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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 dates21,633Searchable applications
886Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 17,180 approved or refused records
2,798Refused applications
14,382 approved · 2,798 refused · 707 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 27 Feb 2020 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 26 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records
- Application ApprovedP/26/02397/FUL
Removal of existing masonry balustrades and replacing with glazing, decoration and repairs.
Manington Hall 16 Portarlington Road Bournemouth BH4 8BY
Received 22 May 2026 - Application Approved7-2024-29015-B
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for hip to gable with dormer loft extension.
21 Batchelor Road Bournemouth BH11 8HD
Received 5 Feb 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/00436/TTPO
G1 x1 Holm Oak and x1 Holly Tree - Reduce branches to give a 2m clearance from the building.
St Lukes Church 124 Salisbury Road Burton Christchurch BH23 7JN
Received 20 Mar 2025 - Application Refused8/22/1063/CONDR
Construction of Two Chalet Bungalows with associated landscaping, car parking and access from River Way - Variation of conditions 2, 10, 11 Planning Application 8/18/1773/FUL to move plot A back 1.8m (North West), move plot B sideways (North East) 1.6m and add porch to plot A.
Land to the rear of 33, 35,35a and 37 River Way Christchurch BH23 2QQ
Received 19 Dec 2022 - Application Approved8/24/0478/CONDR
Variation of condition 5 of planning application 8/23/0813/FUL To change opening hours to The saunas shall not operate outside the hours of 06.30hrs to 21.00hrs between 1st September to 30th June and 06.30hrs – 22.30hrs between 1st July and 31st August.
Avon Beach Mudeford Christchurch BH23 4AN
Received 24 Jul 2024 - No Objections RaisedTP/25/00038/X
T2- Oak Fell secondary stem on the south side of the tree due to poor formation (see Pic 1 and Pic 2) and excessive lean over commual garage roof (see Pic 2). Removal of this would balance canopy of remaining Oak T1 (See Pic 3) due to previous work to have the appropriate clearance over the highway/pavement. T1- Oak Remove limb on the south side of the tree that is predominantly dead with little vigour remaining to balance canopy and remove the risk of future failure. (See red line on T1-Pic 3)
Chine House, 4 Westminster Road, Poole, BH13 6JR
Received 15 Jan 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/23/00293/F
Alterations and enlargement of existing rear extension, single storey extension to side, insulate and render whole dwelling
7 Uppleby Road, Poole, BH12 3DB
Received 3 Mar 2023 - Application ApprovedP/26/00461/HOU
Rear single storey extension and lower ground floor garden room with ground floor roof terrace.
105 Hankinson Road Bournemouth BH9 1HR
Received 3 Feb 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/03497/HOU
Demolition of existing conservatory and garage. Removal of existing roof structure. Extend ground floor footprint to the rear and front. Construct new pitched roof with raised eaves, front and rear gable. New first floor accommodation within roof void. Internal alterations and refurbishment. External alterations and refurbishment. New detached single storey outbuilding / garden room. New front boundary wall and widening of access. New landscaping to front and rear garden, including rear terrace.
59 Merley Ways Poole BH21 1QW
Received 9 Sept 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/02166/CONDR
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission APP/21/01651/F (approved at appeal) to include changes to allow amended building levels and height to the approved chalet bungalow at 49 York Road, Broadstone, BH18 8EW.
49 York Road Poole BH18 8EW
Received 11 May 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/02235/TTPO
TOH - Tree of heaven within G15 - Crown reduce by a maximum of 1.5m, pruning back to strong live growth shoots.
1 39 Stevenson Lodge Poole Road Bournemouth BH4 9DH
Received 27 Jun 2025 - Application Withdrawn7-2022-28689
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey extension with two rooflights to dwellinghouse
48 Huntvale Road Bournemouth BH9 3HP
Received 12 Sept 2022 - Application ApprovedP/26/01387/HOU
Proposed Rear Orangery (existing conservatory to be removed)
65 Verity Crescent Poole BH17 8TT
Received 26 Mar 2026 - No Objections RaisedTP/24/00817/X
T1 - Sweet Chestnut: Reduce branches touching the building to a clearance of 2m. T2 - Silver Birch: Dead, fell to ground level.
18 Western Road, Poole, BH13 7BP
Received 7 Oct 2024 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04584/TTPO
T1 - Sweet Chestnut - Crown lift lower hanging branches over the footpath to the councils legal required height of 2.4m. T2 - Cedar - Fell to ground level T3 - Portuguese Laurel - Fell to ground level. T4 - Oak - Reduce section of branches growing towards the corner of the building by 2m to a suitable growing point as shown on photograph.
Ladywell 1 Tower Road Poole BH13 6HY
Received 22 Sept 2026 - Application ApprovedTP/21/01000/X
T1: Robinia - Crown lift to 4m. Prune away for 3m clearance from building. Remove epicormic growth. T2: Robinia - Crown lift to 4m. Reduce lateral branches growing towards dwelling by 1-2m.
20A Upper Golf Links Road, Broadstone, BH18 8BX
Received 25 Nov 2021 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04586/CONDR
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission P/25/02254/HOU Alterations, rear and side single/two storey extensions to dwellinghouse. For revised drawings showing: revisions to window arrangements on the rear and side elevations; replacement of two approved rooflights with one larger rooflight; amendments to the size of the two-storey extension to match the neighbouring property and amendments to the eaves height of the single-storey extension
9 Tamworth Road Bournemouth BH7 6JG
Received 22 Sept 2026 - Application Approved7-2022-7831-AA
Erection of a first floor extension
Hot Rocks Pier Approach Bournemouth BH2 5AA
Received 4 Apr 2022 - Application ApprovedTP/24/00902/X
Group 1 - Monterey Pine - Removal of two lowest branches.
The Wheelhouse, 10 Panorama Road, Poole, BH13 7RD
Received 24 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/26/05367/HOU
Demolition of rear extension. Part two storey and part single storey rear and side extension. New render and brick slip cladding to existing house. Changes to fenestration and internal alterations. Installation of log burner flue to extension.
27 Danecourt Road Poole BH14 0PG
Received 2 Jan 2026 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00440/F
Removal of existing side lobby and rear conservatory. Erection of rear extension. Remove roof and form new roof with dormers and increased first floor accommodation at 4 Wynne Close, Broadstone, BH18 9HQ. Variation of condition 2 of planning permission APP/23/00397/F to allow for bigger windows with in the west elevation of the dormer wall.
4 Wynne Close, Broadstone, BH18 9HQ
Received 15 Apr 2024 - (Refused) Appeal AllowedAPP/24/00263/F
Erect first floor extension to existing garage
108 Panorama Road, Poole, BH13 7RG
Received 4 Mar 2024 - Split DecisionTP/24/00162/X
G2 - Oak Pruning of Dead Branches - Removal of dead branches to eliminate potential hazards and enhance the overall health of the tree. 2 - Size Reduction by 1-2m - Gradual reduction of the tree's size to alleviate stress on its structure and increase its chances of longevity.
40 Johnston Road, Poole, BH15 3HT
Received 8 Mar 2024 - Application Approved8/24/0822/HOU
Single storey extension
32 Avenue Road Walkford Christchurch BH23 5QH
Received 3 Dec 2024
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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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