 1.25m from the tips inwards in order to c
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Pipit House 1 Canford Heath Road Canford Heath Poole BH17 9NG
English Oak - Undertake 2m encroachement abatement pruning to prevent damage from occuring to the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Street Record Footpath From Bredy Close Adjacent Rear Of 23 Canford Heath Poole BH17 9JP
G1 - Mixed - Gain a 2 meter clearance from trees and property. Finishing lateral spread 4 meters.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Plantation Court 41 Plantation Road Poole BH17 9LW
T1 - English Oak - Remove major deadwood down to 40mm in diameter and prune to provide 1m clearance from the service wire. T2 - English Oak - Remove major deadwood down to 40mm in diameter. Physiologi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-10-22
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A brief summary of Waterloo in Dorset
Waterloo is a suburban area located within Poole, Dorset, England. Its proximity to Poole makes it an integral part of the region, offering a blend of residential and local amenities, which could be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the vicinity. It sits within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.
Property prices in Waterloo 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 Waterloo a particularly low-crime area.
Waterloo has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tudor Road and Golf Links Road, Ridgeway and Broadstone Park. 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 Waterloo includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Canford Heath SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: 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, Waterloo 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 Waterloo
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Waterloo. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Waterloo maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Waterloo were tree works (39), full planning applications (28), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 38 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 30 applications
Nearby Towns
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