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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 dates22,758Searchable applications
892Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 18,137 approved or refused records
2,934Refused applications
15,203 approved · 2,934 refused · 742 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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
- Split Decision7-2022-9496-W
T1 Holm Oak (Pittosporum), crown raise all around to 4m from ground level. T2 Holm Oak, fell. T3 Sweet chestnut, crown raise all around to 4m from ground level. T4 Cherry, crown raise to 1.5m from ground level. T5 Conifer (Lawson cypress), Reduce lowest branch away from building by 1-2m, in line with branches above. T10 Beech, reduce all branches smothering younger beech tree by 2.5m, crown lift remaining branches by 3m from ground level. T11 Mixed (Holly, etc.) & T12 Strawberry tree, crown raise over grass area only to 3m from ground level.
Williams Court 24-26 Poole Road Bournemouth BH4 9DT
Received 13 Dec 2022 - Application ApprovedP/25/05265/FUL
Erection of a single storey extension and alterations to the rear of Dorset FA offices following the demolition of existing single storey WC block
Dorset County FA County Ground Blandford Close Poole BH15 4BF
Received 18 Dec 2025 - Application ApprovedP/26/03659/HOU
Demolish existing porch and garage. Single storey side extension, two storey rear extension, extension at the front and 2 storey to the rear. Front and rear porch overhang. Front elevation remodel with existing East bay reduced and new West bay created.
32 Orchard Avenue Poole BH14 8AJ
Received 3 Aug 2026 - Application Approved8/23/0165/CLP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey side extension.
61 Saffron Drive Christchurch BH23 4LR
Received 7 Mar 2023 - Application ApprovedAPP/22/00866/F
First floor side extension above the existing garage; construct a front porch; extension to conservatory
26 Beckhampton Road, Poole, BH15 4PH
Received 22 Jun 2022 - Application ApprovedP/26/01019/HOU
Demolition of existing rear WC, Pergola, Garage and construction of rear and side extension with associated internal and external changes.
46 Sunnyside Road Poole BH12 2LQ
Received 9 Mar 2026 - Application Approved8/22/0885/TTPO
T1 & 2 - Beech - crown lift to 5m. Crown thin by 15-20%. T3 - Oak - crown lift to 5m. Crown thin by 15-20%. T4 - Ash - re-pollard at previous pollard points.
9A Mill Lane Highcliffe Christchurch BH23 5LA
Received 18 Oct 2022 - Application ApprovedP/25/02527/TTPO
T1- Monterey Pine - Fell to ground level, Replace with Monterey Pine in a more suitable location. Please see photos.
Seaway Court 52 Banks Road Poole BH13 7QF
Received 15 Jul 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/03965/HOU
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension
19 Court Road Bournemouth BH9 3DL
Received 3 Oct 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/01146/PA
Installation of a 176.40kWp solar photovoltaics array to the existing roof.
Hollywood Bowl Bournemouth Branksome, 382 Poole Road, Poole, BH12 1DA
Received 17 Oct 2024 - Application Approved7-2022-28163-B
Erection of a single storey front extension to include a porch, a two storey rear extension involving removal of existing conservatory, extension to existing first floor front balcony, conversion of loft to habitable use with an inset balcony to front and 2 x side dormers, and internal alterations
117 Southbourne Overcliff Drive Bournemouth BH6 3NP
Received 25 Nov 2022 - Awaiting sign offP/26/04270/CLE
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as a 6 bedroom HMO.
22 Privet Road Bournemouth BH9 2NS
Received 3 Sept 2026 - Application ApprovedP/25/04232/TTPO
T1-Willow: Fell to ground level and replace with x1 nursery grown 1.5-2m Hawthorn within 5m of the existing tree. T1 has historic large pruning wounds circa 2m from ground level with extensive associated decay withinn which has seriously compromised the structural integrity of the remaining stem. T1 is large tree located within falling distance to the property. It's removal outweighs retention due to its current state and has limited longevity within its current location.
21B Guest Avenue Poole BH12 1JA
Received 20 Oct 2025 - Application WithdrawnAPP/24/00453/PA
Prior approval for demolition of all buildings within the site ***WITHDRAWN***
Bournemouth and Poole College Of Further Education, Constitution Hill Road, Poole, BH14 0QA
Received 18 Apr 2024 - Application Approved7-2021-16158-A
Alterations and extension at 1st floor level of dwellinghouse
30 Summerfields Bournemouth BH7 7RN
Received 12 Aug 2021 - Application Approved7-2024-4762-AD
Erection of a detached dwelling with vehicular access using the existing driveway serving The Woodrisings, 10 Branksome Wood Road.
Woodrisings 10 Branksome Wood Road Bournemouth BH2 6DB
Received 22 May 2024 - Application ApprovedAPP/22/00891/F
Demolish detached dwelling and garage and erect a replacement dwelling with associated landscaping
23 Over Links Drive, Poole, BH14 9QU
Received 28 Jun 2022 - Split DecisionTP/23/00083/X
T1 -Sweet Chestnut tree- Crown reduction- Tree has previously been pollarded. Reduce crown by selective pruning horizontal and lateral branches. Reducing crown by approximately 20% and removing major dead. Reduce branches around crown by approximately 3m. Work to be carried out to reduce loading causing future failure. Branches will be reduced back to growth points. T2- Holm Oak- Crown raise to create 5.2m clearance over road.
1 Warwick Road, Poole, BH14 8SY
Received 27 Jan 2023 - No Objections RaisedP/26/02479/REG14
Sycamore - Dead - Fell
3 Talbot Drive Christchurch BH23 5RX
Received 28 May 2026 - Split DecisionP/25/03603/TTPO
X5 Sycamore Trees - Crown Reduction 25-30% Lesser Works Proposed: X5 Sycamore Trees - Crown Reduction to previous pruning points, approximately 2-3m.
Land behind 38 Hamble Road (Dustans Lane Woodland) Poole Dorset BH15 3NL
Received 15 Sept 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/01888/CLP
Lawful development certificate for proposed conversion of the existing garage into an additional bedroom + ensuite and storage space. Also create an open plan kitchen & dining area with a slightly larger utility room. The impact on the external elevation includes new rear Bifold doors / new side window & means of escape door.
11 Lodge Close Poole BH14 9BD
Received 9 Jun 2025 - Application Under ConsiderationP/25/04063/FUL
Demolition of existing garages and erection of a one and two storey building comprising of 5no. Class C3 units with associated amenity space, landscaping, cycle parking, and recycling storage.
The Old Rope Walk, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4AU
Received 9 Oct 2025 - Application ApprovedP/25/00128/FUL
Removal of existing low boundary entrance wall and piers and erection of a replacement Purbeck stone entrance wall and piers with sliding vehicle gate and new pedestrian access gate with associated landscaping amendments.
Trevelga 36 Chaddesley Glen Poole BH13 7PF
Received 3 Mar 2025 - Application ApprovedAPP/24/00352/F
Erection of a retrospective retaining wall, rear store, side steps and side retaining gabion wall. Proposed rear balustrade to rear upper garden area and a raised planting area at lower garden area. Proposal to restore lower garden area, rear gabion retaining structure and existing rear access removed.
77 Bridport Road, Poole, BH12 4BY
Received 26 Mar 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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