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Planning in Hillbourne

Approved
87%
230 of 258 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Hillbourne

Hillbourne is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Hillbourne show an average sale price of £352,890, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Hillbourne has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hillbourne 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 Hillbourne, 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, 320 planning applications were submitted near Hillbourne. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were tree works (143), full planning applications (88), outline applications (23).

8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hillbourne?
In the last 24 months, 320 planning applications were submitted near Hillbourne. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hillbourne?
The average planning decision time near Hillbourne is 61 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 Hillbourne?
The planning approval rate near Hillbourne is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hillbourne?
The most common type of planning application near Hillbourne is tree works applications, with 143 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hillbourne?
You can search and track planning applications near Hillbourne on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.