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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 dates9,995Searchable applications
681Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 7,536 approved or refused records
1,100Refused applications
6,436 approved · 1,100 refused · 266 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 19 Jul 2023 to 2 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 RefusedP/26/03590/TTPO
T1 – Sweet Chestnut - Fell to ground level. T4 – Holm Oak - Remove the large split lower limb growing over the neighbouring property back to its point of origin. Crown raise to provide approximately 6 metres clearance above ground level. Remove all timber, brushwood and arisings from site.
4 Cranemoor Close Christchurch BH23 5AP
Received 29 Jul 2026 - Application RefusedAPP/24/01305/PA
Prior approval for change of use from day nursery (Use Class E) to Residential dwelling (Use Class C3)
30 Elizabeth Road, Poole, BH15 2DJ
Received 28 Nov 2024 - Application ApprovedTP/25/00055/X
T1-Field maple: Undertake an upper crown reduction of no more than 2m from the tips inwards. Ensuring all cuts are brought back to viable growth points, no less than 1/3 the diameter of the parent stem. And that no pruning wounds are to exceed 50mm in diameter.
20 Dogwood Road, Broadstone, BH18 9PA
Received 21 Jan 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/01931/CONDR
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 8/24/0852/HOU (Single storey front and side extension. Conversion of existing garage into garden room and home gym) to amend the design to incorporate a flat roof to the side extension
3 Abingdon Drive Christchurch BH23 5JY
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Application Approved7-2024-16563-AE
Replacement of existing double-sided illuminated poster (6-sheet) displays with double-sided illuminated digital (6-sheet) displays.
Bus Shelter o/s 3-5 Southbourne Grove Bournemouth BH6 3QZ
Received 19 Apr 2024 - Application RefusedAPP/24/01092/J
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use or operation for the retention of the dwelling at the rear of 24 Rosemary Road
Dwelling at rear of 24 Rosemary Road, Poole, BH12 3HB
Received 30 Sept 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/01525/FUL
Demolition of existing house and erection of a replacement dwelling with integrated garage, swimming pool and associated landscaping works.
29 Cliff Drive Poole BH13 7JE
Received 21 May 2025 - No Objections RaisedTP/24/00800/X
T1 - Acer - approx current height 5.40m - proposed reduction of one third = 1.8m, T2 - Cherry - approx current height 6.40m - proposed reduction of one third = 2.1m, T3 - Lime - approx current height 7.40m - proposed reduction of one third = 2.4m, T4 - Silver birch - approx current height 8.60m - proposed reduction of one third = 2.8m
2 Silverwood Close, Wimborne, BH21 1QZ
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/00186/ADV
Installation of 2 non illuminated fascia signs (to be installed as deemed consent) and 1 non illuminated projecting sign
41 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1DS
Received 10 Mar 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/01225/TTPO
Beech (T1) – Crown reduction of approximately 2–3 metres on the side of the tree extending toward the property, pruning back to suitable growth points to maintain the natural form, health, and structural integrity of the tree.
38 Broad Avenue Bournemouth BH8 9HJ
Received 18 Mar 2026 - Awaiting sign offP/26/04380/TTPO
G1 - Oak - Formatively prune trees to provide 2 mtrs clearance from building
4 Pilgrims Way Poole BH17 7DL
Received 9 Sept 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/02421/FUL
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a replacement house with ancillary outbuildings, swimming pool and associated landscaping works
98 Panorama Road Poole BH13 7RG
Received 22 May 2026 - Application RefusedP/26/00416/FUL
Retrospective change of use to a temporary surface car park, retention of boundary hoardings save for those adjacent to the established access along Longfleet Road and the laying of a hard surface adjacent to said access
4-6 Longfleet Road and 5 Parkstone Road Poole BH15 2HX
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/03478/TTPO
T1 - Honey Locust - Remove lowest limb growing towards dwelling, crown lift over lawn to 3m clearence from ground level.
4 Twemlow Avenue Poole BH14 8AN
Received 8 Sept 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/05106/TTPO
T26 Oak - Prune out limb over Little Acorns building to source. T27 Cherry - Fell.
Bourne Valley Nature Reserve Poole BH12 5BN
Received 9 Dec 2025 - Application Approved7-2024-15618-K
T1 - Beech - crown reduction by 1.5m and remove selected branches over pool area -these branches are shown by red dots on submitted photos, T2 - Strawberry tree- remove major dead wood and T3 - Magnolia - Fell.
46 East Avenue Bournemouth BH3 7DA
Received 11 Nov 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/01142/HOU
First floor rear extension, with a pitched roof.
50 Warnford Road Bournemouth BH7 6QR
Received 28 Apr 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/00727/HOU
Single storey rear extension with replacement decking and balustrade.
21 Smugglers Lane South Christchurch BH23 4NG
Received 31 Mar 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01000/F
Proposed single storey rear extension to form sun lounge. Loft conversion including side dormer, rooflights and internal alterations
33 Balston Road, Poole, BH14 0QH
Received 5 Sept 2024 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00918/X
T1-Beech: Undertake a full crown reduction of no more than 1.5m from the tips inwards ensuring that all cuts are brought back to viable growth points and that no pruning wounds exceed 50mm in diameter.
20 Harbour View Road, Poole, BH14 0PE
Received 25 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/00788/HOU
Single storey rear/side extension and partial garage conversion
12 Downton Close Bournemouth BH8 0EP
Received 23 Feb 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/01449/CLP
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed formation of permeable hardstanding.
1346 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH7 6ED
Received 15 May 2025 - No Objections RaisedP/26/04455/REG14
2 x Pine tree – Dead – Fell
3 Western Avenue Poole BH13 7AL
Received 14 Sept 2026 - No Objections RaisedP/25/01916/TCA
T2 - Cypress - Fell T3 - Cypress - Fell
23 Bury Road Poole BH13 7DE
Received 9 Jun 2025
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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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