How long do planning decisions take near Woodlands Common?

The average planning decision time near Woodlands Common is 109 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 Woodlands Common?

The planning approval rate near Woodlands Common is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woodlands Common?

The most common type of planning application near Woodlands Common is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woodlands Common?

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Woodlands Common, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woodlands Common, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Woodlands Common are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £470,054 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
LSOA: Dorset 021B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woodlands Common.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodlands Common.

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 Woodlands Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Woodlands Common.

- Burgess Farm Cottage Woodlands BH21 8LY
Change of use of existing holiday accommodation to permanent residential dwelling (Use Class C3), with no external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-17
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- Crane Valley Golf Club Romford Verwood BH31 7LH
Erection of two buggy stores
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-01-13
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- Wedge Hill Cottage Horton Way Verwood BH31 6JJ
Replacement works to existing dilapidated double garage, including minor increase to existing footprint and re-modelling of current roofscape.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-01-06
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- Cranborne Game Farm Wedge Hill Woodlands Wimborne BH21 8LX
Proposed replacement dwelling and workshop upgraded. (Revised scheme following approved application 3/15/0880/FUL).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2017-12-08
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- Cranborne Game Farm Church Hill Woodlands Wimborne Dorset BH21 8LX
Proposed replacement dwelling and outbuilding (revised scheme to 3/14/0306/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2015-08-07
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A brief summary of Woodlands Common in Dorset

Woodlands Common is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Woodlands Common show an average sale price of £470,054, 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 Woodlands Common a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Woodlands Common includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sutton Meadows SSSI, Moors River System SSSI, Verwood Heaths SSSI and 1 more; 9 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

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Planning Activity in Woodlands Common

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Woodlands Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Woodlands Common may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 109 days, decisions near Woodlands Common take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Woodlands Common were full planning applications (7), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 78% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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