West Southbourne, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Southbourne, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
Planning applications in West 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.
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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 036B
Crime Statistics
170 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 59
- anti-social-behaviour: 55
- criminal-damage-arson: 11
- other-theft: 11
- vehicle-crime: 11
- burglary: 6
- public-order: 6
- drugs: 2
- robbery: 2
- shoplifting: 2
- other-crime: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- theft-from-the-person: 1
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West 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 West Southbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
33 planning applications found near West Southbourne.
- - 11 Kimberley Road Bournemouth BH6 5EX
Installation of feather edge timber board cladding to existing metal fencing and gates
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 50 Watcombe Road Bournemouth BH6 3LU
Removal of porch and rear single storey extension and erection of a single storey flat roof extension with roof lights and roof lantern, proposed new windows to side elevations, internal alterations,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 17 Verona Avenue Bournemouth BH6 3JW
Proposed single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 21 Beaufort Road Dorset BH6 5AJ
T1 Sycamore Fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Seascape House 19 Beaufort Road Bournemouth BH6 5AJ
T16 - Birch - Dead - Fell T19 - Sycamore - Dead - Fell T007- Sycamore - heavily in decline - Fell ( Stem left at 3m) T034 - Sycamore- Remove major deadwood (50mm +) T036 - Sycamore - Crown lift to 3m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - 26 Beaufort Road Bournemouth BH6 5AL
Replace existing front porch with new larger porch in the same position.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 16 Beaufort Road Bournemouth BH6 5AL
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 1166 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH7 6DY
Lawful development certificate for proposed loft conversion, including the formation of a rear dormer extension and associated internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Stourfield Infant School Cranleigh Road Bournemouth BH6 5JS
T4- Holm Oak - Fell and grind the roots out.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 87 Beaufort Road Bournemouth BH6 5AU
Single storey rear extension to provide extended living, dining and utility space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 141A Stourvale Road Bournemouth BH6 5HF
Non-material amendment following approval of 7-2024-21733-C for relocation of the external staircase
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 11 Shelton Road Bournemouth BH6 5EZ
Single storey rear extension with partial demolition of existing rear extension. New porch and removal of existing porch. Dropped kerb proposed to be extended by 1.8m. Associated external and internal
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 82 Southwick Road Bournemouth BH6 5PU
Rear extension of garage and conversion into an ancillary outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Land Rear of 11/11a Arnewood Road Bournemouth BH6 5DQ
Demolition of the existing garage and erection of a self-contained short-term holiday let (Within the same built form as the approved extant garage on site - Appeal ref: App/V1260/W/3360960).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 38A and 38B Herberton Road Bournemouth BH6 5HX
Conversion of 2 flats to a single dwellinghouse and erection of a single storey rear extension and a 2 storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 52 Watcombe Road Bournemouth BH6 3LU
Erection of a single storey garden room at the rear of the existing rear garden. Flat roof timber frame construction with side and front facing doors and windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 9 Holdenhurst Avenue Bournemouth BH7 6QZ
Demolition of existing garage & erection of a detached timber outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 88 Cranleigh Road Bournemouth BH6 5JL
Prior Approval for change of use of ground floor commercial use to dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 87 Beaufort Road Bournemouth BH6 5AU
Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original detached dwelling house by 6.0 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.60 metres and for which the height a
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 21 Beaufort Road Bournemouth BH6 5AJ
T1 - Sycamore - Fell T2 - Lime tree - Crown raise to achieve statutory clearance, 2.5 metres above footpaths, 5.2 metres above roads T3 - Sycamore - Crown raise to achieve statutory clearance, 2.5 met
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-30
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A brief summary of West Southbourne in Dorset
West Southbourne is a settlement located in Dorset, England.
Property prices in West Southbourne show an average sale price of £405,010, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The West Southbourne area recorded 170 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
West Southbourne has one conservation area within its boundaries: Southbourne Grove. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 West 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, West 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 West Southbourne
In the last 24 months, 100 planning applications were submitted near West Southbourne. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near West Southbourne.
At 70 days on average, decisions near West Southbourne slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Southbourne were full planning applications (61), tree works (16), outline applications (15). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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: 38 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 51 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.