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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 dates11,771Searchable applications
681Recorded as pending
86%Approval rate · 9,053 approved or refused records
1,307Refused applications
7,746 approved · 1,307 refused · 329 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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.
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More application records
- Application Approved7-2024-29342
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for removal of conservatory, alterations to elevation and proposed single storey rear extension
22 Edifred Road Bournemouth BH9 3PD
Received 11 Nov 2024 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04382/TTPO
T1 Sycamore reduce tertiary branches back to growth points to give 2 meter clearance to the corner of the Forest Holme building
Forest Holme Hospice 5 Seldown Road Poole BH15 1TS
Received 9 Sept 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/02438/TTPO
T103 – Holm Oak - Fell to ground level and grind stump where practicable.
13 Leven Close Bournemouth BH4 9LP
Received 26 May 2026 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/04968/REG14
Ash - Fell immediately as the fracture runs to the base of the tree and it will fail very soon causing damage to property or life.
Camelia 19 Earlsdon Way Christchurch BH23 5TB
Received 2 Dec 2025 - (Refused) Appeal DismissedP/25/01189/FUL
Retrospective consent for removal of garage, erection of single storey store to front and erection of a self contained dwelling to rear
36 Cromwell Road Poole BH12 2NS
Received 30 Apr 2025 - Does Not Require Consent8/24/0301/REG14
T1 - Scots Pine - Fell (REG 14)
23 Hurstbourne Avenue Christchurch BH23 4RG
Received 7 May 2024 - Application RefusedTP/24/00580/X
Sycamore Trees - Pollard to approximately 12-15 foot.
2 SUNNYHILL PLACE, POOLE, BH12 2DY
Received 16 Aug 2024 - Application Withdrawn7-2024-29022-B
Non-material amendment to application no: 7-2023-29022-A to move the rear wall of the extension towards the rear of the house by 1.2m.
14 Spurgeon Road Bournemouth BH7 6LZ
Received 17 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/00319/TTPO
T1 - Scots Pine - 1-1.5m Crown reduction
Canford Heights 7 Western Road Poole BH13 7BE
Received 23 Jan 2026 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04443/CONDR
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission P/25/04075/HOU Proposed single storey front and rear extensions Change of drawings to increase the depth of the rear extension from 2.7m to 3.7m.
27 Primrose Gardens Poole BH17 7BF
Received 14 Sept 2026 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00771/F
Proposed single storey rear extension in place of existing part lean to extension.
79 Sheringham Road, Poole, BH12 1NT
Received 5 Jul 2024 - Application RefusedP/25/05260/FUL
Plot severance and erection of an end of terrace dwellinghouse.
43 Durdells Gardens Bournemouth BH11 9EZ
Received 18 Dec 2025 - Application Approved7-2025-28106-A
Single storey extension to rear and side.
83 St Luke's Road Bournemouth BH3 7LS
Received 10 Feb 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/04104/HOU
Removal of existing boundary treatment and formation of a new access and dropped kerb to create off-road parking
954 Ringwood Road Bournemouth BH11 9LA
Received 13 Oct 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/03407/TTPO
T3 - Oak - Reduce to final height of ~13m and crown radius by ~2m. Prune on a biennial cycle to maintain at broadly reduced dimensions.
33 Northbrook Road Poole BH18 8HD
Received 4 Sept 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01114/F
Erection of a single garage to the side of the plot
The Oaks, 273 Rossmore Road, Poole, BH12 2HQ
Received 9 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/02777/HOU
Single storey rear extension
27 Walton Road Poole BH15 3PA
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/01632/TTPO
T001 - Scotts Pine - Removal of 2x primary limbs, as per annotated images
18 West Way Poole BH18 9LR
Received 27 May 2025 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00378/X
T1: Maritime Pine - Remove tree that exhibits a suppressed crown and is of overall low quality. Plant replacement Scots Pine, Silver birch, or Italian Cyprus in corner of garden to allow for growth away from outbuilding. T2: Scots Pine - Remove tree that exhibits a suppressed and exposed canopy with defects. Replace with the same but, further towards boundary of property allowing for growth and space to thrive. T3: Monterey Pine - Remove dead wood and hanging branches to improve the tree's health and reduce potential hazards. T4: Monterey Pine - Crown clean to remove dead, dying, dangerous, rubbing & crossing branches to enhance it's structure, appearance and safety.
59 Alton Road, Poole, BH14 8SP
Received 5 Jun 2024 - No Objections RaisedP/25/04587/TCA
Indian Bean tree (PMV.01) - prune branch back (approximately 8m in length) to the main stem shown with a red line in the photos. The pruning would be 1.8/2 metres above ground level which would provide clearance for cars to drive under and park.
Canford School Canford Magna Poole Wimborne BH21 3AD
Received 7 Nov 2025 - (Refused) Appeal DismissedP/25/02241/FUL
To sever land and erect 2no. detached chalet bungalows with vehicular access shared with no. 10 Sopers Lane.
10 Sopers Lane Poole BH17 7ES
Received 27 Jun 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/01658/HOU
Demolish existing car port and attached flat roof garage. Erect an entrance porch and a single storey side extension to form an open plan lounge area with a bathroom. Form a hipped roof over the extension
42 Bear Cross Avenue Bournemouth BH11 9NX
Received 13 Apr 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/00827/HOU
2 storey side extension, single storey rear extension. Front porch.
58 Petersfield Road Bournemouth BH7 6QL
Received 25 Feb 2026 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00864/X
T1 - Monkey Puzzle - We are applying for an overall 5 metre crown raise from ground level, to allow more room and light below garden side, and to lift over Highway.
61 Branksome Towers, Poole, BH13 6JU
Received 10 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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