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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 dates14,393Searchable applications
803Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 11,146 approved or refused records
1,709Refused applications
9,437 approved · 1,709 refused · 420 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 14 Jun 2022 to 16 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 17 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records
- Application ApprovedP/25/01615/NMA
Non material amendment to planning application APP/24/00784/F to change the patio door to fully glazed UPVC door
11 Bryony Close Poole BH18 9NS
Received 27 May 2025 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04698/PNHH
Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original detached dwelling house by 8.0 metres, for which the maximum height would be 4.0 metres and for which the height at the eaves would be 3.0 metres
31 Broughton Avenue Bournemouth BH10 6HY
Received 28 Sept 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/04932/HOU
Demolition of existing rear extension and erect a new single storey rear extension, alterations and enlargement to the existing rear dormers. Alterations to rear patio doors. New porch and alterations to front elevation window.
28 Merriefield Drive Poole BH18 8BP
Received 1 Dec 2025 - Split DecisionP/25/02424/TTPO
R1, R2 - Red Oak - Crown reduction by 2m Lesser Works Proposed: Crown lift R1 and R2 red oak to 5.2m above ground level pruning secondary and tertiary growth only
Big Yellow Self Storage Nuffield Road Poole BH17 0RB
Received 8 Jul 2025 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/04909/REG14
T1 - Pedunculate Oak - Section fell to ground level, Tree is dead. We plan to carry out these works Thursday 4th December.
Owlshott 5 Martello Park Poole BH13 7BA
Received 28 Nov 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/01993/HOU
Garage conversion and new window/door to side elevation.
7 Broad Avenue Bournemouth BH8 9HE
Received 16 Jun 2025 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/00575/REG14
T1 & 2 - Pine - Remove dead wood T3 - Douglas Fir - Remove dead wood The work is booked for the 17th March
Front garden Temple Trees 13 Portarlington Road Bournemouth BH4 8BU
Received 10 Feb 2026 - Split Decision8/24/0805/TTPO
T1-T4 - Lime: Crown reduction by 1-2m T5 - Willow: Pollard at 8m in height to the previously pruned levels T6 - Willow: Pollard at 12m to the previously pruned levels
32 Willow Way Christchurch BH23 1LA
Received 25 Nov 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-12984-C
Demolition of existing garage and replacement with ancillary accommodation to serve ground -floor flat
31 Dunkeld Road Bournemouth BH3 7EW
Received 4 Nov 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01368/F
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission APP/24/00745/F as described in that description of development for the condition to be amended to read "The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Site, block and location plan; 9768/300 A received 16 Dec 2024 UNIT 1 - PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS & ELEVATIONS; 9768/301 rev.A received 16 Dec 2024 UNIT 2 - PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS & ELEVATIONS; 9768/302 rev.A received 16 Dec 2024 Topographic survey; LDS/17979 TP1 received 01 Jul 2024 FLOOR PLANS & ELEVATIONS - EXISTING; 2103/02 received 01 Jul 2024 Indicative street scene; 9768/303 received 16 Dec 2024 BAT ACTIVITY SURVEY REPORT received 01 Jul 2024 TREE PROTECTION PLAN; 7206 received 01 Jul 2024 ARBORICULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & METHOD STATEMENT received 01 Jul 2024 BNG CALCULATIONS + PHOTOS received 22 October 2024"
49 Spur Hill Avenue, Poole, BH14 9PJ
Received 17 Dec 2024 - Application RefusedP/26/00138/FUL
Alterations, loft conversion with rear roof dormer extension and front Velux windows and a change of use from a 6 bedroom HMO (C4 Use) and garage to a 9 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis Use) with associated cycle and bin store
130 Garland Road Poole BH15 2LD
Received 13 Jan 2026 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00116/X
T1 - Oak - Crown lift and cut back from building by removing 6 lowest limbs on southern aspect touching and growing over flats. T2 - Beech - Crown lift by removing 4 lowest limbs growing towards flat and cut back remaining upper crown close to building by approximately 1.5m T3 - Birch - Remove to ground level. G1 - Holm Oaks - Crown lift group of neighbouring Holm Oaks to 4.5m and trim back foliage close to corner of flats to provide 2m clearance.
Cherry Court, Cherry Close
Received 14 Feb 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01024/F
Rear extension including rear gable and side dormer to create first floor accommodation
15 Alderney Avenue, Poole, BH12 4LF
Received 10 Sept 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01283/F
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission APP/24/00746/F as described in that description of development to amend the design of the proposed replacement chalet bungalow to meet the specific needs of the applicant. Main changes proposed are: The erection of a ground floor extension to the rear of the approved chalet bungalow to increase the habitable accommodation within the dwelling, Reposition the boot room extension closer to the front elevation, Reposition the dormer window on the front elevation to suit the internal accommodation within the roof space, Install conservation area roof lights, Install additional windows on the ground floor to improve natural light and outlook & Carry out minor alterations to the internal layout to suit the needs of the applicants.
98A Ashington Lane, Wimborne, BH21 3DG
Received 22 Nov 2024 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04837/HOU
Retrospective permission for rear dormer roof extension
146 Symes Road Poole BH15 4PZ
Received 7 Oct 2026 - No Objections Raised7-2024-6673-W
T1 Prunus - Prune back the portion of the crown closest to the building by 2m G2 Apple trees x4 - Crown reduction by up to 1m to the previously pruned levels G3 Scots pine x3 and T4 Scots pine - Remove dead wood
St Bridgets Residential Home 42 Stirling Road Bournemouth BH3 7JH
Received 18 Apr 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/01752/TTPO
Cedar - Fell
5 Little Forest Road Bournemouth BH4 9NN
Received 16 Apr 2026 - Application RefusedP/25/04517/FUL
The Change of Use of a Former Guest House (Use Class C1) to a School (Use Class F1)
Southbourne Grove House 96 Southbourne Road Bournemouth BH6 3QQ
Received 4 Nov 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/02589/HOU
Single storey side and rear extension including a raised patio to the side of the proposed dining area, an area of decking, and alterations to the fenestration arrangements to the south elevation with the kitchen window being replaced by sliding doors
61 Rugby Road Poole BH17 7HL
Received 16 Jul 2025 - Application Approved7-2024-10263-W
T1 False Acacia - Prune to clear the building by 3m and reduce the branches that extend furthest over the roof line by 2-3m
2 Annerley Road Bournemouth BH1 3PG
Received 25 Nov 2024 - Application RefusedP/26/01022/HOU
Demolish garage and conservatory. Proposed single storey side extension with replacement garage.
14 Palmerston Road Poole BH14 9HH
Received 9 Mar 2026 - Application Approved7-2024-29136
Alterations, two storey rear extension and installation of porch to front
20 Endfield Road Bournemouth BH9 1TH
Received 8 Mar 2024 - No Objections Raised8/24/0526/TCA
T3 - Holm Oak - Remove dead stem. T4 - Eucalyptus - Overall crown reduction of 2m.
79 Mudeford Christchurch BH23 3NJ
Received 14 Aug 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00964/F
Installation of up to 2m high gate on the boundary of property, bordering footpath which runs alongside the road.
3 Canford Crescent, Poole, BH13 7NB
Received 26 Aug 2024
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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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