Holdenhurst, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holdenhurst, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Holdenhurst are administered by Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council. View the full Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Holdenhurst
Holdenhurst is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Throop and Holdenhurst, nestled in the green belt of Bournemouth's north-east suburbs in Dorset. With a small community of fewer than 30 homes, two farms, and a parish church, the village offers limited local amenities, making it a peaceful yet resource-scarce area for potential planning applications.
Population: 134
District: Holdenhurst Village
Website: http://www.holdenhurstvillage.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £361,543 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Parliamentary constituency: Bournemouth East
- LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holdenhurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holdenhurst.
- 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 Holdenhurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
57 planning applications found near Holdenhurst.
- - 32 Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
T2 - Oak - Crown reduce by 1-1.5m to mirror previous pruning of the crown T5 - Ash - Asymmetrical crown with bias over driveway - Remove lowest limb elongated over drive
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - The Old Billiard Room Holdenhurst Village Bournemouth BH8 0EE
T1-Cypress- Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 29 Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
T1- Lime Tree - Reduce 1 overextending branch growing towards the building by 2m to a suitable growing point, Reduce the whole crown by 3m and shape (As per the submitted Photograph).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
T1 - Pine - Remove storm damaged limb (amended proposal)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 29 Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
T1- Lime Tree. Fell to ground level and replant with a flowering cherry due to the surrounding trees. See attached Photographs
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - 24 Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
T1-Cherry Tree Reduction of crown by 2-2.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2024-08-01
View full details - - 20 Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
Change of use from a garage to a domestic office with addition of rooflight to south roof slope of garage (amended plans and description).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2024-01-29
View full details - - 20 Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
T1 - Horse Chestnut - Remove. T2 - Sycamore - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 32 Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
T1 & T2 Oaks: Reduce the encroaching branches away from the property by approximately 2m to gain a 3-4m clearance. T3 - Oak: Reduce the lowest lateral branch over the garden by approximately 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2023-05-18
View full details - - Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
T1 - Oak- Reduce the overall height and crown spread by up to 3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2023-03-28
View full details - - 1 Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations including modifying timber studwork to form cupboards and form new internal opening into Flat 3. Replace wooden floor boards with stone tiles and fit n
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: BCP | Date: 2022-09-30
View full details - - 1 Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
Alterations and installation of new terrace walk-on roof light and boiler flue to Flat 1.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2022-09-30
View full details - - Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
Provide Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCP) on posts within allocated parking spaces. Repair 3rd floor dormer casement windows on north elevation and upgrade single glazing to double glazing (amen
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2022-09-01
View full details - - Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
Listed Building Consent to provide wiring in connection with Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCP). Enlarge and replace itemized cast iron downpipes and hoppers. Repair 3rd floor dormer casement win
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: BCP | Date: 2022-09-01
View full details - - Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
T1 - Holm Oak: Crown lift over the road to gain a clearance of 3.5m from ground level by removing secondary and tertiary branches only, . Prune the bulbus area of growth away from the building by appr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2021-09-27
View full details - - 24 Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
T1 Cherry tree Crown reduction pruning around the sides of the tree to remove between 1-2 m, and at the top of the tree (most of the growth is upwards) to remove between 2-3 m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2021-09-06
View full details - - Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
T1 - Holm Oak: Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2021-08-27
View full details - - 28 Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
T1 - Lime - Remove limb marked on photo. Reduce limb over road by appox. 5m. T2 - Lime - Crown Lift by removing 3 lower hanging branches from limb over field and 3 lower hanging branches over road. T3
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2021-05-28
View full details - - 34 Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
Oak - Reduce split branch by 3 to 4 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2021-04-20
View full details - - 33 Hurn Court Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6BH
T1 Oak - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2021-02-24
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A brief summary of Holdenhurst in Dorset
Holdenhurst is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Throop and Holdenhurst, nestled in the green belt of Bournemouth's north-east suburbs in Dorset. With a small community of fewer than 30 homes, two farms, and a parish church, the village offers limited local amenities, making it a peaceful yet resource-scarce area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 134. It sits within the Holdenhurst Village district.
Property prices in Holdenhurst show an average sale price of £361,543, 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 Holdenhurst a particularly low-crime area.
Holdenhurst has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Holdenhurst Village, Hurn, Holdenhurst, Throop and Muccleshell Villages. 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 Holdenhurst includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Moors River System SSSI, Town Common SSSI; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 3 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, Holdenhurst planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.holdenhurstvillage.co.uk/. 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 Holdenhurst
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Holdenhurst. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Holdenhurst.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Holdenhurst slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Holdenhurst were tree works (9), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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