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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 dates14,599Searchable applications
802Recorded as pending
85%Approval rate · 11,301 approved or refused records
1,742Refused applications
9,559 approved · 1,742 refused · 429 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 ApprovedP/25/04789/FUL
Demolish existing bungalow and re-build bungalow.
126 Woodlands Avenue Poole BH15 4EH
Received 19 Nov 2025 - (Refused) Appeal DismissedAPP/24/00815/F
Use of outbuilding as self-contained unit of accommodation. Retrospective application.
12 Dalkeith Road, Poole, BH13 6LQ
Received 18 Jul 2024 - No Objections RaisedTP/25/00048/DDD
Fell - dead Pine tree - TPO/9
29 Widworthy Drive, Broadstone, BH18 9BD
Received 16 Jan 2025 - Does Not Require Consent8/24/0763/REG14
T1 - Horse Chestnut: Fell - Fell dead tree.
Chewton Manor 3 Seaview Road Christchurch BH23 5QJ
Received 11 Nov 2024 - Application RefusedP/25/01949/CONDR
Variation of condition 2 of Listed Building consent APP/24/01340/L and Planning application APP/24/01339/F to vary the plans to allow slimline double glazing
Lots End 13 St Peters Road Poole BH14 0NZ
Received 12 Jun 2025 - Application Approved7-2024-26453-A
Alterations and single storey extension to dwellinghouse and replacement of an existing garage/outbuilding with a single storey outbuilding used for storage and hobbies
36 Herberton Road Bournemouth BH6 5HX
Received 14 May 2024 - Split DecisionTP/23/00022/X
G1a Oak. Prune back lateral branches to achieve a clearance of 2M from the footprint of the building pruning to appropriate sized growth points to leave an even and flowing branchline. Crown lift above the amenity space to a height of 4M by the removal of secondary branches only. G2a Scots Pine. Remove the first three primary branches to the South which overhang the dwelling. G2c. Scots Pine. Remove the lowest primary limb to the South which overhangs the dwelling. G2i Oak. (as per attached tree sketch plan) Remove the hanging branches and recut the broken wound in accord with best practice and BS 3998.
11 Buccleuch Road, Poole, BH13 6LB
Received 9 Jan 2023 - Application Approved7-2024-6116-I
Removal and replacement of the existing shopfront with a timber framed shopfront in keeping with the character of the original building elevation.
561 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 4AH
Received 26 Jul 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00364/F
Sever land and erect a 2 bedroom link house with off road car parking
20 French Road, Poole, BH17 7HB
Received 27 Mar 2024 - Application ApprovedTP/24/01017/X
Oak tree - reduce back by up to 2.5m back to appropriate growth points.
16 Pearce Avenue, Poole, BH14 8EQ
Received 27 Nov 2024 - Application Approved7-2023-803-AC
Installation of a covered structure (pergola) over an existing external terrace to the front of the restaurant
Flamingo 42c Sea Road Bournemouth BH5 1BQ
Received 23 Feb 2023 - Does Not Require ConsentP/26/00340/REG14
T1- Acer Pseudoplatanus - Fell
Behind 29 Hinton Wood Avenue Christchurch BH23 5AB
Received 26 Jan 2026 - Application Approved8/24/0228/HOU
Hip to gable loft alterations, enlargement and construction of new dormers.
5 Cedar Avenue Christchurch BH23 2PS
Received 3 Apr 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00853/F
Single storey rear/side extensions, first floor 'build-over' side extension, external modifications and the installalltion of 2no. air conditioning condenser units.
3 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, BH13 7AG
Received 26 Jul 2024 - (Approved) Appeal WithdrawnEN/22/00061/1
South Deep Café - erection of a canopy extension with retractable roof and full-length windows for use as additional seating in connection with the existing café building Discharge of Condition application Planning permission granted following enforcement appeal being allowed
South Deep Cafe Unit 3 Parkstone Bay Marina Turks Lane Poole BH14 8EW
Received 14 May 2025 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00945/X
T1 Oak - Prune back secondary branches from BT/Telephone wires to give 1.5m clearance to prevent damage
16 Ipswich Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9HZ
Received 31 Oct 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-17917-C
Replace front entrance ramps. Erect rear steel frame to support existing external staircase & walkways
Meadow Court 1011 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH9 2BU
Received 21 Feb 2024 - (Refused) Appeal DismissedP/25/04671/ADV
Advertisement Consent for installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones.
Falkland Square, Poole, BH15 1ER
Received 13 Nov 2025 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00861/X
T1 False acacia and T2 Beech - Prune to clear the building of Oakhill by 3m to give adequate clearance
Castle Hill House, 65 Bournemouth Road
Received 10 Oct 2024 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/02808/REG14
T1 Siver Birch - dead - fell to ground level.
5 Colemore Road Bournemouth BH7 6RZ
Received 29 Jul 2025 - Application Withdrawn7-2024-4492-AG
Variation of condition 3 of planning application 7-2022-4492-AD to allow for amendments to the wording (Variation of conditions of application 7-1993-4492-K in relation to Unit 4 only to enable (1) the provision of 13 Sheffield cycle stands and (2) usage for Class E (d) purposes (indoor sport and recreation))
Turbury Retail Park 891-895 Ringwood Road Bournemouth BH11 8LL
Received 1 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/04842/TTPO
T1 & T2 - Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur) - Carry out a crown lift to approximately 2–3 metres above ground level by removing or shortening select lower branches that currently obstruct light and usable garden space. Only secondary growth and smaller-diameter limbs will be removed to maintain natural form and avoid creating large pruning wounds. Remove deadwood throughout the crown where present, as part of routine arboricultural maintenance.
11 Little Forest Road Bournemouth BH4 9NN
Received 24 Nov 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01117/F
Retrospective change of use of ground floor from Class E retail to tattoo parlour (sui generis)
243 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9DU
Received 9 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/00368/TTPO
T1 - Beech - Fell to ground level
21 Lower Golf Links Road Poole Broadstone BH18 8BQ
Received 25 Feb 2025
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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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