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Canford Cliffs planning approval rate

Canford Cliffs ward in BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) has a 95.0% approval rate based on 121 planning decisions. BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) overall: 91.5%.

Last updated: September 2026

95.0%
ward approval rate
121
Decisions
115
Approved
6
Refused
91.5%
BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) average

Canford Cliffs sits slightly above the BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) average, with a 3.5 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Canford Cliffs compares

Canford Cliffs ward (121 decided)
95.0%
BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) overall (739 decided)
91.5%
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Recent decisions in Canford Cliffs

P/26/03004/TTPO
T1- Holm Oak tree. Along the right boundary in close proximity to the house to b · 2026-08-27
Approved
P/26/03000/FUL
Erect replacement dwelling (retrospective) · 2026-08-26
Approved
P/26/03223/FUL
Replace existing kitchen window with a set of patio doors and block existing kit · 2026-08-26
Approved
P/26/01038/FUL
Installation of arched front gates to the front of the property, along with with · 2026-08-24
Approved
P/26/02992/HOU
Proposed front and side extension, form new pitched roof over existing garage an · 2026-08-24
Approved

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Other wards in BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole)

Broadstone (95.1%) Talbot & Branksome Woods (93.2%) Bournemouth Central (88.6%) Highcliffe & Walkford (93.9%) Westbourne & West Cliff (93.1%) Bearwood & Merley (92.6%) Penn Hill (85.2%) Christchurch Town (95.8%) Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe (91.3%) Poole Town (91.3%)
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