Planning applications in Wareham
Last application update 8 Aug 2026
See what's happening with planning in Wareham: 287 planning applications tracked so far.
Status breakdown
Other (26)
- Unresolved14
- Withdrawn12
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The Moors Arne Road Ridge
UndecidedMom-material amendment to Approved P/A P/VOC/2026/01514 (The creation of intertidal habitat and restricted tidal exchange shallow saltwater lagoons, through…
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Land adjacent to 4 North Bestwall Road Wareham BH20 4HX
GrantedG1 – 1 x Beech & 2 x Ash – Crown lift to 5m over the highway and prune to provide 2m clearance from the streetlight, service wires and pole (amended proposal).…
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20 Stowell Crescent Wareham BH20 4PY
UndecidedAddition of solar panels to garage roof considered to be lawful development and requiring a Lawful Development Certificate
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59 Carey Road Wareham BH20 4AZ
GrantedRemove existing workshop and porch and replace with workshop and porch
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18 Coopers Close Wareham BH20 4RB
UndecidedLocated opposite the property entrance. (T1 area) Trees - Remove (Fell). Located inside the front garden. (T2) Maple - Retop and shape 4 ft above previous…
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8 Keysworth Drive Sandford Wareham BH20 7BD
Granted1x Dead Scots Pine - Fell.
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Purbeck Motors 14 Corfe Road Stoborough Wareham BH20 5AA
GrantedTrees 1 to 12 Willows - Reduce by 50% - approximately 4-6 metres.
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4 Brian Close, Sandford, BH20 7BJ and 4 Keysworth Drive, Sandford, BH20 7BD
UnresolvedT1 Oak - Reduce height and spread of canopy by up to 3 metres, to where it has been pruned in the past. T2 Pine - Thin canopy by up to 10%, making pruning…
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Land Adjacent to Kimri Organford Road Holton Heath BH16 6LA
RefusedErection of one dwelling, including formulation of vehicular access together with car parking, landscaping and associated works
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Purbeck Motors 14 Corfe Road Stoborough Wareham BH20 5AA
Undecided1x split Willow - remove.
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Sandford House Sandford Drive Sandford BH20 7DH
GrantedT1 Holm Oak - Reduce the lower canopy that grows out over the garages and BT line by up to 2 metres to suitable growth points, up to a height of 8 metres from…
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6 Old Kiln Road Ridge BH20 5BY
GrantedT1 Oak - Reduce and retain as a monolith to an approximate finished height of 3–4 metres above ground level. T2 Oak - Reduce the prominent lateral limb…
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Land at Cedar Drive Sandford BH20 7QB
GrantedT1 Maritime pine - Reduce and reshape the canopy by 1-1.5 metres on road side of tree, as indicated in submitted annotated photograph. The dead trees in this…
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7 Ryan Close Wareham BH20 4JJ
GrantedProposed conservatory porch to rear
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55 Sandford Road Wareham BH20 4DQ
GrantedProposed loft conversion with small triangular dormer on the front, large dormer on the rear and insertion of three rooflights. Replace garage door.
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Fair Rigg Barnhill Road Ridge Wareham BH20 5BG
UndecidedReplace existing garage with new extension. New extension to form store & internal alterations. New roofing slate
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34 Cow Lane Wareham BH20 4RE
UndecidedTo erect a non-permanent polytunnel measuring 4.5m long by 1.8m wide by 1.9m high covering an area of already-cultivated kitchen garden.
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Beehive Cottage Holmebridge To East Holme Holmebridge BH20 6AF
GrantedConstruct extensions and alterations to the dwellinghouse. Construct detached garage with room / office above
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15 East Street Wareham BH20 4NN
GrantedPainting of all external woodwork including front door, door frame and pillars, 2 sash windows and guttering. Painting of the front exterior.
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31 Corfe Road Stoborough BH20 5AD
UndecidedT1 Acer - Fell to ground level. T2 Norway Maple - Fell to ground level.
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20 South Street Wareham BH20 4LT
UndecidedChange of Use from Class E (commercial) to a Class C3 residential 3-bedroom flat, affecting part of the ground floor, first floor, and second floor. Internal…
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20 South Street Wareham BH20 4LT
UndecidedChange of Use from Class E (commercial) to a Class C3 residential 3-bedroom flat, affecting part of the ground floor, first floor, and second floor. Internal…
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St Martins House 30 North Street Wareham BH20 4AQ
UnresolvedT1 Deodar Cedar - Undertake a full crown reduction of no more than 1m from the tips inwards ensuring that no pruning wounds exceed 50mm in diameter and that…
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3 Keysworth Drive Sandford BH20 7BD and 5 Keysworth Drive Sandford BH20 7BD
UnresolvedT1 Silver Birch - Reduce all around by up to 1-2m. T2 Cherry tree - Crown raise to 4m over the footpath and driveway. T3 Silver Birch - Fell to ground level.…
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Westport House Worgret Road Wareham BH20 4PP
GrantedInstall solar PV on the roof
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8 New Street Wareham BH20 4QS
UndecidedT1 Cypress - Fell.
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3 Keysworth Drive Sandford Wareham BH20 7BD
GrantedDead Scots Pine - Fell.
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Ridge Cottage Corfe Road Stoborough BH20 5AB
Granted3x Ash trees - Fell.
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9 Bonnets Lane Wareham BH20 4HA
GrantedT1 Bay tree - Fell.
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28 North Street Wareham BH20 4AG
GrantedT1 Birch - Reduction in height by up to 2 metres and a lateral reduction by up to 1 metre.
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