How long do planning decisions take near Lake?

The average planning decision time near Lake is 67 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 Lake?

The planning approval rate near Lake is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lake?

The most common type of planning application near Lake is tree works applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lake?

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Lake, Dorset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lake, Dorset.

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About Lake

Lake, located in Dorset, is characterized by its distinctive natural beauty and serves as a significant body of freshwater. As a localized basin surrounded by land, it plays a vital role in the local water cycle and contributes to the region's ecology. Understanding the environmental features of Lake is essential for anyone researching planning applications, as it impacts land use, conservation efforts, and development regulations in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary constituency: Poole
LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 034C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lake.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lake.

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 Lake based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Lake.

- Back Garden Kangaw Place Poole BH15 4NH
T16 - Scots pine - Fell, Dead Tree T12, T5, T7 - Pine - Remove Dead Wood T9, T10, T11 - Oak - Remove Dead Wood Replant - Scots Pine
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-28
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- 24 Napier Road Poole BH15 4NA
T1 Scots Pine - Fell to ground level T2 Scots Pine - Fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-27
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- 70 Goliath Road Poole BH15 4NS
Silver Birch - Dead - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-08
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- 73 Lake Drive Poole BH15 4LR
Erection of porch and portico, revised entrance surround and plinth detailing and replacement and upgrading of external finishes to the principal elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-19
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- 174 Lake Road Poole BH15 4LW
Alterations to the roof and dormer to extend first floor balcony to the front and add bi-fold windows above glazed balustrade. Alterations to fenestrations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-02
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- 147C Lake Road Poole BH15 4LQ
T1-English Oak: Undertake a full crown reduction of no more than 1.5m from the tips inwards ensuring that all cuts are brought back to viable growth points and that no pruning wounds exceed 60mm in di
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-03
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- 26 Lake Drive Poole BH15 4LT
T1 Quercus robur - 2m encroachment abatement pruning and end weight reduction of lower laterals with 1-2m limb reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-02
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- 15 Samson Road Poole BH15 4NL
Loft Conversion, including raising the roof 900mm to provide additional habitable space. Side dormers, rear juliet balcony. Single storey Rear extension. Internal Alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-10-31
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A brief summary of Lake in Dorset

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lake a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lake includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Poole Harbour SSSI, Ham Common SSSI, Arne SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths, Dorset Heaths (Purbeck & Wareham) & Studland Dunes; 5 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Poole Harbour, Dorset Heathlands; 9 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Poole Harbour, Dorset Heathlands. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Lake

In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Lake. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Lake maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Lake slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lake were tree works (16), full planning applications (15), advertising consent (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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