Burton (BH23), Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burton (BH23), Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Burton (BH23) 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 Burton (BH23)
Burton is a village located within the civil parish of Burton and Winkton in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district of Dorset, England. Perched on a gravel plateau above the Avon Valley, the village predominantly developed in the 1970s and now has a population of approximately 4,000 residents. This growing community may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
District: Burton and Winkton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £473,380 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Parliamentary constituency: Christchurch
- LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burton (BH23).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burton (BH23).
- 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 Burton (BH23) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Burton (BH23).
- - 2 Shorts Close Christchurch BH23 7NG
T1 – Oak Tree - Crown reduce by approximately 0.5–3 metres, with reductions varying throughout the canopy according to branch length, previous management and existing crown form.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 176 Stony Lane Christchurch BH23 7LD
T1 - Oak - Fell to ground level and replant with one standard Beech.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 89 Footners Lane Christchurch BH23 7NR
Extension to existing dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 3 Holly Gardens Christchurch BH23 7JD
T1 - Horse Chestnut - Crown reduction of southern sector by 3–4m in radial spread, pruning back to suitably positioned secondary growth points. Crown reduction of remaining canopy by approx. 2m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 54 Footners Lane Christchurch BH23 7NR
Single-storey front and rear extensions and two-storey side extension incorporating integral garage and loft conversion to provide second floor living accommodation with rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 177 Stony Lane Christchurch BH23 7LD
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed new dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 1 Whitehayes Road Christchurch BH23 7NY
T1 - Beech - Crown reduction, thinning, maintenance and general reshaping. Reduce the height and spread of Beech by approximately 3m to suitable lateral branches, crown thin by 15%.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 95 Salisbury Road Burton Christchurch BH23 7JR
T1- Sweet Chestnut - Fell. T2 - Beech - Fell. T3- Beech- Prune all over by 1 meter tip reduction. T4 - Beech - Fell. T5 - Beech - Fell. T6 - Dead Holly - Fell G1- Leylandi hedge reduce height by aroun
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 5 Shorts Close Christchurch BH23 7NG
T1 - Oak - Fell and Replant, if felling not possible a crown reduction of 5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 3 Willow Hamlet 68-69 Whitehayes Road Christchurch BH23 7PA
T1- Oak Crown thin by removing 15% of epicormic growth only. Reduce section of branches close to the building by 1m. Reduce 1 overextending branch by 3m to a suitable growing poinT. As shown in photog
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 72 Whitehayes Road Christchurch BH23 7PA
T1 - Oak Tree - remove T2, T3 & T4 Cypress Trees - remove Trees to be planted (10 in total): T5 - T15, mix of Oaks (to replace T1) and Griselinias | Trees be planted (in a more suitable area) with are
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 29 Whitehayes Road Christchurch BH23 7PB
T1 Ash - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 5 Martins Hill Lane Christchurch BH23 7NJ
T1 - Common oak - Crown Lift to 3m from ground level over pavement and driveway (amended proposal) T3 - Common oak - Fell & replant with Common oak. Light standard, 6-8 girth. In the same area. T9 - S
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 169 Stony Lane Christchurch BH23 7LD
Proposal for the addition of a garden room to the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 4 Willow Hamlet 68-69 Whitehayes Road Christchurch BH23 7PA
T1- Oak - Reduce north facing secondary branches that are close to the building to a clearance of 2m from the nearest dwelling. (Within number 67 Whitehayes Road) T2- Black Alder - Crown lift to a hei
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 3 Martins Hill Lane Christchurch BH23 7NJ
Demolition of existing garages, erection of a new outbuilding and wall, fence and gates front boundary treatment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 29 Whitehayes Road Christchurch BH23 7PB
T1 Ash Fell to ground level as has Ash Die Back within the area of park to the rear health and safety replant field maple
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Three Greens Burton Close Christchurch BH23 7NF
T1 - Oak x 3 - Crown lift to 7m from ground level to secondary and tertiary branches only. Crown thin by 15% of crossing rubbing branches. Remove deadwood. (Amended proposal)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 126 Stony Lane Christchurch BH23 7LD
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of rear single storey flat roof extension. New loft extension creating first floor accommodation, comprising of an extended hipped gable and dormer to the
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Burton Village Green Adjacent St Luke's Church Burton Christchurch BH23 7JN
Installation of 7m flagpole on village green.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-03-04
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A brief summary of Burton (BH23) in Dorset
Burton is a village located within the civil parish of Burton and Winkton in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district of Dorset, England. Perched on a gravel plateau above the Avon Valley, the village predominantly developed in the 1970s and now has a population of approximately 4,000 residents. This growing community may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. It sits within the Burton and Winkton district.
Property prices in Burton (BH23) show an average sale price of £473,380, 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 Burton (BH23) a particularly low-crime area.
Burton (BH23) has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Christchurch Central, Purewell, Winkton, Avon Buildings, Burton. 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 Burton (BH23) includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Purewell Meadows SSSI, River Avon System SSSI, Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Avon; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Avon Valley; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Avon Valley. 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, Burton (BH23) 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 Burton (BH23)
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Burton (BH23). Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Burton (BH23) maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Burton (BH23) were tree works (16), full planning applications (6), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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