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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 dates12,396Searchable applications
681Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 9,596 approved or refused records
1,397Refused applications
8,199 approved · 1,397 refused · 351 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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 ApprovedP/26/01922/TTPO
T1 - Maple- extensive crown die back, extensive bark necrosis. High target area if tree fails. Monolith to 8m to retain as habitat.
8 Wimbledon Hall 3 Derby Road Bournemouth BH1 3PP
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Application Approved8/25/0072/HOU
Demolition of existing extension and construction of a larger single storey extension
28 De Havilland Way Christchurch BH23 3JE
Received 6 Feb 2025 - Application RefusedP/26/03365/HOU
Dropped Kerb on the public highway leading to the application site. Use of Compacted gravel/stone and block paving on the front garden area of the site.
142A York Road Poole BH18 8EY
Received 17 Jul 2026 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00238/F
Removal of existing rear conservatory to be replaced with a single-storey rear extension.
18 Harcombe Close, Poole, BH17 9HJ
Received 27 Mar 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00812/F
Proposed extension to existing Medical Centre, repurposing of vacant first floor storage space of adjoining retail unit and associated amendments to parking arrangements at Bearwood Medical Centre, Knights Road, Bournemouth, BH11 9ST Application for Variation of Condition 13 of Planning Permission APP/21/01852/F as described in that Description of Development to revise the list of approved plans to include a change in: the first floor fenestration and; a minor change in the floor levels proposed for the new bridge link.
Bearwood Medical Centre, Knights Road, Bournemouth, BH11 9ST
Received 17 Jul 2024 - Split DecisionTP/24/01038/X
T1 - Scots pine - Fell and replace with a minimum of a 2 meter tall tree to add to the landscape quicker. T2 - Scots pine - Fell and replace with a new 2 meter tall tree will help to maintain the screening in the road.
45A Clifton Road, Poole, BH14 9PW
Received 4 Dec 2024 - Application RefusedP/25/04307/CONDR
Variation of condition 2 of Planning Application APP/24/01394/F Two storey front extension, first floor rear extension, change of roof form, increase in eaves and ridge height and front and rear dormers to create accommodation at first floor within new roof. Fenestration changes. New vehicular access and1.2m front boundary wall. Added wrought iron railings to the garden wall. Updated drawings.
21 Fairview Crescent Poole BH18 9AL
Received 23 Oct 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/02518/HOU
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a single-storey rear and side extension with flat roof formation including associated external alterations.
1 Yarrow Close Christchurch BH23 4TF
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01152/F
Refurbish the shopfront, demolish existing rear extension, reduce the size of the existing retail unit and construct 3 flats above (retrospective).
98 High Street, Poole, BH15 1DB
Received 17 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/02909/FUL
Proposed installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens.
Pavement o/s 48-54 Commercial Road, Bournemouth BH2 5LR
Received 22 Jun 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/00313/FUL
Replacement of the existing roof system with a Garland StressPly System with insulation. Raising height of the roof deck by approximately 140mm. Replace roof level rainwater goods like-for-like.
51-53 Kernella Court Surrey Road Bournemouth BH4 9HS
Received 23 Jan 2026 - Split DecisionP/25/00818/TTPO
T1 Sweet Chestnut - Reduce spread of the tree by up to 3m. Reduce lowest primary branch back to second secondary branch from main stem. T2 Sweet Chestnut - Reduce spread over the garden by up to 3m to create a flowing canopy line with T1 LESSER WORKS GRANTED: T1 and T2 Sweet Chestnut - Reduce lateral spread overhanging the garden of No. 7 by up to 2m to suitable live growth points, to leave a flowing canopy line
7 Normanhurst Avenue Bournemouth BH8 9NN
Received 7 Apr 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/00476/TTPO
T1 - Monterey cypress - Reduce lateral branches in a southerly and northerly direction back by no more than 2m from the tips inwards and 1m on the easterly and westerly aspects. To ensure an even tip reduction throughout some minor pruning will be required on the top this will be selective of extended branches only and no more than 1.5m from the tips inwards.
52A Blake Hill Crescent Poole BH14 8QS
Received 4 Feb 2026 - Awaiting sign offP/26/04182/TTPO
T1 - Felling of one Douglas fir. Replacement planting with one Scots pine.
30 Headswell Crescent Bournemouth BH10 6LH
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/03846/TTPO
T1 & T2 - English Oak Trees - One is touching Garage Roof and the other is touching roof of house. Reduce by 2m to prevent damage occurring. Please see the annotated photo
38 Kingcup Close Broadstone Poole BH18 9GS
Received 29 Sept 2025 - Application Approved7-2025-12197-G
Extension to roof to create an additional floor with 3 x 1 bedroom self-contained flats with bin and cycle storage (resubmission of planning permission 7-2023-12197-F)
Knyveton House 2 Knyveton Road Bournemouth BH1 3QW
Received 6 Feb 2025 - Application RefusedTP/24/00253/X
T1 Silver Birch - Fell (SB) circled in red on map T2 Monterey Cyprus - Fell (CY) circled in red on map
51 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, BH13 7AQ
Received 17 Apr 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/01925/HOU
Installation of a BBQ hut in rear garden.
2 Yarrow Close Christchurch BH23 4TF
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/01402/CLP
Erection of a single-storey conservatory to the rear elevation. Erection of a bike shed within the paved area of the rear garden.
24 Frances Road Bournemouth BH1 3RZ
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/01063/HOU
Alterations and proposed upward and side extension to bungalow including dormer window to side.
2 Chigwell Road Bournemouth BH8 9HW
Received 22 Apr 2025 - Application Withdrawn7-2024-2269-D
Alterations to dwellinghouse, extension and alterations to roof, erection of a single storey rear and front extension, a single storey side extension at first floor level, installation of 1x first floor Juliet balcony to the rear
28 Gainsborough Road Bournemouth BH7 7BD
Received 3 Apr 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/01339/LB
Listed Building Consent for Removal of window and formation of new external entrance door on North East (High Street) elevation, including stone steps and pediment door surround
57 High Street Christchurch BH23 1BB
Received 9 May 2025 - Application Approved8/24/0705/TTPO
T1- Oak Tree:- T1a- crown lift lower branches to clear the garage roof by 2m. Reduce branches to clear the building by 3m. T1b- remove 2 secondary branches that hang low over 20 Bosley Close driveway. T1c- crown lift lower branches hanging over the shed to a height of 4m from ground level, by removing 2 secondary low branches and reduce 2 branches by 1.5m (amended proposal)
12 Hurn Road Christchurch BH23 2RN
Received 23 Oct 2024 - Application Approved8/24/0200/CLP
Convert garage to habitable space. replace existing garage door with window, replace side door and window with 1 obscured window.
12 Stour Road Christchurch BH23 1PS
Received 22 Mar 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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