Search Wool planning applications
24 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Wool · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 1 Swallow Close Wool BH20 6HNAwaiting decisionT1 Douglas Fir: Crown lift lower canopy up to 4 metres. Remove any deadwood and crossing or rubbing branches.Tree Works- TPOReceived 19 Oct 2026P/TRT/2026/05825
- Flora Dene Chalk Pit Lane Wool Wareham BH20 6DWAwaiting decisionProposed loft conversion with dormers to front & rear (rear obscure glazed)Householder Planning PermissionReceived 13 Oct 2026P/HOU/2026/05689
- 4 Jeremy Close Wool BH20 6BHAwaiting decisionProposals are to add a single storey extension to the rear of the existing bungalowCertificate of Lawful Use ProposedReceived 13 Oct 2026P/CLP/2026/05708
- Olde Springfield Cottage Spring Street Wool BH20 6DBApprovedT1 Sycamore (dead) - Fell under regulation 14 exemptions.Tree Dead Or DangerousReceived 14 Sep 2026Decided 15 Sep 2026P/TRD/2026/05071
- Braeside Dorchester Road Wool BH20 6EQApprovedErect single storey side extension with front garage, pitched roof and dormer windowHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 9 Sep 2026Decided 4 Nov 2026P/HOU/2026/04975
Planning in Wool
- Approved
- 84%
- 27 of 30 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wool in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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Around Wool
Postcode districts
BH20 312 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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About Wool
Wool is a significant village and civil parish in south Dorset, England, with a population of 5,310 as per the 2011 census. Positioned at a historic crossing on the River Frome, it serves as a key link between Dorchester and Wareham. Notable features include the 17th-century Woolbridge Manor House, the medieval church of Holy Rood, and a railway station on the South West Main Line, making it a focal point for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,374 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Wool area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wool a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Wool has 19 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wool 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 Wool, 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, 40 planning applications were submitted near Wool. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (14), tree works (13), amendments (3).