Woolsbridge, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woolsbridge, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woolsbridge are administered by Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council. View the full Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woolsbridge
Woolsbridge is a village in Dorset, England, situated close to the New Forest and within the civil parish of Cranbourne. Historically under the control of the Earl of Normanton, Woolsbridge offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to protected natural landscapes, making it a pertinent area for planning applications related to development, conservation, and community projects.
District: Verwood
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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 017A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woolsbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woolsbridge.
- 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 Woolsbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
68 planning applications found near Woolsbridge.
- - Homeacres Ringwood Road Three Legged Cross BH21 6QZ
Demolition of existing dwelling and carport. Erection of replacement dwelling with first floor terrace and Juliet balconies, solar panels, swimming pool, detached carport and associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - The Willows Ringwood Road Three Legged Cross BH21 6RE
Erect a detached outbuilding at the front of the property for motorhome storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Homeacres Ringwood Road Three Legged Cross BH21 6QZ
Extension to the rear and side of the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Heathlands Lower Common Lane Three Legged Cross Wimborne BH21 6RX
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use, as a dwellinghouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-01-11
View full details - - Kenston Ringwood Road Three Legged Cross Wimborne BH21 6RE
Siting of a mobile home within the curtilage of Kenston to be used for the purposes ancillary to the residential dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-09-02
View full details - - Heathlands Football Club Lower Common Lane Three Legged Cross Wimborne Dorset BH21 6RX
Temporary stationing of touring caravans and tents for occupation- June until August.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-06-16
View full details - - North of 17 and 19 Sandhurst Drive, Three Legged Cross, BH21 6SQ
3x Oak, 1x Leylandii that require pruning. Oaks to the side of the overhead line will be reduced between 1 and 2m, according to proximity to lines, to gain 5m tree to conductor clearance. Oak by the e
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-03-03
View full details - - Four Winds Ringwood Road Three Legged Cross Wimborne BH21 6QZ
Proposed siting of a twin unit caravan for incidental use in association with existing dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-01-11
View full details - - Heathlands Football Club Lower Common Lane Three Legged Cross Wimborne Dorset BH21 6RX
Material Change of use of the land for the purpose of stationing caravans/mobile homes for residential use,including persons of traveller status.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-12-21
View full details - - Heathlands Football Club Lower Common Lane Three Legged Cross BH21 6RX
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of former amenity building as a dwelling house
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-06-21
View full details - - THE WILLOWS, RINGWOOD ROAD, THREE LEGGED CROSS, WIMBORNE, BH21 6RE
To erect a conservatory (Skyroom - product name) on back /side of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-06-01
View full details - - HOLLY TREE COTTAGE, RINGWOOD ROAD, THREE LEGGED CROSS, WIMBORNE, BH21 6RE
New Dormer and side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-12-07
View full details - - 17 SANDHURST DRIVE, THREE LEGGED CROSS, WIMBORNE, BH21 6SQ
T1 English Oak: Prune lateral branches to provide 2m clearance over the fabric of the building. Deadwood. T2 English Oak: Deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-11-23
View full details - - READ QUALITY, HOLLY TREE COTTAGE, RINGWOOD ROAD, THREE LEGGED CROSS, WIMBORNE, BH21 6RE
Side extension and dormer extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-11-20
View full details - - HOLLY TREE COTTAGE, RINGWOOD ROAD, THREE LEGGED CROSS, WIMBORNE, BH21 6RE
Single storey rear extension measuring 7.26m beyond the rear wall, with a maximum height of 2.95m and a height to eaves of 2.95m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-11-20
View full details - - THE WILLOWS, RINGWOOD ROAD, THREE LEGGED CROSS, WIMBORNE, BH21 6RE
A single storey conservatory
Status: Unresolved | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-10-10
View full details - - The Willows, Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne BH21 6RE
Widen gate entry and new gate posts
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-09-21
View full details - - HEATHLANDS FOOTBALL CLUB, LOWER COMMON LANE, THREE LEGGED CROSS, WIMBORNE, BH21 6RX
Material change of use of the land for the purpose of stationing caravan for residential use
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-07-25
View full details - - Appletree Cottage, Lower Common Lane, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RX
Two storey rear extension with rooflights, single storey rear extension with balcony above.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-03-09
View full details - - The Willows, Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6RE
Remove existing fence. Erect new fence (1.95m) with brick piers (2.18m), and entrance gate.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-02-17
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A brief summary of Woolsbridge in Dorset
Woolsbridge is a village in Dorset, England, situated close to the New Forest and within the civil parish of Cranbourne. Historically under the control of the Earl of Normanton, Woolsbridge offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to protected natural landscapes, making it a pertinent area for planning applications related to development, conservation, and community projects. It sits within the Verwood district.
Property prices in Woolsbridge 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 Woolsbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Woolsbridge includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Moors River System SSSI, Holt and West Moors Heaths SSSI, Lions Hill SSSI and 1 more; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 7 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 7 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 7 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woolsbridge 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 Woolsbridge
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Woolsbridge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Woolsbridge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Woolsbridge were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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