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23 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of West Moors · updated daily · Dorset Council

Planning in West Moors

Approved
87%
45 of 51 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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Around West Moors

Postcode districts

BH22 351 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Dorset Council

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About West Moors

West Moors is a village located in Dorset, England, on the northern edge of the Poole-Bournemouth conurbation, near Ferndown and Verwood. With a population of approximately 7,561 as of the 2011 Census, it is a growing community that saw its parish council renamed to West Moors Town Council in 2020. This area presents various opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its development and integration within the surrounding region. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,403 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.

Property prices in West Moors show an average sale price of £404,055, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the West Moors 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 West Moors a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around West Moors has 26 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Moors 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 West Moors, 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, 74 planning applications were submitted near West Moors. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

The most common types were tree works (24), full planning applications (20), outline applications (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Moors?
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near West Moors. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Moors?
The average planning decision time near West Moors is 42 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 West Moors?
The planning approval rate near West Moors is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Moors?
The most common type of planning application near West Moors is tree works applications, with 24 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Moors?
You can search and track planning applications near West Moors on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.