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Planning in Newtown (BH12)

Approved
80%
69 of 84 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newtown (BH12) in the last 24 months, from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council's planning register.

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About Newtown (BH12)

Newtown, a suburb of Poole in Dorset, England, had a population of 12,515 according to the 2011 census. It is strategically situated near several other suburbs, including Alderney, Alder Hills, Parkstone, Oakdale, and Rossmore, making it a key area for those interested in planning applications and local development opportunities. It sits within the Poole district.

Property prices in Newtown show an average sale price of £229,900, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Newtown has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newtown 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 Newtown, 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, 99 planning applications were submitted near Newtown. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (48), outline applications (14), tree works (10).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newtown (BH12)?
In the last 24 months, 99 planning applications were submitted near Newtown (BH12). The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newtown (BH12)?
The average planning decision time near Newtown (BH12) is 72 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 Newtown (BH12)?
The planning approval rate near Newtown (BH12) is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newtown (BH12)?
The most common type of planning application near Newtown (BH12) is full planning applications, with 48 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newtown (BH12)?
You can search and track planning applications near Newtown (BH12) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.