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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 dates11,396Searchable applications
681Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 8,727 approved or refused records
1,266Refused applications
7,461 approved · 1,266 refused · 314 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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Conservation areas48 mapped area records
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More application records
- Application ApprovedP/25/02638/TTPO
T1- Holm Oak- Fell T2- Pine - Remove lower Branch overhanging branch back to main stem. T3- Pine Multiple stems- Remove lowest branch back to main stem and reduce branch secondary branches above by 1m Remove internal decayed stem. Remove up branch back to fork over driveway T4 Pine- Remove lower branch encroaching on neighbours building. secondary branch back to main stem. reduce upper branch leading over building back 1m. G1- Group of Holm Oak- Crown raise lower branches to create 4m clearance above ground and branches to be removed to create a 5.2m clearance over road.
Gulls Ridge 63 Panorama Road Poole BH13 7RB
Received 21 Jul 2025 - Application Refused7-2024-29315
Demolition of garage and erection of a single storey annexe for dependant relative ancillary to the main house
23 Meon Road Bournemouth BH7 6PW
Received 3 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedTP/25/00140/X
T1-English Oak: Reduce the lowest primary branch growing in a Southerly direction (towards the dwelling) by no more than 1.2m from the tips inwards via the removal of tertiary and secondary branches only. T2-English Oak: Raise the crown to statutory heights over the road via the removal of tertiary and secondary branches only. Reduce the lowest primary branch growing in an Easterly direction (towards the dwelling) by no more than 1.5m from the tips inwards via the removal of tertiary and secondary branches only. T3-English Oak: Raise the crown to statutory heights over the road via the removal of tertiary and secondary branches only. T4-English Oak: Raise the crown to statutory heights over the road via the removal of tertiary and secondary branches only. T5-English Oak: Raise the crown to statutory heights over the road via the removal of tertiary and secondary branches only.
141 Clarendon Road Poole Broadstone BH18 9HU
Received 20 Feb 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/04271/TTPO
T1 - English Oak - Remove major deadwood down to 40mm in diameter and prune to provide 1m clearance from the service wire. T2 - English Oak - Remove major deadwood down to 40mm in diameter. Physiological dysfunction throughout the entire crown when compared to a similar species. T3 - English Oak - Remove dead branch at circa 10m from ground level on Southern aspect. T5 - Sweet Chestnut - Reduce lowest primary growing in a Southerly direction by 1.5m from the tips inwards. T7 - English Oak - Prune to provide 2m clearance from the fabric of the building. T9 - English Oak - Excessive epicormic growth due to excessive pruning or historic removal. T10 - English Oak - Ivy band. Remove major deadwood down to 40mm in diameter. T11 - Silver Birch - Dead - Fell to ground level. T13 - Remove large sections of deadwood over the parking area. T14 - Maple - Dead- Fell to ground level. T15 - English Oak - Phototropic growth towards the property. Reduce lateral growth by no more than 1.5m. Remove deadwood down to 40mm and raise the crown to 4m from ground level. T16 - English Oak - Remove major deadwood down to 40mm in diameter. T17 - Sweet Chestnut - Remove x1 trunk sucker. Fell poor form self seeded stem. Raise the crown to 4m from ground level. T18 - Silver Birch - Clear ivy. Adding unnecessary weight. Clear to provide 2m clearance from the service wire. T19 - English Oak - Raise the crown to 5.2m over the highway and clear to provide 2m separation from the tv aerial. T20 - Silver Birch - Remove major deadwood down to 40mm in diameter. T21 - English Oak - Vertical crack from main union circa 4m to ground level. Fell to ground level. T22 - English Oak - Remove major deadwood down to 40mm in diameter. T23 - English Oak - Remove major deadwood down to 40mm in diameter. Please see Tree Report attached.
Plantation Court 41 Plantation Road Poole BH17 9LW
Received 22 Oct 2025 - Application WithdrawnP/25/04048/TTPO
T1. Willow- Re pollard to a finish height of 4-4.5m removal of regrowth approx 3.5m in height T2. Cherry- Dead- Fell and replaced with a cherry tree nursery stock 8-10cm to 12-14cm girth depending on availability T3. Purple Plum- Lateral Branch reduction of 2.5m on property side only to clear building
Vicarage 17 Linwood Road Bournemouth BH9 1DW
Received 9 Oct 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/00645/HOU
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension
17 Sunridge Close Poole BH12 1PZ
Received 13 Feb 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/04980/HOU
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of single storey front extension with gable roof
14 Colemere Gardens Christchurch BH23 5AS
Received 3 Dec 2025 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04271/FUL
Erection of one self-build dwelling
2A Munster Road Poole BH14 9PU
Received 3 Sept 2026 - Application RefusedP/26/02517/TTPO
T1 - Silver birch. Fell to ground level and replant 1x Cherry within 6 Furze hill Road.
6 Furze Hill Drive Poole BH14 8QL
Received 29 May 2026 - Split DecisionTP/24/00397/X
T1 Beech - Reduce the eastern and southern lateral canopy by up to 3m . Raise the canopy to 4m above ground level T2 English Oak - Crown lift to 4m above ground level.By the removal of the three lowest primary branches. T3 Cherry - Fell Plan and Schedule
4 Haig Avenue, Poole, BH13 7AJ
Received 14 Jun 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/03494/HOU
Single storey rear extension
6 Riverside Road Bournemouth BH6 5NN
Received 9 Sept 2025 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00951/X
G1 Beech - Crown lift to 4m, remove dead wood. T3, T8, T9 English Oak - Fell T35 English Oak - Prune back the furthest extended branches over the roofline by 2-3m, T59 English Oak - Remove epicormic growth up to 10m and dead wood. T60 English Oak - Reduce in height by 4-5m. T62 Sycamore - Fell. G66 English Oak - Prune back the branches that extend furthest over the garden by 2m, remove dead wood. G74 Beech/ English Oak - Prune to clear the building by 3m For Notification purposes T4 Pine, T5,T10,T11,T12,T14,G17,T19,T21,G31,T32,G34,G40,T47,T53,T54,G57,T70,T72 English Oak - Remove dead wood T18, T33 English Oak - Fell
1 The Topiary, Poole, BH14 0QU
Received 1 Nov 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-8952-AW
G1 - Beech, Birch, Ash - prune to clear building by 2m G2 - Beech and Ash – prune to clear building by 2m T1 – Oak – crown lift to 4m above ground level on Industrial estate side by removing secondary and tertiary branches only T2 – Ash - Fell - Excluded from TPO (amended proposal) T3- Ash - Fell - Excluded from TPO (amended proposal) G3 and G4 – Mixed species – trim to clear buildings by 2m - Excluded from TPO (amended proposal) G5 – Mixed species – trim to clear building by 2m -Excluded from TPO (amended proposal)
Yeomans Industrial Park Yeomans Industrial Park Yeomans Way Bournemouth BH8 0BJ
Received 8 Nov 2024 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/04656/REG14
Maritime Pine - Complete felling of tree due to root plate failure. Tree is leaning at 60 degrees away from vertical and is hung up in neighbouring Robina. Tree is located over pedestrian footpath serving St Mark's Church No replant is proposed. Tree is protected by TPO 668/2003 within W3 of the first schedule
External Areas St Mark's Church Of England Primary School Talbot Village Bournemouth BH10 4JA
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/00503/FUL
New roof to both properties raising the ridge by 0.5m, gabling both ends and adding 1 rear dormer to each property to create rooms in the roof
1 & 3 Whitecliff Crescent Poole BH14 8DT
Received 24 Mar 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01093/F
Loft conversion to include a dormer to the north elevation, and changing the roof form from hipped to a front cropped gable, and rear pitched to flat roof gable, roof lights and changes to fenestration.
24 Springfield Crescent, Poole, BH14 0LL
Received 30 Sept 2024 - No Objections RaisedP/25/00889/TCA
G1 Cypress trees - Reduce 2x Cypress trees by 2.5m.
14 Cassel Avenue Poole BH13 6JD
Received 10 Apr 2025 - Application WithdrawnP/26/02125/HOU
2 storey rear extension, single storey side extension at the front and 2 storey to the rear. Front and rear porch overhang. Front elevation remodel with existing East bay reduced and new West bay created. Removal of existing porch and demolition of garage.
32 Orchard Avenue Poole BH14 8AJ
Received 8 May 2026 - Application RefusedP/26/01630/CLP
Lawful Development Certificate for the construction a new car gate, new pedestrian entrance gate & new areas of bonded gravel driveway
12B Western Avenue Poole BH13 7AL
Received 10 Apr 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/05138/HOU
Single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse including internal alterations
3 Kitchener Crescent Poole BH17 7HU
Received 11 Dec 2025 - Application Approved7-2024-5155-G
Variation of condition no.2 of application 7-2023-5155-F to allow the deck to remain in place for a further 5 years
Chineside Durley Chine Bournemouth BH2 5JA
Received 8 Nov 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/01448/TTPO
G1.2 - Weeping Beech - Reduce long extended lateral branches by approx. 1.5m. Crown lift to 5.2m above ground level over road (South side) to give clearance. G1.3 - Weeping Beech - High extended branch over garden reduced by 3m and reduce lateral branches towards house (North side) by 1.5m. Crown lift to 5.2m above ground level over road (South side) to give clearance. Reduce long over extended branch (South side) by 1.5m to reduce end weight as over road. T1 - Scots Pine - Two forked branches (South side) removed to improve shape and aesthetic look of the canopy. Crown lift low drooping secondary branches to give 4m clearance above ground level to increase light. Please see annotated photo.
2 Tower Road Poole BH13 6HY
Received 31 Mar 2026 - Application Approved7-2024-27839-D
Variation/Relief of conditions 1 (approved plans) & 3 (privacy screens) of application no 7-2021-27839-B: Alterations and extensions to dwellinghouse
49 Parkway Drive Bournemouth BH8 9JS
Received 16 Sept 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01174/F
Construction of single storey side extension to form store/ covered walkway
220 Runnymede Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9SP
Received 22 Oct 2024
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