Pokesdown, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pokesdown, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Pokesdown
Pokesdown is a vibrant suburb of Bournemouth, situated within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole districts in Dorset, England. Nestled between Boscombe to the west and Southbourne to the east, Pokesdown offers a mix of residential areas and local amenities, making it a key focus for planning applications in the region.
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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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 020C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pokesdown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pokesdown.
- 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 Pokesdown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Pokesdown.
- - 3 Wyncombe Road Bournemouth BH5 2JU
First floor single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Pokesdown Railway Station Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH7 6DL
Prior Approval Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd (Network Rail) seek to carry out ‘External alterations to lift shafts to facilitate conversion from goods to passenger lifts and associated infrastructur
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 780A Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH7 6DD
Prior approval for the change of use of existing rear ground floor from Commercial to a two bedroom flat.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 40 Darracott Road Bournemouth BH5 2AY
Erect rear single storey extension, rear dormer window to serve loft conversion and garden room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Premises Rear Of 61 Darracott Road Bournemouth BH5 2AY
Construct new mono pitched roof over existing flat roof, small infill extension to rear / side of commercial unit, Solar PV.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 21 Sunnyhill Road Bournemouth BH6 5HP
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed replacement of the existing store room off the kitchen to the rear with a raised mono pitched roof extension with a rooflight over.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 9 Queensland Road Bournemouth BH5 2AB
Retention and refurbishment of existing historical workshop; erection of a detached ancillary annexe following the demolition of a log store, and summer house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 85 Harewood Avenue Bournemouth BH7 6NN
T1 - Silver birch - Fell to ground level and replace. T2 - Cedar - Reduce and reshape all over by upto 2 metres all over and remove the deadwood. T3 - Silver birch - Reduce and reshape by 2-3 metres o
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 96 Harewood Avenue Bournemouth BH7 6NR
Conversion of existing garage to a granny annexe.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 26A Harewood Avenue Bournemouth BH7 6NQ
Single storey rear extension to the rear of existing dwelling with bifold doors and roof lantern
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 16 Granville Road Bournemouth BH5 2AQ
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) to application 7-2025-24722-A (Demolition of garage and front and side single storey extensions to dwellinghouse) for installation of two side elevation windo
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 16 Granville Road Bournemouth BH5 2AQ
Non material amendment to application P/25/01015/HOU for installation of two side elevationwindows, repositioning of front door to the side porch elevation and new window to front elevation, external
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 5 Waltham Road Bournemouth BH7 6PE
Demolition of Rear Extensions & Erection of Single Storey Rear/Side Extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 26A Harewood Avenue Bournemouth BH7 6NQ
Erection of single storey flat roof extension to rear of existing ground floor flat. Installation of rear facing bi-fold doors and new glazed lantern roof light obscured glass Installation of new side
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 16 Granville Road Bournemouth BH5 2AQ
Demolition of garage and front and side single storey extensions to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 10 Cromwell Road Bournemouth BH5 2JN
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing single storey extension and associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 1058 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH7 6DS
New build single-storey to form 1 no. bedroom flat to rear of 1058 Christchurch Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of Pokesdown in Dorset
Pokesdown is a vibrant suburb of Bournemouth, situated within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole districts in Dorset, England. Nestled between Boscombe to the west and Southbourne to the east, Pokesdown offers a mix of residential areas and local amenities, making it a key focus for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.
Property prices in Pokesdown 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 Pokesdown a particularly low-crime area.
Pokesdown has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Boscombe Manor, Southbourne Grove. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Pokesdown includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pokesdown 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 Pokesdown
In the last 24 months, 85 planning applications were submitted near Pokesdown. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Pokesdown.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Pokesdown were full planning applications (55), outline applications (12), tree works (9). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 40 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 36 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.