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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 dates15,817Searchable applications
802Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 12,287 approved or refused records
1,955Refused applications
10,332 approved · 1,955 refused · 477 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 30 May 2022 to 16 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 19 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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 ApprovedAPP/24/01108/F
Erect single storey rear and side, partial wrap around extension and demolish garage.
15 Apsley Crescent, Poole, BH17 7LX
Received 7 Oct 2024 - No Objections RaisedTP/22/00971/X
E8.28, E8.29, E8.30, E8.31, E8.17: 5 Lime trees - Pollard to previous pollard line at 3, above ground level. (Amended)
Canford School, Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD
Received 21 Nov 2022 - Application ApprovedP/26/03062/HOU
Removal of flat roof rear and side extension. New two storey extension and single storey rear extension with pitched roof. Fenestration alterations and new velux windows and rear dormer.
10 R L Stevenson Avenue Bournemouth BH4 8EG
Received 2 Jul 2026 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00123/F
Removal of one window and insertion of 2 new windows
2 Dawn Chorus, 5A Mill Lane, Poole, BH14 8RH
Received 5 Feb 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/01843/ADV
Advertisement Consent for 2 Fascia Signs, fabricated 55mm deep aluminium tray panels with graphic display. 6m Brand Totem internally illuminated built up letters with black/white acrylic faces and stainless steel rim/returns.
Westover House, Part Ground Floor Lhs West Quay Road Poole BH15 1JF
Received 22 Apr 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/01181/HOU
Demolition and replacement of existing roof to create additional space at first floor level, including gable ends, dormer and Velux roof windows. Internal alterations to facilitate new access to first floor level.
66 Lincoln Road Poole BH12 2HU
Received 30 Apr 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/01185/CLP
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed New outbuilding to the rear of the property.
14 Leigham Vale Road Bournemouth BH6 3LR
Received 17 Mar 2026 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/02138/TTPO
T1 - Birch - Crown Reduction by 1.5 metres back to suitable growth points
15 Holmhurst Avenue Christchurch BH23 5PG
Received 23 Jun 2025 - No Objections RaisedP/25/03721/TCA
T1 - Corsican Pine- In the front garden of the address adjacent to the boundary of the footpath - Felled to ground level, a small tree to be planted in replacement in approximately the same location. Please see photographs attached.
4A Dunbar Road Bournemouth BH3 7BA
Received 22 Sept 2025 - Application Approved7-2024-11165-V
T2 Poplar - Remove the fractured branch that hangs over the grounds of Seacliff Court. T5 Norway Maple - Crown lift to 4m over the pavement
Driftwood 9 Byron Road Bournemouth BH5 1AN
Received 17 Sept 2024 - Awaiting sign offP/26/04332/TTPO
T1- Maritime pine - Fell
12 Mornish Road Poole BH13 7BZ
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Split Decision7-2022-11967-H
T2 unknown species (Katsura tree), crown lift to 5.2m over the public highway and 2.3m over the public footpath. Crown lift over driveway to 4m clearance. Prune away from service wires to 0.5m clearance. Remove crossing & rubbing branches. T3 Magnolia, crown lift to 5.2m over the public highway and 2.3m over the public footpath by removing secondary & tertiary branches.
1 Alyth Road Bournemouth BH3 7DF
Received 18 Oct 2022 - Application Approved7-2024-9503-T
Outline planning application for the redevelopment of the site to provide up to 43 apartments together with associated parking and access
8A Wharfdale Road Bournemouth BH4 9BT
Received 25 Mar 2024 - No Objections RaisedP/26/02814/TCA
T1 - Eucalyptus with one-sided crown development - Fell
Charminster House Dental Surgery Charminster House 65 Wellington Road Bournemouth BH8 8JL
Received 14 May 2026 - Application Approved8/24/0331/TTPO
T1 - Silver Birch - Fell. replace with a 3m Scots Pine (Pinus Sylvestris).
23 Hurstbourne Avenue Christchurch BH23 4RG
Received 23 May 2024 - Awaiting sign offP/26/04797/TTPO
T2 – Scots Pine Fell to ground level and remove all associated arisings from site.
15 Hurstbourne Avenue Christchurch BH23 4RQ
Received 5 Oct 2026 - No Objections RaisedTP/22/00985/X
T1 Lawson Cypress: fell G1 Lawson Cypress: fell
11A Bury Road, Poole, BH13 7DE
Received 31 Oct 2022 - Application RefusedTP/22/00893/X
T1 Scots Pine - Fell, crowded position, the tree is poorly formed, double stemmed with a weak main union, heavily weighted towards the building. Felling will allow surrounding trees room to mature and develop
8 Tadden Walk, Broadstone, BH18 9NU
Received 31 Oct 2022 - (Refused) Appeal AllowedP/25/02228/FUL
Plot subdivision and erection of detached dwelling with associated access and parking
6 Horsa Close Bournemouth BH6 3AW
Received 27 Jun 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00329/F
Proposed replacement side extension with a slightly enlarged footprint.
2 Uppleby Road, Poole, BH12 3DE
Received 19 Mar 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/01202/TTPO
T9 - Sycamore - Fell to ground level & Replace T10 - Red Maple - Prune to branch regrowth to 10cm above previous old pollard points T21 - White Birch - Fell to ground level & Replace T22 - Golden Monterey Cypress - Remove broken/split/damaged branches Refer to Arboricultural Report (01/05) for additional information on works to trees not covered by the TPO.
Deep Ford Throop Road Bournemouth BH8 0DL
Received 1 May 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00748/F
Construction of a single-storey extension connecting the main dwelling to the existing detached garage at the rear of the property. The existing garage's pitched roof will be converted to a flat roof with roof lights. The extension will create an enlarged kitchen-diner and utility area. External works include reconfiguring the rear garden to create a courtyard and hot tub area, along with repositioning the external steps
15 Pearce Avenue, Poole, BH14 8EG
Received 2 Jul 2024 - Application Withdrawn8/23/0004/HOU
Replacement of Summer House with studio containing a gym, relaxation room, shower room and bedroom.
Crowsnest 19 Willow Way Christchurch BH23 1JJ
Received 4 Jan 2023 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04644/TTPO
T1 and T2 Scots pine - Fell to ground level and replace with maritime pine
Killock 7 Martello Park Poole BH13 7BA
Received 24 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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