Moordown, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Moordown, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Moordown
Moordown is a northern suburb of Bournemouth, Dorset, incorporated into the borough in 1901 after previously belonging to the Christchurch Rural District. This area's development and planning applications are influenced by its integration into the larger Bournemouth urban framework, making it an important site for potential residential and commercial projects.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £405,010 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Parliamentary constituency: Bournemouth West
- LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Moordown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Moordown.
- 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 Moordown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Moordown.
- - 36 Rose Gardens Bournemouth BH9 3AD
Removal of existing rear extension and erection of single storey rear extension. Front garage extension & replacement roof to garage. 2 new rear first floor dormers and raised window cills.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 125 Ripon Road Bournemouth BH9 1RA
Proposed two storey side extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 11 Strouden Road Bournemouth BH9 1QJ
Single Storey Rear Extension. Obscure glazed windows to existing building. Proposed timber fencing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 30 Claremont Avenue Bournemouth BH9 3EZ
Single storey side extension to form car port and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 42 Murley Road Bournemouth BH9 1NU
Removal of existing rear extension and erection of a single storey extension with internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 11 Luckham Road Bournemouth BH9 3ET
Single storey rear extension. Window addition on West Elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 49 Queen Mary Avenue Bournemouth BH9 1TT
Single storey side extension to create a bathroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 1 Claremont Avenue Bournemouth BH9 3EY
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of a conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 86 West Way Bournemouth BH9 3EA
Proposed single storey side and rear extensions to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 53 Gresham Road Bournemouth BH9 1QS
First floor extension to rear of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 28 Portland Road Bournemouth BH9 1NQ
Outline Planning Permission with some matters reserved for the erection of a new single-storey detached bungalow. The development includes dedicated parking, cycle storage, and bin storage facilities.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 95 Charminster Avenue Bournemouth BH9 1RU
Alterations, loft conversion to include dormer window and roof light and change of use from single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to 8-person House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 56 Malvern Road Bournemouth BH9 3AJ
Demolition of existing garage and ground and first floor rear and side extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 28 Haverstock Road Bournemouth BH9 3HE
Retrospective planning application for single storey side extension with lean to structure. Introduction of new materials.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 482 Charminster Road Bournemouth BH8 9SH
Prior notification procedure - The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.84m, for which the maximum height would be 2.958m, and
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 500 Charminster Road Bournemouth BH8 9SJ
Retrospective application for a boundary fence
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Land adjacent to 124 Malvern Road Bournemouth BH9 3DD
Minor material amendment to vary condition no.1 of 7-2022-28471 for realignment of the car parking space, new boundary wall with the neighbour to the north, insertion of a ground floor window to the h
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 11 Forest View Close Bournemouth BH9 3BJ
Minor material amendment application to vary condition no.1 of application 7-2020-6710-R (Alterations and single and two storey extension to dwellinghouse to form an additional dwellinghouse)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Moordown in Dorset
Moordown is a northern suburb of Bournemouth, Dorset, incorporated into the borough in 1901 after previously belonging to the Christchurch Rural District. This area's development and planning applications are influenced by its integration into the larger Bournemouth urban framework, making it an important site for potential residential and commercial projects.
Property prices in Moordown show an average sale price of £405,010, 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 Moordown a particularly low-crime area.
Moordown has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Meyrick Park and Talbot Woods, Throop and Muccleshell Villages, Muscliffe Lane. 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, Moordown 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 Moordown
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Moordown. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Moordown.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Moordown were full planning applications (37), outline applications (17), tree works (14). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 28 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.