Littledown, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Littledown, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Littledown 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 Littledown
Littledown, a suburb of Bournemouth in Dorset, has transitioned from a historic farming community to a residential area amidst the town's expansion. Originally a cluster of farm buildings near Holdenhurst Village, Littledown saw significant change in the early 1980s when the Cooper-Dean family sold Littledown House and its surrounding farmland to Bournemouth Council. Following public consultations, much of the land was developed for housing, while a substantial portion was designated for a park and sports centre, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and recreational development.
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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 020D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Littledown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Littledown.
- 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 Littledown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Littledown.
- - 26 Evesham Close Bournemouth BH7 7HN
T1 – Pear (Pyrus), Reduce crown height by up to 2 metres and lateral spread by up to 1.5 metres, pruning back to previous reduction points where present or otherwise to suitable secondary growth point
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 73 Durrington Road Bournemouth BH7 6PY
Two storey side extension, removal of existing garage to provide snug and kitchen with utility to side with a 1m side access to garden and car port, first floor en-suite to existing bedroom. Front fir
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Wessex Fields Castle Lane East Bournemouth BH7 7DT
Variation of conditions 2, 3, 7, 8 & 9 of planning permission 7-2025-9177-EN (Vary condition nos. 1, 7 and 8 of application 7-2019-9177-DP for the replacement of one tree with a new tree in the same l
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 1 Chaseside Bournemouth BH7 7DA
Creation of terrace to east side of Littledown House, erection of outdoor gym adjacent to Satellite Building 1 and installation of outdoor table tennis facilities.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 14 Sevenoaks Drive Bournemouth BH7 7JQ
Lawful development certificate for proposed extension of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 28 Walkwood Avenue Bournemouth BH7 7JR
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission P/25/01239/HOU (Construction of single storey outbuilding at the bottom of the garden) retrospective for changes to roof pitch and buil
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 28 Walkwood Avenue Bournemouth BH7 7JR
Non material amendment following approval of P/25/01239/HOU to alter height of Cabin & Roof Pitch.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 58 Petersfield Road Bournemouth BH7 6QL
2 storey side extension, single storey rear extension. Front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 26 Evesham Close Bournemouth BH7 7HN
T1 - Pear Tree (Pyrus) - Crown reduction by approximately 2–3 metres, pruning back to suitable previous reduction points where present, maintaining the natural shape and form of the tree. Remove deadw
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 8 Sarah Close Bournemouth BH7 7HH
Convert garage to habitable space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 96 Petersfield Road Bournemouth BH7 6QN
Wraparound single storey rear and side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 56 Petersfield Road Bournemouth BH7 6QL
Single storey side extension, two storey rear extension, front of dwelling porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 69 Durrington Road Bournemouth BH7 6PY
Alterations and extension at 1st floor level of dwellinghouse to include a Juliet balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 84 Petersfield Road Bournemouth BH7 6QN
Removal of garage and erection of a single storey side extension and front porch to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 1 Chaseside Bournemouth BH7 7DA
Application to discharge (“the biodiversity gain plan”) as required by paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 relating to REF NO 7-2024-13929-DA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - JP Morgan Chase Bank 1 Chaseside Bournemouth BH7 7DA
Development of a 5-storey office building (Use Class E(g) and a two-storey decked parking structure on part of existing surface car park, with associated infrastructure and hard and soft landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Littledown Park Land Chaseside Bournemouth BH7 7DX
Siting of a 20ft steel container on pads to provide a non-residential workshop for maintenance of miniature railway equipment.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Tringham House Deansleigh Road Bournemouth BH7 7DT
Prior approval for erection of solar canopies to surface level non domestic car park
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 27 Elmgate Drive Bournemouth BH7 7EG
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed new single storey extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Littledown in Dorset
Littledown, a suburb of Bournemouth in Dorset, has transitioned from a historic farming community to a residential area amidst the town's expansion. Originally a cluster of farm buildings near Holdenhurst Village, Littledown saw significant change in the early 1980s when the Cooper-Dean family sold Littledown House and its surrounding farmland to Bournemouth Council. Following public consultations, much of the land was developed for housing, while a substantial portion was designated for a park and sports centre, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and recreational development.
Property prices in Littledown 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 Littledown a particularly low-crime area.
Littledown has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Southbourne Grove, Holdenhurst. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Littledown 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 Littledown
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Littledown. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Littledown.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Littledown slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Littledown were full planning applications (34), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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