The first planning list of the year is now available here.
As we step into 2025, January has been a quieter month for new planning applications in Canford Cliffs. However, several decisions have been issued on outstanding proposals, with a mix of approvals and refusals shaping the planning landscape for the year ahead. These decisions, affecting both residential developments and conservation-sensitive sites, highlight the ongoing tension between development ambitions and local planning constraints.
One growing concern is the increasingly flexible and, at times, inconsistent approach taken by the planning department. Some recent decisions have lacked the logical consistency one might expect, making it difficult to assess how future applications will be determined. Some approvals have seemingly overlooked established planning principles, while other refusals have been unexpectedly strict. This unpredictability continues to frustrate those trying to navigate the system, as the general rules appear to be applied with considerable discretion.
