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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 dates12,005Searchable applications
681Recorded as pending
86%Approval rate · 9,258 approved or refused records
1,340Refused applications
7,918 approved · 1,340 refused · 338 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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- 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 Under ConsiderationP/26/04549/CLE
Lawful Development Certificate for existing operational land status of the area as defined by Section 263 and 264 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as the site has been owned and operated for electrical supply since before 6th December 1968.
Winton Substation Green Road Charminster Bournemouth BH9 1QU
Received 18 Sept 2026 - Application ApprovedAPP/23/00819/F
Demolish existing garage, erect a replacement detached garage, sever plot and construct two additional semi-detached two-bedroom two storey dwellings with shared vehicular access
126 Hasler Road, Poole, BH17 9AW
Received 17 Jul 2023 - No Objections RaisedP/25/03794/TCA
T3 - Oak - Crown lift over the road by removing 5 small primary branches T9 - Japanese Cherry - Remove deadwood and crown lift to 2.5m over the footpath and 5 metres over the road by pruning
17 Little Forest Road Bournemouth BH4 9NN
Received 23 Sept 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/03031/FUL
Proposal for the installation of two rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park of Co-Op, including 1x fully accessible EV charging bay.
967-975 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH9 2BN
Received 11 Aug 2025 - No Objections RaisedP/25/03748/TCA
T1 - Bay - Remove the two stems that lean over the garden area, T2 - Eucalyptus - reduce the tops down to previous points. T3 - Pittosporum - reshape all over by 1m T4 - Sycamore - repollard as previous to old points.
28 Glenferness Avenue Bournemouth BH4 9NQ
Received 23 Sept 2025 - (Refused) Appeal DismissedAPP/24/00677/F
Subdivision of the site and construction of a detached bungalow with associated access, parking and landscaping
67 Warburton Road, Poole, BH17 8SD
Received 14 Jun 2024 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04187/CONDR
Variation of condition 5 (Details of windows/doors) of planning permission APP/22/00975/F (Extensions and alterations to the existing building and change of use of the first and second floor to provide three flats) to reword the condition for details to be provided prior to installation
137 High Street Poole BH15 1AS
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Application RefusedP/25/00151/OUT
Demolish the existing garage buildings, erect a 3 storey block of 5no. flats and a detached chalet bungalow, formation of car parking and bin and cycle stores
1248 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH10 7AG
Received 5 Mar 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/00993/NMA
Non-material amendment following approval of APP/24/00586/F for relocation of the roof terrace access with proposed continuation of the main house staircase with terrace access via a new box roof window and inset roof terrace further from roof edge (c.0.3m)
Aldinga 25 Brudenell Avenue Poole BH13 7NW
Received 6 Mar 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/04105/FUL
Conversion of existing ground floor offices into 3 x 1 bedroom flats
Kenilworth Court 35 Stour Road Christchurch BH23 1PP
Received 13 Oct 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/03014/TTPO
T1 - Scots Pine - Remove major deadwood in canopy. Crown lift branches in lower canopy to give a clearance of up to 5.5m above ground level over highway.
1 Kings 2 Kings Avenue Poole BH14 9QF
Received 8 Aug 2025 - Application Approved7-2024-4815-D
Erect a single storey side extension
53 Leeson Road Bournemouth BH7 7AZ
Received 9 May 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/00812/TTPO
T1 - Oak - Remove the lower branch to provide adequate clearance for vehicular traffic at the junction and to maintain safe clearance over the adjacent public footpath. T2 - Oak - Remove the lower branch to provide adequate clearance for vehicular traffic at the junction and to maintain safe clearance over the adjacent public footpath.
Junction of Purchase Road and Fern Barrow Road Poole BH12 5ES
Received 24 Feb 2026 - Split Decision8/24/0231/TTPO
T1 Beech Thinning the canopy by 20%. A specific focus will be given to thinning branch ends. Ensuring no live pruning wounds exceeds 40mm in diameter. Pruned to create a 2-meter clearance from adjacent buildings. Prune lower canopy away from neighbouring garage by 2m.
17 Viking Way Christchurch BH23 4AQ
Received 5 Apr 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-8559-F
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of the premises as a House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4)
1A Gerald Road Bournemouth BH3 7JY
Received 1 Jul 2024 - Application Refused8/24/0621/TTPO
T1 Beech - crown reduction of up to 6m
4 Dunedin Grove Christchurch BH23 4HN
Received 16 Sept 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/02311/LEG
Application for modification or discharge of planning obligation(s) to vary the Section 52 (S52) agreement by removal of two parcels of land from being bound based on current policy - AN5/85 2998/17 F/A.
Compton Acres 164 Canford Cliffs Road Poole BH13 7ES
Received 15 May 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/01935/TTPO
T1 Holm Oak Raise canopy to 4m above ground level. Reduce canopy by approximately 2m.
63 Kings Avenue Poole BH14 9QH
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/03984/ADV
Advert Consent for 5 illuminated fascia signs and 1 illuminated totem style stand alone display.
Bournemouth International Centre Exeter Road Bournemouth BH2 5BH
Received 19 Aug 2026 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/00383/TTPO
T1 Western Red Cedar - Fell to ground level and remove all arising debris. T2 - Scots Pine - Remove deadwood throughout the canopy & Crown raise to provide 4m clearance from ground level.
Canford Lodge 2 Inverness Road Poole BH13 7LX
Received 10 Mar 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/01737/HOU
Proposed loft conversion with replacement roof and side dormer, side extension in place of existing garage to provide new and rear extension.
45 Foxwood Avenue Christchurch BH23 3JZ
Received 2 Jun 2025 - Application Refused7-2024-12234-W
Erection of a conservatory to replace existing conservatory
Flat 3 Falaise 14 West Overcliff Drive Bournemouth BH4 8AA
Received 23 Apr 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/00130/CONDR
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission P/25/00883/HOU (Original description of development - Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension) to reduce the size of the extension
44 Huntly Road Bournemouth BH3 7HJ
Received 13 Jan 2026 - Application Withdrawn8/24/0539/FUL
Proposed flat roof dormer to South-East elevation of existing roof. Minor material amendments to external facade.
Guide Hut Tuttons Well 108 Stanpit Christchurch BH23 3ND
Received 19 Aug 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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