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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 dates11,783Searchable applications
681Recorded as pending
86%Approval rate · 9,062 approved or refused records
1,308Refused applications
7,754 approved · 1,308 refused · 329 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 17 Jul 2023 to 2 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Approved7-2024-9806-C
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion.
94 Evelyn Road Bournemouth BH9 1SZ
Received 18 Jun 2024 - Application ApprovedTP/25/00132/X
T.1 - Monterey Pine - Reduce by 2m the length of 3 x lateral branches at heights of 12,15 & 18m hanging over roof od bungalow. Falling branches and cones have caused damaged to roof.
12 Upper Golf Links Road, Broadstone, BH18 8BU
Received 18 Feb 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/01970/HOU
Proposed rear two storey and single storey extension and conversion of garage, relocation of front entrance and proposed porch.
31 Kings Avenue Poole BH14 9QG
Received 29 Apr 2026 - (Refused) Appeal Dismissed8/24/0208/FUL
Change of use from agricultural to dog day care and erection of associated buildings and infrastructure
Land off Christchurch Road West Parley Bournemouth Dorset BH23 6BB
Received 26 Mar 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-10272-W
Sycamore (T3) - Prune to provide a 2-3m separation from the neighbouring building. Holly (T4) - Prune to provide a 2-3m separation from the neighbouring building. Sycamore (T8) - Cut truncated branch stubs back to source. Prune regrowth back to previous pruning points on NW side of tree facing the building to maintain a good 2m separation. Sycamore (T9) - Cut truncated branch stubs back to source. Prune regrowth back to previous pruning points on NW side of tree facing the building. Sycamore (T11) - Cut truncated branch stubs back to source. Prune regrowth back to previous pruning points on NW side of tree facing the building . Holm oak (T13) - Prune back branches by 1m . Reduce apical shoots by 2m. Reduce 2 stems to SW by 2m Holm oak (T14) - Prune back branches by 1m Holm oak (T15) - Prune to maintain a 2m separation from the building Sycamore (T23) - Reduce branches which extend beyond the crown line by 1m to maintain a 2m separation from the building.
The Farthings 5 - 7 Grove Road Bournemouth BH1 3AS
Received 28 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/01268/CLP
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey side extension
2 Heysham Road Poole Broadstone BH18 8LB
Received 6 May 2025 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/03114/REG14
Deadwood removal.
Druitt Hall High Street Christchurch BH23 1AB
Received 14 Aug 2025 - Objection RaisedP/25/03667/REG14
Pine Tree - in severe decline - Remove.
17 Elgin Road Bournemouth BH4 9NL
Received 17 Sept 2025 - Application RefusedP/25/02741/TTPO
T1 Western Red Cedar - fell. T2 Lime Tree - fell.
20 Thwaite Road Poole BH12 1HY
Received 25 Jul 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/01518/TTPO
T1-Western Red Cedar- Fell T2-Holm Oak- Fell T4- Spruce- Fell T6- Cedar- Remove lower branch back to main stem.
Rowington Hall 4 Dover Close Poole BH13 6EA
Received 21 May 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/04890/CLE
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use or operation to confirm that use as a 4 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4).
1 The Battalions 2a Portchester Place Bournemouth BH8 8JF
Received 27 Nov 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/00919/FUL
Replacement of windows and French door.
Flat A6 Exbourne Manor 37 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3NX
Received 9 Apr 2025 - Application Under ConsiderationP/25/03384/FUL
Planning permission to allow operation as a retail food store with ancillary comparison goods; and installation of trolley bay.
Unit 1B Christchurch Retail Park Bailey Drive Christchurch BH23 2BN
Received 3 Sept 2025 - No Objections RaisedP/26/01826/REG14
1x Hawthorn - dead -fell
1 Throopside Avenue Bournemouth BH9 3NR
Received 21 Apr 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/04036/TTPO
T7 - Maritime Pine - First significant branch on southeast side of tree to be removed at branch collar, dead wood bigger than 25mm to be removed within canopy. G9 - Oak- Fell 2 trees nearest retaining wall of the group of 4. Please see 'Tree Report'.
Frenchmans Creek 15 Flambard Road Poole BH14 8SU
Received 8 Oct 2025 - Application Withdrawn8/24/0388/REG14
G1-Scots Pines x 4 - Fell dead tree to ground level.
19 Dudmoor Farm Road Christchurch BH23 6AQ
Received 21 Jun 2024 - Application RefusedP/25/04676/HOU
Loft conversion with two new side dormers and hip-to-gable roof. Installation of a roof light.
59 The Grove Bournemouth BH9 2TT
Received 13 Nov 2025 - No Objections Raised8/24/0655/TCA
T05 - Silver Birch - Crown lift to 2.5m from ground level. T08 - Pine - Remove deadwood greater than 25mm in diameter. Reduce lateral branches encroaching on the building to give 1.5 - 2m clearance, reducing the laterals by 2m. T09 - Purple Plum - Reduce Overall Size Of Crown By 1.5m To Previous Points. From 5m To 3.5m in height, from 3m spread to 1.5m. Crown lift to 2.5m from ground level.
Monterey Royal Close Christchurch BH23 2FS
Received 3 Oct 2024 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04120/HOU
Single storey extension to side and rear
124 York Road Poole Broadstone BH18 8EY
Received 26 Aug 2026 - Application WithdrawnAPP/24/00871/F
Removal of condition 2 (Plans List) of planning permission APP/16/00255/C
15 The Quay, Poole, BH15 1HS
Received 1 Aug 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/01105/FUL
Change of use of an integral domestic garage (Class C3 ancillary) to an additional dental treatment room (Class E).
65 Parkstone Road Poole BH15 2NZ
Received 12 Mar 2026 - Application WithdrawnP/25/02420/CLP
Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension and alterations to form rooms in roof-space
21 Fontmell Road Poole Broadstone BH18 8NL
Received 7 Jul 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/01418/HOU
Proposed front and rear extensions with new gable roof over at rear
10 Thursby Road Christchurch BH23 5PE
Received 15 May 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00426/F
Demolition of Broughton House with associated works to level site. Retrospective application.
Broughton House, Constitution Hill Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 0QA
Received 11 Apr 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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