55 Sandford Road Wareham BH20 4DQ
Pending
P/HOU/2026/02629
Description
Loft conversion: - Small triangular dormer to the front - Large dormer to the rear - 3 x velux windows (1 x bathroom, 1 x staris, 1 x dressing room) - Replace garage door
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Historical activity at this location
9 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
35 Northport Drive Wareham BH20 4DL
Certificate of lawfulness: to run a bookeeping business from my home address.
2024
Approved
Boundary of 45 Sandford Road and 47 Sandford Road, Wareham, BH20 4DQ
Remove large dead hanging branch and other dead branches over property garden (29 Northpo…
2024
Approved
45 Sandford Road Wareham BH20 4DQ
Erect swimming pool enclosure
2021
Boundary of 45 & 47 Sandford Road Wareham BH20 4DQ
T1 English Oak - Reduce entire crown by 4m.
2021
Withdrawn
39 Sandford Road Wareham Dorset BH20 4DQ
Erect two storey side and rear extensions.
2020
Approved
38 Sandford Road, Wareham, BH20 4DH
Replace existing rear boundary fence with new 2.5m fence
2016
Approved
41 Sandford Road, Wareham, BH20 4DQ
Rear extension and loft conversion.
2016
Approved
53 Sandford Road, Wareham, BH20 4DQ
Demolish existing conservatory and erect single storey rear extension.
Dorset
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#43 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Dorset is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #50 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).
Faster than most councils
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Dorset decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #95 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #101 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #50 of 292
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #85 of 292
77%
Minor dwellings approved
341 decided (1-9 homes)
79%
Major dwellings approved
48 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
87 decided
2,785
Total decisions
258 refused in 2025