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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 dates11,376Searchable applications
681Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 8,710 approved or refused records
1,264Refused applications
7,446 approved · 1,264 refused · 313 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 17 Jul 2023 to 2 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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 ApprovedP/26/01869/TTPO
T36 - Monterey cypress & T45 - Corsican pine - Reduce longer branches which extend out of crown back by a maximum of 2m to reduce debris fall onto patio/dining area below.
Red Court 12 West Overcliff Drive Bournemouth BH4 8AA
Received 23 Apr 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/03706/TTPO
T2 - Oak - Remove dead wood greater than 30mm in diameter, crown lift branches to a heigh of 3 metres T3 - Box Elder - Remove split branch, remove dead wood greater than 30mm in diameter, crown lift branches up to a height of 3 metres and sever Ivy at base T4 - Copper Beech - Crown lift lower branches up to a height of 3 metres T9 - Sweet Chestnut - Remove dead wood greater than 30mm in diameter, crown lift lower branches up to a height of 3 metres T11 - Sycamore - fell T14 - Holm Oak - Reduce branches to clear sing by 1 metre T15 - Hornbeam - Reduce branches to clear building by 2 metres and monitor in 18 months T20 - Cherry - Crown lift lower branches up to 2.4 metres over footpath, monitor tree in 18 months
Belle Vue Gardens 243 Belle Vue Road Bournemouth BH6 3BE
Received 19 Sept 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/02044/HOU
Proposed dormer to existing roof and an additional of 550mm depth to the previously approved rear extension (application P/25/01157/HOU)
15 York Road Poole Broadstone BH18 8EW
Received 5 May 2026 - Application RefusedP/25/03624/FUL
Erection of single storey dwelling
16 Southbourne Grove Bournemouth BH6 3QZ
Received 16 Sept 2025 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04699/HOU
Demolition of conservatory and sunroom, new single and two storey front extension, addition of new second floor and new rear raised platform.
46 Branksea Avenue Poole BH15 4DP
Received 28 Sept 2026 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00456/X
T1 - T5: Sycamores - Prune away from adjacent building to give 2-3m clearance. Crown lift to 4-5m and remove dead wood and stubs.
18 Belvoir Park, 3 The Avenue, Poole, BH13 6AD
Received 8 Jul 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-29205
Demolition of rear flat roof single storey extension, alterations to dwelling, erection of single storey extensions to the front and rear and extensions to the roof.
26 Leydene Avenue Bournemouth BH8 9JG
Received 5 Jun 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/02499/NMA
Non Material amendment following approval of 7-2022-367-AO for proposed balustrade changed from framed system to post & rail with glazed infills, enclosures to be powder coated aluminium feature central tilt & turn window and balcony door to be side hung.
Wychwood Grange 50 Braidley Road Bournemouth BH2 6JY
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Application RefusedP/25/04361/FUL
Sever plot and erect 1no. self build dwelling with shared access
6 Wood Lane Poole BH11 9NG
Received 27 Oct 2025 - Prior Approval Not RequiredP/26/00033/PNHH
Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original detached dwelling house by 6 metres, for which the maximum height would be 2.95 metres and for which the height at the eaves would be 2.4 metres
98 Brassey Road Bournemouth BH9 1PX
Received 6 Jan 2026 - Awaiting sign offP/26/00759/FUL
Retrospective application for the retention of an existing steel frame and glazed structure including associated fixings and supports
559 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 4BQ
Received 20 Feb 2026 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00501/X
T1 English oak - Fell to ground level Reasons: Please see attached report
23 High Way, Broadstone, BH18 9NB
Received 25 Jul 2024 - Application Withdrawn8/24/0365/CONDR
Removal of condition 4 of application no: 8/20/0742/HOU -for construction of enlarged replacement garage. Condition 4 states garage to be used incidental to the residential use, the owner’s also use the space to provide pole fitness classes/demonstrations and it is also used as a flexible fitness, dance, relaxation and home schooling area.
25 River Way Christchurch BH23 2QQ
Received 10 Jun 2024 - No Objections RaisedP/26/00869/REG14
Removal of a dead Sycamore.
Woodland rear of 46 Thorn Road Poole BH17 9AX
Received 27 Feb 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/00418/TTPO
T1 - Maritime pine - Fell and replace.
18 Thwaite Road Poole BH12 1HY
Received 30 Jan 2026 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04160/FUL
Extensions to marina and associated works including filling in of one slipway and erection of boat hoist.
R M Y C S Enchantress Panorama Road Poole BH13 7RE
Received 27 Aug 2026 - Application RefusedP/25/01179/NMA
Non material amendment to planning application 7-2024-25724-G Relocating window to the existing dormer.
3 Cellars Farm Road Bournemouth BH6 4DL
Received 29 Apr 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/02244/CLP
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed works comprising of the installation of a switchroom to existing electrical substation and a temporary CDM area
Land to the north of Belben Road, accessed from Francis Avenue Poole BH11 8NX
Received 14 May 2026 - Application ApprovedTP/25/00104/X
T1 Sycamore - Lift lower canopy to 6m by removing the x2 lowest primary branches. Cuts will not exceed 10c diameter. See 28 Potters Way Poole Supporting document
R/O 28 Potters Way, Poole, BH14 8QG
Received 11 Feb 2025 - Application Approved7-2024-6517-J
Minor material amendment application to vary condition 1 of application no 7-2023-6517-I to extend approved balconies, enlarge Cycle Stores, amend communal area and door and lift location to improve internal layouts and create 2-bedroom flats only.
5 Burnaby Road Bournemouth BH4 8JF
Received 23 May 2024 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04516/TTPO
T1 Oak - Crown lift low branches to 3m above pavement & 5m above road to prevent damage to vehicles and provide sufficient clearance of road and pavement.
741-743 Castle Lane East Bournemouth BH7 7DP
Received 17 Sept 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/04260/TTPO
T1 Oak Remove and reduce secondary branches from low primary branch over the garage roof to give a 2m clearance. Crown lift over the footway to give a 2.5m clearance form ground level to the lowest foliage.
114 Ringwood Road Poole BH14 0RW
Received 21 Oct 2025 - No Objections RaisedTP/25/00011/DDD
Undertake works to fell large dead Sycamore - TPO/135
16 Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0JW
Received 29 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/00686/FUL
Erect a block of 6 flats with off road car parking after the demolition of existing house and garage.
5 Seafield Road Bournemouth BH6 3JE
Received 17 Feb 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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