Branksome, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Branksome, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Branksome
Branksome is a suburb of Poole located in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district of Dorset, England. This area features a mix of residential properties alongside various commercial and industrial sectors, making it a diverse location for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £409,870 (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 032B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Branksome.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Branksome.
- 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 Branksome based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
433 planning applications found near Branksome.
- - Poole Retail Park Redlands Poole BH12 1DN
T1, Oak, crown raise to 5.2m over retail park only, prune back away from cctv by no more than 2m T2, Alder, prune back overhanging branches retail park side only by no more than 2m T3, Maple, crown ra
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - 5 Norman Avenue Poole BH12 1JH
T1 - Red Cedar - Fell. Heavy lean towards house T2, T4, T5, T6 - Red Cedars - Fell. Crowded clump growing into each other and damaging large mature Red Cedar (T3 - to remain)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 63 Sheringham Road Poole BH12 1NS
Demolition of existing garage and replacement garage/garden room. New external canopy. Associated landscaping to suit new garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 13 Holt Road Poole BH12 1JQ
T1- Norway spruce - fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 8 Holt Road Poole BH12 1JQ
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Erection of hip to gable extension to rear elevation and 2.no flat roof dormers to side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 50 Recreation Road Poole BH12 2EB
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single-storey rear extension. A hip to gable to rear and dormer roof extensions to form first floor accommodation. Replace doors and windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 10 Dereham Way Poole BH12 1LZ
T1 - Tree is leaning a lot more closer to the house.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Adj. 64 Cooke Road Poole BH12 1QB
T1 - English Oak - Reduce selected branches growing towards adjacent building by up to 2 metres. Remove 2 x lower lateral limbs overhanging driveway - one limb 6m in length, the other 7-8m length.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 2 Wroxham Road Poole BH12 1HA
Construction of two storey side extension (with associated roof extension), single storey rear extension, and rear facing dormer, to facilitate change of use to 10 person, 10 bedroom House in Multiple
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Cedar Way, Poole BH12 2AF
T1 Blue Cedar (T12763) - 3rd party ownership (common law pruning), encroaching roof of building (Sovereign building only) Cut back branches to give a 3m from obstruction - to clear from obstruction T2
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 120 Alder Road Poole BH12 4AB
Side extension at first floor level to create additional habitable space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 60 Cooke Road Poole BH12 1QB
See photograpgs of area in current condition. Section of overdeveloped understory along t5he South Western Boundary of 62 Cooke Road for clearance of 20-30% Brambles, Laurel and Rhodondrendrom an exem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 2A Davis Road Poole BH12 2BA
Conversion of existing office into 2 flats (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Former Homebase Redlands Poole Road Poole BH12 1DN
Partial demolition of unit (part-retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - The Oaks 273 Rossmore Road Poole BH12 2HQ
Non-material amendment following approval of APP/24/00082/F for addition of a small obscure glazed window to the wc, obscure glazing of the bathroom window, amendments to the roof to raise the ridge h
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 71 Ashley Road Poole BH14 9BT
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed flexible Class E(c/d/e/g) use of the existing outbuilding, suitable for use as an office, salon, studio, wellness or therapy space.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Former Homebase Redlands Poole Road Poole BH12 1DN
Alterations to Roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - 2 Norman Avenue Poole BH12 1JH
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 112 Alder Road Poole BH12 4AB
2 storey rear extension and roof conversion and the change of use from two flats (C3) to a large house in multiple occupation (sui generis) and internal reconfiguration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 37 Wharfdale Road Poole BH12 2ED
Retrospective application for the construction of ancillary residential accommodation in association with the existing dwelling (in situ for more than four years).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-10-01
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A brief summary of Branksome in Dorset
Branksome is a suburb of Poole located in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district of Dorset, England. This area features a mix of residential properties alongside various commercial and industrial sectors, making it a diverse location for planning applications.
Property prices in Branksome show an average sale price of £409,870, 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 Branksome a particularly low-crime area.
Branksome has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chester Road, Brunstead Road, Branksome Park and Chine Gardens. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Branksome includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bourne Valley SSSI; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 3 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, Branksome 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 Branksome
In the last 24 months, 274 planning applications were submitted near Branksome. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Branksome.
The average decision period of 72 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 Branksome were full planning applications (125), tree works (94), outline applications (31). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 271 smaller schemes were submitted.
17 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 13 were dismissed (24% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 177 applications
- Refused: 37 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 53 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.