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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
16,980Searchable applications
871Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 13,195 approved or refused records
2,115Refused applications

11,080 approved · 2,115 refused · 520 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 20 May 2021 to 19 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 20 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Approved8/24/0598/TTPO

    T1 Common Walnut tree Reduce lateral spread to the 4 compass points by approximately 1.5 – 2.0m back to suitable growth points. Remove major deadwood. T2 Prunus Reduce lateral spread to give 1m clearance adjacent Catalpa.

    Walnut Lodge 5 Highland Avenue Christchurch BH23 5LN

    Received 6 Sept 2024
  2. Application Approved7-2024-3810-A

    Retrospective: Advert consent for illuminated signage.

    Marie Curie Cancer Care 80 Poole Road Bournemouth BH4 9DZ

    Received 30 Apr 2024
  3. Application ApprovedP/25/04374/TTPO

    T1 - Oak- Reduce selected branches shown in picture by 2m to reshape crown. Pruning cuts to taken back to suitable growth points. T2 - Chestnut- Remove lower epicormic growth from main stem. T3 - Sycamore- Crown over road to create 5.2m lift for highways. T4 - Cedar- Neighbours tree- Reduce branches encroaching on to 9 Ettrick road building by 2m. Please see photos attached.

    9 Ettrick Road Poole BH13 6LG

    Received 27 Oct 2025
  4. Application Refused7-2024-12818-G

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use as HMO.

    Flat 7 Banks House 293 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH9 2AA

    Received 21 Aug 2024
  5. No Objections RaisedTP/24/00844/DDD

    Fell 1x Silver Birch - TPO/26/1994

    24 Lytchett Drive, Broadstone, BH18 9LB

    Received 29 Jun 2024
  6. (Refused) Appeal Dismissed7-2022-6750-C

    Erection of a two storey, 2-bed detached dwelling with associated access

    Land adjacent 4 Elmsway Bournemouth BH6 3HU

    Received 6 Sept 2022
  7. Application ApprovedTP/24/00173/X

    T1 - Oak - Removal of dead wood from the crown of the tree. Selective branch reduction on one side of the canopy by up to 1 meter. Leaving a natural flowing branch line.

    54 Woodpecker Drive, Poole, BH17 7SY

    Received 13 Mar 2024
  8. (Refused) Appeal AllowedAPP/24/00498/P

    Demolish the existing buildings and erect 15 dwellings with associated parking and access.

    281-291 and The Old Joinery, Bournemouth Road, Poole, BH14 9AH

    Received 30 Apr 2024
  9. Application ApprovedTP/22/00695/X

    T1: Lawson Cypress - Fell and replant with a scots pine.

    93 Compton Avenue, Poole, BH14 8PX

    Received 1 Sept 2022
  10. Application ApprovedP/25/04109/CLP

    Lawful Development Certificate for proposed use as a 24 hour gym.

    Unit 5 Meteor Shopping Park, 151 Somerford Road Christchurch BH23 3RT

    Received 13 Oct 2025
  11. Application RefusedAPP/24/00992/K

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed infill extension behind existing garage and adjacent to existing outer bungalow wall

    125 South Western Crescent, Poole, BH14 8RZ

    Received 2 Sept 2024
  12. Does Not Require ConsentP/25/02884/REG14

    1x holly - dead - fell 1x silver birch - dead - fell 1x holm oak - dead - fell

    8 Westbridge Park 24 West Overcliff Drive Bournemouth BH4 8AA

    Received 4 Aug 2025
  13. Application Approved8/22/0972/TTPO

    T1 Sycamore reduce the crown by 7m to reduce weight on one side.

    33 Nea Road Christchurch BH23 4NB

    Received 14 Nov 2022
  14. Application ApprovedAPP/24/00532/F

    Conversion of integral garage to living accommodation

    20 Smithson Close, Poole, BH12 5EY

    Received 10 May 2024
  15. Application Refused7-2022-4574-J

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed conversion of part of ground floor shop to owners flat

    Smiths News 287 Kinson Road Bournemouth BH10 5HE

    Received 18 Aug 2022
  16. Application ApprovedP/25/00008/HOU

    Demolition of the existing conservatory and the erection of a single-storey rear garden room extension and a new matching first-floor window to the side elevation.

    4 Wick Farm Wick Green Bournemouth BH6 4LY

    Received 25 Feb 2025
  17. Does Not Require ConsentP/25/00939/REG14

    Lime Tree - Fell to ground level.

    Kingsley House 21 Coronation Avenue Bournemouth BH9 1TB

    Received 14 Apr 2025
  18. Application ApprovedAPP/22/01579/F

    Install four velux roof lights to existing roof with internal alterations. Removal of the chimney to south west

    3 Warwick Road, Poole, BH14 8SY

    Received 16 Nov 2022
  19. Application ApprovedAPP/24/01095/F

    Removal of elevated conservatory and part of rear of garage, erection of single storey side/rear extension and patio, applying render finish to dwelling, reconfigure / replace and block up windows, new entrance, new side entrance, remove two pedestrian entrances and amend and extend existing driveway area with permeable paving (retrospective application).

    Gin-ye-daur, Elms Avenue, Poole, BH14 8EF

    Received 30 Sept 2024
  20. Application ApprovedTP/24/01080/X

    T1- Cedar- Reduce selected overextended branches by 1m shown in attached pictures by red dots. Recent branch failure in winds. Work to be carried out to reduce weight on branches. Work to be carried out using cherry picker to allow for better access around tree and allow for better pruning points.

    5 Glenair Road, Poole, BH14 8AA

    Received 23 Dec 2024
  21. Awaiting sign offP/26/04830/TTPO

    T1 - Norway Maple - Fell to ground level T2 - Copper Beech - Prune branches by up to 2 metres which are in contact with building to achieve a 2 metre clearance

    Flat A Luckhurst 64 Wellington Road Bournemouth BH8 8JR

    Received 7 Oct 2026
  22. Application ApprovedAPP/24/00340/F

    Porch conversion and extension above new porch to create a wet room.

    3 Churchfield Crescent, Poole, BH15 2QS

    Received 22 Mar 2024
  23. Application ApprovedTP/24/00986/X

    Oak tree on sloped bank (T1) - Crown reduce branches growing towards the neighbour's house by 1.5-2m, to reduce weight & wind-sail.

    7 Water Tower Road, Broadstone, BH18 8LL

    Received 18 Nov 2024
  24. Application ApprovedAPP/24/01392/F

    Conversion of existing garage, single storey rear extension, new garage and new porch to the front

    34 Corfe Way, Broadstone, BH18 9NE

    Received 23 Dec 2024

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