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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 dates12,535Searchable applications
680Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 9,717 approved or refused records
1,422Refused applications
8,295 approved · 1,422 refused · 357 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 17 Jul 2023 to 2 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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.
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More application records
- Application Approved8/24/0481/TTPO
T1 - Plum tree - Crown reduce in height by up to 2m all over to leave a tree approximately 5.5m in height
22 Fairfield Christchurch BH23 1QX
Received 25 Jul 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/00061/HOU
Retrospective new Veranda to North & East Elevations with new landing area and extending the existing landing area to the front and new step access . Minor adjustments to veranda , minor adjustments to landscaping. A new timber pergola in front of the existing garage.
24 Hurst Hill Poole BH14 8LF
Received 8 Jan 2026 - Application Approved8/24/0418/HOU
Single storey rear extension
42 Bure Haven Drive Christchurch BH23 4BT
Received 2 Jul 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-29065-A
Variation of condition 1 (approved plans) of application 7-2023-29065: Erection of 1 x detached 3-bed dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling
38 Braemar Avenue Bournemouth BH6 4JF
Received 20 Aug 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/01563/TTPO
T1 - Lime - Reduce lower crown branches by 1m to a suitable growing point and into the natural canopy line. Reduce 2 over extending branches by 2 m to a suitable grown point. T2 - Holm Oak - Reduce overhanging branches by 0.5 m to previous pruning points up to a height of 5 m from ground level. T3 - Holm Oak - Reduce overhanging branches by 1 m to previous pruning points up to a height of 6 m from ground level. T4 - Holm Oak - Reduce overhanging branches by 1 m to previous pruning points up to a height of 6 m from ground level. T5 - Lime - Remove all new epicormic growth growing towards the building on 2 Lime trees by 2m to previous pruning points up to a height of 8m from ground level T6 - Lime - Remove all new epicormic growth growing towards the building on 2 Lime trees by 2m to previous pruning points up to a height of 8m from ground level
Sheraton Park 7 Milner Road Bournemouth BH4 8AD
Received 8 Apr 2026 - Application Approved7-2024-27994-A
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate to erect a single storey side extension
2 Ensbury Close Bournemouth BH10 4HW
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/00007/TTPO
T1- Maritime Pine- Substantial Limb Remove back to source/main stem. See pictures attached shown in red circle. T2- Maritime Pine- Remove branch over shed.
33 Alton Road Poole BH14 8SN
Received 5 Jan 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/01825/HOU
Proposed single storey rear extension
Dunloskin Burley Road Christchurch BH23 7AW
Received 5 Jun 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/01292/FUL
Replacement roof coverings to sports hall roof and middle roof with roof heights raised to accommodate increased insulation thickness.
The Junction Sport And Leisure Centre Station Approach Poole BH18 8AX
Received 7 May 2025 - No Objections RaisedP/25/04150/TCA
T1. Apple tree - Reduce overgrowth by 1m to previous reduction points to remove water shoots and promote good form and health, leaving a tree of approximately 4.5m.
Apple Tree Cottage 3 Willow Place Bridge Street Christchurch BH23 1ED
Received 15 Oct 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/02688/TTPO
T1- Oak- Reduce secondary branches and tertiary branches back 2m overhanging boundary.
17 Valley View Poole BH12 5EP
Received 23 Jul 2025 - Application RefusedP/25/01718/CLP
Certificate of Lawfulness for single storey rear flat roof extension to create family room/open plan area
6 Herbert Avenue Poole BH12 4EE
Received 29 May 2025 - Application Approved7-2025-5913-FX
Prior Approval for installation of solar PV to flat roof of non-domestic premises (Jigsaw Building)
Jigsaw Building Royal Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane East Bournemouth BH7 7DW
Received 14 Feb 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/00568/TTPO
T01 - Holm Oak - Fell (Planning permission not required for works) T02 - Western Red Cedar - Crown lift small pendulous branches over driveway to give 3m clearance.
14 Ipswich Road Bournemouth BH4 9HZ
Received 10 Feb 2026 - Awaiting sign offP/26/04274/TTPO
T1-Scots Pine - Fell- Tree has Died. no replant due to location and surrounding trees. T2- Oak- reduce lower branch growing over neighbour side by 2m. Remove small lower branch garden side. Tree maintenance T3- Oak- Fell- Heavily leaning Oak risk of failure, Poor specimen. Replant with 1 Oak tree. T4- Oak- Remove major dead wood and reduce lower pendulous branches over garden by 2m. Tree maintenance T5-Oak - Reduce back lower branches over garden by 2m back to suitable growth point. Tree maintenance T6- Oak- Remove back to main stem small pendulous branches. Tree maintenance T7- Oak- Remove new growth from previous pollard back to main stem. Tree maintenance T8- neighbour Oak- reduce back overhanging branches by 2m. Tree maintenance
12 Hurst Hill Poole BH14 8LF
Received 3 Sept 2026 - Application Approved7-2024-18370-B
Replacement window.
63A Stamford Road Bournemouth BH6 5DT
Received 30 Oct 2024 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/04491/REG14
T1 pittosporum – remove dead, dangerous stem and branches over the public footpath and highway.
29 Dunkeld Road Bournemouth BH3 7EN
Received 3 Nov 2025 - Split DecisionTP/24/00436/X
1 x Large Silver Birch - Fell. 1 x Unknown Specie - Removal of a diseased bough
10 Canford Cliffs Avenue & 12 Canford Cliffs Avenue, Poole, BH14 9QN
Received 2 Jul 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/04767/BNG
Application to discharge the statutory biodiversity gain condition as required by paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 relating to REF NO P/26/02919/FUL
Baiter Skatepark Harbourside Park Newfoundland Drive Poole BH15 1UZ
Received 1 Oct 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/02772/TTPO
T1 - Beech - 4.5m Crown lift. Low crown making the property overly dark. T2 - Oak - 4.5m Crown lift. Low crown over the rear garden and garage approach.
17 Stourcroft Drive Christchurch BH23 2PX
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/01156/FUL
Erect an extension to the rear and over existing garage, and convert resultant building from 3no. self-contained flats into 5no. self-contained flats with integral bike storage.
4 Bryanstone Road Bournemouth BH3 7JE
Received 16 Mar 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/03856/TTPO
T1 & T2 – Dead Pines (Rear Garden) - Fell both trees to ground level. Safety critical: Both trees are dead Aftercare/mitigation (offer): Plant 2× suitable replacements T3 – Lawson Cypress (Adjacent to Cedar) - Remove one declining stem; retain the remainder of the tree. T4 – Maritime Pine (Roadside) - Remove deadwood throughout canopy. Highway safety: hazard to vehicles and pedestrians. T5 – Cypress (Front Elevation) - Fell to ground level. Replace with a more suitable ornamental tree (species/position to be agreed) to offset amenity loss. T6 – Sweet Chestnut (Front Corner by Fence) - Fell to ground level. Advanced decline (~80%) and bifurcated basal union (weak fork) create a foreseeable failure pathway at a site boundary. reduction/monolithing inappropriate near the fence and public interface T7 – Red Oak - Crown raise to 5 m from ground level. Remove deadwood throughout canopy. Remove epicormic growth from main stem T8 – Cypress (Middle of Lawn) - Fell to ground level. Replacement with a smaller, site-appropriate species if desired. T9 – Sweet Chestnut (Under Larger Sweet Chestnut) - Fell to ground level. chestnut risks asymmetric loading and poor crown development of the better specimen. T10 – Sweet Chestnut (Closest to Property) - Remove three large pendulous branches extending towards property. Reduce side of canopy to rebalance. Remove deadwood throughout canopy. Remove epicormic growth from main stem. Crown raise to 5 m. leverage and wind-sail, managing defects while retaining the tree and its amenity. T11 – Holly - Reduce by 50% (from c. 10 m × 5 m to c. 5 m overall height), with sympathetic shaping.
11A Mornish Road Canford Cliffs Poole BH13 7BY
Received 30 Sept 2025 - Application RefusedAPP/24/00897/PA
Prior approval for the conversion of Horizon House, 1 Market Close, Poole from a commercial Use Class E unit into six studio apartments Use Class C3.
Horizon House, 1 Market Close, Poole, BH15 1LY
Received 7 Aug 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/00338/HOU
Single Storey side extension to existing bungalow to create annex.
7 Roscrea Close Bournemouth BH6 4LX
Received 26 Jan 2026
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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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