Christchurch, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Christchurch, Dorset.
Dorset · England · Town
Planning applications in Christchurch 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 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.
Population: 31,378 (2021) · Area: 50400000.0 km²
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Website: http://www.christchurch.gov.uk/
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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 031C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Christchurch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Christchurch.
- 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 Christchurch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Christchurch.
- - 50 Priory Court Wick Lane Christchurch BH23 1HX
T1 - Cherry - Formatively prune away from building to provide 2m clearance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Saxon Square Christchurch Dorset BH23 1QN
Digital display panel.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Christchurch Police Station Barrack Road Christchurch BH23 1PN
Non-material amendment following approval of 8/18/3263/FUL to include Solar Photovoltaic panels (PV) on roofs of blocks A, B and C.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Twynham Comprehensive School Sopers Lane Christchurch BH23 1JF
Formation of 21 no. new car parking spaces to serve the secondary school.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - The Quomps Christchurch Quay BH23 1BZ
T269 Populus x candicans (Weeping poplar) - Aerial Surveys/Climbing Inspections - Inspect upper north limb at historic failure point for decay; reduce or remove if necessary & Remove major deadwood as
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 3 Whitehall Christchurch BH23 1DE
Listed building consent for dismantling and rebuilding of chimney stacks
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 27 High Street Christchurch BH23 1AJ
Prior approval application for change of use of rear section of the ground floor commercial space (Class E) to a 1 bedroom flat (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - Boat Hire Office And Pontoon Christchurch Quay Quay Road Christchurch BH23 1BY
1x tree - dangerous - remove branch
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 76 Stour Road Christchurch BH23 1LW
Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original semi-detached dwelling house by 5.0 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.4 metres and for which the heig
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - The Fountain 1-3 High Street Christchurch BH23 1AE
T1 - Birch - Fell and replace
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - The Barn 8 Wick Green Bournemouth BH6 4LY
T8 - Holm oak - Crown lift to provide a 2m separation from the sheds in 9 Wicklea Road. Cut branches which grow above the garden back by 3m to a line 0.5m out from the fronts of the sheds. In addition
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 12A Queens Avenue Christchurch BH23 1BZ
Demolition of the existing dwelling and garage and erect a replacement dwelling (self-build) with detached garage with associated parking and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 4 Cringle Avenue Bournemouth BH6 4HX
Demolition of existing garage. Side extension with integrated garage and roof extension. Side extension to existing rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Christchurch Police Station Barrack Road Christchurch BH23 1PN
Non-material amendment following approval of 8/18/3263/FUL to vary condition 2 to increase the upper storey of plot 7 Block A which would result in an increase to the ridge height, brick lintel detail
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 53 High Street Christchurch BH23 1AS
Installation of commercial kitchen extraction system on the roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Christchurch Telephone Exchange Sopers Lane Dorset BH23 1JF
The replacement of 3no. antenna at a maximum height of 17.3m fixed to tri-pod supporting structures together with ancillary development thereto including cable trays and Remote Radio Units following t
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Mayors Parlour 30 High Street Christchurch BH23 1AY
Listed Building Consent for internal fire safety upgrades consisting of: replacement of control panel and call point; installation of additional manual call point; and replacement fire doors to kitche
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 9 Riverlea Road Christchurch BH23 1JQ
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed new outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Druitt Hall High Street Christchurch BH23 1AB
T1 - Holm Oak - Cut two of the low hanging secondary branches back to the main stem. Please see application form and reports for further information.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Barrack Road Recreation Ground, Barrack Road Recreation Ground Pavilion Barrack Road Christchurch BH23 1PE
G1 - Lime - Root pruning where necessary to enable the replacement of four existing seats. Add new slab paving to seats 3 and 5 to link them to the tarmac path. Please see application and report for f
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-11
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A brief summary of Christchurch in Dorset
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 £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 Christchurch a particularly low-crime area.
Christchurch has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Christchurch Central, Purewell, Christchurch Hospital, Avon Buildings, Wick Village. 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 Christchurch includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Purewell Meadows SSSI, River Avon System SSSI, Christchurch Harbour SSSI and 1 more; 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, Christchurch planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.christchurch.gov.uk/. 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 Christchurch
In the last 24 months, 100 planning applications were submitted near Christchurch. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Christchurch may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Christchurch slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Christchurch were full planning applications (46), tree works (27), outline applications (12). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 61 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.