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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 dates12,727Searchable applications
679Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 9,877 approved or refused records
1,449Refused applications
8,428 approved · 1,449 refused · 364 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Council contacts
- 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 ApprovedP/26/00526/FUL
Change of Use use of the unit within a B2 classification which will allow for Motor Vehicle Repairs with Ancillary MOT Facility
54A Balena Close Poole BH17 7DY
Received 9 Feb 2026 - Application Approved8/24/0651/HOU
Roof extension, internal remodelling and demolition of existing conservatory
3 Darwin Avenue Christchurch BH23 2JA
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00430/X
Monterey pine (T1) - Reduce extended branches which grow towards the building by a maximum of 3m to reduce weight and wind sail. Earlier in the year other extended branches failed during an episode of high wind so we wish to take precautionary action.
12 Avalon, Poole, BH14 8HT
Received 2 Jul 2024 - No Objections RaisedTP/24/00142/X
T1 - Bay - Reduce and reshape all over by approximately 1 meter. this is to maintain the tree in a good shape and size to compliment the size of the garden.
8 Approach Road, Poole, BH14 8BH
Received 29 Feb 2024 - No Objections RaisedTP/25/00072/DDD
Macrocarpa - Remove broken branches - TPO/33/1999
82A Haven Road, Poole, BH13 7LZ
Received 27 Jan 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/00887/HOU
Retrospective application to replace existing fencing with new timber fencing.
95 Ashington Lane Poole BH21 3DG
Received 2 Mar 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/01565/TTPO
T1 - Scots pine - Fell to ground level T2 - Scots pine - Fell -replant with a new scots pine. T3 - Scots pine - Crownlift by removing lowest two branches. remove deadwood. T4 - Scots pine - Crownlift by removing lowest two branches. remove deadwood. T5 - Scots pine - Remove the broken branch for safety.
16A Crichel Mount Road Poole BH14 8LT
Received 8 Apr 2026 - No Objections RaisedP/25/00259/TCA
T1 - Bay - Reduce in height by 5-6m T2 - Bay - Reduce in height by 3m
Laurel Court 33 Cavendish Road Bournemouth BH1 1QZ
Received 11 Mar 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/04016/TTPO
T1 - Norway Maple - Fell, Replant with Norway Maple 1.5 meter from stump. Please see photos attached.
Street Record Pear Close Poole BH12 1BZ
Received 7 Oct 2025 - Application Approved7-2024-17927-B
T1 - Scots Pine - Fell and T2 - Scots Pine - Reduce the front stem and the top slightly by 1 - 1.5 metres
28 Burnham Drive Bournemouth BH8 9EX
Received 30 Aug 2024 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00248/X
Summary. T1 Beech. Tree with extensive decay and woodpecker holes. Stereum rugosum fungi noted on stem One branch above recently failed. Works applied for. Remove the remaining two branches to leave a habitat monolith as shown in photographs provided.
26 Wood Lane, Bournemouth, BH11 9NG
Received 15 Apr 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/00454/HOU
Alterations and extensions to include a two-storey extension, alterations to the roof, infills to the rear, changes to the windows and attached garage to the front of the property and front porch with canopy.
42 Hinton Wood Avenue Christchurch BH23 5AH
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Application Approved8/24/0107/FUL
Replace existing roof tiles.
The Pumphouse 16 Queens Avenue Christchurch BH23 1BZ
Received 9 Feb 2024 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04345/HOU
Single storey rear extension replacing a conservatory
9 Hatfield Gardens Bournemouth BH7 7HE
Received 8 Sept 2026 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00210/X
T1 Scots Pine - Prune back from from the house by reducing the branch end by 1 meter. - Crown lift to a height of 5m from ground level to increase light into a heavily shaded garden. T2 Scots Pine Crown lift to 5 meters by removing the lowest 3 small diameter branches. T3 Scots Pine Crown lift to 5 meters above ground level by removing the lowest 5 small diameter branches. All works seen as good management for the trees in a very small heavily shaded garden.
55 Goldfinch Road, Poole, BH17 7TA
Received 26 Mar 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/01299/FUL
Dropped Kerb (retrospective) serving 6b Arnewood Road
6B Arnewood Road Bournemouth BH6 5DG
Received 7 May 2025 - Application Approved8/24/0432/FUL
The demolition of an existing bungalow & erection of a replacement contemporary dwelling.
5 Merlin Way Christchurch BH23 4BL
Received 4 Jul 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/03235/HOU
Ground floor extension to side and rear.
24 Highland Avenue Christchurch BH23 5LN
Received 26 Aug 2025 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00106/X
T1 and T2, both Acers - Re-pollard to previous levels in line with good management and work previously consented by council.
44 Goldfinch Road, Poole, BH17 7TD
Received 12 Feb 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/01784/CLP
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed Installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system To install 29-panels on the South and South-East pitched roofs. Equipment mounted <200mm from the roof plane, not exceeding the roofline.
3 Herons Mead Bournemouth BH8 0DH
Received 20 Apr 2026 - Application Approved7-2024-29377
Demolition of existing garage and replace with new build single storey garage - Retrospective application
11 Plassey Crescent Bournemouth BH10 5JS
Received 16 Dec 2024 - Application Approved8/25/0097/HOU
Demolition of garage and conservatory, erect side and rear extensions, enlargement of roof to form first floor accommodation
143 Stanpit Christchurch BH23 3LY
Received 14 Feb 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/00024/HOU
Proposed extension to ground and the roof to rear aspect, raising of roof height with the addition of dormer to side aspect converting roof space into additional living accommodation and raised patio to rear.
44 Mellstock Road Poole BH15 3DP
Received 24 Feb 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/00552/FUL
Temporary change of use of part of the car park to temporary site compound to use mobile welfare unit/site office and Contractor parking (three month permission). Regulation 3 application by BCP Council
Highcliffe Cliff Top Car Park Waterford Road Christchurch
Received 9 Feb 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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