Rossmore, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rossmore, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Rossmore are administered by Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council. View the full Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Rossmore
Rossmore is a suburban area located in Poole, Dorset, conveniently situated near Alder Hills, Newtown, and Parkstone. Its proximity to these neighborhoods makes it an attractive location for potential development and planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Parliamentary constituency: Poole
- LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 048A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rossmore.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rossmore.
- 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 Rossmore based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
106 planning applications found near Rossmore.
- - 52 Fraser Road Poole BH12 5AY
T1 - Silver Birch - Fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 52 Fraser Road Poole BH12 5AY
1x Silver birch - roots rotting - fell
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 18 Cranborne Crescent Poole BH12 4EP
Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original semi-detached dwelling house by 4.80 metres, for which the maximum height would be 2.90 metres and for which the he
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 8 Arne Avenue Poole BH12 4DR
Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original semi-detached dwelling house by 4.0 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.0 metres and for which the heig
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 180-182 Alder Road Poole BH12 4AX
Refurbishment of the restaurant to include the redecoration of elevations, the formation of an additional entrance with new door, the blocking up of a window with new cladding and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 37 Morrison Avenue Poole BH12 4AE
Proposed alteration of the existing building, new first floor extension over the existing building. Two storey side extension and single storey side and rear extensions. Sever plot and convert to two
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 6 Bridport Road Poole BH12 4BS
Demolition of garage and single storey side and front extension to create additional living accommodation ancillary to the main house. New wheelchair accessible ramp
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Land Rear Of 78a And 78b Herbert Avenue Poole BH12 4HU
Convert 2 existing garages to a 2 bedroom property
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 46 Bloxworth Road Poole BH12 4BW
Remove existing conservatory and build new single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - The Oaks 273 Rossmore Road Poole BH12 2HQ
Non-material amendment following approval of APP/24/00082/F for addition of a small obscure glazed window to the wc, obscure glazing of the bathroom window, amendments to the roof to raise the ridge h
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 46 Bloxworth Road Poole BH12 4BW
Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original detached dwelling by 6.31 metres, for which the maximum height would be 2.98 metres and for which the height at the
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 6A Boldre Close Poole BH12 2HP
Outline Planning Permission for the construction of 5no. new dwellings and self contained bin store. Landscaping is reserved.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - The Oaks 273 Rossmore Road Poole BH12 2HQ
Retrospective application for the existing garage extension with a raised ridge
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 46 Bloxworth Road Poole BH12 4BW
Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original detached dwelling house by 6.31 metres, for which the maximum height would be 2.98 metres and for which the height
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - The Oaks 273 Rossmore Road Poole BH12 2HQ
Alterations and extensions including new roof to form 1st floor level to garage and conversion to a 2 bedroom dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-04-03
View full details - - 34 Northmere Road Poole BH12 4DY
- TPO tree ( Common oak ) 25/1999 to be pruned away from telephone lines for a 50cm clearance. Use of skilled contractors with machinery to carry out these works. - TPO tree ( Common oak ) 25/1999 to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 124 Herbert Avenue Poole BH12 4HU
Erect single storey extension to rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 38 Arne Avenue Poole BH12 4DR
Erect a part single storey, part two storey rear extension with loft conversion and small balcony over the single storey extension. Construction of a small dormer to the eastern (side) elevation and C
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-02-18
View full details - - 44 Melbury Avenue, Poole, BH12 4EN
SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION TO FORM ANNEXE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 44 Tollard Close, Poole, BH12 4AU
Non-material amendment following the approval of APP/24/01182/F to add weatherboard cladding to half gable (in a colour to match the house cladding) instead of masonry.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-02-14
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A brief summary of Rossmore in Dorset
Rossmore is a suburban area located in Poole, Dorset, conveniently situated near Alder Hills, Newtown, and Parkstone. Its proximity to these neighborhoods makes it an attractive location for potential development and planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rossmore a particularly low-crime area.
Rossmore has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Brunstead Road, Branksome Park and Chine Gardens. 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 Rossmore includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Turbary and Kinson Commons SSSI, Bourne Valley SSSI; 6 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dorset Heathlands; 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dorset Heathlands. 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, Rossmore 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 Rossmore
In the last 24 months, 122 planning applications were submitted near Rossmore. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Rossmore.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Rossmore slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Rossmore were full planning applications (57), tree works (36), outline applications (19). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 7 were dismissed (13% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 68 applications
- Refused: 21 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 30 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Wallisdown planning applications
- Bourne Valley planning applications
- Talbot Heath planning applications
- Newtown planning applications
- Branksome planning applications
- Turbary Common planning applications
- Alderney planning applications
- West Howe planning applications
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.