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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 dates11,481Searchable applications
681Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 8,801 approved or refused records
1,278Refused applications
7,523 approved · 1,278 refused · 317 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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 ApprovedP/25/03633/HOU
Single-storey rear extensions by removal of the existing conservatory and roof dormer extension, forming a new internal layout, with new rooflights over and changes to the porch, plus external changes to materials and window fenestration, including hardstanding around the property.
12 Falcon Drive Christchurch BH23 4BA
Received 16 Sept 2025 - Application RefusedP/26/00570/CONDR
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) and 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement) and removal of 13 (Reference to drawing number) of planning permission APP/23/01478/F (Demolition of existing house and erection of four storey block of 7.no flats with associated access and parking) for amendments to include increased floor space on all levels, including widening of balconies and an additional balcony at penthouse level
329 Sandbanks Road Poole BH14 8HZ
Received 10 Feb 2026 - Prior Approval Not RequiredP/26/01025/PNHH
Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original detached dwelling house by 6.0 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.0 metres and for which the height at the eaves would be 3.0 metres
22 Hengistbury Road Bournemouth BH6 4DQ
Received 9 Mar 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/03952/ADV
Advert Consent for installation of a double-sided digital advertising display integrated within a bus shelter.
Bus Shelter Ref. 2204-0028 Opp 453 Ringwood Road, Poole, BH12 4LX
Received 17 Aug 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/03277/HOU
Install bi-fold doors and juliet balcony to the rear elevation of the property.
47 Tollerford Road Poole BH17 9AQ
Received 28 Aug 2025 - Application RefusedP/25/00909/TTPO
T4 - Beech - Fell
22 Balcombe Road Poole BH13 6DU
Received 10 Apr 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/04702/FUL
Continued use of existing children’s day nursery with increased capacity from 81 places to 108 places
Happy Days Nursery Beechbank Avenue Poole BH17 7FF
Received 14 Nov 2025 - Split Decision8/24/0400/TTPO
T1 - Maple. Crown thinning by max 15% T2 - Silver Birch (multi-stemmed). Crown reduction. Reduce height by 2m and any long extending branches up to 2m maximum. T2-Silver Birch. Crown lift the canopy by 4m from ground level.
4 Braemar Drive Christchurch BH23 5NR
Received 25 Jun 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01145/F
Erection of a single-storey rear extension; insertion of roof lights, removal of existing detached garage and the erection of a newly attached garage with an internal door to allow access from the main property.
22 Alcester Road, Poole, BH12 2JW
Received 16 Oct 2024 - (Refused) Appeal DismissedP/26/00193/FUL
Demolition of the existing buildings and construction of a replacement detached house with detached garage, swimming pool and associated parking, landscaping and access.
48 Branksea Avenue Poole BH15 4DP
Received 19 Jan 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/01068/ADV
Replace existing Double-sided internally illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays with Double-sided digital displays. Replacement digital displays will portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds.
2201-0472 54 Southbourne Grove, o/s 54 Southbourne BH6 3RB
Received 22 Apr 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/01695/FUL
Erection of new 2 storey extension, to provide 2 fitness studios. Regulation 3 application by BCP Council.
Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre Stony Lane South Christchurch BH23 1HW
Received 15 Apr 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/03215/TTPO
T30 - Beech - Crown raise to 5.2m over highway. Crown raise to 4m over driveway and 2m over garage. Remove secondary and tertiary branches to give 0.5m clearance all round phone cables
35 Charborough Road Poole BH18 8NE
Received 10 Jul 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/00455/CLE
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for use of premises as a house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis)
10 Vale Road Bournemouth BH1 3SY
Received 20 Mar 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/01000/HOU
Single storey flat roof extension over existing footprint to rear with internal alterations. Introduction of new window to side elevation as shown on plans.
59 Withermoor Road Bournemouth BH9 2NU
Received 17 Apr 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/00078/HOU
Conversion of existing garage to office/games room with en-suite and single storey rear extension with pitched roof
66 Craigmoor Avenue Bournemouth BH8 9LR
Received 3 Mar 2025 - Application RefusedAPP/24/00941/F
Form new side extension with dormers and roof light to form new ground and first floor accommodation. Form new front porch.
244 Sopwith Crescent, Wimborne, BH21 1XL
Received 20 Aug 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01015/F
Use of part of detached garage as home office and utility room ancillary to dwelling
7 Shillito Road, Poole, BH12 2BN
Received 9 Sept 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/03495/ADV
Advertisement consent to display multiple signs
Stourvale Inn 259 Barrack Road Christchurch BH23 2AY
Received 24 Jul 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/01797/HOU
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension
22 Hibberd Way Bournemouth BH10 4EL
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/00934/TTPO
T1, T3, T4, T5 Goat Willows - Re-pollard back to previous T2 Purple Plum - Crown reduction by 3m-4m and remove all arisings from site.
26 Holnest Road Poole BH17 9WD
Received 14 Apr 2025 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/01899/REG14
Scott's Pine - Dead - Fell
34 Gervis Road Bournemouth BH1 3DH
Received 9 Jun 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00559/F
Hip to gable loft conversion with side dormer including raise in ridge & eaves height. New in-fill front extension.
31 Pound Lane, Poole, BH15 3PS
Received 17 May 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-21619-C
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of premises as a Sui generis large HMO with 9 letting bedrooms plus shared facilities
15 Frances Road Bournemouth BH1 3RY
Received 17 Oct 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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