Wonston, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wonston, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wonston are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wonston
Wonston is a village and civil parish located in the City of Winchester district of Hampshire, England, with a population of 1,446 residents as recorded in the 2011 Census. The parish encompasses the nearby settlements of Sutton Scotney, Stoke Charity, Norton, and Hunton, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its developing community and surrounding infrastructure.
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Wonston.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £392,750 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wonston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wonston.
- 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 Wonston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Wonston.
- - Land West Of Muston Lane Wonston Hazelbury Bryan
Erect 5 dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Land Rear Of Winthrop House Partway Lane Hazelbury Bryan
T1 - Oak - Reduce 1x limb by 4m and remove 2x damaged/decayed limbs as indicated by annotated photographs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - Bryan Cottage Partway To Churchfoot Lane Wonston Hazelbury Bryan DT10 2EE
Erect garage/store and extend existing outbuilding (demolish existing garage) (With Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 2/2012/0910/PLNG to amend approved plans).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Bryan Cottage Partway To Churchfoot Lane Wonston Hazelbury Bryan DT10 2EE
Repairs to slate tiled roof and chimney stack to include: 1) Replacement of rotten roof felt with new, replacement of perished battens with new, replacement of damaged and failing existing slates tile
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 9 Partway Lane Hazelbury Bryan DT10 2DP
Part conversion of garage to form habitual space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Hazelbury Bryan Methodist Chapel Partway Hazelbury Bryan DT10 2DP
Change of use & conversion of former chapel to form a dwelling (use class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - Briarlea Wonston Hazelbury Bryan Sturminster Newton DT10 2EE
T1 - Ash - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - The Willows Partway Lane Hazelbury Bryan Dorset DT10 2DP
Erect single storey rear extension, (demolish existing conservatory).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Wonston in Dorset
Wonston is a village and civil parish located in the City of Winchester district of Hampshire, England, with a population of 1,446 residents as recorded in the 2011 Census. The parish encompasses the nearby settlements of Sutton Scotney, Stoke Charity, Norton, and Hunton, making it an area of interest for planning applications due to its developing community and surrounding infrastructure.
Property prices in Wonston show an average sale price of £392,750, 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 Wonston a particularly low-crime area.
Wonston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hazelbury Bryan. 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 Wonston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackmore Vale Commons and Moors SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset. 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, Wonston 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 Wonston
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Wonston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wonston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wonston were outline applications (5), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hazelbury Bryan planning applications
- Pidney planning applications
- Droop planning applications
- Park Gate planning applications
- Kingston planning applications
- East Pulham planning applications
- Mappowder planning applications
- Woodrow 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.