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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 dates22,639Searchable applications
892Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 18,035 approved or refused records
2,919Refused applications
15,116 approved · 2,919 refused · 739 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 27 Feb 2020 to 26 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 27 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Application ApprovedP/25/03224/TTPO
T1 Macrocarpa – Crown Lift from ground level up to a height of 5m by removing secondary and tertiary branches only and to create a clearance of up to 3m from buildings. T2 & T3 Oak - Crown Lift from ground level up to a height of 5m and create a clearance of up to 3m from building by removing tertiary and secondary branches only.
1 Branksome Mews 5 Nelson Road Bournemouth BH4 9JB
Received 26 Aug 2025 - Application RefusedTP/22/00875/X
T1: Monterey Cypress - Fell to ground level.
The Pines, 38-40 The Avenue, BH13 6HJ
Received 25 Oct 2022 - Application ApprovedP/26/02754/HOU
Improvement and reconfiguration of the existing driveway and front boundary walls to enhance safety, accessibility, and vehicle manoeuvrability
315 Alder Road Poole BH12 5BH
Received 15 Jun 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/00999/HOU
Infill single storey to the North West elevation to create an utility / work room
53 Herbert Avenue Poole BH12 4EB
Received 16 Apr 2025 - Application Approved8/22/0058/HOU
Reposition boundary fence, single storey front extension, Hard standing, loft conversion
17 Braemar Drive Christchurch BH23 5NN
Received 21 Jan 2022 - Application Approved7-2022-28477
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey extension to bungalow
23 Townsville Road Bournemouth BH9 3HL
Received 16 Feb 2022 - Application Refused7-2021-28274
Alterations and extensions to dwelling to include formation of 1st floor terrace and integral garage
25 Dulsie Road Bournemouth BH3 7DY
Received 23 Aug 2021 - Application RefusedAPP/24/00986/K
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of a 3.5m rear extension.
23 Doulton Gardens, Poole, BH14 8RG
Received 2 Sept 2024 - Application Refused7-2024-27687-A
Change of use from a 6-bed HMO (C4) to an 8-bed HMO (Sui Generis) involving alterations, a loft conversion and installation of 3 dormers.
7 Alma Road Bournemouth BH9 1AA
Received 15 Feb 2024 - Application WithdrawnP/25/01658/CONDR
Variation of condition No.2 of planning permission 8/24/0369/HOU (erection of two storey side extension) as described in that description of development for design change to create a gable to front and change of materials to render for side & rear of side extension
85 Pauntley Road Christchurch BH23 3JJ
Received 28 May 2025 - Application ApprovedTP/22/00276/X
T1: Tulip Tree - Reduce over-extended areas of tree back into canopy line by up to 2m. Lift lower canopy to 4m. Pruning cuts shall not exceed 6cm in diameter and will be limited to secondary and tertiary branches only.
40 Twemlow Avenue, Poole, BH14 8AN
Received 4 Apr 2022 - Application ApprovedP-923-240924
T1 - Silver birch - fell
17 Feversham Avenue Bournemouth BH8 9NH
Received 24 Sept 2024 - (Refused) Appeal DismissedP/25/01216/FUL
Demolish existing dwelling and erect a replacement building containing 8 apartments with associated works.
31A The Avenue Poole BH13 6LJ
Received 1 May 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/04123/TTPO
T1 - Sweet Chestnut - Remove to ground level.
12 Western Road Poole BH13 7BW
Received 26 Aug 2026 - Application Refused7-2021-1227-AP
Non-material amendment to application no. 7-2019-1227-G to form three roof gardens to provide additional amenity space
Fairlea 16 West Cliff Road Bournemouth BH2 5EZ
Received 29 Sept 2021 - Split Decision8/21/0694/TTPO
T1 - Chestnut - Fell and replace with Maple or reduce to previous pruning points by approx. 2m.
5 Emily Close Christchurch BH23 2NN
Received 7 Jul 2021 - Application RefusedP/26/00879/NMA
Non material amendment following approval of P/25/01239/HOU to alter height of Cabin & Roof Pitch.
28 Walkwood Avenue Bournemouth BH7 7JR
Received 27 Feb 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/02508/RM
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of eight dwellings with associated access and parking. Approval of reserved matters in respect of application no APP/24/00394/P for landscaping.
49 Foxholes Road Poole BH15 3NB
Received 14 Jul 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/22/00569/F
Single storey extension to rear and alterations to decking.
8 Cranbrook Road, Poole, BH12 3BS
Received 27 Apr 2022 - Application ApprovedP/25/04014/HOU
Proposed New Covered Porch
2 Newlands Road Christchurch BH23 3QJ
Received 7 Oct 2025 - Application Under ConsiderationP/25/02835/REG14
1x lime tree - remove deadwood 1x oak tree - remove deadwood 3x pine - remove deadwood'[[[[[ v
Compton Lodge 17 Marlborough Road Bournemouth BH4 8DD
Received 31 Jul 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/00583/NMA
Non material amendment application to 7-2025-26047-C replacing a top window on the South West elevation with two smaller windows and renaming a room on the top floor from bedroom to storage/ study
25 Anstey Road Bournemouth BH11 9HQ
Received 25 Mar 2025 - No Objections RaisedTP/22/00984/DDD
Reduce back to union large damaged large split branch of Oak tree
Community Centre, Northmead Drive, Poole, BH17 7XZ
Received 4 Nov 2022 - Application ApprovedP/25/00633/CLP
Certificate of Lawfulness for a construction of new outbuilding within the garden as a home office/bar and storage shed.
21 The Grove Christchurch BH23 2EX
Received 27 Mar 2025
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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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