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Planning in Lower Hamworthy

Approved
82%
56 of 65 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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About Lower Hamworthy

Lower Hamworthy is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in Lower Hamworthy 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 Lower Hamworthy a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Hamworthy 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 Lower Hamworthy, 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, 83 planning applications were submitted near Lower Hamworthy. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (21), tree works (12), advertising consent (8).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lower Hamworthy?
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near Lower Hamworthy. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lower Hamworthy?
The average planning decision time near Lower Hamworthy is 77 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 Lower Hamworthy?
The planning approval rate near Lower Hamworthy is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Hamworthy?
The most common type of planning application near Lower Hamworthy is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lower Hamworthy?
You can search and track planning applications near Lower Hamworthy on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.