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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 dates
15,319Searchable applications
802Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 11,884 approved or refused records
1,871Refused applications

10,013 approved · 1,871 refused · 451 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 30 May 2022 to 16 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 18 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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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

  1. Application Approved7-2024-5271-N

    Conversion of roof space with rear dormer, alterations and extension to existing side extension and erection of rear single storey extension.

    76B Surrey Road Bournemouth BH4 9HX

    Received 12 Aug 2024
  2. Application ApprovedP/25/00294/CONDR

    Demolition of existing garages and erection of detached property Removal of condition 6 of planning application 8/21/1216/FUL to enable the retention of the access, thereby allowing the approved hardstanding area to be utilised for parking

    Land To The Rear Of 45 Stour Road Christchurch BH23 1LN

    Received 14 Mar 2025
  3. Application Approved7-2024-7973-F

    T1 Sweet Chestnut - Prune to give 2m clearance from building (Tree is on adjacent land No. 5). T2g - 2x Cherry - Prune low branches to give 2.5m clearance over garden T3g Monterey cypress - Fell. Reasons - all crowns are biased to the south and all except the tree closest to the boundary lean south, towards the garden; the lean of the middle tree is particularly severe. The angle of the leaning stems is sufficient to increase their likelihood of failure and will increase with the trees’ increase in height. T4 Birch - Fell as dead (amended species) T5 Maple - Fell as dead T6 Strawberry tree - Fell as dead

    3 Alyth Road Bournemouth BH3 7DF

    Received 18 Oct 2024
  4. Application RefusedP/25/02654/CLP

    Lawful Development Certificate for proposed use of a portion of the ground floor of the Dolphin Quays Shopping Centre as ancillary staff car parking associated with the existing Lush Head Offices at Dolphin Quays

    Dolphin Quays The Quay Poole Dorset BH15 1HH

    Received 21 Jul 2025
  5. Does Not Require ConsentP/25/03236/REG14

    Maritime Pine - Significant lean towards and over road, significant deadwood and storm damage, in decline. - Habitat to 4m. Oak - Significant lean to north neighbours garden and roof. Surpressed by by adjc trees, little long term retention potential. - Fell.

    14 Wilderton Road Poole BH13 6EE

    Received 24 Aug 2025
  6. Application ApprovedP/25/04137/ADV

    Advertisement Consent for erection of non illuminated signs

    Unit 6, Knighton Heath Industrial Estate Ringwood Road Bournemouth BH11 8NE

    Received 14 Oct 2025
  7. Application ApprovedP/25/05215/FUL

    Demolition of garden room and adjoining garage to be replaced by single storey side and rear extension to extend the existing maisonette. Proposed new driveway and associated access from Brixey Road

    98 Ground Floor Flat Rosemary Road Poole BH12 3HB

    Received 16 Dec 2025
  8. Application RefusedP/26/00516/ADV

    Advertisement consent for erection of 7x sets of illuminated fascia lettering, 1x tall amenity board, 1x A2 menu case, 1x internally illuminated box sign and frosted vinyl to glass panels, windows and doors.

    Rockley Terrace Holiday Park Napier Road Poole BH15 4LZ

    Received 6 Feb 2026
  9. Application ApprovedP/25/00651/RM

    Outline submission for demolition of existing building and erection of a 4-5 storey block comprising of 27 flats arranged as 21 residential and 6 holiday flats with car parking, bin and cycle stores (revised scheme). Approval of reserved matters in respect of application no: 7-2021-1706-V for appearance and landscaping.

    17 West Cliff Road Bournemouth BH2 5EX

    Received 27 Mar 2025
  10. Application ApprovedP/26/01886/TTPO

    T1 - Scots Pine - Prune the canopy back by 1-1.5 metres by removing smaller diameter branches only. T2 - Oak - Prune small branches only to give 1 metres clearance of the light.

    Victoria Avenue Lawn Tennis Club Victoria Avenue Bournemouth BH9 2RJ

    Received 23 Apr 2026
  11. Closed as Invalid7-2024-12687-AN

    T1 - Eucalyptus - Reduce 10 limbs by 2.5-3 metres T2 - Fir - Remove.

    10a Cavendish Road Bournemouth BH1 1RE

    Received 12 Mar 2024
  12. Application ApprovedAPP/24/01123/F

    Proposed air conditioning unit situated on balcony of existing apartment.

    3 Harbour Lodge, 24 Alington Road, Poole, BH14 8LZ

    Received 10 Oct 2024
  13. Application Approved7-2025-2128-V

    Double storey rear extension with pitched and flat roofs, below height of existing main ridge height. Two new skylights. Existing raised patio extended to rear.

    67 Littledown Avenue Bournemouth BH7 7AX

    Received 21 Jan 2025
  14. No Objections RaisedTP/24/01015/X

    G1 - Mainly Holm oak, also a small amount of Sycamore and English Oak - Reduce in height by 1-2m to the previously pruned levels. As routine maintenance, the group have periodically been pruned to keep the group to a manageable size and restore sea views.

    Denecote Lodge, 6 Westminster Road

    Received 26 Nov 2024
  15. Prior Approval Not RequiredP/25/03414/PNHH

    Prior Notification procedure Erection of single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 7.0m, for which the maximum height would be 3.95m and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.40m

    7 Amberwood Drive Christchurch BH23 5RU

    Received 4 Sept 2025
  16. Application ApprovedP/25/00826/HOU

    Retrospective application to keep the fence panel which has been installed immediately adjacent to the rear of 70 Littlemoor Avenue and the adjacent property 72 Littlemoor Avenue, to maintain privacy between the two households

    70 Littlemoor Avenue Bournemouth BH11 8TW

    Received 4 Apr 2025
  17. Application ApprovedP/26/00872/FUL

    Removal of existing garage door and replaced with two new windows. Conversion of garage into habitable space.

    The Coach House 1 West Cliff Lodge, 4 Mckinley Road Bournemouth BH4 8AQ

    Received 27 Feb 2026
  18. Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04581/TTPO

    T1 - Sweet chestnut - Reduce 2 overextending branches by 3m to a suitable growing point and into the natural canopy line. Crown lift by removing lower epicormic branches up to a height of 4m from ground level. T2 - Oak - Crown lift lower secondary hanging branches up to a height of 4.5m from ground level. Remove lower epicormic growth in main union up to a height of 4.5m from ground level. T3 - Sweet chestnut - Crown lift lower secondary hanging branches and lower epicormic growth up to a height of 4m from ground level. T4 - Oak - Reduce branches close and touching the buildings roof to a clearance of 2m. T5 - Oak - Fell to ground level.

    14 Wood Lane Bournemouth BH11 9NG

    Received 22 Sept 2026
  19. Application RefusedP/25/02428/TTPO

    Oak - Fell and replace with a Bird Cherry.

    45 Kingcup Close Poole BH18 9GS

    Received 8 Jul 2025
  20. Application ApprovedP/25/03974/FUL

    Change to front elevation to provide new shop front including an additional door to facilitate independent access to upper floors and conversion of 1st and 2nd floors to a 2 bed flat

    252 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1PF

    Received 6 Oct 2025
  21. Application RefusedAPP/24/00657/L

    Listed building application for: 18 Market Street - Removal of linked access at every floor between No.18 and No.20 Market Street. Removal of existing office fixtures and fittings and partitions. Internal layout amendments Change of use from existing Office (E) to Retail (E) at ground floor level, Jewellery workshop (E) at first floor and Beauticians / Spa treatment (Sui-Generis) rooms at second floor. 20 Market Street Removal of linked access at every floor between No.18 and No. 20 Market Street - Reinstate internal layout back to existing, removing all office partitions. New internal staircase to basement area. Form a rooftop terrace area, with staircase access and sun lounge in existing flat roof. Change of use from existing Office (E) to a single residential dwelling (C3)

    18-20 Market Street, Poole, BH15 1NF

    Received 12 Jun 2024
  22. Application ApprovedP/25/04951/HOU

    Demolition of existing garages, erection of a new outbuilding and wall, fence and gates front boundary treatment

    3 Martins Hill Lane Christchurch BH23 7NJ

    Received 2 Dec 2025
  23. Application ApprovedP/25/02266/HOU

    Single storey rear first floor extension

    69 Parkwood Road Bournemouth BH5 2BS

    Received 30 Jun 2025
  24. Application ApprovedTP/24/00337/X

    F3.09 (Sycamore) requires reducing down to a habitat pole due to the rapid rate of excessive bark lose which has been stripped away around the circumference of the tree trunk (girdling). Due to this, there is huge amount of deadwood in the crown and there has been minimal leaf foliage within the canopy. Tree requires reduction of 10 metres leaving a 4/5 metre habitat pole.

    Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD

    Received 21 May 2024

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