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Planning in West Southbourne

Approved
81%
96 of 115 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole CouncilCouncil page

Around West Southbourne

Postcode districts

BH6 185 applications in the last 12 monthsBH7 72 applications in the last 12 monthsBH5 69 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 Southbourne

West Southbourne is a settlement located in Dorset, England.

Property prices in West Southbourne show an average sale price of £361,543, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around West Southbourne 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 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near West Southbourne, 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, 137 planning applications were submitted near West Southbourne. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (72), tree works (19), outline applications (15).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Southbourne?
In the last 24 months, 137 planning applications were submitted near West Southbourne. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Southbourne?
The average planning decision time near West Southbourne is 71 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 Southbourne?
The planning approval rate near West Southbourne is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Southbourne?
The most common type of planning application near West Southbourne is full planning applications, with 72 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Southbourne?
You can search and track planning applications near West Southbourne on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.