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Planning in Creekmoor

Approved
86%
116 of 134 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Creekmoor

Postcode districts

BH17 159 applications in the last 12 monthsBH18 273 applications in the last 12 monthsBH15 243 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 Creekmoor

Creekmoor is a suburban area and electoral ward of Poole, Dorset, home to approximately 9,470 residents, including families. The ward encompasses the Waterloo neighbourhood and is conveniently situated near Upton Heath Nature Reserve and Upton Country Park, making it an attractive location for potential developments and planning applications. It sits within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

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

The area around Creekmoor has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Creekmoor 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Creekmoor, 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, 167 planning applications were submitted near Creekmoor. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were tree works (58), full planning applications (51), outline applications (18).

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Creekmoor?
In the last 24 months, 167 planning applications were submitted near Creekmoor. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Creekmoor?
The average planning decision time near Creekmoor is 69 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 Creekmoor?
The planning approval rate near Creekmoor is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Creekmoor?
The most common type of planning application near Creekmoor is tree works applications, with 58 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Creekmoor?
You can search and track planning applications near Creekmoor on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.