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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 dates9,488Searchable applications
680Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 7,124 approved or refused records
1,042Refused applications
6,082 approved · 1,042 refused · 255 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 19 Jul 2023 to 2 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Under ConsiderationP/25/05309/FUL
Proposed new 1no. bed Self build dwelling on land to rear of 17 Markham Avenue, to include dropped kerb for 1no. parking space, proposed amenity space and cycle store
Land rear of 17 Markham Avenue Bournemouth BH10 7HL
Received 23 Dec 2025 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04664/HOU
Removal of existing conservatory and proposed single storey rear extension
8 Felton Crescent Christchurch BH23 5AX
Received 25 Sept 2026 - Application RefusedAPP/24/00951/F
Removal of hipped roof and addition of two floors at roof level, together with elevational alterations. Excavation and front extension to establish basement room. Replace existing single garage with proposed double garage.
13 Churchfield Crescent, Poole, BH15 2QS
Received 21 Aug 2024 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04066/HOU
Replace existing rear conservatory with single storey rear extension. Extend existing garage and convert to a home office and gym. Install canopy and create a covered outdoor kitchen area with associated landscaping. New boundary treatment
82 Richmond Park Avenue Bournemouth BH8 9DR
Received 24 Aug 2026 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04681/HOU
Demolition of existing garage and lean to structure, addition of 2 single storey extensions to dwelling and a greenhouse.
36A The Avenue Poole BH13 6HE
Received 28 Sept 2026 - Application Approved8/24/0698/HOU
Single storey rear extension after demolition of existing conservatory.
32 Thursby Road Christchurch BH23 5PE
Received 21 Oct 2024 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04403/TTPO
T4 & T5 - Monterey pines - Fell
2 Oratory Gardens Poole BH13 7HJ
Received 10 Sept 2026 - No Objections RaisedP/26/00010/TCA
T1 Mimosa reduce crown by a third to stop interfering with wires
22 Elgin Road Bournemouth BH4 9NL
Received 5 Jan 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/03765/BNG
Application to discharge the statutory biodiversity gain condition as required by paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 relating to planning application REF NO P/25/00323/FUL
385 Sandbanks Road Poole BH14 8HZ
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01348/F
Single storey rear extension
20 Wayne Road, Poole, BH12 3LF
Received 11 Dec 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/02379/HOU
Single storey lean to shed on the side of the house, inside the property border.
15 Pimpern Close Poole BH17 9EB
Received 7 Jul 2025 - Does Not Require ConsentP/26/00030/REG14
2x Scots Pine - Dead - Fell
4 Western Avenue Poole BH13 7AL
Received 6 Jan 2026 - Application Approved7-2025-5913-FY
Prior Approval for solar PV installation on the flat roof of a non-domestic premises (Beach Building)
Beach Building Royal Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane East Bournemouth BH7 7DW
Received 14 Feb 2025 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/03833/FUL
Demolish garage/ shed and erect bungalow with car parking space and access
Land rear of 247 Blandford Road Poole BH15 4AZ
Received 11 Aug 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/01084/TTPO
T8 - Hornbeam - Reduce the lowest primary branch over the garage roof by 5-6m. T13 Sweet Chestnut - Reduce both stems of the primary limb that overhangs the neighbours driveway by 5-6m.
Kings Grange 46 West Cliff Road Bournemouth BH4 8BB
Received 11 Mar 2026 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/00808/REG14
Tree is reported to be a Cypress in Front garden? 6x Scots pine to dead wood & replanting has been received as a Western red cedar
Meyrick Gate 16 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH2 6NT
Received 3 Apr 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01253/F
Loft conversion, which includes alterations to the roof form including raised ridge height and rooflights.
34 Steepleton Road, Broadstone, BH18 8LH
Received 18 Nov 2024 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04297/TTPO
T1 - Lime tree - Reduce to previous points to BS3998. Mostly 1 metre of growth to be removed, up to 1.5 metres on the lower canopy
25 St Peters Road Poole BH14 0NZ
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/03452/TTPO
T1 – Scots pine - Fell the Scots pine to ground levelc- The tree exhibits numerous structural defects throughout the canopy T2 – Maritime pine - Reduce the branches extending towards the property by approximately 1–2 metres, pruning back to suitable growth points to retain a natural and flowing branch line. Remove all deadwood throughout the canopy. T3 – Holm oak - Fell the Holm oak to ground level - substantial bifurcated union located at approximately six metres above ground level. Please see annotated photo.
15 Compton Avenue Poole BH14 8PT
Received 23 Jul 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/01747/TTPO
T1 Silver birch tree closest to garage Remove low branch part closest to front of neighbouring garage to provide a 1.5m separation. Reduce low branch above power cable by 1.5m to reduce weight. Clearance & weight reduction.
7 Wood Lane Bournemouth BH11 9NG
Received 2 Jun 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/04910/NMA
Non-material amendment following approval of 7-2022-3914-C for the introduction of phasing conditions.
Purbeck Court 65-67 Boscombe Overcliff Drive Bournemouth BH5 2EN
Received 28 Nov 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/04647/TTPO
T1 - Sweet chestnut - Cut back branches on side of tree facing the building by 1.5m on north stem and 1m on south stem, to allow more light into the flat windows.
Kings Walk 19A Knyveton Road Bournemouth BH1 3QZ
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/04725/FUL
Refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing builders’ merchant (sui generis) comprising external works to 2no. existing warehouses, new yard layout including revised external storage arrangements including storage racking, revised car parking and servicing and associated works.
Jewson 79 Ringwood Road Poole BH14 0RA
Received 17 Nov 2025 - Application RefusedP/26/03314/CLP
Lawful Development Certificate for single storey flat roof rear extension and new ground floor window in existing side elevation
9 Hatfield Gardens Bournemouth BH7 7HE
Received 15 Jul 2026
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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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