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36 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Southbourne · updated daily · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 36 · received or decided in the last 90 days

148 Tuckton Road Bournemouth BH6 3JXAwaiting decisionRear canopy roof alterations, repositioning and re-roofing of the existing outbuilding and matching cladding finishesReceived 6 Nov 2026P/26/05443/FUL
26A Belle Vue Road Bournemouth BH6 3DPAwaiting decisionT1 - Holm Oak. Reduce entire canopy by up to 2m to re-balance canopy and keep a fair distance to neighbouring protected tree and adjacent property. Raise canopy to 3m from the ground for adequate clearance.Received 5 Nov 2026P/26/05426/TTPO
9 St Catherine's Road Bournemouth BH6 4AEAwaiting decisionPartial change of use of the ground floor commercial premises (Use Class E) to residential use (Use Class C3), to facilitate the enlargement of the existing ground floor residential unit from a studio to a two-bedroom flat, together with alterations to the front fenestration.Received 5 Nov 2026P/26/05389/FUL
255 Belle Vue Road Bournemouth BH6 3BDAwaiting decisionT1 – Lime - Raise the lower canopy to provide appropriate clearance above the driveway and road sign. Side prune the crown away from the property. Reduce/cut back the crown to the existing previous pruning points/area, maintaining the established shape of the tree. Cut back growth away from the overhead telephone cable to provide appropriate clearance. T2 – Beech -Cut back branches away from the overhead telephone cable to provide appropriate clearance. Pruning to be undertaken selectively, retaining the natural form and structure of the tree.Tree work to tree/s subject to a TPOReceived 28 Oct 2026P/26/04717/TTPO
5 Seafield Road Bournemouth BH6 3JEAwaiting decisionpplication to discharge (“the biodiversity gain plan”) as required by paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 relating to REF NO P/26/00686/FULBiodiversity gain condition dischargeReceived 27 Oct 2026P/26/05162/BNG

Planning in Southbourne

Approved: 84%; 138 of 158 decided
Decision time: about 11 weeks; on average

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

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Around Southbourne

Postcode districts

BH6 185 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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About Southbourne

Southbourne is a vibrant suburb of Bournemouth, located within the unitary authority of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in Dorset, England. Nestled between Boscombe and Christchurch, it encompasses coastal areas as well as inland regions such as West Southbourne, Tuckton, and Wick. Previously known as Stourfield, Southbourne was part of Hampshire until the administrative changes in 1974, making it a significant area for planning applications in this evolving seaside community. The settlement has a population of approximately 18,960. It sits within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.

Property prices in Southbourne show an average sale price of £361,543, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Southbourne has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southbourne 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 Southbourne, 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, 191 planning applications were submitted near Southbourne. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (96), tree works (24), discharge of conditions (19).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southbourne?

In the last 24 months, 191 planning applications were submitted near Southbourne. The approval rate is 84%.

How long do planning decisions take near Southbourne?

The average planning decision time near Southbourne is 74 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 Southbourne?

The planning approval rate near Southbourne is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Southbourne?

The most common type of planning application near Southbourne is full planning applications, with 96 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Southbourne?

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