How long do planning decisions take near Woodrow?

The average planning decision time near Woodrow is 55 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 Woodrow?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Woodrow?

The most common type of planning application near Woodrow is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woodrow?

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Woodrow, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woodrow, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £363,550 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Woodrow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Woodrow.

- Thyme Cottage Woodrow Sandhills Farm To Priest Thorn Cottages - Road Fifehead Neville DT10 2AQ
Erect detached garage with self-contained annexe above.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-16
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- Land north of Barn at E 375490 N 110386, Priest Thorn Cottages to Sturt Lane, Hazelbury Bryan
Erect 1.no dwelling, associated parking and access (revision of 2/2017/1547/FUL) (with variation of conditions 2 (drawing numbers) & 5 (turning and parking construction) on planning permission P/FUL/2
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-03-03
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- Rhode Acres Woodrow Fifehead Neville Sturminster Newton DT10 2AQ
Erection of 2no. polytunnels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-12-08
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- Land north of Barn at E 37549 N110386, Priest Thorn Cottages to Sturt Lane, Hazelbury Bryan
Erect 1.no dwelling, associated parking and access (revision of 2/2017/1547/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-08-25
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- Rhode Acres, Woodrow, Fifehead Neville, Dorset, DT10 2AQ
Certificate of Lawfulness to confirm that the proposed occupation of the dwelling by the Applicant would comply with Condition No. 4 of Outline Planning Permission No. 2/1987/0021 (relating to agricul
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-03-08
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- Barn at Woodrow Fifehead Neville Sturminster Newton
The confirmation that the demolition of the former agricultural building has initiated a commencement of development and lawful implementation of the planning permission granted by appeal decision APP
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-12-04
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- Hambledon Access To Hambledon And Fields At Woodrow Fifehead Neville DT10 2AQ
Erect 1 No. two storey replacement dwelling, (demolish existing bungalow).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2018-03-22
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- Hambledon Access To Hambledon And Fields At Woodrow Fifehead Neville Dorset DT10 2AQ
Discharge of Condition No. 3 - Materials (samples for approval); following grant of Planning Permission No. 2/2016/0816/HOUSE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2017-02-03
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- Hambledon Access To Hambledon And Fields At Woodrow Fifehead Neville Dorset DT10 2AQ
Remove roof, build up walls and erect new roof to increase height of dwelling, install 6 No. dormer windows and 1 No. rooflight to form additional accommodation in roof space. Remove pitched roof from
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2016-06-06
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A brief summary of Woodrow in Dorset

Woodrow is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Woodrow show an average sale price of £363,550, 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 Woodrow a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Woodrow includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackmore Vale Commons and Moors SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Woodrow

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Woodrow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

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

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Woodrow were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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