East Howe, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Howe, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About East Howe
East Howe is a residential district located within the town of Bournemouth, Dorset, along England's picturesque south coast. This area is characterized by its suburban atmosphere, making it an important consideration for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in Bournemouth.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £405,010 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Parliamentary constituency: Bournemouth West
- LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Howe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Howe.
- 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 East Howe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near East Howe.
- - 4 Dowlands Road Bournemouth BH10 5LG
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed removal of existing conservatory and replace with a single storey rear extension on existing footprint
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 119 Western Avenue Bournemouth BH10 6HQ
Rear single extension with low pitched roof following removal of conservatory. Alterations & additions to existing roof Formation of Dormers with Windows to Side Elevation. Addition of small Dormer to
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 26 Sunningdale Crescent Bournemouth BH10 5LL
To construct a rear extension and replace existing lean-to with a side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 65 Leybourne Avenue Bournemouth BH10 6ET
Non-material amendment following approval of P/25/05185/HOU to change external wall material of the extension to render
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 139 Western Avenue Bournemouth BH10 6HQ
Single storey rear extension wrapping around the side (partly) to replace existing kitchen, proposed flat roof and a roof lantern. Proposed internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 112 Western Avenue Bournemouth BH10 6HL
Lawful Development Certifcate for proposed First floor Extension with loft conversion and dormer to side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 5 Western Avenue Bournemouth BH10 5BN
T1 - Silver Birch - Dead Located on the neighbours property but overhangs 5 western. We plan to carry out the work on Monday next week.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 35 Minstead Road Bournemouth BH10 5JY
Single storey rear extension after demolition of garage. Change to fenestration on side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 16 Ibbett Road Bournemouth BH10 5HP
Retrospective application for erection of rear extension, loft conversion with roof extension, roof lights, Juliet balcony and erection of side entrance porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 4 The Shrubbery 70 East Howe Lane Bournemouth BH10 5JF
Oak T1 - Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Doveshill Mobile Home Park 18 Barnes Road Bournemouth BH10 5AJ
T1 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce to a pollard 1 metre above the to main fork as per T1 pictures T2 - Oak - Crown reduction of 5m and reshape to a high pollard as per T2 pictures, leaving tree at 8-10m tal
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 4 The Shrubbery 70 East Howe Lane Bournemouth BH10 5JF
English Oak - Decline - Fell
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 13 Leedam Road Bournemouth BH10 6HP
Extension of an existing dropped kerb to serve a new area of hardstanding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 157 Western Avenue Bournemouth BH10 6HQ
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey extension to bungalow and alterations to roof and relocation of front door
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - The Bourne Academy Hadow Road Bournemouth BH10 5HS
Variation of condition 14 (operating hours) of planning application 7-2011-1272-AJ (Alterations, extensions, remodelling and improvements to school including formation of new all weather sports pitch,
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 11 Moorside Road Bournemouth BH11 8DE
Oak Tree - fallen - remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 18 Doveshill Mobile Home Park 18 Barnes Road Bournemouth BH10 5AJ
T1 - Oak - Located next the home number 13 - Reduce to a 5 metre tall monolith, a new tree shall be planted nearby. T2 - Oak - Located by home number 9 - Remove the major deadwood for safety. T3 - Oak
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 65 Leybourne Avenue Bournemouth BH10 6ET
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Rear Extension and change to fenestration on side elevation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 7 Greaves Close Bournemouth BH10 5EG
First storey side extension. Remove existing rear extension roof and replace with new flat roof to include skylights.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 133 Western Avenue Bournemouth BH10 6HQ
Non Material amendment to planning application P-26103-030225 to change to the roof fall direction, revised positions of doors and windows, and an increased roof overhang to the front elevation of Gar
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-10-07
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A brief summary of East Howe in Dorset
East Howe is a residential district located within the town of Bournemouth, Dorset, along England's picturesque south coast. This area is characterized by its suburban atmosphere, making it an important consideration for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in Bournemouth.
Property prices in East Howe show an average sale price of £405,010, 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 East Howe a particularly low-crime area.
East Howe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Parley, Talbot 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 East Howe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Turbary and Kinson Commons SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dorset Heathlands. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in East Howe
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near East Howe. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near East Howe.
At 61 days on average, decisions near East Howe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near East Howe were full planning applications (24), tree works (13), outline applications (11). Full planning applications account for 44% 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: 23 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Ensbury Park planning applications
- Talbot Village planning applications
- Red Hill planning applications
- Northbourne planning applications
- Kinson planning applications
- Ensbury planning applications
- Winton planning applications
- West Parley planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.