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

Planning in Walkford

Approved
83%
74 of 86 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Walkford

Postcode districts

BH23 685 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

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About Walkford

Walkford is a suburb of Christchurch located within the Highcliffe and Walkford electoral ward, part of the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority in Dorset, England. Historically, this area was part of Hampshire, making it a site of interest for planning applications due to its evolving administrative boundaries and local development potential.

Property prices in Walkford show an average sale price of £473,380, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Walkford 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 (May 2026). This makes Walkford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Walkford has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Walkford 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 Walkford, 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, 118 planning applications were submitted near Walkford. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were tree works (50), full planning applications (31), outline applications (6).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Walkford?
In the last 24 months, 118 planning applications were submitted near Walkford. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Walkford?
The average planning decision time near Walkford is 62 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 Walkford?
The planning approval rate near Walkford is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Walkford?
The most common type of planning application near Walkford is tree works applications, with 50 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Walkford?
You can search and track planning applications near Walkford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.