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Planning in Christchurch

Approved
86%
152 of 172 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Christchurch

Postcode districts

BH6 185 applications in the last 12 monthsBH23 683 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

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About Christchurch

Christchurch is a vibrant town and civil parish located on the picturesque south coast of Dorset, England, with a population of 31,372 as of 2021. It borders Bournemouth to the west and the New Forest to the east, offering a unique blend of coastal and natural landscapes. Once part of Hampshire, Christchurch transitioned from a borough within Dorset to a component of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority in 2019, influencing local planning and development dynamics. The town has a population of approximately 31,378 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Christchurch covers an area of approximately 50400000.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Christchurch show an average sale price of £415,175, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Christchurch has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Christchurch 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.christchurch.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Christchurch, 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, 210 planning applications were submitted near Christchurch. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (86), tree works (45), outline applications (21). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Christchurch?
In the last 24 months, 210 planning applications were submitted near Christchurch. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Christchurch?
The average planning decision time near Christchurch is 72 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 Christchurch?
The planning approval rate near Christchurch is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Christchurch?
The most common type of planning application near Christchurch is full planning applications, with 86 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Christchurch?
You can search and track planning applications near Christchurch on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.