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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole planning applications
PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole website
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates19,948Searchable applications
943Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 15,673 approved or refused records
2,561Refused applications
13,112 approved · 2,561 refused · 637 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 27 Feb 2020 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 24 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Under ConsiderationP/26/04999/TTPO
T1-Willow: Pollard to a finshed height of around 8-10m from ground level.
22 Bury Road Poole BH13 7DF
Received 15 Oct 2026 - (Refused) Appeal AllowedP/25/03874/FUL
The installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones.
Pavement o/s 405-409 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH9 2AJ
Received 30 Sept 2025 - (Refused) Appeal Withdrawn7-2022-21606-D
Erection of two bungalows and formation of new vehicular access and parking spaces
26-28 Roundhaye Road Bournemouth BH11 9JB
Received 21 Oct 2022 - Application ApprovedP/25/04709/CLP
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed operation of home based beauty treatment studio operating from an existing garden outbuilding : Monday - Friday 09.00 - 18.00 Saturday 09.00 - 14.00 Sunday Closed.
4 Anson Close Christchurch BH23 3HZ
Received 17 Nov 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/03268/HOU
Proposed single storey rear extension with flat roof, front porch and increase in ridge height with extension at first-floor level.
25 Headswell Crescent Bournemouth BH10 6LF
Received 28 Aug 2025 - Application RefusedP/25/05313/TTPO
T1 – Beech - Pollard to a suitable height of 10-15 feet to substantially reduce crown mass. Please see photos attached.
52 Richmond Wood Road Bournemouth BH8 9DJ
Received 23 Dec 2025 - Application RefusedAPP/22/00904/F
Non-material amendment following approval of APP/21/00082/F for Plot A amendments to window and external door positions. Plot B extension at ground floor and first floor front and side elevation and amendments to window and external door positions.
22 Clifton Road, Poole, BH14 9PP
Received 30 Jun 2022 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00864/P
Outline permission with some matters reserved for the demolition of the existing buildings and erection of two blocks of 12 flats each (24 flats in total) with associated access and car parking, bin and cycle storage
Avonwood Manor Nursing Home, 31 Nelson Road, Poole, BH12 1ES
Received 30 Jul 2024 - Awaiting sign offP/26/04377/TTPO
T1 - Cedar - Reduce over extended growth as shown in attached photos by 2-3m
17 Twemlow Avenue Poole BH14 8AL
Received 9 Sept 2026 - Application Approved7-2022-2052-CK
Advertisement Application for 2no illuminated lettering and Chevrons 4no. printed window graphics.
Units LG2 & LG3 BH2 Exeter Crescent Bournemouth BH2 5DD
Received 8 Jun 2022 - Application ApprovedAPP/22/00217/F
Ground floor extension, replace roof to form first floor accommodation
36 Charborough Road, Broadstone, BH18 8NE
Received 18 Feb 2022 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00434/X
T1 - Eucalyptus - Reduce and reshape crown by 2-3m. Crown lift to 5m clearance
29 Winston Avenue, Poole, BH12 1PA
Received 2 Jul 2024 - Application Approved7-2022-9452-C
Erection of a single storey rear extension, involving demolition of existing rear extension, and conversion of building to form 4 x flats with a bin and cycle store and adiditional side dormer
Perdeen Hotel 18 Westby Road Bournemouth BH5 1HD
Received 19 May 2022 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/03730/BNG
Application to discharge the statutory biodiversity gain condition as required by paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 relating to REF NO P/25/00170/FUL
Carisbrooke 172 Canford Cliffs Road Poole BH13 7ES
Received 29 Jul 2026 - No Objections RaisedP/26/04273/REG14
Cedar – Dead – Fell Removal on the 11th of September
20 Martello Road Poole BH13 7DH
Received 3 Sept 2026 - Application WithdrawnP/25/05230/TTPO
Oak T1, T2, T3 - Quercus robur - removal of deadwood
23 Hilary Road Poole BH17 7LZ
Received 16 Dec 2025 - Application Approved8/24/0625/TTPO
T1- Tulip Tree: reduce the whole crown by 2m to previous pruning points as per annual prune. T2- Willow Tree: fell to just above ground level. No replant T3- Willow Tree: crown lift lower branches up to a height of 3m from ground level T4- Willow Tree: reduce the crown by 2m to previous pruning points. T5- Cedar Tree: reduce the crown by 2m to previous pruning points. T6- Indian Bean Tree: reduce the crown by 2m to previous pruning points
Avon Lodge Convent Walk Christchurch BH23 1EQ
Received 19 Sept 2024 - Application Approved7-2024-5845-T
T1 -Scots Pine - Prune to clear the outbuilding(15 Rothesay road side) by 2m and reduce the upper overextended branch growing over 15 Rothesay road by 2m
13 Rothesay Road Bournemouth BH4 9NH
Received 8 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/03562/TTPO
T1 - Copper beech tree - Reduce branches growing above the roof of the building by 4m to clear the roof line and provide a 2m separation.
The Grange Cheshire Home 2 Mount Road Poole BH14 0QW
Received 12 Sept 2025 - Application Approved8/24/0341/HOU
Ground floor rear and side extension. Loft conversion to provide further habitation. A new roof proposed with gable ends to the front and rear and a dormer with a flat roof and roof lights to each side. Demolish existing garage / workshop and replace with pitched roof garage/store.
25 Wickfield Avenue Christchurch Dorset BH23 1JB
Received 30 May 2024 - Application WithdrawnAPP/24/00175/F
Build single storey extension to the LH saide of property and convert bedroom into new lounge overlooking rear garden. Divide existing lounge to form a bedroom and main entrance hall from re-positioned front door. Enlarge existing garage at the rear. Form new car port over exisitng RH side drive.
68 Fairview Drive, Broadstone, BH18 9AP
Received 13 Feb 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/22/01658/F
Proposed two storey extensions + alterations and associated works
50 Links Road, Poole, BH14 9QS
Received 1 Dec 2022 - Application Approved7-2024-13584-F
Minor material amendment to planning permission 7-2023-13584-E to allow for changes to balustrade design (Replacement of existing powder coated metal and glass balcony railings with stainless steel and glass) balcony railings
Marina Towers The Marina Bournemouth BH5 1BJ
Received 18 Jul 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/03340/TTPO
T1 - Lime tree - Crown lift canopy to 4m above ground level, Crown thin by 10%, removing epicormic growth from crown. Shorten lower branches in crown by 2m all round (as per previous consent 7-2017-23686-B).
36 Seagrim Road Bournemouth BH8 0BD
Received 2 Sept 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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