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Planning in Broadstone

Approved
88%
241 of 268 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Broadstone in the last 24 months, from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council's planning register.

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About Broadstone

Broadstone is a suburb and electoral ward of Poole in Dorset, located just three miles from Hamworthy railway station and seven miles from Bournemouth International Airport. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 10,289, making it an important area for potential planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,289. It sits within the Poole district.

Property prices in Broadstone show an average sale price of £497,758, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Broadstone a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Broadstone has 13 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Broadstone 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Broadstone, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 328 planning applications were submitted near Broadstone. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were tree works (164), full planning applications (75), outline applications (12).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Broadstone?
In the last 24 months, 328 planning applications were submitted near Broadstone. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Broadstone?
The average planning decision time near Broadstone is 52 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 Broadstone?
The planning approval rate near Broadstone is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Broadstone?
The most common type of planning application near Broadstone is tree works applications, with 164 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Broadstone?
You can search and track planning applications near Broadstone on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.