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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 dates20,788Searchable applications
900Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 16,453 approved or refused records
2,680Refused applications
13,773 approved · 2,680 refused · 669 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 27 Feb 2020 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 25 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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- 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 ApprovedP/25/02523/HOU
Single storey rear extension replacing existing conservatory; demolish & replace garage. Replace front conservatory with new window and roof.
10 Manor Road Christchurch BH23 1LU
Received 14 Jul 2025 - Application Refused7-2022-12953-C
Non-Material Amendment to application no. 7-2022-12953-B for amendment of 2 smaller sky lights into one central sky lantern
21 The Broadway Northbourne Bournemouth BH10 7EU
Received 11 Jul 2022 - Application ApprovedP/26/00023/TTPO
T1 Leyland Cypress - Fell, this fast growing tree has become large in an unsuitable position close to the building.
19 De Redvers Road Poole BH14 8TS
Received 5 Jan 2026 - (Refused) Appeal DismissedAPP/24/00785/P
Outline planning permission with some matters reserved for the construction of three bungalows with associated parking and landscaping with access from Wheelers Lane
Land rear of 41-43 Wheelers Lane, Bournemouth, BH11 9QQ
Received 9 Jul 2024 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00825/X
Large Holm Oak - Dismantle down to ground level.
19 Western Avenue, Poole, BH13 7AN
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/25/00060/F
Single storey rear conservatory
8 Fairview Crescent, Broadstone, BH18 9AN
Received 21 Jan 2025 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00275/X
T1- poorly formed pine tree in the front garden overhanging the drive way entrance to be dismantled down to ground level. T2- Scot's pine in rear garden overhang the property to have 2x selective branches which overhang the roof heavily reduced by up to 3m back to an appropriate growth point. These are 2 small, long lateral branches which overhang the roof, causing constant mess as well as worry if the branch fails due to it overhanging their bedroom. This is minimal cuts which will remove the overhang all together.
18 Lakeside Road, Poole, BH13 6LR
Received 24 Apr 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/22/01713/F
Two storey front & side extension for additional habitable accommodation
30 Thwaite Road, Poole, BH12 1HY
Received 14 Dec 2022 - Application Approved7-2024-5901-BI
T3 - Horse Chestnut - Crown lift to 5m clearance, Crown thin by 15-20%, Remove epicormic growth. T4 - Lime - Crown lift to 6m clearance, Crown thin by 15-20%, Remove epicormic growth. T5 - Lime - Crown lift to 6m clearance, Crown thin by 15-20%, Remove epicormic growth. T7 - Copper Beech - Crown lift tp 5m clearance, crown thin by 10-15%. Small Thuja Hedge - Trim top and sides, prune away from service lines to 0.5-1m clearance.
Corpus Christi School St James's Square Bournemouth BH5 2BX
Received 5 Jun 2024 - Application Approved7-2022-28712
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey extension to dwellinghouse
70 Harewood Avenue Bournemouth BH7 6NR
Received 3 Oct 2022 - Application ApprovedAPP/22/00917/F
Single storey rear extension. Demolish existing conservatory.
2 Mallow Close, Broadstone, BH18 9NT
Received 4 Jul 2022 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/05120/HOU
Removal of existing conservatory, erection of a single storey rear extension and side infill extension linking dwelling with detached garage.
4 Burdock Close Christchurch BH23 4UA
Received 21 Oct 2026 - Application WithdrawnAPP/25/00100/F
Additional one storey three bedroom flat with ancillary flat roofed roof extension.
22 Panorama Road, Poole, BH13 7RD
Received 3 Feb 2025 - Application RefusedAPP/24/00957/F
Erection of single storey side extension.
73 Salterns Road, Poole, BH14 8BL
Received 23 Aug 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/04041/CLE
Lawful Development Certificate for Existing Use or Operation to confirm that construction/development works have taken place in relation to planning application 7-2022-2763-N – "Construction of 8 flats at the former play area" within the 3-year decision period
Former play area Crescent road Bournemouth BH2 5SS
Received 8 Oct 2025 - Awaiting sign offP/26/04626/TTPO
T1 - Sweet Chestnut - Remove epicormic growth up to 4m from ground level. T2 - Sweet Chestnut - Crown lift up to 4m from ground level.
93A Salisbury Road Burton Christchurch BH23 7JR
Received 24 Sept 2026 - Application ApprovedTP/23/00041/X
T1: Oak - Reduce over extended branches that overhang the boundary with 78 Fox Holes Road, by approximately 3m to suitable growth points.
88 Foxholes Road, Poole, BH15 3ND
Received 16 Jan 2023 - Application Approved7-2025-29441
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed Loft conversion.
48 Normanhurst Avenue Bournemouth BH8 9NP
Received 20 Feb 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/22/01573/F
Single storey side infill and rear extension following the demolition of existing lean-to side extension.
4 Davis Road, Poole, BH12 2BA
Received 15 Nov 2022 - Application ApprovedTP/22/01065/X
T1- Pine Crown raise and Thin- Reduce branches back from properties to create a 3m separation. Crown raise over driveway, pathway and neighbours driveway. Create 4m separation from ground level. Red dots show intended pruning points on photos. Crown thin only to remove small rubbing branches from around crown no bigger than 1inch in diameter. Work to be carried out as branches are getting to close to property and tree maintenance. Work will not be detrimental to trees health.
13 Seacombe Road, Poole, BH13 7RJ
Received 15 Dec 2022 - Application ApprovedAPP/22/01593/F
Rooms in the existing roof new rooflights and Juliet balcony
34 Moriconium Quay, Lake Avenue, Poole, BH15 4QP
Received 17 Nov 2022 - (Refused) Appeal Dismissed7-2022-5831-J
Subdivision of the existing 2 x flats into 4 x flats, replacement of the aluminium framed windows with UPVC glazing units, and internal alterations
106-108 Poole Road Bournemouth BH4 9EQ
Received 4 Aug 2022 - Application Approved7-2024-29113
Change of use for existing (Class C3) residential to (Class C4) HMO for 6 persons
87 St Georges Drive Bournemouth BH11 8NY
Received 30 Jul 2024 - Application Withdrawn7-2022-71-L
Outline submission for demolition of the existing office building and the erection of a flatted development comprising of 39 units with associated cycle parking and landscaping
Tayfield House 38 Poole Road Bournemouth BH4 9DW DV fee transferred to 7-2023-71-M
Received 21 Sept 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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