Planning applications in BH2
We hold 139 planning applications for the BH2 postcode area, 97 of them submitted in the past year. 90% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 60 days. The area is covered by BCP.
Towns and villages in BH2
Councils covering BH2
Recent applications in BH2
Retrospective application for change of use of hotel (Class C1) to 29 one bedroom holiday units for short and long term letting
Advertisement Consent for an internally illuminated fascia sign, internally illuminated projecting sign and an internally illuminated digital display unit behind the shopfront
T1 - Cypress - Fell
T22. Horse chestnut - Reduce and remove encroaching branches by up to 3m to give a 3m clearance from the structure to the closest foliage, to prevent squirrels accessing the roof terrace.
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as a student house.
G3. Hollies - Remove and reduce encroaching branches by up to 3m to give a 3m clearance from the structure to the closest foliage, to prevent squirrels accessing the roof terrace.
T1 - Holm Oak - Prune back from building by 2m to create 2m separation. T2 - Strawberry Tree - Prune back from building by 2m to create 2m separation. T3 - Robinia - Prune back from building by 2m to create 2m separation. T4 - Beech - Prune back from building by 2m to create 2m separation. Crown lift over footpath raising canopy by 1.5m to create 3m clearance. T5 - Beech - Crown lift over footpath raising canopy by 1.5m to create 3m clearance. T6 - Holm Oak - Prune back from building by 2m to create 2m separation. Crown lift over footpath raising canopy by 1.5m to create 3m clearance. T7 - Sycamore - Prune back from building by 2m to create 2m separation. Crown lift over footpath raising canopy by 1.5m to create 3m clearance. T8 - Sycamore - Prune out two over extended low laterals to source. T10 - Lime - Crown lift over pedestrian access and out building by 2m to create 4m clearance.
T1 - Yew - Fell
Advertisement consent for erection of a wall mounted internally illuminated sign
Proposed replacement flat roof and lantern
G2 Western Red Cedar - Crown lift to 4m over the garden, prune to clear the building by 3m G6 Western Red Cedar - Prune back the overextended low lateral branches over the garden by 2m. Routine maintenance
Temporary installation of winter event over the next five seasons between the months of November to January, from 2026/27 through to 2030/31
Advert Consent for 5 illuminated fascia signs and 1 illuminated totem style stand alone display.
Prior approval for the change of use of the rear areas on basement and ground floor levels from commercial offices (Class E) to 2 self-contained residential flats (Class C3)
T1 - Sycamore - Reduce 4 overhanging secondaries either back to source or back to suitable growth points that offer as close to the boundary as possible, as they are overwhelming for the garden below (number 63 st Michaels Road) especially when in leaf. G2 - Row of Cypress trees - They are a row of Cypress that were evident ally planted as a hedgerow, but appear to have been left to grow into sizeable trees, and therefore have become overwhelming for the garden below, especially number 63. Reduce the old hedgerow 50% in height.
T1 - Chestnut Tree – Dismantle and remove the tree to ground level. T2 & T3 - Western Red Cedars - Dismantle and remove both dead trees to ground level.
T1: Copper beech (148 to 200 years old) located at the front of the property. Adds signifiant to character and appearance of the local area. As approved in 2002. Thinning of the crown of up to 20% by volume. Lift of the crown by no more than 3 metres. Thus ensuring the work is not detrimental to the long term health and amenity of the tree. T2: A smaller copper beech located in the back garden with approximately 50% overhanging a building in no.19’s property not visible from the road; Option 1: Prune the crown by 20% by volume and prune to clear both no.17 and no19 buildings and guttering by 2m. Option 2 (preferred): If 2m is not sufficient to clear no.19s roof or the likelihood of and/or “fire-bridge” risk is accepted. Fell the tree. T3 A mature Sycamore located in the South West of garden overhanging a car park and border area belonging to a block of flats on Chine Crescent Road. Crown reduction by up to 20%.
Non-material amendment following approval of 7-2014-5810-S to amend the description of the parent permission to read: “the erection of a building with basement parking comprising of residential apartments and modification to vehicular access'
T1 - Clear overhead BT lines to allow 2 metre clearance. T2 - Remove Holm Oak to ground level to provide more light below for plants below to flourish. T3 - Remove Holm Oak to ground level (Looking poor health). T4 - Re-pollard Sweet Chestnut to previous points to provide clearance of nearby property and for regular maintenance of tree. T5 - Re-pollard Sweet Chestnut to previous points to provide clearance of nearby property and for regular maintenance of tree.
T1 Lime Tree - Reduce branches extending over the property by approximately 1–2m. Reduce selected lateral limbs currently extending approximately 6m from the main stem back by approximately 2m leaving final branch lengths of approximately 4m. Shape and balance the canopy in accordance with the attached annotated photo
Approval of Reserved Matters application for landscaping in concern of Outline Submission 7-2022-4866-F.
2 x Holm Oak - Fell
Window and Curtain Walls Replacement
T1 – Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) - Crown reduction in height by up to 1.5 metres and lateral spread by up to 1.5 metres, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points throughout, with no cut exceeding 75mm in diameter, retaining the natural shape, form and health of the tree.
T1 - Cypress - Roots lifting wall long pavement - Fell and replant in alternative location T2 - Lime - Roots lifting wall long pavement - Fell and replant in alternative location T3 - Lime - Roots lifting wall long pavement - Fell and replant in alternative location
T1 Beech - Fell to ground level
T1- Eucalyptus- Reduce back overhanging branches back 2m back to suitable growth point, Branches are extended over outbuilding/ reduce risk of future failure. G1- group of Sycamore trees along neighbours boundary. Reduce to approximately 4m from ground level to create hedge. Trees are young specimens.
Continued use of the land as a temporary car park for 5 years
T1 - Oak - Fell because it’s dead and close to the main road and bus stop.
T1 Oak - Prune back secondary branches to give 2m clearance from roof of building and Balcony (belonging to flat 15 only).
T1 - Lawson cypress - Dead - Fell
Non material amendment following approval of 7-2014-5810-S Amend description to the erection of a building with basement parking comprising of 48 residential apartments and 6 holiday apartments and modification to vehicular access
Change of use of the ground floor of Unit 1-2 from Class E (a) (retail) use to Class E (c)(i) (Commercial, Business and Service for the provision of financial services principally to visiting members of the public) and use as a high street retail bank
The proposed works comprise of essential maintenance and repairs to the external facade and roof:
T2 - Acacia - Reduce section of branches close and touching the building to a clearance of 2m as shown on photograph.
1 - Griselinia - Prune lower canopy to give a clearance of 4m above ground level. Reduce canopy to give a 2m clearance from buildings. 2 - Sycamore - Prune lower canopy to give a clearance of 4m above ground level. Reduce canopy to give a 2m clearance from buildings 3 - Scots pine - Prune lower canopy to give a clearance of 4m above ground level. 4 - Strawberry tree, holm oak - Fell 5 - Sweet chestnut - Repollard to old point at c. 4m above ground level. 6 - Sweet chestnut strawberry tree, Robinia - Raise to 4m above ground level. Reduce canopy to give a 2m clearance from above ground structures. 7 - Holm oak - Fell. 8 - Scots pine, sweet chestnut, holm oak, sycamore - Remove deadwood larger than 50mm in diameter or longer than 1m. Prune lower canopy to give a clearance of 5.5m above ground level over road. Prune lower canopy to give a clearance of 4m above ground level over footpath and drive. Reduce canopy to give a 2m clearance from access bridge. 9 - Beech, holm oak - Prune lower canopy to give a clearance of 5.5m above ground level over road. Prune lower canopy to give a clearance of 4m above ground level over footpath and drive. Reduce canopy to give a 2m clearance from buildings
T1 - Common Horse Chestnut - Crown lift to 5m over garden and driveway by removal of secondary and tertiary branches only. Reduce branches over property back by 2m to clear building line, whilst maintaining a flowing branch line. -
Lime T1 - Fell T2 -Holm oak, sycamore T3g - Prune to give 2m clearance from building
T1 - Lime Tree. Reduce branches extending over the property by approximately 1-2 meters. Reduced selected lateral limbs currently extending approximately 6 meters from the main stem back by approximately 2 meters, leaving final branch lengths of approximately 4 meters. Shape and balance the canopy in accordance with the attached annotated photographs. Prune to suitable growth points to retain a natural and flowing branch line. (Please see attached aerial al location plan and annotated images).
Prior approval for change of use of shop (Class E) to studio flat (Class C3)
T1 Silver Birch - Fell to ground level. This tree is dead and has a heavy lean over the footpath. - Replant with Silver Birch.
T1 - Common Horse Chestnut - Crown lift to 5m over garden and driveway by removal of secondary and tertiary branches only. Reduce branches over property back by 2m to clear building line, whilst maintaining a flowing branch line.
T1 - Lawson's Cypress - Branches are resting upon telephone & fibre optic cables. Requesting 1m clearance throughout tree away from cables. Crown lift to .5m above shed & north eastern side of tree pruned back by 0.5-1m to suitable pruning points (will not cut into brown).
1 x Oak, 6 x Cypress - Remove deadwood.
Tree has died and become detached at ground level. It has fallen against fence and is now supported by fence panel - Remove tree completely as it has rotted through completely at the base and become detached from the ground.
T8 - Common Beech - Fell
T1 - Holm Oak - Prune to give upto 3 metres clearance of the fabric of the roof. T2 - Scots pine - Fell to ground level.
T1 - Holm Oak - Overall canopy reduction by approximately 2–3 metres. Works carried out to suitable growth points to maintain natural shape and health T2 - Leylandii - Removal to ground level retaining stump.
Numorous Palms - Fell
T1 - Robinia - Fell T2 - Holly - Fell T3 - Robinia - Fell