Ensbury, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ensbury, Dorset.
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About Ensbury
Ensbury Park is a primarily residential suburb of Bournemouth, Dorset, featuring the Slades Farm housing estate. It falls within the Northbourne and Redhill ward districts, making it a key area for planning applications related to residential development and community services.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Parliamentary constituency: Bournemouth West
- LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ensbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ensbury.
- 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 Ensbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Ensbury.
- - 15 Northbourne Avenue Bournemouth BH10 6DG
Proposed single storey rear and side extension to existing detatched dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 43 New Road Bournemouth BH10 7DW
Single storey side extension to form utility room and single storey front extension to form garage. New roof structure to bungalow to form accommodation at first floor with new dormers and rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 1248 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH10 7AG
Outline Planning Permission with some matters reserved for demolition of the existing garage buildings, erect a 3 storey block of 5 flats with an additional detached chalet bungalow, formation of car
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-10-17
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A brief summary of Ensbury in Dorset
Ensbury Park is a primarily residential suburb of Bournemouth, Dorset, featuring the Slades Farm housing estate. It falls within the Northbourne and Redhill ward districts, making it a key area for planning applications related to residential development and community services.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ensbury a particularly low-crime area.
Ensbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: West Parley. 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 Ensbury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Parley Common SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 1 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ensbury 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 Ensbury
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Ensbury. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ensbury maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Ensbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ensbury were full planning applications (18), outline applications (8), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 49% 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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- West Parley planning applications
- Northbourne planning applications
- Red Hill planning applications
- Muscliff planning applications
- Parley Green planning applications
- East Howe planning applications
- Moordown planning applications
- Dudsbury 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.