Bear Cross, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bear Cross, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bear Cross 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 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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £361,543 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Parliamentary constituency: Bournemouth West
- LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bear Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bear Cross.
- 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 Bear Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
282 planning applications found near Bear Cross.
- - 1166 Ringwood Road Bournemouth BH11 9LG
Conversion of an existing integral garage into ancillary annexe accommodation. Balcony at rear with OG Screen.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 70 Holloway Avenue Bournemouth BH11 9JS
Single storey rear extension, patio area and removal of garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 35 Spicer Lane Poole BH11 9RL
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed conversion of the existing garage into a home gym and home office, including minor external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 4 De Courtenai Close Bournemouth BH11 9PG
Proposed garden room ancillary to existing residential dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 1B Greystoke Avenue Bournemouth BH11 9NL
Rear elevation extension and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 60 Bear Cross Avenue Bournemouth BH11 9NX
T1 Sweet Chestnut - Fell T4 Sweet Chestnut - Reduce (pollard) right stem to first branch to rear at 3.5 - 4m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 10 Deepdene Lane Bournemouth BH11 9RN
Single storey extension to link with existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Woodland rear of 44-66 Bear Cross Avenue Bournemouth BH11 9NX
G1 - Elm - Fell, dead trees T2 - Hazel - Fell T3 - Willow - Fell, the tree has collapsed T4 Hazel - Remove the collapsed stems No replants, the new elm trees are regenerating to take their place The w
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 42 Bear Cross Avenue Bournemouth BH11 9NX
Demolish existing car port and attached flat roof garage. Erect an entrance porch and a single storey side extension to form an open plan lounge area with a bathroom. Form a hipped roof over the exten
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 11 Spicer Lane Poole BH11 9QR
T1 - Oak - Reduce down to a 5ft tall stump.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 1046B Ringwood Road Bournemouth BH11 9LB
T1 & T2 - Oak - Branch Reduction of 1m - 1.5m. Please see annotated photo.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 54 Magna Road Bournemouth BH11 9NA
T1 - Chestnut - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 15 Roundhaye Road Bournemouth BH11 9JB
Proposed replacement conservatory roof with new warm roof and sky lantern. Provide new doors and windows to match existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 34 Holloway Avenue Bournemouth BH11 9JS
Removal of existing garden room and erection of an outbuilding comprising office and garden room with concrete infill to raise the level of land
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Butchers Coppice Holloway Avenue Bournemouth BH11 9JW
T0133-English Oak: Prune to provide 2m clearance from the fabric of the climbing frame. T0124-English Oak: Prune to provide 2m clearance from the fabric of the climbing frame. T0125-English Oak: Prune
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Butchers Coppice Holloway Avenue Bournemouth BH11 9JW
1 x Dead Oak - In target of busy school route and property within butchers coppice - fell ( to 8 meter monolith).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 61 Magna Road Bournemouth BH11 9ND
Goat Willow - severely rotten & full of wood worms - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Land behind 33 Charter Road Bournemouth BH11 9SS
Partially hung-up Black alder (Alnus glutinosa)- Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 29 Wood Lane Bournemouth BH11 9NG
Remove dead branches - TPO200181
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - 37 Benbridge Avenue Bournemouth BH11 9HN
One-bedroom annex with home office/study
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-03
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A brief summary of Bear Cross in Dorset
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.
Property prices in Bear Cross show an average sale price of £361,543, 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 Bear Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bear Cross includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Turbary and Kinson Commons SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 2 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Bear Cross
In the last 24 months, 141 planning applications were submitted near Bear Cross. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Bear Cross maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 71 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 Bear Cross were tree works (58), full planning applications (48), outline applications (15). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 137 smaller schemes were submitted.
11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 11 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 99 applications
- Refused: 16 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.