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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 dates14,379Searchable applications
803Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 11,134 approved or refused records
1,708Refused applications
9,426 approved · 1,708 refused · 419 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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 Approved7-2024-10654-G
T3 & T4 - Sycamore. 2 x Sycamore trees growing on boundary of Glen Road. Crown lift branches over road to 5.2 meters and all other branches lifted to 3-3.5 meters from ground level. T3 the larger Sycamore to be crown thinned by 25%.
18A Percy Road Bournemouth BH5 1JF
Received 19 Jun 2024 - Application RefusedP/26/01920/ADV
Advertisement consent for new signwriting and refurbishment of existing fascia and post mounted sign and a new wall mounted Corex.
The Haymoor 18 Neighbourhood Centre Culliford Crescent Poole BH17 9DW
Received 27 Apr 2026 - Application RefusedP/25/03208/TTPO
T1 - Oak - Fell to ground level T2 - Oak - Reduce crown height and spread by 4m, reduce from 14mx10m to 10m in height Please see Tree Report.
18 Marina Drive Poole BH14 8HB
Received 22 Aug 2025 - No Objections RaisedP/25/00266/TCA
Western Red Cedar (T1) - Fell, as too close to the building. Cedar tree (T2) Fell, as drops debris onto cars that park below it.
8 Cavendish Place Bournemouth BH1 1RQ
Received 11 Mar 2025 - Application WithdrawnP/26/03970/TTPO
T1 - Lawson cypress - Reduce canopy by 1m concentrating on branches out of canopy line.
6 Widdicombe Avenue Poole BH14 9QW
Received 18 Aug 2026 - Application WithdrawnP/26/00667/NMA
Non-material amendment following approval of P/25/03242/HOU to consolidate rear dormer, reduced glazing, introduction of a roof lantern and addition of rear rooflights, omitted kitchen rear window and clarification of material palette
52 Bure Haven Drive Christchurch BH23 4BT
Received 16 Feb 2026 - Application Approved7-2025-9163-R
T2 and T3 Monterey Cypress trees - Removal
21 Dunkeld Road Bournemouth BH3 7EN
Received 30 Jan 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/00024/CLP
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey extension to bungalow and alterations to roof and relocation of front door
157 Western Avenue Bournemouth BH10 6HQ
Received 6 Jan 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/04526/FUL
Alterations to Roof
Former Homebase Redlands Poole Road Poole BH12 1DN
Received 5 Nov 2025 - No Objections RaisedP/25/01679/TCA
W13.17 - Deodar Cedar - Pruning of limb marked with red lines approximately 2 metres. Please see annotated Photo.
Canford School Canford Magna Poole Wimborne BH21 3AD
Received 28 May 2025 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00097/X
T1 & T2 Holm Oak - Reduce northern lateral growth by up to 2m leaving a flowing branch line. (10 Mount Road) T3 Beech - Reduce the two lowest primary branches extending over 10 Mount Road by up to 6m. (10 Glenmount Drive) T4 Beech - Reduce the lowest primary branch over 10 Mount Road by up to 5m. (10 Glenmount Drive)
Flat 31, Vista, 10 Mount Road, Poole, BH14 9PH and 10 Glenmount Drive, Poole, BH14 0HL
Received 8 Feb 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-1556-R
Installation of internal wood burning stove and related flue works.
The Libertine 1 Alumhurst Road Bournemouth BH4 8EL
Received 22 Jul 2024 - Application Refused7-2023-24877-B
Erection of a first floor front extension
32 Verwood Crescent Bournemouth BH6 4JE
Received 4 Jan 2023 - Application Approved7-2024-16563-AC
Replace existing Double-sided internally illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays with a Single digital Bus Shelter advertising display.
Bus Shelter o/s Unit 1 Westover Retail Park 2-16 Castle Lane West Bournemouth BH9 3JS
Received 19 Apr 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/00936/ADV
Advertising consent for fascia sign
Shop 101 Poole Road Bournemouth BH4 9BB
Received 4 Mar 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/03051/TTPO
T1 - Poplar - Crown raise to provide 2m clearance from the adjacent buildings by removing secondary and tertiary branches.
Alderney Hospital 676 Ringwood Road Poole BH12 4NB
Received 1 Jul 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/03267/CONDR
Application for Variation of Condition 2 (plans list) and associated Condition 6 (obscure glazed balcony screens) of Planning Permission APP/23/01257/F as described in that Description of Development to amend windows arrangement and Juliet balconies, extend rear terraces, introduce new terrace on second floor to rear, amend finishing materials and external stairs to rear and side, and amend pool, decking and planters arrangement within the rear garden.
53 Elms Avenue Poole BH14 8EE
Received 28 Aug 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01140/F
Erection of a single storey outbuilding on the corner of the site.
2 Alington Road, Poole, BH14 8LZ
Received 15 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00298/X
T1 - Oak - Crown raise to 5m above ground level and remove low limb as shown in pic.
40 Bluebell Lane, Poole, BH17 7YU
Received 6 May 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/03733/FUL
Erection of new perimeter fence line including turnstiles, extension of West Stand (not general admission seating), foundations for new South Stand, creation of enlarged outside broadcasting area and away team coach parking, realignment of combined pedestrian / cycle path, landscaping and associated works. Includes demolition and relocation of existing buildings and structures.
Vitality Stadium Kings Park Drive Bournemouth BH7 7AF
Received 22 Sept 2025 - Application Approved8/24/0110/HOU
Double storey side extension & single storey rear extension (amended plans)
6 Avon Road West Christchurch BH23 2DG
Received 13 Feb 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/23/00010/F
Extensions and dormer loft conversion to existing bungalow
25 Buckingham Road, Poole, BH12 2HR
Received 3 Jan 2023 - Application Approved7-2024-211-S
Erection of external bike and bin stores to rear of site
Hereford House 4 Hinton Road Bournemouth BH1 2EE
Received 9 May 2024 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/03801/FUL
Remove tarmac to front and side of property and replace with new brick-block paving including installation of new soak-away
Hollybush House 3 Wollstonecraft Road Bournemouth BH5 1JQ
Received 10 Aug 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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