Westbourne, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westbourne, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Westbourne
Westbourne is a vibrant residential and shopping area in Bournemouth, Dorset, situated conveniently between Branksome and Poole, just off the A338. The heart of Westbourne is Poole Road, lined with specialized shops and charming cafes, while Seamoor Road offers additional retail and services. Many establishments feature residential properties above, enhancing the area's mixed-use character and appeal for potential planning applications.
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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 West
- LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 040D
Crime Statistics
405 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 112
- violent-crime: 104
- shoplifting: 48
- other-theft: 28
- criminal-damage-arson: 27
- public-order: 22
- drugs: 18
- burglary: 15
- vehicle-crime: 14
- possession-of-weapons: 6
- robbery: 4
- other-crime: 4
- theft-from-the-person: 3
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westbourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westbourne.
- 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 Westbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Westbourne.
- - Masters Court 2 Queens Road Bournemouth BH2 6BE
T1 Silver Birch - Fell to ground level. This tree is dead and has a heavy lean over the footpath. - Replant with Silver Birch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 1 Hampton Mews 23a Poole Road Bournemouth BH4 9DF
T1 - Beech - Reduce the lateral branches over the garden towards the house only by 1-2 metres as per the photo.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Marlborough Pines 19 Marlborough Road Bournemouth BH4 8DD
T63 - Deodar Cedar & Yew tree - Selective crown reduction on sides adjacent to the building to approximately 1.5 metres clearance, pruning back encroaching lateral growth to suitable secondary growth
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Ashmore House 2 Grosvenor Road Bournemouth BH4 8BL
T9 - Red Oak - Reduce epicormic growth only growing towards the building to a clearance of 2m up to a height of 8m from ground level to previous pruning points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Bracken Court 34 Surrey Road Bournemouth BH4 9BX
G1 - 4x Sycamore Trees - Re pollard by removing 2-3m of all new growth.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - The Chines 43 Alum Chine Road Bournemouth BH4 8DN
T1 Silver Birch - Dead - fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 1 Stevenson Lodge 39 Poole Road Bournemouth BH4 9DH
T113 - English oak - Prune back branches growing towards building by a maximum of 1.5m to maintain a 3m separation to prevent squirrels jumping to the roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Bourne River Court 17 Surrey Road Bournemouth BH4 9HN
1x Sycamore, 1x cypress - Removal of Deadwood
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Hannah Levy House 15 Poole Road Bournemouth BH2 5QR
Demolition of the rear extension element of the site to erect 6 dwellings and pergola with associated access, landscaping and parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 39 Alum Chine Road Bournemouth BH4 8DT
T1 - Sycamore - Remove selected low branches, 11 in total, to the left and right of the tree, and also low branches growing towards the flats at the rear (as per annotated photo).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Riverside Court 23 Surrey Road Bournemouth BH4 9HW
T1 (within G1) - Sycamore: Prune branches to provide a 2m separation from the building, for clearance. Reduce branches growing above garage forecourt by 2m. T2 (within G1) - Pittosporum: Fell. T5 - Li
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Flat 3 48 Surrey Road Bournemouth BH4 9HT
T1 - Western Red Cedar - Fell T2 - Western Red Cedar - Fell T3 - Western Red Cedar - 1-2m Branch reduction around wires that run through canopy. Removal of dead wood.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Treetops 39 Surrey Road Bournemouth BH4 9HR
T7 - Birch. Fell to ground level G3 - Birch x 3. Dead. Fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Front garden Temple Trees 13 Portarlington Road Bournemouth BH4 8BU
T1 & 2 - Pine - Remove dead wood T3 - Douglas Fir - Remove dead wood The work is booked for the 17th March
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Surrey House 22 Surrey Road Bournemouth BH2 6BS
1x Lime, 1 x Cypress - Deadwood - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 10 Homewaye House 10 Pine Tree Glen Bournemouth BH4 9ES
T1 - Bay Tree - Reduced to the height of the hedge fronting it. Please see annotated photo.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 2 Clarendon Road Bournemouth BH4 8AH
Proposed extension and alterations following part demolition to form an additional dwelling with associated infrastructure and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Boston Lodge 18 Marlborough Road Bournemouth BH4 8DQ
T130 Mature Pine - Extensive basal stem decay and bark loss extending to the root flare. Exposed wood is soft and friable, indicating advanced fungal decay affecting structural integrity and anchorage
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Boston Lodge 18 Marlborough Road Bournemouth BH4 8DQ
T122 and T123 - Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) - pollard both back to the first main unions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Studland Court 29 Marlborough Road Bournemouth BH4 8DF
T24 - Hornbeam - Reduce the low lateral branches which extend furthest over the driveway by 3-4m. Prune to clear the neighbouring building by 3m, remove dead wood. T31 - Douglas Fir - Remove the two l
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2025-12-16
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A brief summary of Westbourne in Dorset
Westbourne is a vibrant residential and shopping area in Bournemouth, Dorset, situated conveniently between Branksome and Poole, just off the A338. The heart of Westbourne is Poole Road, lined with specialized shops and charming cafes, while Seamoor Road offers additional retail and services. Many establishments feature residential properties above, enhancing the area's mixed-use character and appeal for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Westbourne show an average sale price of £405,010, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Westbourne area recorded 405 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.
Westbourne has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Brunstead Road, West Overcliff Drive, Saints, Westbourne, The Avenue, West Cliff and Poole Hill, Meyrick Park and Talbot Woods. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Westbourne includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI, Bourne Valley SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dorset Heaths; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Dorset Heathlands; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dorset Heathlands. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Westbourne
In the last 24 months, 167 planning applications were submitted near Westbourne. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Westbourne maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Westbourne slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Westbourne were tree works (110), full planning applications (32), amendments (11). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 71 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 9 applications
- Awaiting decision: 81 applications
Nearby Towns
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- West Cliff planning applications
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- Talbot Heath planning applications
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- Winton planning applications
- Ensbury Park planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.