Southbourne, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Southbourne, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in Southbourne 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 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.
Population: 18,960
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £361,543 (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 026E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Southbourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Southbourne.
- 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 Southbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
33 planning applications found near Southbourne.
- - Flats 1, 2, and 3 21 St Catherines Road Bournemouth BH6 4AE
Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use of the upper floors of the premises and properties known as Flat 1, Flat 2 and Flat 3, 21 St Catherines Road, Bournemouth BH6 4AE as 3 self contained
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - Ingarth 3 Twynham Road Bournemouth BH6 3HA
T8 - Holm oak - Prune branches which grow towards No.15A back by 1.5m to provide a good 2m separation. T7 - Corsican pine - Reduce one branch which grows above the driveway of 15A by 2m. Remove one hi
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 27A Danesbury Avenue Bournemouth BH6 3AG
Enlargement of existing front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 257-259 Belle Vue Road Bournemouth BH6 3BD
Formation of car park for existing apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Flat 5 53 St Catherine's Road Bournemouth BH6 4AQ
Roof Alterations to Form a Second Floor Balcony
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 17 Southbourne Coast Road Bournemouth BH6 4BG
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans), 7 (Bicycle Parking) and 8 (Waste collection) of planning permission 7-2024-8943-B (Demolish existing dwelling and erect two detached dwellings with associate
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 17 Ken Road Bournemouth BH6 3ET
Reconfiguration of front driveway to create accessible ramped access, including alterations to ground levels, installation of retaining wall, permeable block paving and extension of existing dropped k
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 20 Old Priory Road Bournemouth BH6 3AQ
Subdivision of residential garden, demolition of garage and erection of a two storey detached dwelling and construction of a two storey rear extension to the existing dwelling at No.20, with associate
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Second floor 129-131 Belle Vue Road Bournemouth BH6 3EN
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of the second floor of the building as three flats
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 73 Hengistbury Road Bournemouth BH6 4DJ
New side and rear flat roof dormer to link up to the existing side and rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 30 Tuckton Road Bournemouth BH6 3HS
Single storey rear and front extension with porch. Replacement roof with dormer to form first floor with juliet balcony to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 17 Southbourne Coast Road Bournemouth BH6 4BG
Application to discharge the statutory biodiversity gain condition as required by paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 relating to planning application reference 7-202
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 44 Newstead Road Bournemouth BH6 3HL
Removal of condition no.4 and variation and rewording of condition nos. 1 (Plans List), 3 (Soft Landscape), 5 (Hard Landscape), 7 (Surface Water Drainage), 9 (Parking and Turning Areas) and 13 (Cycle
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 172 Belle Vue Road Bournemouth BH6 3AH
Installation of dropped kerb
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Flats 1, 2, and 3 21 St Catherine's Road Bournemouth BH6 4AE
Lawful Development Certificate for Existing use of the upper floors of the premises and properties known as Flat 1, Flat 2 and Flat 3, 21 St Catherines Road, Bournemouth BH6 4AE as 3 self contained fl
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 5 Seafield Road Bournemouth BH6 3JE
Erect a block of 6 flats with off road car parking after the demolition of existing house and garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 7 St Catherines Road Bournemouth BH6 4AE
Prior Approval application for conversion of a ground floor office (Class E) to a flat (Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 24 Foxholes Road Bournemouth BH6 3AT
Minor internal alterations, repositioning of externals doors and windows including the reinstatement of original first floor balcony to principal elevation and change of use from residential instituti
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Photinia House 2A Southlea Avenue Bournemouth BH6 3AB
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed hip to gable end loft conversion with 2 flat roof side dormers to the north and south elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 28 Elmsway Bournemouth BH6 3HU
First floor roof extension over existing garage to small residential care home.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-01
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A brief summary of Southbourne in Dorset
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Southbourne a particularly low-crime area.
Southbourne has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Christchurch Central, Avon Buildings, Wick Village. 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 Southbourne 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Southbourne
In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Southbourne. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Southbourne maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Southbourne were full planning applications (51), tree works (16), outline applications (11). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 92 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 49 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Wick planning applications
- Tuckton planning applications
- West Southbourne planning 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.