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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14,382 approved · 2,798 refused · 707 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
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 Approved7-2021-28392
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use as a Class C4 House in Multiple Occupation
26 Cranmer Road Bournemouth BH9 1JU
Received 7 Dec 2021 - Application ApprovedAPP/22/00467/F
Small extension to side of bungalow to facilitate ensuite and wardrobe.
45 Rugby Road, Poole, BH17 7HL
Received 5 Apr 2022 - Application Approved8/25/0082/TTPO
T1: Monterey Pine - Reduce large limb by 2-3m (blue) Reduce branch by 2-3m (red) Remove rubbing branch. As per attached photographs
3 Burdock Close Christchurch BH23 4UA
Received 10 Feb 2025 - Application Approved7-2022-2146-AC
Erection of various non-illuminated signs
Studland House 12 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3NA
Received 18 Jul 2022 - Does Not Require ConsentP/25/05086/REG14
Talbot Village and Highmoor Farm Road T2 - Oak - Prune out hanger T3 - Sycamore - Remove dead stems T5 - Oak - Fell T6 - Oak - Remove dead stems T7 - Oak - Fell T8 - Maritime Pine - Clear up and stack timber as habitat pile T9 - Sycamore - Clear up T11 - Scots Pine - Prune out dead stem to bifurcation point T12 - Scots Pine - Fell T13 - Oak - Prune out hanger T14 - Scots Pine - Fell T15 - Scots Pine - Fell T17 - Scots Pine - Fell T18 - Scots Pine - Fell T19 - Sycamore - Clear up T20 - Scots Pine - Fell T21 - Scots Pine - Reduce to 3m monolith T22 - Plum - Clear up Langside School. T24 - Oak - Tree located in neighbouring property. Prune out dead wood T27 - Cherry - Fell
St Mark's Church Of England Primary School Talbot Village Bournemouth BH10 4JA
Received 5 Dec 2025 - Application Under ConsiderationP/26/04251/FUL
Change of use from School to C3 Dwelling
24 Frederica Road Bournemouth BH9 2LZ
Received 2 Sept 2026 - No Objections RaisedP/26/00435/TCA
T1 - Acer - Reduce height closest to public pathway by approx 3.5m, final height 4.5m high, 4m width & crown lift to aprox 3m from ground level T2 - Sorbus - Fell H1 - Fell low hedging
142 Garland Road Poole BH15 2LD
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Application ApprovedTP/22/00618/X
T1 Norway Maple Crown lift by pruning small tertiary and secondary branches only to provide a 4.5 meter separation from ground level and 5.2 meters over the highway. T2 Acacia Crown lift by pruning small tertiary and secondary branches only to provide a 4.5 meter separation from ground level and 5.2 meters over the highway. T3 Acacia Crown lift by pruning small tertiary and secondary branches only to provide a 4.5 meter separation from ground level and 5.2 meters over the highway. All tree works are seen as general good maintenace and will reduce issues with access and obstructing footpath and highway.
Capella, 57 Haven Road
Received 19 Aug 2022 - Split DecisionP/25/04872/TTPO
T1 – Oak Tree (Rear of Property) - Reduction of 4 m to reduce a tree at 12m by 4 m reducing a tree approximately 8 m reducing side branches by 2 to 3m, back to historic/prior reduction points to re-establish the previous pruning line. T2 – Oak Tree (Rear Boundary) - Reduce overall crown height by up to approximately 3 metres, leaving a finished height of around 13m and the lateral spread not to be touched. Please see Tree report and photos.
18 Marina Drive Poole BH14 8HB
Received 26 Nov 2025 - Application Refused7-2021-13808-B
Alterations and extensions to dwellinghouse to include new roof to form 2nd floor level with Juliet balcony
26 Valette Road Bournemouth BH9 3JB
Received 19 Oct 2021 - Application ApprovedP/26/01063/HOU
Demolish existing single storey extension and conservatory, and erect new single storey rear extension.
16 Maple Road Poole BH15 2NA
Received 10 Mar 2026 - Application Approved7-2024-3698-L
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed refurbishment of existing basement/ground floor maisonette and relocation of staircase
Flat 2 16-17 The Triangle Bournemouth BH2 5RY
Received 14 Oct 2024 - Application ApprovedP/25/01392/TTPO
T1 - Pine tree - remove the two lowest branches
6 Seacombe Road Poole BH13 7RJ
Received 14 May 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01129/F
Non-material Amendment pursuant to planning permission APP/24/00676/F to amend Condition 4
Flats 5 & 6, Infinity, 338 Sandbanks Road, POOLE, BH14 8HY
Received 8 Oct 2024 - Application Approved8/22/1060/FUL
Replacement window to the side elevation
Flat 11 Regent House 421 Lymington Road Christchurch BH23 5EW
Received 15 Dec 2022 - (Refused) Appeal AllowedP/25/02050/HOU
First floor extension over existing garage to create additional bedroom. Conversion of existing garage below to habitable space, including addition of two windows
20 Hood Crescent Bournemouth BH10 4DD
Received 17 Jun 2025 - Prior Approval Not Required7-2022-28529-(TPD)
Prior notification procedure - Erect rear single storey extension which projects 5m from the rear wall with an eaves height of 2.65m and maximum height of 2.85m
12 Westdown Road Bournemouth BH11 9EQ
Received 21 Mar 2022 - No Objections RaisedP/25/01830/TCA
G3 - Cypress/ Western red cedar - Reduce in height by 2m and reduce the branches that extend furthest over the parking bays by 1-2m
3 Westminster Road East Poole BH13 6JF
Received 5 Jun 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/04938/TTPO
T1- Lime- Remove lower epicormic growth from around base. Tree maintenance.
Brandwood Court Glenair Avenue Poole BH14 8AF
Received 1 Dec 2025 - Application Approved7-2024-29129
Single storey rear extension to the ground floor flat to create a larger kitchen.
198 Seafield Road Bournemouth BH6 5LL
Received 21 Mar 2024 - Application Approved8/22/0026/NMA
Non-Material Amendment to application 8/21/0348/FUL to relabel "study" to "bedroom 2".
17 Grove Road East Christchurch BH23 2DQ
Received 12 Jan 2022 - Application ApprovedP/25/04839/CLP
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to House in Multiple Occupation for between 3 and 6 unrelated individuals (Class C4)
99 Green Road Poole BH15 1QJ
Received 24 Nov 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/22/01501/F
Convert existing garage into habitable rooms with internal alterations.
253 Verity Crescent, Poole, BH17 8UA
Received 28 Oct 2022 - Application ApprovedAPP/22/01488/F
Proposed single storey rear extension to existing dwelling to form utility, pantry and additional living accommodation
25 Delph Road, Wimborne, BH21 1RS
Received 26 Oct 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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