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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole planning applications
5,931 applications. 88% approved. 61 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 5,931 planning applications from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. 4,731 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 88% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: 4,978 applications received in the last year, 4,731 decisions published.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole takes a median of 61 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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P/26/04828/TTPO Awaiting decision
Acton Burnell 7 Merlewood Close Bournemouth BH2 6JQ
T10 - Sweet Chestnut - Remove deadwood larger than 50mm in diameter or longer than 1m. Raise canopy to 5.5m above ground level. T12- Robinia - Fell to ground level
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P/26/04829/TTPO Awaiting decision
1 Buckler Heights Poole BH14 8TA
T1 - Blue Atlas cedar - Remove upright branch / stem. T13 - Sweet chestnut - Remove branch. T27 Scots pine, T29 Holly, T30 Beech, T31 English oak, T32 Monterey cypress, T33 Monterey cypress, T36 Beech - Prune to give 2m clearance from building. T47 - Western red cedar - Remove branch.
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P/26/04842/TTPO Awaiting decision
57 Anthonys Avenue Poole BH14 8JQ
T1 - Oak - Crown lift over the highway to statutory height requirements (5.2m) from ground level to the lowest foliage all round. Crown lift to give a clearance of 4m over the drive and pavement from ground level to the lowest foliage all round.
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P/26/04845/TTPO Awaiting decision
38 Seagrim Road Bournemouth BH8 0BD
T1 - Norway maple - Crown reduction by 2-3m to the previously pruned levels. T2 - Beech - Reduce in height by 2m and prune back the lateral branches which extend furthest over the neighbouring garden by 2m. T3 - Ash - Crown reduction by 2-3m to the previously pruned levels. T4 - Cherry - Fell
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P/26/04840/TTPO Awaiting decision
Ashmede 56 West Cliff Road Bournemouth BH4 8BE
T6 - Beech - Reduce the low lateral branches which extend furthest over the parking bays by 2-3m.
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P/26/04835/TTPO Awaiting decision
Chalbury Court 3 Rushford Warren Christchurch BH23 3NY
T4 - Sycamore - Reduce back tertiary and secondary branches by up to 2m to give a clearance of 2m from the building to the closest foliage. T5 - Sycamore - Reduce back tertiary and secondary branches by up to 2m to give a clearance of 2m from the building to the closest foliage.
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P/26/04826/TTPO Awaiting decision
Land rear of 140 Magna Road Poole BH11 9NB
T51 – Horse Chestnut - Tip reduce the northern and eastern lateral branches by up to 2m, selectively pruning and blending the reduction cuts back into the existing crown structure to maintain a natural and balanced appearance. Individual pruning cuts shall be limited to no greater than 40mm diameter. Crown lift the lower branch foliage on the site-facing side to approximately 2m above ground level, removing only those lower branches necessary to achieve the required clearance while retaining the overall form and structure of the tree.
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P/26/04823/ADV Awaiting decision
2-12 Commercial Road Bournemouth BH2 5LP
Advertisement Consent for 1 x illuminated Fascia Sign - colour change only, 1 x illuminated Projecting Sign - colour change only. All other signage as per approval P/26/01540/ADV.
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P/26/04841/TTPO Awaiting decision
8 Driftwood Park Christchurch BH23 2GA
T1. Douglas fir - Section fell to ground level.
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P/26/04833/TTPO Awaiting decision
Powerscourt 10 Chine Crescent Road Bournemouth BH2 5LQ
T2. Cypress - Fell to ground level. G3. 2 x beech trees - Crown lift to give a clearance of 6.5m all round from ground level to the lowest foliage. Remove stub. T4. sycamore - Section fell to ground level.
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P/26/04836/TTPO Awaiting decision
The Cloisters Millhams Street Christchurch BH23 1DN
T2 Lime - Crown reduction by 3-4m
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P/26/04838/TTPO Awaiting decision
Kings Mews 31 Poole Road Bournemouth BH4 9DJ
T1 - Scots pine - Remove low stress fractured branch.
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P/26/04824/TTPO Awaiting decision
39 Cliff Drive Poole BH13 7JE
T1 - Common Beech Reduce the height by up to 2.5 metres and lateral growth that has overextended over rear garden of no. 39 Cliff Drive by up to 3 metres, back to growth points
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P/26/04843/TTPO Awaiting decision
Stanley Court 3 Brunstead Road Poole BH12 1EJ
T1 - Douglas fir - Remove the surface roots that are lifting the tarmac at the entrance to the property and causing a hazard.
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P/26/04825/CONDR Awaiting decision
Unit 1, 2-12 Commercial Road Bournemouth BH2 5LP
Variation of condition 3 (Materials) of planning permission P/26/01451/FUL (Convert existing retail unit to bank, including removal of awnings and new shopfront) to change the existing terrazzo finish to the column reveals and entrance soffit to a tiled finish
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P/26/04830/TTPO Awaiting decision
Flat A Luckhurst 64 Wellington Road Bournemouth BH8 8JR
T1 - Norway Maple - Fell to ground level T2 - Copper Beech - Prune branches by up to 2 metres which are in contact with building to achieve a 2 metre clearance
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P/26/04818/FUL Awaiting decision
3 Southlands Avenue Bournemouth BH6 4HJ
Change of use and conversion of two existing flats back to a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3).
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P/26/04812/FUL Awaiting decision
5A Solent Road Christchurch BH23 5PZ
Change of use from ancillary outbuilding to serviced accommodation (retrospective).
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P/26/04803/CONDR Awaiting decision
The Oaks 273 Rossmore Road Poole BH12 2HQ
Variation of Conditions 4 (Construction of access, turning space, vehicle parking and cycle parking ), 5 (secure cycle parking) and 6 (Provision of Electric Vehicle Charging Points and associated infrastructure) of planning permission APP/24/00082/F (Sever site and build a two bedroom bungalow with associated amenity space and parking) to allow for Cycle Store made of metal and relocated. Removal of roof detail and alter the height of the roof/ridge.
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P/26/04808/HOU Awaiting decision
3 Knapp Mill Avenue Christchurch BH23 2JZ
Proposed single storey rear extension, convert existing garage into an Annexe & Internal alterations
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P/26/04810/FUL Awaiting decision
Land Adj to 21 Livingstone Road Christchurch BH23 1HL
Part rebuild of derelict builders yard store to create office unit. Reinstate vehicular access and parking space from Livingstone Road
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P/26/04819/HOU Awaiting decision
47 Marchwood Road Bournemouth BH10 5LA
Conversion of existing loft void into habitable accommodation including new front gable and side dormer.
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P/26/04813/REG14 Awaiting decision
133 Magna Road Bournemouth BH11 9NE
Walnut Tree — Deadwood On Wednesday 7th October
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P/26/04809/REG14 Granted
6 Mount Grace Drive Poole BH14 8NB
2 x Silver Birch – Dead – Fell We plan to undertake these works on Saturday 10th October.
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P/26/04815/REG14 Awaiting decision
Gleneagles Freehold Limited Gleneagles 21 The Avenue Poole BH13 6HH
T4 - Scots Pine - Dead
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P/26/04786/TTPO Awaiting decision
125 Springdale Road Poole BH18 9BW
T1 - Oak - Crown raise, prune lowest branches on garden side from ground up by 5 meters, removing 1-2 meters from tips inwards to suitable growth points. Raising canopy so its balanced all round, lifting it over sheds and play area T2 - Oak - Prune 1 elongated branch growing over play area garden side from tips inwards by 1.5-3 meters to suitable growth point. T3 - Oak - Crown raise, prune lowest branches growing over neighbouring property from tips inwards by 1-2 meters to suitable growth points, remove one damaged limb growing over neighbouring property. T4 - Sycamore - Crown rise, prune lowest branches growing over neighbouring property from tips inwards by 1-2 meters to suitable growth points.
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P/26/04788/HOU Awaiting decision
9 Sovereign Close Bournemouth BH7 7RP
Conversion of the existing garage into a habitable space. Single storey front and rear extension and reorganisation of the ground floor layout. New opening rooflights in the extension. New air conditioning. Provision for additional photovoltaic panels to be installed on the roof of the house and existing shed with associated battery for excess power storage. Replacement of the external windows and doors throughout.
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P/26/04798/TTPO Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent to Arrowsmith Road Poole BH21 3BG
Trees - Oak, Beech, Birch, Sweet Chestnut, Scots Pine and Hawthorn. Crown lift branches to ensure a 5.2m clearance over the highway. Prune secondary and tertiary branches extending over the public highway to achieve and maintain a minimum vertical clearance of 5.2m above the carriageway in accordance with highway safety requirements. Works will be limited to the removal and reduction of subordinate secondary and tertiary growth only. No living primary scaffold branches or main stem material will be removed.
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P/26/04797/TTPO Awaiting decision
15 Hurstbourne Avenue Christchurch BH23 4RQ
T2 – Scots Pine Fell to ground level and remove all associated arisings from site.
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P/26/04801/TTPO Awaiting decision
77 Queens Park Avenue Bournemouth BH8 9LJ
T1- Scots Pine Remove 2 lower secondary branches as shown on photo to give more light to garden area and to crown lift over the drive.
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P/26/04784/TTPO Awaiting decision
24 Greenhayes Poole BH18 8NA
T1 Oak (Quercus sp.). Crown reduction of over-extended lateral growth by up to 2 metres to form a more compact, balanced crown, cutting back to suitable growth points. Remove deadwood throughout the canopy. An aerial visual inspection of the canopy is to be undertaken during the works. Reason To reduce over-extended lateral limbs and improve the crown’s balance and form, and to remove deadwood, whilst retaining the tree (T1)
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P/26/04776/FUL Awaiting decision
Tesco Extra Superstore Riverside Avenue Bournemouth BH7 7DY
Installation of one Self Service Laundry Kiosk under the store front canopy
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P/26/04796/REG14 Awaiting decision
2 Dover Close Poole BH13 6EA
Silver Birch – Split down main stem
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P/26/04777/ADV Awaiting decision
Tesco Extra Superstore Riverside Avenue Bournemouth BH7 7DY
Advertisement Consent for an internally illuminated fascia sign for Self Service Laundry Kiosk
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P/26/04783/TTPO Awaiting decision
7 Munster Road Poole BH14 9PS
T1 Beech (Fagus sylvatica). Reduce the lateral growth on the 7 Munster Road side by 2–3m, cutting back to the boundary and to suitable growth points, to achieve clearance from the property. Tree to be retained.
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P/26/04779/CLE Awaiting decision
13 Stanfield Road Bournemouth BH9 2NJ
Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use as a (C4 HMO) 6 bedroom student house.
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P/26/04780/TCA Awaiting decision
The Old Dairy 82 Mudeford Christchurch BH23 4AS
T1 Silver Birch canopy reduction. The proposed works comprise a selective crown reduction of up to 1.5 metres, focused on branches extending towards the building and neighbouring properties, while retaining the tree’s natural form and maintaining an even, balanced crown. Dead, damaged and weakly attached branches will be removed only where necessary.
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P/26/04793/REG14 Awaiting decision
43 Clifton Road Poole BH14 9PW
2 x Scots Pines – Dead – Fell
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P/26/04791/REG14 Awaiting decision
64 Queens Park Avenue Bournemouth BH8 9EZ
T1 - Scots Pine - Remove
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P/26/04763/HOU Awaiting decision
35 Minterne Road Christchurch BH23 3LD
First floor roof extension to create master bedroom and ensuite, new pitched dormers and slate roofing to existing. New entrance porch.
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P/26/04775/HOU Awaiting decision
4 Nairn Road Bournemouth BH3 7BD
Convert, alter and extend existing garage to create a 1B annexe to the host dwelling
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P/26/04758/TTPO Awaiting decision
22 Old Barn Road Christchurch BH23 2QY
T1. Dead Mountain Ash. Reasons for works - dead tree. Proposed works - Fell to ground level. Replant with 1 x Mountain Ash - 2m container grown. T2. Half dead Field Maple. Reasons for works - Half dead tree. Proposed works - Section fell to as close to ground level as possible. Replant with 1 x Alder (Alnus incana) - 2m container grown.
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P/26/04773/TTPO Awaiting decision
62 Russell Drive Christchurch BH23 3TN
T1 Oak tree. Reduce the lateral branches extending over the adjacent highway/road by approximately 3 metres, as indicated by the red line shown in the accompanying photographs.
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P/26/04769/TCA Awaiting decision
Parkstone Railway Station Station Road Parkstone Poole BH14 8UD
T1 Copper Beech tree on the platform at Parkstone train station. The tree has been reduced in the past and South Western Rail would like to carry out a repeat of the works with the addition of some crown thinning and crown cleaning. Proposed works. Crown reduction to previous points (approx. 1m around the sides of the crown and 2m off of the overall height). Crown thin to reduce sail. Crown clean to remove deadwood
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P/26/04774/TTPO Awaiting decision
67-71 Lansdowne Road Bournemouth BH1 1RW
G1 Row of trees between Lansdowne Rd and Bournemouth station platform 4. Reported to be dropping deadwood and small branches onto the platform where rail users have access. Risk of injury. Removal of all deadwood overhanging the platform. Reduction of longer branches back to the row of lighting columns along the platform (approx. 1.5m) shown in attached images
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P/26/04771/REG14 Awaiting decision
7 Stour Way Christchurch BH23 2PF
White Poplar – Collapsed/torn out primary stem – Fell Works are scheduled for Friday 9th October 2026
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P/26/04739/TTPO Awaiting decision
4 Dornie Road Poole BH13 7NL
T1 - Scots pine - Remove split limb back to main trunk T2 - Scots Pine - Root prune by no more than 2 inches in diameter T3 - Scots Pine - Fell by sections
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P/26/04752/HOU Awaiting decision
9 Dalkeith Road Poole BH13 6JG
Single storey extension with replacement terrace at 1st floor level, new entrance door, porch and windows including a Juliet balcony and erection of a garden room
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P/26/04750/NMA Awaiting decision
Holly Hill Lodge 9 Alington Road Poole BH14 8LX
Non material amendment following approval of P/25/00168/FUL to Extend a window on the side elevation and remove a roof light
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P/26/04748/HOU Awaiting decision
Long Coppice Arrowsmith Road Poole BH21 3BE
New garden room
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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P/26/03430/FUL Granted
79A Sea Road Boscombe Bournemouth BH5 1BG
Replace existing first floor 2 pane uPVC Window enclosing balcony with 4 pane aluminium window.
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P/26/03573/HOU Granted
17 Chapel Road Poole BH14 0JU
Two storey side and rear extensions, raise roof, rear gable, front and side dormers to form rooms in roofspace.
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P/26/03791/CLP Refused
2 Cassel Avenue Bournemouth BH4 8JN
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed freestanding garden room, with outdoor seating canopy, enclosed storage shed, and enclosed sitting room.
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P/26/03823/CLP Granted
21 Rozel Manor 48-50 Western Road Poole BH13 6EX
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed installation of air conditioning unit.
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P/26/03898/HOU Granted
130 Stanley Green Road Poole BH15 3AQ
Remove front bay, new fenestration and rooms in a new roof with increase in ridge heights, proposed dormer and rear alterations to existing rear extension and introduce a canopy and terrace
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P/26/03928/HOU Granted
35 Tweedale Road Bournemouth BH9 3LL
Ground floor side extension.
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P/26/03936/HOU Granted
84 Fernside Road Poole BH15 2JN
Single storey rear extension, and amendments to the existing building including cladding and roof alterations.
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P/26/04044/CLE Granted
157 Alma Road Bournemouth BH9 1AG
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as a House in Multiple Occupation.
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P/26/02985/FUL Granted
Town Centre The Square Bournemouth BH2 6EG
Use of land for Temporary Christmas Markets and ancillary entertainment facilities (including Alpine Lodge Bar, Bratwurst Stand, Stage, Christmas Market Chalets, Christmas Features and associated chillers and stores) for up to 80 days per calendar year (including set up and take down).
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P/26/03190/LB Granted
The Anchorage 157 Mudeford Christchurch BH23 4AG
Listed Building consent for the replacement of 8no. communal doors and 9 no. flat entrance doors. along with the replacement of studwork partitions in 2 no. locations.
The full record
Decisions between 2001 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 4,862 decisions from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole between 2001 and 2026, part of 5,931 applications on record. Over that period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 3,987 granted against 549 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 3,891 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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00/35066/002/F Granted
Unit 12 Alder Hills, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4AL
Erect a two storey block of offices (B1) with associated parking (demolish existing building).
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8/16/2781/HOU Refused
47 Halifax Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4TX
Convert Garage, First Floor Extension over garage, and Single Storey Rear Extension
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8/17/0582/HOU Granted
47 Halifax Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4TX
Resubmission of application 3/16/2781(convert garage, first floor extension over garage, and single storey rear extension) to include windows on east elevation and take one off of south elevation
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8/19/0067/HOU Granted
1 Halifax Way, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4TX
Single storey front extension
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8/20/0644/HOU Refused
38 Halifax Way Christchurch BH23 4TX
Erection of first floor rear extension, conversion of roof space to habitable accommodation with installation of rear dormer and two roof lights to front (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)
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8/21/0071/HOU Granted
38 Halifax Way Christchurch BH23 4TX
Retrospective permission for Rear Single Storey Extension
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8/21/0383/CLP Granted
38 Halifax Way Christchurch BH23 4TX
To construct rear dormer with flat roof
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8/21/0498/HOU Granted
20 Halifax Way Christchurch BH23 4TX
Single Storey side extension with alterations to front bay
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8/21/0646/CLP Refused
38 Halifax Way Christchurch BH23 4TX
First floor rear extension
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APP/22/00032/F Granted
1 Cranborne Crescent, Poole, BH12 4EP
Two storey rear extension
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 1,950 41%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 2,230 47%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 551 12%
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Applications by ward in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Alderney & Bourne Valley 102
- Bearwood & Merley 230
- Boscombe East & Pokesdown 84
- Boscombe West 97
- Bournemouth Central 270
- Broadstone 314
- Burton & Grange 73
- Canford Cliffs 769
- Canford Heath 96
- Christchurch Town 181
- Commons 176
- Creekmoor 159
- East Cliff & Springbourne 147
- East Southbourne & Tuckton 162
- Hamworthy 124
- Highcliffe & Walkford 264
- Kinson 91
- Littledown & Iford 99
- Moordown 73
- Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe 205
- Muscliff & Strouden Park 114
- Newtown & Heatherlands 113
- Oakdale 91
- Parkstone 245
- Penn Hill 234
- Poole Town 181
- Queen's Park 117
- Redhill & Northbourne 84
- Talbot & Branksome Woods 380
- Wallisdown & Winton West 80
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- Westbourne & West Cliff 203
- Winton East 106
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole decided 4731 planning applications. 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 61 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 4731 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 41% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 88% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 4862 decisions from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole between 2001 and 2026, out of 5,931 applications on record. Across that whole period 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 502 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
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Where can I see the full documents for an application?
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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: 5,931 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 4,731 decided, 88% approved, median 61 days to a decision. 4,978 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2001 and 2026: 4,862 in total, 88% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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