Whitmore, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitmore, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £441,641 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 017A
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitmore.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitmore.
- 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 Whitmore based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Whitmore.
- - Joanda Verwood Road Woodlands BH21 8LW
Retain garden room clad in timber
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Land adj to Strathrye Verwood Road Woodlands BH21 8LL
Erection of two dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) and associated landscaping, access, parking and infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 51 Church Hill Woodlands BH21 8LN
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - 6 Church Hill Woodlands BH21 8LW
Two storey side extension and single storey front porch. Solar PV on the front elevation. Demolish existing carport and porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Whitmore in Dorset
Whitmore is a settlement located in Dorset, England.
Property prices in Whitmore show an average sale price of £441,641, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Whitmore is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Whitmore has one conservation area within its boundaries: Edmondsham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Whitmore includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sutton Meadows SSSI, Moors River System SSSI; 18 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs. 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, Whitmore 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 Whitmore
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Whitmore. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whitmore may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whitmore were full planning applications (4), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Sutton Holms planning applications
- Woodlands planning applications
- Woodlands Common planning applications
- Wigbeth planning applications
- Edmondsham planning applications
- Romford planning applications
- Dewlands Common planning applications
- Horton Heath 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.