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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 dates20,190Searchable applications
918Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 15,912 approved or refused records
2,591Refused applications
13,321 approved · 2,591 refused · 647 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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
- Closed as InvalidP/26/01275/TTPO
T1-Norway Spruce: Undertake an upper crown reduction of no more than 2.5m from the tips inwards. Ensuring that all cuts are brought back to viable growth points. T2-Magnolia: Undertake a full crown reduction of no more than 1.75m from the tips inwards.
19 Chester Road Poole BH13 6DE
Received 20 Mar 2026 - Application ApprovedAPP/22/01462/F
Two Storey Extension & Loft Conversion
6 Harbour Hill Crescent, Poole, BH15 3QA
Received 24 Oct 2022 - Application ApprovedP/25/00922/LB
Listed building consent for replacement of modern stormproof windows with timber slimline double glazed units, the insertion of slimeline glazing to flush fitting timber windows, along with replacement of door to west elevation.
Lark Cottage 59 Martins Hill Lane Christchurch BH23 7NW
Received 11 Apr 2025 - Application Approved7-2022-917-Q
Alterations and conversion of dwellinghouse into 2 flats
22 Memorial Homes Castle Lane West Bournemouth BH8 9TP
Received 17 Nov 2022 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01075/F
Proposed rear conservatory
16 Mayford Road, Poole, BH12 1PU
Received 25 Sept 2024 - Application Approved7-2022-8284-F
Variation of condition 1 (updated approved plans) on planning application 7-2021-8284-E (demolition of a single storey extension, alterations and two storey extension to dwellinghouse)
15 Branksome Hill Road Bournemouth BH4 9LD
Received 27 Jun 2022 - Application ApprovedP/26/01477/HOU
Replace an existing first-floor rear opaque window with a transparent glazed window. Install timber-effect cladding to selected sections of the front elevation.
76 Baring Road Bournemouth BH6 4DT
Received 1 Apr 2026 - Application Approved7-2024-28920-A-(TPD)
Prior notification procedure - The erection of a single storey extension measuring 5m wide x 5.3m in length with a maximum height of 4m and maximum eaves height of 3m. Proposed materials to match existing.
3 Cheshire Drive Bournemouth BH8 0JU
Received 29 Apr 2024 - Application Approved7-2023-3749-CJ
All trees are part of W1 on TPO: T1 Goat Willow, crown lift to 5m. T2 Evergreen Oak, T3 Evergreen Oak, T4 Oak & T6 Oak, fell. T5 Silver Birch, remove first primary limb which grows south.
Avonbourne College Harewood Avenue Bournemouth BH7 6NY
Received 6 Feb 2023 - Application RefusedP/25/04950/FUL
First floor roof extension over existing garage to small residential care home.
28 Elmsway Bournemouth BH6 3HU
Received 1 Dec 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/23/00219/F
Single storey infill extension with fenestration alterations.
1 Elmstead Road, Poole, BH13 7EY
Received 20 Feb 2023 - Application ApprovedTP/24/01032/X
Eucalyptus - Reduce lateral limbs overhanging towards my roof by 2 meters to lessen risk of potential damage to my house.
2 Evering Avenue, Poole, BH12 4JQ
Received 30 Nov 2024 - Application WithdrawnP/25/00295/CLP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed Single Storey Rear Extension. Windows and doors alterations and rendering.
16 Benbridge Avenue Bournemouth BH11 9HN
Received 14 Mar 2025 - No Objections Raised8/22/0946/TCA
T1- Sycamore - Removal of 4 lowest branches (as pictured marked with a red line).
21A Chewton Common Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 5LX
Received 7 Nov 2022 - Application ApprovedP/25/01006/TTPO
T1- Oak Tree. Fell to 1.8-2.4m above ground level for habitat. Replace with an Oak or Copper Beech tree.
12 Hurn Road Christchurch BH23 2RN
Received 17 Apr 2025 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04622/FUL
Change of use to Class B2 vehicle repair workshop and MOT Station, new single storey link from reception building to workshop, new workshop roof, installation of solar PV panels and ventilation system with ducting and associated works
2 Rutland Road Bournemouth BH9 1EQ
Received 23 Sept 2026 - Application Refused7-2022-21934-A
Installation of a two storey side extension to create a garage and two rooms to first floor.
2 Cartwright Close Bournemouth BH10 5HL
Received 16 May 2022 - Application Refused7-2025-29237-A
Ground floor side extension, first floor rear extension, balcony to side
33 Kings Park Road Bournemouth BH7 7AE
Received 4 Feb 2025 - Application Approved7-2024-25191-B
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a loft conversion with gables and dormer
35 Queens Park Avenue Bournemouth BH8 9LH
Received 17 Sept 2024 - Application Approved7-2022-28726-B
Extension to roof for habitable use with 3 x roof lights and internal alterations
9 Alington Road Bournemouth BH3 7JX
Received 14 Oct 2022 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00685/F
Single storey front extension to form porch.
117 Rossmore Road, Poole, BH12 3HN
Received 17 Jun 2024 - Application Approved7-2023-28247-B
Minor material amendment application to vary condition no. 1 of application 7-2022-28247-A (Demolition and rebuild dwelling (to exact bulk and form) in accordance with previously approved application ref: 7-2021-28247)
2 Rolls Drive Bournemouth BH6 4NA
Received 8 Feb 2023 - Application Refused7-2024-28296-B
Construction of first floor extension and loft conversion and two side dormer windows
50 Warnford Road Bournemouth BH7 6QR
Received 6 Aug 2024 - Application Approved8/22/1031/TTPO
T1 - Eucalyptus - Reduce 2 branches over rear garden of Block 2 & 3 Montagu Park to fence line approx 2-3m (see annotated photo)
Montagu Park Waterford Gardens Christchurch BH23 5LH
Received 30 Nov 2022
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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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