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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 dates12,205Searchable applications
681Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 9,436 approved or refused records
1,370Refused applications
8,066 approved · 1,370 refused · 343 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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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/25/04700/TTPO
T1 - Walnut Tree - Cut off overhanging limb (that is overhanging into no. 25) by 4m from the end of the branch to the boundary.
Dorset Grange 4 Avenue Road Christchurch BH23 2BY
Received 14 Nov 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/04417/NMA
Non material amendment application following approval of 7-2023-163-AO for changes to ground floor window arrangements (plots 1-5, 6-9, 10-16,17-22, 23-28, 29-32), changes to window headers and elevation details, straighten up the rear and build upwards off new foundations and bin store to be constructed with timber cladding
Land to the rear of Lansdowne House Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3JP
Received 29 Oct 2025 - Application RefusedP/25/05158/TTPO
T1- oak. Fell and replant with English oak.
38 Howard Road Bournemouth BH8 9EA
Received 12 Dec 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/02581/HOU
Part-retrospective application for the demolition of an existing garage and the erection of a single-storey side and rear extension, first-floor rear extension, and associated roof alterations including the removal of a chimney. Reinstatement window to side elevation and infill boundary fence for gap created by garage demolition
41 Thistlebarrow Road Bournemouth BH7 7AL
Received 4 Jun 2026 - Application Approved7-2024-12351-F
Two storey extensions and new roof with attic bedroom and dormers New rear balcony at 1st floor level -Amended application
40 Harland Road Bournemouth BH6 4DW
Received 12 Dec 2024 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/00547/TTPO
Remove broken branch and reduce all Rhododendrons 1m back from the kiosk. Please see attached report
Dunyeats Roundabout Gravel Hill Poole
Received 25 Feb 2025 - Application RefusedP/25/04031/CONDR
Variation of condition 2 of Planning application APP/22/00841/F Demolition of an existing residential bungalow, and the construction of a part two-, part single-storey dwelling and associated landscaping. To build a dwarf wall positioned in front of the evergreen hedge along the site boundary that fronts Martello road and Bury road.
7 Martello Road Poole BH13 7DQ
Received 8 Oct 2025 - (Refused) Appeal DismissedP/25/00524/FUL
Sever plot and erect chalet bungalow adjacent to 15a Jacqueline Road (revised scheme)
15A Jacqueline Road Poole BH12 3JQ
Received 24 Mar 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01333/F
Variation of condition 8 of planning permission APP/22/00680/F as described in that description of development to extend the opening hours to allow the users to have the ability of opening 2 hours later throughout the week.
The Gospel Hall, Churchill Road, Poole, BH12 2LY
Received 5 Dec 2024 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00737/X
Chestnut - Crown lifted to 5.2m all round, this will leave good clearance over the road and leave a neat level lower canopy. Selective overextended branches pointing North to be reduced by up 1.5m back to appropriate growth points to give good clearance from the house. This is work that been carried out every few years as regular maintenance.
Hill Cottage, Hill Terrace, Poole, BH21 3BP
Received 17 Sept 2024 - Split DecisionP/26/02226/TTPO
T1 - 2x Yew - Reduce height of canopy by up to 3m.
37 Westfield Road Bournemouth BH6 3AR
Received 13 May 2026 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00612/F
Non-Material amendment following the approval of APP/23/01358/F to reduce roof pitch from 42 degrees to 30 degrees and lower external chimney to approved height.
10 Stonecroft, Ropers Lane, Upton, BH16 5HR
Received 3 Jun 2024 - Application RefusedP/25/05338/PNDEM
Prior approval for the demolition of existing buildings.
570-580 Ringwood Road Poole BH12 4LY
Received 24 Dec 2025 - Application Approved8/24/0819/FUL
Demolish existing garage and dwelling, Self build replacement dwelling
4 Elphinstone Road Christchurch BH23 5LL
Received 3 Dec 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-28767-B
Variation of condition 1 (Approved Plans) of app. 7-2023-28767-A: Alterations and extensions to dwelling to include formation of new roof in order to alter rear dormer and install 1x side dormer
131 Broadway Bournemouth BH6 4EP
Received 22 Apr 2024 - No Objections RaisedTP/24/00213/X
T1 - Cherry - Reduce and reshape by 3-4 ft all over. to maintain the tree at a reasonable size for the close proximity of the house and parking area.
27 Doulton Gardens, Poole, BH14 8RG
Received 27 Mar 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/00642/HOU
Proposed first floor extension at rear and demolition of garage and erect annexe ancillary to the main dwelling.
4 Springdale Road Poole Broadstone BH18 9BS
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Application RefusedTP/25/00031/X
T1 - Quercus Robur - Fell to Ground level.
31 Magna Road, Bournemouth, BH11 9ND
Received 13 Jan 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/03539/TTPO
Scots Pine on the border of 1 and 2 Woodleaze Close - Crown lift by 9 metres
1 Woodleaze Close Poole Broadstone BH18 8BN
Received 27 Jul 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/03270/CLP
Lawful development certificate for proposed demolition of existing garage and construction of new outbuilding to the rear of the property.
3 Sandy Lane Poole BH16 5EH
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/04802/TTPO
T1 Silver birch - Dying and declining with Fomitopsis betulina (formerly Piptoporus betulinus) at height, sectional fell to ground level utilising a MEWP. T2 Oak - Removal of the large piece of deadwood in the central crown. T3 Lime - Crown lift over the footpath and highway to statuatory height requirements.
85A Kings Avenue Poole BH14 9QH
Received 20 Nov 2025 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/00399/TTPO
Application to fell the following trees: T1 - SILVER BIRCH T2 - SILVER BIRCH
62 Kings Avenue Poole BH14 9QJ
Received 18 Mar 2025 - No Objections RaisedP/26/02647/REG14
T1 - Silver Birch - Fell and remove. Replant - Silver Birch.
86 Smugglers Lane North Christchurch BH23 4NL
Received 8 Jun 2026 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/04596/REG14
Monterey Pine - Limb to be removed, the limb had split from the front and now showing at the back of the limb. Please see annotated Tree Photos.
Falaise 14 West Overcliff Drive Bournemouth BH4 8AA
Received 10 Nov 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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