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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 dates12,357Searchable applications
681Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 9,563 approved or refused records
1,391Refused applications
8,172 approved · 1,391 refused · 350 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 17 Jul 2023 to 2 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Approved7-2025-19119-A
Single storey rear extension.
55 Watcombe Road Bournemouth BH6 3LU
Received 11 Feb 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/00022/TTPO
T1 - Western Red Cedar - Prune to clear the building by 3m, crown lift to 5.2m above ground level over the road. T2 - Western Red Cedar - Crown lift to 5-2m above ground level over the road. T8 - English Oak - Prune back the 2 lateral branches that extend furthest over the road by 2m. T11 - English Oak - Reduce the overextended primary branch and the adjacent upright stem , which are rubbing together, by 3-4m to reduce the weight loading on the weak union. Crown thin by 5% removing rubbing and damaged branches, remove broken branch stubs and dead wood. T12 - False Acacia - Remove the lowest branch and reduce the larger branch above by 2-3m, remove major dead wood. T14 - Cedar - Reduce the branches that extend furthest over the road by 2-3m, remove major dead wood.
26 Moor Road Poole BH18 8BD
Received 5 Jan 2026 - Application Approved7-2024-29282
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as an HMO let to 7 students.
56 Norton Road Bournemouth BH9 2PY
Received 19 Aug 2024 - Prior Approval Not Required7-2025-29344-(TPD)
Prior notification procedure – Single storey rear extension with maximum length of 8 meters, maximum height and eave of 3 meters
62 Heathwood Road Bournemouth BH9 2JZ
Received 16 Jan 2025 - Application Approved8/24/0799/HOU
Rear side single storey flat roof extension with false pitched roof and low level roof light to create laundry room, to include internal alterations and new high level window to side elevation serving the existing study/office. All materials to match existing.
114 Hinton Wood Avenue Christchurch BH23 5AL
Received 25 Nov 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/01292/HOU
Proposed porch extension
6 Warburton Road Poole BH17 8SF
Received 23 Mar 2026 - Application Under ConsiderationP/25/03044/FUL
External alterations and cycle and bin store to existing office building.
Former Civic Offices Bridge Street Christchurch BH23 1AZ
Received 12 Aug 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/25/00089/F
Extension and alterations to existing property including rear extension, loft conversion, new chimney to side, elevational changes and new front porch canopy and front door
7 Otter Road, Poole, BH15 3NH
Received 30 Jan 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/02943/FUL
Removal of car parking spaces and installation of 4no. self-service jet wash bays and associated works
Wessex Gate Retail Park Broadstone Way Poole BH15 3TE
Received 6 Aug 2025 - Application Refused7-2024-29183
Proposed single storey side extension with addition of rooflights, double storey side extension, formation of porch. Reposition existing first floor side window.
4 Newcombe Road Bournemouth BH6 5LX
Received 9 May 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/25/00153/F
Variation of conditions 8, 13 , 18 & 21 of outline planning permission APP/19/00027/P in accordance with (approval under APP/22/01772/R matters reserved in the Outline Planning Permission) as described in that description of development to remove the requirement to submit further details prior to the commencement of development.
Former James Brothers Site (or part thereof), Station Road, Poole, BH15 4AN
Received 14 Feb 2025 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00465/X
T1 - Beech - Crown lift to 3.5 meters from ground level and crown reduce by 1m to reduce wind load and increase light into the front of the property. T2 - Beech - Crown lift by removal of two low branches to create a 3.5 meter separation to the lowest foliage to ground level and reduce by 1 meter. T3 - Birch - Crown lift to 4.5 meters over driveway entrance.
10B Cliff Drive, Poole, BH13 7JD
Received 16 Jul 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-29300-A
Erection of additional storey to form a 2-bed flat and erection of a garden room to rear (revised scheme)
12 Twynham Road Bournemouth BH6 3EZ
Received 20 Dec 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/00718/CLP
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed enlargement of rear dormer window, new side dormer window and installation of roof lights
3 Sandy Lane Christchurch BH23 2NJ
Received 18 Feb 2026 - Application Approved7-2024-8034-CI
Construction of an outdoor classroom with footpath access
Talbot Heath School Rothesay Road Bournemouth BH4 9NJ
Received 15 Aug 2024 - No Objections RaisedTP/24/00835/DDD
Fell 1x Dead Cedar (T11) - TPO/59/1998
61 Branksome Towers, Poole, BH13 6JU
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Application Approved8/24/0169/HOU
Erect carport to front of property
11A Cross Way Christchurch BH23 2PJ
Received 8 Mar 2024 - No Objections RaisedP/25/01443/TCA
T1 - Holm oak -Crown reduce to previous reduction points - 2m reduction and shape.
12 Forest Road Poole BH13 6DH
Received 15 May 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/00507/FUL
Extension to existing dwelling to form a new dwelling with site severance
53 Gough Crescent Poole BH17 7JH
Received 24 Mar 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/02125/HOU
Proposed hip to gable and dormer extension at rear of dwelling and removal of Dormer Window at front of property.
6 Dulsie Road Bournemouth BH3 7EA
Received 20 Jun 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01361/K
Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Use or development for a single storey side extension
21 Rugby Road, Poole, BH17 7HJ
Received 16 Dec 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00431/K
Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use of Operation for: Use of existing dwelling house to include childminding for up to 6 children
315 Alder Road, Poole, BH12 5BH
Received 15 Apr 2024 - Application Refused7-2024-12975-D
Erection of single storey extensions to front and side elevation and to form an annexe to side/rear elevation with window and door alterations and side boundary wall & fencing.
1A Glenmeadows Drive Bournemouth BH10 5HQ
Received 4 Jun 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/01380/HOU
Proposed Extension to First Floor Balcony, Ground Floor Balcony Balustrade, addition of rooflights and Internal Alterations
17B Willow Way Christchurch BH23 1JJ
Received 13 May 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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