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Planning in Ensbury

Approved
83%
35 of 39 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Ensbury

Postcode districts

BH10 103 applications in the last 12 monthsBH22 351 applications in the last 12 monthsBH9 158 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 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.

Property prices in Ensbury show an average sale price of £361,543, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ensbury area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Ensbury has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Ensbury, 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, 58 planning applications were submitted near Ensbury. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (20), tree works (11), outline applications (9).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ensbury?
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Ensbury. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ensbury?
The average planning decision time near Ensbury is 70 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 Ensbury?
The planning approval rate near Ensbury is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ensbury?
The most common type of planning application near Ensbury is full planning applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ensbury?
You can search and track planning applications near Ensbury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.