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Planning in St Catherine's Hill

Approved
85%
76 of 87 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About St Catherine's Hill

St Catherine's Hill, standing at 53 metres (174 ft) in Christchurch, is part of a significant ridge between the Avon and Stour valleys. Recognized as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, it features diverse habitats such as heathland, woodlands, and scrubland, supporting rare species like the sand lizard, smooth snake, and silver-studded blue butterfly. The hill's environmental significance may influence planning applications in the area, particularly those affecting conservation and land use. It sits within the Christchurch district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the St Catherine's Hill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (February 2026). This makes St Catherine's Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around St Catherine's Hill has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Catherine's Hill 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near St Catherine's Hill, 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, 101 planning applications were submitted near St Catherine's Hill. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were tree works (55), full planning applications (24), outline applications (7).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near St Catherine's Hill?
In the last 24 months, 101 planning applications were submitted near St Catherine's Hill. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near St Catherine's Hill?
The average planning decision time near St Catherine's Hill is 70 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 St Catherine's Hill?
The planning approval rate near St Catherine's Hill is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near St Catherine's Hill?
The most common type of planning application near St Catherine's Hill is tree works applications, with 55 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near St Catherine's Hill?
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