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21 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Bear Cross · updated daily · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
- 112 Magna Road Poole BH11 9NBAwaiting decisionFollowing demolition of the existing detached garage. Increase in ridge height to form first-floor accommodation. Single-storey rear extension and side extension to form integral garage.New front boundary wall and entrance gate to driveway. New proposed decking/patio to rear and front garden. Proposed solar panels.Received 5 Nov 2026P/26/05418/HOU
- 28A Anchor Road Bournemouth BH11 9HRAwaiting decisionPart retrospective non-material amendment following approval of 7-2021-28138 for rendered finish to the existing red brickwork on the front and side elevations and anthracite horizontal cladding to both No. 28A and No. 28B, revised driveway arrangement incorporating flagstone paving and gravel area, relocation of bin and cycle stores and bin presentation point, alongside additional landscaped areasReceived 5 Nov 2026P/26/05388/NMA
- 19 Dukes Drive Bournemouth BH11 9SZAwaiting decisionT1 - English oak - Prune back north side of crown above greenhouse by 3m to reduce width of tree, reduce shading & risk of branches falling onto greenhouse. In addition, prune to raise canopy above garden by 1m.TreesReceived 2 Nov 2026P/26/05343/TTPO
- 71 Magna Road Bournemouth BH11 9NDAwaiting decisionT1 - Oak tree - nearest the property, reduction of 2-3m all over, due to excessive shading of property.Tree work to tree/s subject to a TPOReceived 28 Oct 2026P/26/05066/TTPO
- 234 Runnymede Avenue Bournemouth BH11 9SPApproved1x Oak - Damaged - 2m crown reductionRegulation 14 - Dead and DangerousReceived 26 Oct 2026Decided 27 Oct 2026P/26/05184/REG14
Planning in Bear Cross
- Approved
- 82%
- 99 of 118 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bear Cross in the last 24 months, from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council's planning register.
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About Bear Cross
Bear Cross is a suburb located on the north-western outskirts of Bournemouth, Dorset. It derives its name from the key crossroads formed by the A348 road connecting Poole and Ringwood and the A341, which includes Wimborne Road and Magna Road. This strategic location makes Bear Cross a significant point of interest for planning applications in the area.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bear Cross 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 (September 2026). This makes Bear Cross a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Bear Cross has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bear Cross 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.
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In the last 24 months, 138 planning applications were submitted near Bear Cross. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
The most common types were tree works (55), full planning applications (41), outline applications (11). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).