Canford Magna, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Canford Magna, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Canford Magna 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 Canford Magna
Canford Magna is a quaint village located in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district of Dorset, England. Nestled south of the River Stour, it is positioned between Wimborne Minster and Poole. The village showcases a charming blend of thatched and brick buildings, primarily serving as residences for teaching staff, and seamlessly integrates with the nearby residential suburb of Merley and the community of Oakley, making it an area of interest for planning applications.
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £470,054 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Canford Magna.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Canford Magna.
- 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 Canford Magna based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Canford Magna.
- - 28 Oakley Lane Poole Wimborne BH21 3AB
Apple Tree - Dead - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Canford School, Tennis Court Lodge Canford Magna Poole BH21 3AD
Conversion of Tennis Court Lodges (C2) and the connected Tennis Court Tutor Flat (C3) to create a single HMO for up to 7 staff to share (Sui Generis).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Canford School Canford Magna Poole BH21 3AD
F1W.26, F1W.21, F1W.13, F1W.12 and F1W.06 - English Oak trees - prune to provide sufficient clearance under the canopy (to 2.5 - 3 metres above ground level).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Canford School, Marriotts Canford Magna Poole BH21 3AF
Installation of a photovoltaic array on two, connected, three-storey girls boarding houses known as Marriotts and DeLacy. The scheme will comprise 140 PV modules set over a variety of south, east and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Canford School, Art Building Canford Magna Poole BH21 3AD
Photovoltaic array comprising 36 PV modules.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - The Pulse Canford Magna Poole Wimborne BH21 3AF
T1 - London plane - Reduce canopy on two lowest primary branches by up to 2m. Remove deadwood larger than 50mm in diameter or longer than 1m. Raise canopy to 4m above ground level. T2 - Norway maple -
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Canford School Canford Magna Poole Wimborne BH21 3AD
Horse Chestnut - Dead, Kretzscmaria has worsened rapidly, infection is 1.5m high at base of trunk, both sides and there is danger of the tree splitting in half - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Canford School Canford Magna Poole BH21 3AD
Tree Works Notification - No trees will be affected by installation of the course. As an expansion of extra curricular activities, it is proposed that a Disc Golf course is laid out within part of the
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 15 Canford Magna Poole BH21 3AF
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed partial demolition of existing conservatory & erect a single storey rear extension including retained part of existing
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Canford School School House Canford Magna Poole BH21 3AD
Installation of a photovoltaic array on the school’s boarding house known as School House comprising 112 PV modules. The PV modules will be set out over the flat and pitched sections of the building’s
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD
English Oak (F3.08) located on the 3rd fairway on Canford School Golf Course requires the following recommendation: Reduce the remaining portion of historic failure by 4-5m. Main stem forks at halfway
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Chenford House, Canford Magna, Poole, BH21 3AF
Render whole dwelling (colour cream), reposition front door, erect single storey extension at rear and replace window to north and west and one to west with French doors.Partly retrospective.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD
Notice to fell a dead apple tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Canford Magna in Dorset
Canford Magna is a quaint village located in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district of Dorset, England. Nestled south of the River Stour, it is positioned between Wimborne Minster and Poole. The village showcases a charming blend of thatched and brick buildings, primarily serving as residences for teaching staff, and seamlessly integrates with the nearby residential suburb of Merley and the community of Oakley, making it an area of interest for planning applications. It sits within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.
Property prices in Canford Magna show an average sale price of £470,054, 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 Canford Magna a particularly low-crime area.
Canford Magna has one conservation area within its boundaries: Canford Magna. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Canford Magna includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Canford Heath SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): 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, Canford Magna 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 Canford Magna
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Canford Magna. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Canford Magna maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Canford Magna were tree works (11), full planning applications (7), outline applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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