Ferndown, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ferndown, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Ferndown
Ferndown is a vibrant town and civil parish in Dorset, located just north of Bournemouth and Poole, and approximately 4 miles east of Wimborne Minster. Previously known as Hampreston until 1986, the parish encompasses the communities of Ameysford, Hampreston, Longham, Stapehill, and Trickett's Cross, with a population of 17,501 as recorded in the 2021 census. This growing area presents various opportunities for planning applications and development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £401,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Christchurch
- LSOA: Dorset 024A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ferndown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ferndown.
- 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 Ferndown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Ferndown.
- - 327 New Road Ferndown BH22 8EJ
Extend existing roof to form a cropped gable and install a new dormer. Internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 17 Mayfield Drive Ferndown BH22 9HR
Non-material amendment to Approved P/A P/HOU/2026/00708 (Erect ground floor extension and convert loft space with changes to the roof to create living space including rear dormer) to amend the positio
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 5 Milbourne Road Ferndown BH22 9PB
Raise the ridge of the roof and convert the loft space to form living accommodation to include skylight windows. Erect single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Summerlands Princes Road Ferndown BH22 9JG
T1 Scots Pine - Reduce branches close and touching the building to a clearance of 2m. - Remove 1 low branch. (Annotated in photograph)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 8 Glendale Avenue Ferndown BH22 9LF
Scots Pine (Dead) - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - St Marys Church Church Road Ferndown BH22 9EU
T1 Douglas Fir - Fell and replant.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 17 Mayfield Drive Ferndown BH22 9HR
Conversion of the loft space to have 2 bedrooms
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 17 Mayfield Drive Ferndown BH22 9HR
Erect ground floor extension and convert loft space with changes to the roof to create living space including rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 38 Church Road Ferndown BH22 9EU
T4 Sweet Chestnut - Fell in sections to ground level. Replant with similar variety 2-3 metres in height.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 489 Wimborne Road East Ferndown BH22 9NF
T1 Lawson Cypress - Crown lift up to 5m over the pathway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 151 Victoria Road Ferndown BH22 9HX
Erect single storey front and rear extensions and front entrance porch. Raise roof to create habitable first floor accommodation with single dormer. Create a central dropped kerb and parking to the fr
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Osborne Place Princes Road Ferndown BH22 9FG
T1 Oak - Reduce section of secondary branches close to the building as shown on edited photograph by 1.5m to suitable growing points. As annotated on submitted photograph.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 55 Westwood Avenue Ferndown BH22 9HL
Change of use from residential annexe, to self-contained dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 3 Southwood Close Ferndown BH22 9HW
Rear extension with glazed lantern to replace existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 444 New Road Ferndown BH22 8EX
Pine - Remove 4 x damaged branches under regulation 14.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 1 Pinewood Road Ferndown BH22 9RW
T1 Beech - Crown lift the canopy by 4-5m, by removal of secondary and tertiary branches only.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 14 Southwood Close Ferndown BH22 9HW
Oak (T1) - Crown lift over 19 Southwood Close to give 5m clearance from roof. Holly (T2) - Fell to ground.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 71 Church Road Ferndown BH22 9ET
Fell split twin-stemmed Scots Pine.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 8 Mayfield Close Ferndown BH22 9HS
Erect single storey rear extension with internal alterations, decreasing size of window to front façade. Rear Canopy extension to existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - 120 Victoria Road Ferndown BH22 9JS
Proposed change of use from retail (E(a) Display or retail sale of goods, other than hot food) to proposed clinic (E(e) Provision of medical or health services (except the use of premises attached to
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-16
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A brief summary of Ferndown in Dorset
Ferndown is a vibrant town and civil parish in Dorset, located just north of Bournemouth and Poole, and approximately 4 miles east of Wimborne Minster. Previously known as Hampreston until 1986, the parish encompasses the communities of Ameysford, Hampreston, Longham, Stapehill, and Trickett's Cross, with a population of 17,501 as recorded in the 2021 census. This growing area presents various opportunities for planning applications and development.
Property prices in Ferndown show an average sale price of £401,080, 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 Ferndown a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ferndown includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ferndown Common SSSI, Slop Bog and Uddens Heath SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 7 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 7 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 6 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, Ferndown 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 Ferndown
In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Ferndown. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ferndown.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ferndown were tree works (60), full planning applications (19), outline applications (10). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 59 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Trickett's Cross planning applications
- Ameysford planning applications
- Dudsbury planning applications
- Longham planning applications
- West Moors planning applications
- Stapehill planning applications
- West Parley planning applications
- Hampreston planning applications
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.