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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates10,983Searchable applications
681Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 8,361 approved or refused records
1,214Refused applications
7,147 approved · 1,214 refused · 297 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 17 Jul 2023 to 2 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and building controlContact planning Building controlLocal plan Local Plan consultationsConservation areas Trees in conservation areas
Council contacts
- Planning enquiries01202123321Council source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas48 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Application ApprovedP/26/03468/TTPO
T1 - Spruce tree. Reduction in height by approximately 50%, shape sides to leave a flowing branch line. T2 - Deodar Cedar. Reduce in height by approximately 1m. Reduce and reshape sides to leave a flowing branch line.
9 Hillside Drive Christchurch BH23 2RS
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Application RefusedP/26/02410/TTPO
T1 - Silver Birch - Reduce height by approximately one third to give a finished height on 7.5m.
56 Springdale Road Poole Broadstone BH18 9BX
Received 22 May 2026 - (Refused) Appeal DismissedP/25/00098/HOU
Removal of the existing unauthorised boundary treatment and the erection of new boundary treatment.
53 West Hill Road Bournemouth BH2 5PG
Received 3 Mar 2025 - Application Approved7-2024-17263-D
Tree works as per the Specification of works - Tuckton Island - CQ14669-NA
Tuckton Island adjacent Tuckton Bridge Belle Vue Road Bournemouth.
Received 20 Jun 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/01083/TTPO
T24 - Monterey Pine - Remove the lowest primary branch and prune back the upper branches that extend over the roof by 1-2m.
Augusta 2 Compton Avenue Poole BH14 8DE
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/05024/FUL
Single storey rear extension to the rear of existing dwelling with bifold doors and roof lantern
26A Harewood Avenue Bournemouth BH7 6NQ
Received 3 Dec 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01151/F
Demolition of existing dwelling excluding the slab foundation and erection of replacement dwelling
5 Kimberley Road, Poole, BH14 8SQ
Received 17 Oct 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-2580-X
T1 - Beech - raise canopy to 4m above ground level and reduce lateral canopy to give a 2m clearance of adjacent structures and T2 - Beech - crown thin canopy by 20%, raise canopy to 4m above ground level and reduce lateral canopy to give a 2m clearance from adjacent structures
18 Roslin Road South Bournemouth BH3 7EF
Received 5 Nov 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-29326
Single storey front extension, reducing the size of the garage, changes to the fenestrations of the house and a new rear decking.
33 Venning Avenue Bournemouth BH11 9QG
Received 8 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/01015/CLP
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed removal of existing porch/conservatory and erection of new porch, single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to snug room with associated works
1 Avalon Poole BH14 8HT
Received 9 Mar 2026 - Split DecisionP/25/03600/TTPO
T1 - Pine - Reduce the low lateral branch towards the swimming pool by up to 2m. T3 & T4 - Lime - Reduce the crowns by up to 2m back to suitable growth points. T4 - Beech - Reduce the crown by up to 2m back to suitable growth points.
22 Rothesay Drive Christchurch BH23 4LB
Received 15 Sept 2025 - Application Approved7-2024-1503-U
Prior Approval Procedure - Ground floor and first floor conversion into a new 5 bedroom residential single dwelling
214 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1PE
Received 28 Aug 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/02684/TTPO
T1 Sycamore tree along the front boundary to be crown lifted to 3m from ground level at the higher point. To also reduced to lower overextended branches by up to 1.5m back to appropriate growth points.
Newton Lodge 2 Newton Road Poole BH13 7EX
Received 23 Jul 2025 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/02926/TTPO
Option 1 T1- Holme Oak -Remove tree in its entirety. Tree has outgrown space available, removal of tree will allow more space for Silver Birch and Sycamore. T2 - Leylandii: Remove tree in its entirety. Option 2 T1 - As option 1. T2 - Leylandii - Reduce crown to 3m diameter & remove 1/3 of branches to allow light into middle of tree.
42A Anthonys Avenue Poole BH14 8JH
Received 5 Aug 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/03793/HOU
Proposed new single storey garage to the side elevation and replacement porch, internal alterations
12 Smugglers Lane South Christchurch BH23 4NF
Received 26 Sept 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/00704/HOU
Convert garage to habitable space
8 Sarah Close Bournemouth BH7 7HH
Received 18 Feb 2026 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/03228/FUL
Proposed outbuilding for home office
3 Falaise 14 West Overcliff Drive Bournemouth BH4 8AA
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Application WithdrawnP/26/00310/FUL
Construction of two storey side extension (with associated roof extension), single storey rear extension, and rear facing dormer, to facilitate change of use to 10 person, 10 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation.
2 Wroxham Road Poole BH12 1HA
Received 23 Jan 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/01199/TTPO
T1 - Maritime pine - fell to ground level
21 East Avenue Bournemouth BH3 7BS
Received 17 Mar 2026 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01271/K
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use or operation for Internal alterations to facilitate the use of two existing dwellings as a single dwelling is lawful and does not require planning permission
14 &16 Lilliput Road, Poole, BH14 8JZ
Received 20 Nov 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/01115/CONDR
Demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings and the erection of a four bed dwelling Vary condition 2 of planning application APP/23/00485/F amend approved plans
15 Mornish Road Poole BH13 7BY
Received 24 Apr 2025 - Application RefusedAPP/24/01105/F
Erection of single storey rear extension, integrating existing garage.
71 Petersham Road, Poole, BH17 7DW
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/03410/HOU
Proposed first floor extension at rear, including raised roof ridge height
84 Howeth Road Bournemouth BH10 5ED
Received 21 Jul 2026 - Application Approved7-2024-27680-C
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension, internal alterations, and conversion of loft to habitable use with a gable end roof conversion and installation of side dormer windows
493 Charminster Road Bournemouth BH8 9RD
Received 16 Aug 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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