Muscliff, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Muscliff, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Muscliff
Muscliff is a thriving suburb of Bournemouth, Dorset, nestled between the areas of Redhill, Strouden Park, and Moordown. Its strategic location makes it a key area for planning applications, particularly for developments that enhance local community amenities and housing options.
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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 East
- LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Muscliff.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Muscliff.
- 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 Muscliff based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Muscliff.
- - 38 Winston Road Bournemouth BH9 3EQ
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed rear extension together with the formation of two dormer windows fitted with obscured glazing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 19 Muscliffe Lane Bournemouth BH9 3NF
Ground and first floor extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 15 Nursery Road Bournemouth BH9 3AS
Demolish existing conservatory and erect single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 1 Cox Avenue Bournemouth BH9 3LY
T1- London Plane. Crown lift to 5.2m from ground level for highway clearance, by removal of secondary and tertiary branches only. Prune to provide a 2m clearance from service wires and buildings. Redu
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 2 Malvern Road Bournemouth BH9 3AQ
Alteration and conversion of the building to four homes, construction of bin and cycle stores and landscaping works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 11 Wynford Road Bournemouth BH9 3ND
Proposed front and rear extensions. Roof Enlargement for first floor accommodation with side dormers.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Redhill Court Portswood Drive Bournemouth BH10 7DQ
Oak (T3) (I believe this to be TPO T4) - Perform minor crown pruning to create 2m vertical and horizontal separation between canopy extent and building line. For clearance.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 7 Hillcrest Close Bournemouth BH9 3JA
Removal of existing porch and erection of a single storey side extension to include 2 rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 10 Muscliffe Lane Bournemouth BH9 3NL
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 4 Hillcrest Close Bournemouth BH9 3JA
T1 English Oak - Prune back branch to source
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 96-98 Castle Lane West Bournemouth BH9 3JU
Erection of two dwellings at third floor level within a newly created additional storey.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 33 Sandringham Gardens Bournemouth BH9 3QW
Retrospective planning application for the single storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 13 Cox Close Bournemouth BH9 3LT
Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original semi-detached dwelling house by 3.60 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.25 metres and for which the he
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - 81 Castle Lane West Bournemouth BH9 3LH
Single storey rear extension and Internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 61 Granby Road Bournemouth BH9 3NZ
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion including rear gable and side dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 61 Redbreast Road Bournemouth BH9 3AN
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed construction of a single-storey garden office
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 3 Nursery Road Bournemouth BH9 3AS
Proposed 1No Two Storey Dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 18 Cox Avenue Bournemouth BH9 3LY
Erection of a single storey front extension and associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 1 Littlecroft Avenue Bournemouth BH9 3HR
Rear garden boundary fence to be moved to align with south eastern boundary, new gates to increase security. New rear conservatory and storm porch. Loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 12 Muscliffe Lane Bournemouth BH9 3NL
Demolition of garage, erection of a garden room and extension at 1st floor level of dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2024-04-24
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A brief summary of Muscliff in Dorset
Muscliff is a thriving suburb of Bournemouth, Dorset, nestled between the areas of Redhill, Strouden Park, and Moordown. Its strategic location makes it a key area for planning applications, particularly for developments that enhance local community amenities and housing options.
Property prices in Muscliff 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 Muscliff a particularly low-crime area.
Muscliff has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Parley, 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, Muscliff 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 Muscliff
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Muscliff. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 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 Muscliff.
The average decision period of 82 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 Muscliff were full planning applications (34), outline applications (11), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 64% 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: 26 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 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.