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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 dates11,857Searchable applications
681Recorded as pending
86%Approval rate · 9,130 approved or refused records
1,316Refused applications
7,814 approved · 1,316 refused · 330 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 ApprovedP/26/00018/CONDR
Variation of condition 14 (operating hours) of planning application 7-2011-1272-AJ (Alterations, extensions, remodelling and improvements to school including formation of new all weather sports pitch, creation of new cycle path with access from East Howe Lane, changes to car parking arrangements and cycle storage areas) For use of the MUGA on a Sunday and public holidays during the hours of 09:00 to 21:00.
The Bourne Academy Hadow Road Bournemouth BH10 5HS
Received 5 Jan 2026 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/01933/REG14
T13 – Scots pine – remove dead wood, T18 – Scots pine – remove dead wood, T19 – Scots pine – remove dead wood, T24 – Corsican pine – remove dead wood and split branches, T25 – Corsican pine – remove dead wood.
Hahnemann House Hahnemann Road Bournemouth BH2 5JW
Received 11 Jun 2025 - Application RefusedP/25/02537/CONDR
Variation of conditions 1, 4, 7, 9 and 12 of planning application 7-2022-917-R as described in that description of development to change list of approved plans, updated landscape scheme, updated Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Method Statement, details of vehicle access parking/turning and use of existing garage as cycle store
Memorial Homes Castle Lane West Bournemouth BH8 9TP
Received 15 Jul 2025 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00421/X
T1 Oak - Remove the lowest northern facing branch over the garden of 19 Martin Close back to the main stem
Land to r/o 19 Martin Close, Poole, BH17 7XS
Received 26 Jun 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/05365/HOU
Proposed removal of the existing conservatory and lean-to and their replacement with a single-storey rear and side extension with change to front fenestration
123 Sandbanks Road Poole BH14 8EJ
Received 2 Jan 2026 - (Refused) Appeal Dismissed7-2024-891-AF
Outline Application for partial retention of building including main facades at three levels on the Westover Road and Hinton Road frontages to allow for the construction of 936sq.m. commercial floorspace at lower ground and upper ground levels, comprising three units for use within either E (a) (retail), E(b) (restaurant), F1 (learning and non-residential institution) or F2 (b, c & d) (local community); 85 apartments, 26 car parking spaces, associated servicing facilities, refuse and cycle storage.
35 43 Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BZ
Received 27 Jun 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/00706/HOU
Single storey rear extension
25 Whitehayes Road Christchurch BH23 7PB
Received 31 Mar 2025 - No Objections RaisedTP/24/00956/X
Larger Strawberry tree (T1) - Crown reduce by 2m Smaller Strawberry tree (T2) - Crown reduce by 1.5m
10 Westminster Road, Poole, BH13 6JN
Received 5 Nov 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-4987-P
T22 Sycamore - Pollard at 10-15m
27 Mckinley Road Bournemouth BH4 8AG
Received 18 Dec 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-16563-AB
Replace existing Double-sided internally illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays with a Single digital Bus Shelter advertising display
Bus Shelter Outside 694 Castle Lane West Bournemouth BH8 9UQ
Received 19 Apr 2024 - Split DecisionTP/24/00646/X
Red: 4x Conifers - Fell dead trees for health and safety reasons. The branch that is touching the flagpole will be cut back. Blue: Group of 4 x Confifer - Cut the overhanging branches of the conifer and juniper off at the stem. The tree line containing a mixture of species will be cut back to the stem of the tree trunks to clear the overhanging branches which is affecting the car parking spaces. Yellow: Willow Leaf Cotoneaster - Cut back the branch that is touching the flagpole.
Frizzell House, 49 Lindsay Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2NF
Received 22 Aug 2024 - Application Approved8/24/0243/TTPO
T1 Ash. 2.5m height and lateral reduction to reduce load on limb over garage and restrict size of tree. T2 Ash. 2.5m height and lateral reduction to restrict size of tree. T3 Beech. Thin crown by 20% to reduce sail area and reduce shading T4 Beech. Reduce laterals away from phone and power lines to achieve 2m clearance
17 Smugglers Lane South Christchurch BH23 4NG
Received 15 Apr 2024 - Does Not Require ConsentP/26/02145/TTPO
T1 - Blossom Tree - Fell and remove stump.
47 Chilfrome Close Poole BH17 9WE
Received 11 May 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/04075/HOU
Proposed single storey front and rear extensions.
27 Primrose Gardens Poole BH17 7BF
Received 10 Oct 2025 - Application Approved8/24/0476/TTPO
T14 - Oak - 20% crown thinning by the removal of epicormic growth.
3A Amberwood Drive Christchurch BH23 5RU
Received 24 Jul 2024 - Application Approved8/24/0295/TTPO
T4 - Holm Oak -Remove lowest secondary branch from primary branch growing over the road to the parking area/bay. T7 - Holm Oak - Crown reduce by up to 2m to previous reduction points at approximately 4m. Crown lift over the access road to give a clearance of 4m to the lowest foliage. T16 - Ash tree - Reduce back from the building to previous reduction points to achieve a 2m clearance from the building T18 - Holm - Re-pollard to previous pollard points at approximately 5m. T22 - Lime tree - Remove Dead wood in the crown.Reduce to clear the building by 2m to give a 2m clearance. T36 - Multi-stemmed Holm Oak - Crown reduce branches encroaching by up to 2m to blend in with the existing canopy.
Shelley Hamlets 70 Lymington Road Christchurch BH23 4JU
Received 7 May 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/01043/HOU
Conversion of a bungalow into a house with new 1st floor level and roof, a two storey side extension, rear Juliet balcony and single storey front extension, erection of an outbuilding comprising a workshop and ancillary living accommodation.
74 Pauntley Road Christchurch BH23 3JW
Received 9 Mar 2026 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00292/X
T13 - Scots Pine - Fell & replant. T19 - Beech - Crown reduce branch tips by 2m to strong growth points, to reduce wind sail strain on the stems, limbs and unions due to a low level bacterial condition residing within the tree.
Ribbonwood Heights, Poole, BH14 0DE
Received 3 May 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/00322/FUL
Change of use to provide 6 C3 residential apartments with associated works, parking and landscaping
5 Studland Road Bournemouth BH4 8HZ
Received 14 Mar 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/01703/HOU
Proposed single storey extension to rear of property
83 Avon Road Bournemouth BH8 8SG
Received 30 May 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/03292/HOU
Erection of summer house
36 Twyford Way Poole BH17 8ST
Received 29 Aug 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/04734/ADV
Advertisement consent for illuminated and non illuminated signs & displays.
Pets at Home 5 Broadstone Way Wessex Gate Retail Park Poole BH15 3TE
Received 17 Nov 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/00195/TTPO
T7g - group of small sweet chestnut stems surrounding base of larger tree - remove small stems only - no work to larger central tree
The Pines 70A Surrey Road Bournemouth BH4 9HU
Received 11 Mar 2025 - Application WithdrawnP/25/03244/NMA
Non Material Amendment to Planning Application 8/21/0704/COU We seek to change the period between lessons to a 10 minute change over to assist the instructors being able to run efficiently and to supply their services to young children wanting to learn to swim. Also slight adjustments to the operating hours so we can meet demand.
95 Hinton Wood Avenue Christchurch BH23 5AJ
Received 27 Aug 2025
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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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