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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 dates15,832Searchable applications
802Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 12,298 approved or refused records
1,956Refused applications
10,342 approved · 1,956 refused · 477 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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 RefusedP/25/02216/TTPO
T3 - multi stem Fir - fell Happy to replant in a designated area
Tall Trees 17 Windsor Road Poole BH14 8SF
Received 24 Jun 2025 - Application Approved7-2024-29188
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed summerhouse
64 Pine Road Bournemouth BH9 1NB
Received 16 May 2024 - (Refused) Appeal DismissedP/26/00981/HOU
Demolition of existing garage and rear conservatory. Erection of single storey rear and side extension to include new side garage. Extension of existing first floor level with rear terrace.
19 Seaway Avenue Christchurch BH23 4EU
Received 6 Mar 2026 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00176/F
Single Storey rear extension
17 Water Tower Road, Broadstone, BH18 8LL
Received 13 Feb 2024 - Application Approved7-2022-2079-AD
Installation of double doors to front elevation with internal alterations
Vision Express 46 Commercial Road Bournemouth BH2 5LP
Received 15 Nov 2022 - Application RefusedP/26/01294/FUL
The replacement of 3no. antenna at a maximum height of 17.3m fixed to tri-pod supporting structures together with ancillary development thereto including cable trays and Remote Radio Units following the removal of the existing 3 no antennas
Christchurch Telephone Exchange Sopers Lane Dorset BH23 1JF
Received 23 Mar 2026 - Split DecisionP/25/00616/TTPO
T1 Holm Oak - Reduce/pollard. T2 Pine - Trim to give 2m clearance from garage roof Group G1 - Trim overhanging growth NW boundary to boundary line
Baronscroft 4 Milner Road Bournemouth BH4 8AD
Received 27 Mar 2025 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/00555/REG14
Removal of 2 split limbs.
16A Branksome Towers Poole BH13 6JT
Received 25 Mar 2025 - No Objections RaisedP/26/02010/TCA
T1- Chestnut- Remove to fence height
9 Kerley Road Bournemouth BH2 5DW
Received 30 Apr 2026 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00840/F
2 storey infill extension with a further rear extension element. Proposed new fenestration and altered fenestration, including the installation of Juliet balconies on the rear elevation.
84 York Road, Broadstone, BH18 8EU
Received 24 Jul 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/00026/TTPO
T1- Oak- Reduce Branches back away from telephone wire to crate 1m clearance. Remove major dead wood. Reduce lower secondary and tertiary branches over driveway by 2m back to suitable growth points This is to create a 4m clearance from ground level. Crown raise over highway to create 5.2m clearance from ground level. Work to be carried for tree maintenance. T2- Oak- Reduce back selected secondary and tertiary branches overhanging boundary from neighbours tree by 1m back to growth point. Tree over is overhanging boundary line. Work will not be detrimental to trees health.
45 Sandecotes Road Poole BH14 8PA
Received 24 Feb 2025 - Split Decision8/23/0090/TTPO
D - Evergreen Oak - To raise the canopy by between 1.5-2m. E - Oak - To remove overhanging branches protruding over roof and edge of building. E -Oak- Prune to create a 1.5m separation from the building of tertiary and secondary Branches only. Branches to be removed as per photos.
R/o 6 & 10 Rushford Warren and adj. Harbour Wall. Christchurch Dorset
Received 3 Feb 2023 - Application ApprovedP/26/02150/TTPO
T1 Pine tree Fell to ground level
38 Compton Avenue Poole BH14 8PY
Received 11 May 2026 - Application Refused7-2024-689-H
Extensions and alterations to existing building including second floor addition and change of use of warden’s flat (Use Class C3) to Use Class F.1
16 Wharncliffe Road Bournemouth BH5 1AH
Received 19 Sept 2024 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00805/X
1A: Pine - Remove dangerous branch with deadwood, overhanging the garden area from dying tree. 2A: Pine - Remove hanging branches which have grown downwards into neighbouring hedge. Three branches in total shown on the accompanying photographs. Work necessary to eliminate the risk of failure causing injury.
14 Blake Hill Crescent, Poole, BH14 8QR
Received 2 Oct 2024 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04361/FUL
Plot subdivision and erection of detached dwelling with associated access and parking. Resubmission of the scheme granted planning permission on appeal (PINS Ref: 6005404 / LPA Ref: P/25/02228/FUL) to remove the Biodiversity Net Gain requirement following introduction of the small site exemption
6 Horsa Close Bournemouth BH6 3AW
Received 8 Sept 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/01656/TTPO
T1 - Oak - Crown reduce lateral southern spread by up to 2.5m to appropriate reduction points. Crown lift western, low canopy by removal of 1 x lowest secondary branch (as annotated red in picture attached). Remove dead wood and inspect the crown.
21 Springfield Avenue Christchurch BH23 2PE
Received 13 Apr 2026 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00050/X
SPECIES: GOAT WILLOW (T3) PROPOSED WORKS: Crown reduce to pervious cuts - approximately 2-3 metres REASON: For containment purposes
14 Eaton Road, Poole, BH13 6DG
Received 22 Jan 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/23/00252/F
Use of site for the Temporary (6 months from decision) siting of 2 food and beverage containers with associated access.
Land at Sandbanks Beach Cafe/Restaurant, Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7QQ
Received 27 Feb 2023 - Application ApprovedAPP/22/01496/A
Refurbishment of old Hollywood Bowl signs, updated designs/logos.
Hollywood Bowl, Tower Park, Yarrow Road, Poole, BH12 4NY
Received 27 Oct 2022 - Application ApprovedP/25/00667/TTPO
T1 Oak - Over garden branch reduction by 3m
Christ The King Catholic Primary School Durdells Avenue Bournemouth BH11 9EH
Received 26 Mar 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/01508/TTPO
T1 - (T47 on TPO) - Sweet Chestnut - fell
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School Greenways Christchurch BH23 5AZ
Received 16 May 2025 - Application Approved7-2024-12193-I
Conversion of building to 5 separate residential dwellings including external alterations, to windows/dormers & new dormer together with parking, bin and cycle stores.
Amitie Guest House 1247 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH7 6BP
Received 5 Feb 2024 - Application Approved7-2025-23216-E
T1 Beech tree - Crown reduce by a maximum of 2m.
11 Queens Park South Drive Bournemouth BH8 9BQ
Received 31 Jan 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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