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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 dates12,608Searchable applications
679Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 9,775 approved or refused records
1,429Refused applications
8,346 approved · 1,429 refused · 361 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- (Refused) Appeal DismissedP/26/01143/CONDR
Variation of condition 2 (plans list) following approval of P/25/04203/FUL (Sever the land and erect 3 x dwellings with associated access and parking, including enabling partial demolition works to No 25 Brixey Road) to enable changes to the approved plans to expand the living accommodation of Unit 3 through the introduction of first floor accommodation. To facilitate the increased vehicle and cycle parking requirements for Unit 3, minor changes are also proposed to the site plan.
Land Rear of 21-27 Brixey Road Poole BH12 3PB
Received 13 Mar 2026 - Application RefusedAPP/25/00120/F
Non-material amendment following the approval of APP/23/01342/F for the reduction in approved roof size for pool house
4 Lawrence Drive, Poole, BH13 7EN
Received 6 Feb 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00380/F
Partial demolition, alterations to the roof form, first floor and ground floor extensions, remodel of existing dwelling, widened vehicular access and extended driveway.
7 Newton Road, Poole, BH13 7EX
Received 29 Apr 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00097/F
Retrospective application for a loft conversion constructed c 2005. The proposed extension of the existing patio area with an office constructed at the lower ground level
42 Connaught Crescent, Poole, BH12 2EN
Received 26 Jan 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/03433/HOU
Remove the existing conservatory and replace with a single storey pitched roof sitting room.
16 Waytown Close Poole BH17 9WF
Received 4 Sept 2025 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00791/X
T1 - Oak Tree: Crown lift lower hanging secondary branches over the driveway up to a height of 5m from ground level. Crown lift lower branches over the road to a height of 5.2m to the legal requirement height. Remove epicormic growth on the main trunk up to a height of 5m from ground level. Reduce branches to a clearance of 2m from the neighbouring property to give them more light and reduce damage to the building.
303 Sandbanks Road, Poole, BH14 8LH
Received 30 Sept 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/04752/FUL
Sever existing plot, divide existing dwelling to form an additional dwelling
50 Hazlebury Road Poole BH17 7AU
Received 17 Nov 2025 - Application RefusedP/26/01436/PNCBD
Prior approval for the change of use of existing rear ground floor from Commercial to a two bedroom flat.
780A Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH7 6DD
Received 30 Mar 2026 - Prior Approval Not RequiredP/25/04769/PNHH
Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original terraced dwelling house by 6.00 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.00 metres and for which the height at the eaves would be 3.00 metres.
92 Turlin Road Poole BH16 5AH
Received 18 Nov 2025 - Application Approved7-2024-21733-C
Removal of substandard enclosed staircase and replacement with an external metal staircase, associated canopy .
141A Stourvale Road Bournemouth BH6 5HF
Received 6 Mar 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/00524/TTPO
T1 - Lawson Cypress - 1m Branch reduction. Crown lift to 4m above ground level.
8 Links Road Poole BH14 9QR
Received 6 Feb 2026 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/02624/REG14
1 x corsican pine -dead -felled
138 Canford Cliffs Road Poole BH13 7ER
Received 18 Jul 2025 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04464/PNCBD
Prior approval to convert the rear of the existing ground floor commercial unit in to a 1 bedroom studio flat, with Secure bin and Bike store.
102 Sandbanks Road Poole BH14 8DA
Received 14 Sept 2026 - Application Approved7-2024-29313
Single storey extension to create a garage/storage area and a utility room with a cloakroom to the rear.
145 Beaufort Road Bournemouth BH6 5AX
Received 20 Sept 2024 - Application ApprovedP-29437-190225
2 storey rear extension, extension to garage and new porch
217 Queens Park Avenue Bournemouth BH8 9HD
Received 19 Feb 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/05019/CLE
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of a C4 House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for more than 10 years
7 Frederica Road Bournemouth BH9 2LX
Received 3 Dec 2025 - Application Refused8/24/0206/TTPO
T2-Oak-Fell and then replace with a new Oak tree.
116 River Way Christchurch BH23 2QT
Received 26 Mar 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/00338/TTPO
T1 - Oak Reduce canopy property side by 3-4 meters. Top has been poorly pruned by electric board to give sufficient clearance to above power lines. This has caused a very one sided tree (see photo attached) with now majority of canopy overhanging clients house. Pruning required to give sufficient clearance from the house and also allowing light penetration into garden. Client has little to no light in here garden or house. She has also had multiple occasions where squirrels and other rodents have gained entry into roof from the tree and causing disturbance at throughout the day and night.
108 Sycamore Close Poole BH17 7YJ
Received 17 Mar 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/02918/BNG
Application to discharge (“the biodiversity gain plan”) as required by paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 relating to REF NO P/25/01133/FUL
3 Nursery Road Bournemouth BH9 3AS
Received 12 Jun 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/05003/CLE
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of a C4 House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for more than 10 years.
4 Stanfield Road Bournemouth BH9 2NW
Received 3 Dec 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/01639/TTPO
T1-Leylandii Tree - Reduce height by no more than 5m.
83 Gleadowe Avenue Christchurch BH23 1LS
Received 27 May 2025 - Split DecisionP/26/01976/TTPO
T1 – Monterey Cypress - Remove all deadwood throughout the canopy, Prune back branches to provide clearance from BT lines, Maintain a safe and balanced crown structure T2 – Western Red Cedar (Left of Entrance Gate) - Reduce height by approximately 30%, Reduce from approximately 14m × 6m to 8m, Shape canopy to form an even and flowing branch line T3 – Western Red Cedar (Right of Entrance Gate) - Reduce height by approximately 30%, Reduce from approximately 14m × 6m to 8m, Shape canopy to match T2 for uniformity
25 The Avenue Poole BH13 6LH
Received 29 Apr 2026 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00495/X
T7 Beech - Prune to clear the building of Alton Heights by 3m Routine maintenance
4 Highmoor Close, Poole, BH14 8TG
Received 24 Jul 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/01536/HOU
Single Storey Rear Extension. Obscure glazed windows to existing building. Proposed timber fencing.
11 Strouden Road Bournemouth BH9 1QJ
Received 7 Apr 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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