Springbourne, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Springbourne, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Springbourne
Springbourne is a vibrant suburb located in the north-east of Bournemouth, Dorset, bordered by Northcote Road to the west, the Wessex Way (A338) to the north, Ashley Road to the east, and a railway line to the south. Its strategic position within the built-up area makes it an important focus for planning applications and development in the region.
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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 025A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Springbourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Springbourne.
- 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 Springbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Springbourne.
- - St Clements Vicarage St Clement's Road Bournemouth BH1 4DZ
T1 - Sweet Chestnut - Raise canopy to a height of 4.5m, Target prune low over-attenuated branch growing towards the school. Remove any major deadwood
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Bethany Church Of England Junior School Knole Road Bournemouth BH1 4DJ
1x sycamore - failing bifurcation - remove single stem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Firkin Shed 279 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth BH8 8BZ
Variation of condition 3 and removal of conditions 2 and 5 of planning permiission 7-2014-11038-C Change of Use from Shop Class A1 to Drinking Establishment Class A4 To change condition 3 to The hours
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 12 Orcheston Road Bournemouth BH8 8SR
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 329-331 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth BH8 8BT
Divide one ground floor retail unit to 2 units and install new shopfronts
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 1 St Mary's Road Bournemouth BH1 4QP
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use - The property has been in continuous use as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for a period exceeding 10 years. The lawful use relates to the entire
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 77 Northcote Road Bournemouth BH1 4SQ
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of a C4 House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for more than 10 years
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Zacchaeus House 83 Walpole Road Bournemouth BH1 4HB
Conversion of first floor into flat; provision of bin store and addition of window to front elevation; retention of ground floor community use
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 33 Windham Road Bournemouth BH1 4RW
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of annexe as a separate residential flat (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 31 Boscombe Grove Road Bournemouth BH1 4PD
Removal of existing conservatory. Construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 67 Shaftesbury Road Bournemouth BH8 8SU
Rear and side extension to ground floor flat.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - 11 Queens Park South Drive Bournemouth BH8 9BQ
T1 Beech tree - Crown reduce by a maximum of 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-01-31
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A brief summary of Springbourne in Dorset
Springbourne is a vibrant suburb located in the north-east of Bournemouth, Dorset, bordered by Northcote Road to the west, the Wessex Way (A338) to the north, Ashley Road to the east, and a railway line to the south. Its strategic position within the built-up area makes it an important focus for planning applications and development in the region.
Property prices in Springbourne 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 Springbourne a particularly low-crime area.
Springbourne has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Knole Road, Boscombe Manor, Dean Park, Boscombe Spa, East Cliff, Portchester Road, Undercliff Road, Churchill 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 Springbourne 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, Springbourne 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 Springbourne
In the last 24 months, 101 planning applications were submitted near Springbourne. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Springbourne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Springbourne slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Springbourne were tree works (41), full planning applications (39), amendments (11). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 97 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 45 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 53 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.