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Planning in Iford

Approved
82%
95 of 113 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Iford

Postcode districts

BH23 685 applications in the last 12 monthsBH7 72 applications in the last 12 monthsBH6 185 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 Iford

Iford is a suburb located in the eastern part of Bournemouth, Dorset. Notably, it serves as a key bridging point over the River Stour, facilitating connections between Bournemouth and Christchurch. This strategic location may influence planning considerations and development opportunities in the area. It sits within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Property prices in Iford show an average sale price of £361,543, 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 Iford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Iford has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Iford 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 Iford, 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, 145 planning applications were submitted near Iford. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (53), tree works (37), outline applications (14).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Iford?
In the last 24 months, 145 planning applications were submitted near Iford. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Iford?
The average planning decision time near Iford is 65 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 Iford?
The planning approval rate near Iford is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Iford?
The most common type of planning application near Iford is full planning applications, with 53 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Iford?
You can search and track planning applications near Iford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.