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Planning in Woodlands

Approved
86%
12 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Woodlands

Woodlands is a charming village and civil parish located in Dorset, South-West England, approximately five miles (8 km) north of Wimborne Minster. This picturesque area offers a rural setting, making it an interesting location for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 531 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.

The area around Woodlands has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodlands 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Woodlands, 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, 15 planning applications were submitted near Woodlands. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), outline applications (1), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woodlands?
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Woodlands. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woodlands?
The average planning decision time near Woodlands is 64 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?
The planning approval rate near Woodlands is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woodlands?
The most common type of planning application near Woodlands is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woodlands?
You can search and track planning applications near Woodlands on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.