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Planning in West Cliff

Approved
88%
147 of 157 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole CouncilCouncil page

Around West Cliff

Postcode districts

BH4 174 applications in the last 12 monthsBH2 103 applications in the last 12 monthsBH13 471 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 West Cliff

West Cliff is a vibrant suburb of Bournemouth, located in Dorset, England. Nestled south of Westbourne and east of Branksome in Poole, this area offers a unique blend of coastal charm and accessibility, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.

Property prices in West Cliff show an average sale price of £405,010, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Cliff 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 West Cliff, 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, 219 planning applications were submitted near West Cliff. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were tree works (100), full planning applications (42), amendments (11). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Cliff?
In the last 24 months, 219 planning applications were submitted near West Cliff. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Cliff?
The average planning decision time near West Cliff is 64 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 West Cliff?
The planning approval rate near West Cliff is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Cliff?
The most common type of planning application near West Cliff is tree works applications, with 100 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Cliff?
You can search and track planning applications near West Cliff on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.