How long do planning decisions take near Ameysford?

The average planning decision time near Ameysford is 34 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 Ameysford?

The planning approval rate near Ameysford is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ameysford?

The most common type of planning application near Ameysford is tree works applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Ameysford, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ameysford, Dorset.

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About Ameysford

Ferndown, a town and civil parish in Dorset, England, is located just north of Bournemouth and Poole, approximately 4 miles east of Wimborne Minster. Formerly known as Hampreston until 1986, the parish encompasses the communities of Ameysford, Hampreston, Longham, Stapehill, and Trickett's Cross, with a population of 17,501 recorded in the 2021 census. This diverse area offers valuable insights for those researching planning applications and developments within the region.

District: Ferndown Town

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £395,670 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dorset
Parliamentary constituency: Christchurch
LSOA: Dorset 024C

Crime Statistics

27 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 11
anti-social-behaviour: 8
other-theft: 4
shoplifting: 2
burglary: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ameysford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ameysford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Ameysford.

- Ferndown Forest Golf Club Forest Links Road Ferndown BH22 9PH
Lopping of two limbs from a mature oak to enable machinery access to tower BM8 (SU 07098 02543, see yellow pin on attached plan). Reduction of a mature oak below the overhead line to maintain the comp
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-19
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- 175 Station Road West Moors BH22 0HX
Erect two x 2no bedroom flats with a bike and bin store Access, Appearance, Layout and Scale for consideration
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-06
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- 175 Station Road West Moors BH22 0HX
Regulation 75 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 for Change of use of existing Class E building to residential (Class C3) providing 5 one-bedroom flats and 1 studio flat, wit
Status: Undecided | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-08
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- 35 Riverside Road West Moors BH22 0LG
T1 Holm Oak: Crown clean by removal of dead, diseased and dying branches and thin up to 15%. Crown raise up to 5 metres over road and driveway by removal of secondary and tertiary branches. Reduce ove
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-08
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- 165 Station Road West Moors BH22 0HT
Replacement Shop Front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Pennington Road West Moors BH22 0JQ
Removal of payphone
Status: Permitted | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Ameysford in Dorset

Property prices in Ameysford show an average sale price of £395,670, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Ameysford area recorded 27 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ameysford includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Holt and West Moors Heaths SSSI, Slop Bog and Uddens Heath SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 8 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 8 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 8 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.

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Planning Activity in Ameysford

In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Ameysford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ameysford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ameysford were tree works (19), full planning applications (10), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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