Sandbanks, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sandbanks, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Sandbanks
Sandbanks is an upscale neighbourhood in Poole, Dorset, located on the picturesque south coast of England. This exclusive area covers approximately 1 km² and extends into the mouth of Poole Harbour, making it a prime location for luxury developments and planning opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £409,870 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Parliamentary constituency: Poole
- LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 048C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sandbanks.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sandbanks.
- 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 Sandbanks based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Sandbanks.
- - 15A Panorama Road Poole BH13 7RA
T8 - Norway Maple - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 4 Salter Road Poole BH13 7RQ
T1 Monterey Pine - Fell tree to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Sandhills 40 Banks Road Poole BH13 7QF
T21 - Corsican Pine - Reduce the branches that extend furthest over the building and balcony by 2-3m T33 - Monterey Pine - Prune to clear the building by 3m and reduce the branches that extend furthes
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Banks Road Poole BH13 7PP
Advertisement consent to fix x7 pairs of brackets and PVC banners to existing lamppost columns as per the specifications attached.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Flat 1 137-139 Carina Court Banks Road Poole BH13 7QQ
Demolish conservatory and build single storey extension to create dining room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 33 Panorama Road Poole BH13 7RA
Demolition of the existing single-storey bungalow and detached garage, and the erection of a replacement two-storey dwelling with accommodation within the pitched roof space. A new sunroom is proposed
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 34 Panorama Road Sandbanks Poole BH13 7RD
Demolish the existing buildings (containing 2 x offices and an estate agent (Use Class E. g) and a 3-bedroom flat (Use Class C3) and erect new part 3 part 4 storey building with a single dwelling and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Seapoint 64 Banks Road Poole BH13 7QF
T1 - Leylandii - Fell - Dead/dying tree displacing tarmac below and heavily encroaching onto garage unit. No scope for replant in this location. Please see annotated photo.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Safe Harbour 15B Panorama Road Poole BH13 7RA
T1 - Scots pine - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Open Space Banks Road Poole BH13 7QQ
Variation of Condition 1 (expiry date) of planning permission APP/23/00987/F (Application for Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Permission APP/15/01489/F (as amended by Planning Permission APP/22/0
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 15 Panorama Road Poole BH13 7RA
T1 - Remove main leader due to weakened union - Remove pendulous low hanging branch to S.E. - Remove lateral elongated branch growing towards 15b dwelling. T2 - Remove lateral branch growing towards 1
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Sandbanks Yacht Company 30-32 Panorama Road Poole BH13 7RD
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use or operation to confirm the use of floorspace as members lounge and ancillary to the Sandbanks Yacht Club within the area outlined in RED on plan ref: 1454-S
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Sandbanks Beach Volleyball Courts, Sandbanks Beach, Poole, BH13 7PP
Change of use and installation of 4 beach volleyball courts with associated nets and picket fence enclosure
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - The Garage Between 22 Banks Road and 1 Panorama Road, Poole, BH13 7QE
Change of use from single garage to a dwellinghouse
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 61 Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7PP
Erection of external sauna room (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - 101 Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7QQ
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey extension to the rear elevation of the building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - The Seafarer, Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7QQ
Variation of Condition 15 of application APP/23/00169/F (Plans List) – which was for a variation of condition 3 and 15 of planning permission APP/22/00171/F as described in that description of develop
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Sandbanks in Dorset
Sandbanks is an upscale neighbourhood in Poole, Dorset, located on the picturesque south coast of England. This exclusive area covers approximately 1 km² and extends into the mouth of Poole Harbour, making it a prime location for luxury developments and planning opportunities.
Property prices in Sandbanks show an average sale price of £409,870, 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 Sandbanks a particularly low-crime area.
Sandbanks has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sandbanks. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Sandbanks includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Studland & Godlingston Heaths SSSI, Poole Harbour SSSI, Luscombe Valley SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths (Purbeck & Wareham) & Studland Dunes; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Poole Harbour, Dorset Heathlands; 6 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Poole Harbour, Dorset Heathlands. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Sandbanks
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Sandbanks. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 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 Sandbanks.
The average decision period of 79 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 Sandbanks were full planning applications (12), tree works (10), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 38% 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.
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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.