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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 dates10,679Searchable applications
681Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 8,102 approved or refused records
1,180Refused applications
6,922 approved · 1,180 refused · 284 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 17 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas48 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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More application records
- Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04171/CLE
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of 5x C3 dwelling flats.
140-144 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1LN
Received 27 Aug 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/00537/HOU
Erection of a timber outbuilding to form a study/gymnasium, shower room and store.
1 Vine Farm Road Poole BH12 5EN
Received 25 Mar 2025 - Application Approved7-2024-10014-E
T1 - Oak - Cut back all branches that overhang 39b Queens Park Avenue which are growing close to the building to provide a clearance of 2 metres.
56 Strouden Avenue Bournemouth BH8 9HX
Received 9 Dec 2024 - (Refused) Appeal DismissedP/25/02992/FUL
Demolish detached garage, sever land and erect a detached bungalow with associated vehicular parking
Land rear of 335 Ringwood Road Poole BH12 3JN
Received 8 Aug 2025 - Split DecisionP/26/02411/TTPO
T1 Scots Pine -. Fell to ground level T2 Scots Pine - Fell to ground level T3 Oak - Remove all deadwood throughout the canopy. Crown raise to statutory height over the road 5.2m above ground level. Ensure mature branches remain approximately 2 meters clear of the property T4 Oak - Remove all deadwood throughout the canopy. Thin canopy by approximately 15%. Reduce lower pendulous limbs and branches extending over the caravan and parking area by 2m (amended proposal)
15 Hurstbourne Avenue Christchurch BH23 4RQ
Received 21 May 2026 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04197/FUL
Severance of land and erection of a detached dwelling.
64 Portchester Road Bournemouth BH8 8LA
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/04278/NMA
Non-material amendment following approval of P/26/02516/CONDR to change the solar photovoltaic panel installation from an integrated/flush-mounted system to a low-profile surface-mounted system.
Coastlands 20 Glengarry Way Christchurch BH23 4EH
Received 3 Sept 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/00859/TTPO
T1 Oak - Remove dead wood. Remove 1 x lowest branch over the drive.
62B Hurn Way Christchurch BH23 2PD
Received 8 Apr 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/02665/FUL
Change of use from an unused residential garage to a dog grooming salon with associated alterations
6 Kestrel Drive Christchurch BH23 4DE
Received 10 Jun 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/03094/TTPO
T1 – Sweet Chestnut - Re-reduce south-east aspect by 1–2 m to previous reduction points. T2 – Sweet Chestnut - All-over crown reduction by approximately 2–3 m.
Church Of The Transfiguration Chaddesley Glen Poole BH13 7PF
Received 14 Aug 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/02578/TTPO
T1- Magnolia – Reduce upper crown by up to half to just above previously reduced reduction points which sub divide at 20ft from ground level .Remove chafing branch stem in contact with multiple other stems and branches back to main stem. Shape sides of remaining crown in proportion to new shape of tree .Remedy poor pruning cuts
2 Water Tower Road Poole Broadstone BH18 8LL
Received 16 Jul 2025 - Awaiting sign offP/26/04374/TCA
T1 - Maritime pine - Fell
37 Western Road Poole BH13 7BH
Received 9 Sept 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/00162/LB
Listed Building Consent for works associated with the installation of a new duct and external telecommunications cable
Natwest 1-5 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1DU
Received 15 Jan 2026 - Application RefusedP/25/02346/CONDR
Variation of condition no.s 1,2 &3 of planning permission P/18/2527/HOU as described in that description of development to the changed position of the secondary means of escape spiral staircase and the revised screen material. Revised drawings P03 RevA and P04 RevA.
17 Watermead 23 Willow Way Christchurch BH23 1JJ
Received 3 Jul 2025 - Application Approved7-2025-24874-D
Erect single storey rear and side extension, form raised deck area to rear, replace existing porch
15 Richmond Wood Road Bournemouth BH8 9DG
Received 16 Jan 2025 - Application Approved8/24/0733/TTPO
T2 - Ash - Re-Pollard - Tree is 13m tall - pollard point at 10m
Signal Lodge 13 Bure Homage Lane Christchurch BH23 4SQ
Received 29 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/00042/CLP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed alterations to front elevation and use of garage as additional habitable room
84 Broadway Lane Bournemouth BH8 0AG
Received 26 Feb 2025 - (Refused) Appeal AllowedP/25/04679/CONDR
Variation of Conditions 2, 9, 10 and removal of C8, (approved plans) of Application P/25/02311/HOU for Alterations, ground floor extensions and formation of new second floor level with an art deco style remodel of the existing dwelling, first floor rear balcony, roof garden, formation of swimming pool, altered garage and new parking spaces off Sandbourne Road. For material amendments to the approved plans to improve the design and functionality of the garage outbuilding by creating an additional floor and amend the boundary treatment with a new rendered boundary wall and front sliding gate.2,9,
18 Sandbourne Road Bournemouth BH4 8JH
Received 13 Nov 2025 - Split DecisionTP/24/01003/X
T1-Sycamore: Undertake a full crown reduction of no more than 1.5m from the tips inwards ensuring that no pruning wounds exceed 55mm in diameter. Prune to provide 2m clearance from the fabric of both affected properties. Raise the crown to 4m from ground level in order to facilitate basic garden management.
49 Branksea Avenue, Poole, BH15 4DP
Received 22 Nov 2024 - Application Approved8/24/0756/COU
Change of use of existing shop to be incorporated into the existing residential unit within the building. External alterations to front elevation involving removal of shop front and replacement with external front door and window.
42 Bridge Street Christchurch BH23 1EB
Received 7 Nov 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/01720/TTPO
T2- Holm Oak- Lateral reduction of up to 2m to southern side of canopy to create 2m clear separation from garage roof + remove deadwood and epicormic growth
Friars Gate Cliff Drive Friars Cliff Christchurch BH23 4EP
Received 15 Apr 2026 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00925/K
Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Use or Development for the erection of a domestic outbuilding (containing a home gym, swimming pool and juice bar/entertaining area, shower/changing room, Steam room & Sauna and plant room) to the rear of the original building
Blakewood House, Merley Park Road, Wimborne, BH21 3DB
Received 13 Aug 2024 - Split DecisionAPP/24/00911/A
Retrospective Advertisement application to retain 3 illuminated signs and 1 non-illuminated.
346 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9DF
Received 9 Aug 2024 - No Objections RaisedP/26/02392/TCA
T1 Pittosporum Reduce height by approx 1.5-2m to lower thick canopy and crown lift to give approx 2m clearance.
Verno House West Lyndhurst Road Christchurch BH23 4SG
Received 21 May 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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