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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 dates12,792Searchable applications
678Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 9,929 approved or refused records
1,463Refused applications
8,466 approved · 1,463 refused · 368 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 ApprovedTP/24/00391/X
T1: Oak- Crown raise lower secondary branches to create a 4m clearance above ground level; reduce selected branches in upper crown by up to 2m to the points as indicated. Work to be carried out as tree maintenance.
10 Napier Road, Poole, BH15 4NA
Received 10 Jun 2024 - Application Refused8/24/0120/FUL
Sever the garden at 158 Fairmile Road, demolition of existing out buildings and construction of a 4 bedroom chalet bungalow to the rear, with garden, integral garage, turning and parking, to include alterations to the existing access. Alterations to existing bungalow (no.158) including demolition of side extensions (to facilitate access for new dwelling to the rear), window alterations, and proposed side dormer to existing lost conversion.
158 Fairmile Road Christchurch BH23 2LW
Received 15 Feb 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00939/F
Demolition of an existing dwellinghouse and subdivision of the plot to erect three dwellinghouses with associated parking, landscaping and access works and works to an existing outbuilding to form an annexe (amended plans).
46-52 Brownsea View Avenue, Poole, BH14 8LQ
Received 19 Aug 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00916/F
Single storey and double storey rear extension and erection of a rear dormer. Change of use from C3 Class to Sui Generis to enable conversion into 9 bedroom 9 person large HMO.
71 Kimmeridge Avenue, Poole, BH12 3NU
Received 9 Aug 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/00477/TTPO
T1 - Birch - Fell to ground level
30 Wortley Road Christchurch BH23 5DT
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/00658/HOU
Single storey rear and side extension to create a new playroom/bedroom, utility room, extended living room, dining room and W/C. Demolition of the existing conservatory and carport and creation of a new enclosed carport. Internal alterations, elevational changes and alterations including new roof lights. Replacement of existing ground and first floor doors and windows. Internal alterations and renovation to the ground and basement floor levels.
1A Dorset Lake Avenue Poole BH14 8JD
Received 28 Mar 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/01924/TTPO
T4 - Maple - Sever ivy at base T5 - Sycamore - Raise canopy to 5.5m and reduce canopy over car park by up to 3m T7 - Lime - Raise canopy to 5.5m and reduce canopy over car park by up to 3m T8 - Lime - Raise canopy to 5.5m and reduce canopy over car park by up to 3m T9 - Maple - Raise canopy to 5.5m. T10 - Maple - Raise canopy to 5.5m. T12 - Maple - Raise canopy to 5.5m. T14 - Maple - Raise canopy to 5.5m T15 - Sycamore - Sever ivy at base and raise canopy to 5.5m T18 - Maple - Sever ivy at base and raise canopy to 3m Note - Trees: T1, T2, T3, T6, T11, T13, T16, T17, T19, T20, T21, T22, T23 considered under notification P/26/01924/TCA
Avon Manor 34 Purewell Christchurch BH23 1EP
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/02912/REG14
1x sycamore - dead - fell
24 Twemlow Avenue Poole BH14 8AN
Received 5 Aug 2025 - Application Refused7-2024-4896-G
Replacement of single glazed, wooden framed windows with UPVC frames and double glazed
2 Dean Park Court 25 Cavendish Road Bournemouth BH1 1QY
Received 18 Mar 2024 - Application WithdrawnAPP/24/00397/F
Construction of a new secure bicycle store for employees along with a replacement bin store.
Strata House, Castle Street, Poole, BH15 1BQ
Received 2 Apr 2024 - Application RefusedP-9452-071024
Retrospective: application for the change of use from a guest house (C1 Use Class) to a 10 bed HMO (Sui Generis Use Class)
18 Westby Road Bournemouth BH5 1HD
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-14175-E
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use as a Sui Generis HMO for up to 15 people (12 households) for supported accommodation for individuals with ancillary communal and management space retained.
5 Portchester Place Bournemouth BH8 8JS
Received 28 Nov 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-25007-C
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed dormer to side elevation and roof light windows to dwellinghouse
46 Harland Road Bournemouth BH6 4DW
Received 3 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/03334/HOU
Demolish existing carport. Remove existing pitched roof to chalet bungalow. New roof with raised ridge, dormer and side extension over new constructed car port. New first floor accommodation within roof void.
79 Connaught Crescent Poole BH12 2EN
Received 2 Sept 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/01008/TTPO
G1 -Willow - Crown Raise and prune away from building for a 2 metre clearance, Hawthorn - Prune branches in contact with building for a 2 metre clearance G2 - Willow - Prune over extended will branch back to main stem, Hawthorn - Crown Raise 1 metre over car park & Remove snapped hanging willow branch
The land behind 11 Sarah Sands Close Christchurch BH23 3SP
Received 17 Apr 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/01613/FUL
Proposed External Seating Area with Retractable Awnings, Removable Planters and Shopfront Alterations
58-61 Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BZ
Received 9 Apr 2026 - Application RefusedAPP/24/00989/F
Removal of feature string course (retrospective)
30 Kingston Road, Poole, BH15 2LP
Received 2 Sept 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/00983/CONDR
Variation of condition 3 of planning application APP/22/00779/F Single storey extension to side and rear of existing detached two storey dwelling, including demolition of detached garage. Construct a single storey timber pergola and raised decking area to the rear the existing dwelling. Change of plans to make a small amendment to the approved ground floor plan and elevations, bringing the front building line further forward than currently approved
7 Winifred Road Poole BH15 3PU
Received 6 Mar 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/01612/TTPO
T1 - Sycamore - Crown thin by 10% removing crossing and rubbing branches T2 - Pittisporum - Crown reduction by 2-3m T4 - Horse Chestnut - Crown reduction by 3-4m T6 - Purple beech - reduce the branches which extend furthest over the parking bays by 2-3m T7 - Scots pine - Remove the twisted secondary branch which hangs over the road T9 - Scots Pine - Remove the two lowest hanging secondary branches over the road T20 - Sycamore - Reduce the branches which extend furthest towards the bay trees by 3-4m T21 & T22 Bay - Crown reduction by 2-3m
Manor House 34 Manor Road Bournemouth BH1 3EZ
Received 9 Apr 2026 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00511/X
T1 Oak - Reduce canopy to give a 2m clearance from above ground structures. - 6a Haigh Avenue T2 Cedar - Reduce canopy to give a 2m clearance from above ground structures. Remove primary branch which has been struck by vehicles. T3 Robinia - Fell - 6a Haigh Avenue T4 Pine - Remove branch in contact with hedge - 5b Lawrence Drive T1, T3 & T4 on adjacent land Plan and schedule
5 & 6a Haig Avenue, Poole, BH13 7AJ & 5b Lawrence Drive, Poole, BH13 7EN
Received 29 Jul 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/00815/TTPO
T1- FALSE ACACIA - Fell
11 Western Road Poole BH13 7BE
Received 4 Apr 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00407/F
Front and rear extensions, raise roof to provide first floor living accommodation. Extension of the existing garage.
53 Merley Ways, Wimborne, BH21 1QW
Received 4 Apr 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/01193/CONDR
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission APP/24/01292/F as described in that description of development to amend the approved plans to increase ridge height and other external alterations such as changes to fenestration
1 Widworthy Drive Poole Broadstone BH18 9BD
Received 30 Apr 2025 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04688/TTPO
G1 - Pine & Silver Birch - Cut back all branches by 2-3 metres to suitable growth points on all branches that grow towards the house
26 Lytchett Drive Poole Broadstone BH18 9LB
Received 28 Sept 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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