Planning outcomes in BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is 15.8% — that's not noise, it's a fundamentally different planning environment depending on where you live.
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| # | Ward | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christchurch Town | 11 | 11 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Talbot & Branksome Woods | 24 | 24 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 3 | Canford Heath | 10 | 10 | 0 | 100.0% |
| 4 | Broadstone | 35 | 33 | 2 | 94.3% |
| 5 | Bearwood & Merley | 17 | 16 | 1 | 94.1% |
| 6 | Bournemouth Central | 15 | 14 | 1 | 93.3% |
| 7 | Hamworthy | 13 | 12 | 1 | 92.3% |
| 8 | Canford Cliffs | 70 | 64 | 6 | 91.4% |
| 9 | Alderney & Bourne Valley | 11 | 10 | 1 | 90.9% |
| 10 | Poole Town | 11 | 10 | 1 | 90.9% |
| 11 | Highcliffe & Walkford | 20 | 18 | 2 | 90.0% |
| 12 | Westbourne & West Cliff | 15 | 13 | 2 | 86.7% |
| 13 | Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe | 14 | 12 | 2 | 85.7% |
| 14 | Penn Hill | 19 | 16 | 3 | 84.2% |
An extension might sail through in Christchurch Town but face serious resistance in Penn Hill.
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35 planning applications in BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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