How long do planning decisions take near Woodville?

The average planning decision time near Woodville is 47 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 Woodville?

The planning approval rate near Woodville is 57%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woodville?

The most common type of planning application near Woodville is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woodville?

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Woodville, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woodville, Dorset.

Dorset · England · settlement

Planning applications in Woodville 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: £323,000 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: North Dorset
LSOA: Dorset 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woodville.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Woodville based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Woodville.

- Old Stour Farm Stour Lane Stour Provost SP8 5SN
Change of use & conversion of one poultry shed to storage and light industrial uses, provision of parking and turning, landscaping, and associated infrastructure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-23
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- Lyde Hill Farm Lyde Hill Farm Access Road Stour Provost Dorset SP8 5LX
Change of use & conversion of agricultural buildings to 1 no. dwellinghouse (use class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-01-24
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A brief summary of Woodville in Dorset

Woodville is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Woodville show an average sale price of £323,000, 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 Woodville a particularly low-crime area.

Woodville has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stour Provost. 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.

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

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Woodville. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Woodville.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Woodville were full planning applications (6), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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