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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 dates21,329Searchable applications
893Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 16,918 approved or refused records
2,746Refused applications
14,172 approved · 2,746 refused · 693 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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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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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/25/02318/HOU
Roof extension of existing garage and refurbishment of existing link to garage
39 Leven Avenue Bournemouth BH4 9LJ
Received 2 Jul 2025 - (Refused) Appeal DismissedP/25/04269/FUL
Demolish detached garage, erection a detached 1-bedroom bungalow and formation of new parking area with 2no. spaces to no. 335 Ringwood Road and 1no. space for the proposed dwelling
Land rear of 335 Ringwood Road Poole BH12 3JN
Received 22 Oct 2025 - Application Refused7-2021-23956-F
Alterations and formation of new 2nd floor flat with pitched roof, bin and cycle store
8A Milburn Road Bournemouth BH4 9HJ
Received 3 Nov 2021 - Application RefusedAPP/22/01359/F
Non material amendment following approval of APP/22/00147/F to remove the rear extension element.
7 Derwentwater Road, Wimborne, BH21 1QS
Received 3 Oct 2022 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01131/F
Conversion and extension of existing kitchen extension into Orangery and use of its roof as a balcony. Formation of a sunken patio area
32 Forest Road, Poole, BH13 6DH
Received 14 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/01026/ADV
Advertisement consent to fix x9 pairs of brackets and PVC banners to existing lamppost columns as per the specifications attached.
Ashley Road Poole BH14 9DF
Received 9 Mar 2026 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00772/F
Demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of a replacement two storey, 4 bedroom dwelling with integral garage and general site improvements.
17 Crichel Mount Road, Poole, BH14 8LT
Received 5 Jul 2024 - Application Approved7-2021-8160-K
T1 Western red cedar - Reduce the portion of the tree that overhangs the driveway of no 65 Portchester Road by 2-3m.
67 Portchester Road Bournemouth BH8 8JX
Received 9 Nov 2021 - Application ApprovedP/26/03963/HOU
New dormer to side elevation
177 Stony Lane Christchurch BH23 7LD
Received 18 Aug 2026 - Application Approved8/22/0858/HOU
Erection of rear single-storey extension & top floor front extensions.
5 East Cliff Way Christchurch BH23 4EY
Received 11 Oct 2022 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00095/X
T1 - Silver Birch. Reducing the tree as shown in the attached diagram/picture. Selective Branch reduction on one side of the canopy by up to 2 mtrs leaving a natural flowing branch line. Removal of dead wood from the crown of the tree.
10 Avalon, Poole, BH14 8HT
Received 8 Feb 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01021/F
Balconies to rear. Workshop/bike store extension to front. Render over painted bricks. Internal changes & external door/window changes
127 Merley Ways, Wimborne, BH21 1QR
Received 10 Sept 2024 - Application Refused7-2024-12717
Erection of 3 x dwellings with associated access, bin and cycle storage, involving demolition of existing dwelling
3 Nursery Road Bournemouth BH9 3AS
Received 6 Feb 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/01579/TTPO
T1- Cedar Tree Reduce branches that are close to Bay Rise building and also the property opposite to a clearance of 2m as shown in pictures attached. Remove 1 low branch as shown on picture.
Bay View Rise 22 Sandecotes Road Poole BH14 8NX
Received 9 Apr 2026 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04494/HOU
Single-storey rear extension, loft conversion with side and rear pitched roof dormers, roof replacement and external refurbishment.
12 Oakley Hill Poole BH21 1QH
Received 16 Sept 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/00431/TTPO
T1 - Sweet Chestnut - 2x branch removal; west facing to reduce chance of failing in high wind, east facing due to damage. 2x 2m Branch reduction
13 Dover Road Poole BH13 6DZ
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/02298/TTPO
T1 - Magnolia - Reduce by 1m to manage growth
7 Oakley Lane Poole BH21 1SE
Received 18 May 2026 - Application Approved7-2024-536-AJ
Removal of condition 4 of planning permission 7-2010-536-X to allow for flat 5 to be used as a residential dwelling
Flat 5 Palm Court Hotel 38 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3PD
Received 6 Aug 2024 - No Objections RaisedTP/24/00833/DDD
Fell 2x Pine - TPO/36/1999
Corscombe, The Drive, Brudenell Avenue, Poole, BH13 7NW
Received 7 Aug 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/04533/CONDR
Variation/Removal of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission APP/21/00645/F: Proposed side extension, roof conversion, alterations and detached double garage to amend roof design of west roof from approved hip to gable with North and South facing dormers.
93 Springdale Road Poole Broadstone BH18 9BW
Received 4 Nov 2025 - Application RefusedP/26/03230/TTPO
T1 - Monkey puzzle in the front garden of property. Fell to ground level. Removal and replant would be a more beneficial long term plan.
27 Forest Road Poole BH13 6DQ
Received 13 Jul 2026 - Split DecisionTP/24/00757/X
T1 - Poplar Tree - Reduce lower primary branches over hanging boundary by approximately 4m back to suitable growth points. Reduce branches in upper crown overhanging boundary by approximately 2m.
8 Sandpiper Close, Poole, BH17 7YE
Received 23 Sept 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/02136/NMA
Non-material amendment following approval of P/25/04744/FUL for internal layout refinements, change to fenestration and approved window arrangements, retention of an existing first floor side elevation window opening at a reduced scale and Inclusion of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels
Coach House To the rear of 579–581 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH9 2AR
Received 8 May 2026 - Application ApprovedP/26/00165/TTPO
T1 - Western Red Cedar - Crown Raise of up to 4 metres, removing tertiary growth only. T2 - Sweet Chestnut - Overall crown reduction of up to 4 metres and crown raise of up to 3 metres from ground level. Please see photos attached.
2 Pinetree Drive 6 Wilderton Road Poole BH13 6EE
Received 15 Jan 2026
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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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