Planning applications in BH21
We hold 2,149 planning applications for the BH21 postcode area, 457 of them submitted in the past year. 81% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 54 days. The area is covered by Dorset, BCP.
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Recent applications in BH21
T1 - Oak Tree - Removal of branch overhanging property & public area. Branches are rotten. See annotated photos.
Advertising consent for erection of a freestanding, externally illuminated commercial sign at the front boundary of the dental surgery premises.
Variation of Conditions 1 (Approved Plans), 2 (Phasing Scheme), 4 (Landscaping Plan), 5 (LEMP), 6 (Flood Risk Assessment), 11 (Lighting Plan), 12 (Materials Samples), 13 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme), 14 (Arboricultural Method Statement), 15 (Tree Fencing Details), 18 (Pitch Usage Restriction), 19 (Floodlights Restriction) of planning permission APP/23/01421/F (Variation of Conditions 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 of planning permission APP/19/00867/F (Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission APP/17/01196/F as described in that description of development to replace approved plans with new plans for the site, landscape, main pavilion, indoor pitch, spectator stand, roofs, groundskeeper's store and security lodge) to amend the list of approved plans and amend other conditions.) to increase spectator stand size, provide dedicated Women’s team facilities, add floodlighting to pitch N2, add 74 car parking spaces, amend drainage strategy to reflect changes to pitch layout; and update development phasing plan to reflect construction process.
Retrospective planning permission for the conversion of an integral garage into living accommodation.
Single-storey rear extension, loft conversion with side and rear pitched roof dormers, roof replacement and external refurbishment.
T1. Oak - Crown lift to 3-4m from ground level to the lowest foliage to allow for clear access.
T1 - Birch – Remove deadwood T2 - Birch – Fell T3 - Rowan – Prune out dead stem, allow epicormic growth at base to form new tree T4 - Hazel – Prune away from streetlamp to gain 2m clearance T5 - Ash – Pollard to a height of 4m and leave as a habitat resource T6 - Birch - Deadwood works T7 - Birch - Formatively prune away from building to gain 3m clearance T8 - Birch - Formatively prune away from building to gain 3m clearance T9 - Birch - Formatively prune away from building to gain 3m clearance T10 - Birch - Sever and remove ivy T11 - Rowan – Remove deadwood T12 - Willow – Fell to ground level + Replant in the next replanting season T13 - Willow – Fell to ground level + Replant in the next replanting season
T1 - English Oak - (Within No. 31 Harrier Drive)- prune all over-extending secondary and tertiary limbs which are growing into the property of 32 Harrier Drive to create a 2-3M clearance between the trees nearest foliage and the building. Crown lift the lower canopy over 32 up to 5M from ground level.
Erect Replacement Conservatory Extension
Conversion of a bungalow to a two storey house. Erect two storey side and front extension & new boundary wall. Conversion of garage to additional ancillary accommodation.
T2 Beech - Reduce select upper lateral branches only to maintain a 1.5-metres separation between T2 and T5. T3 Bay - Finish height 3 metres and remove up to 0.5 metre from the width all the way round (reduce by 50% in height and 25% width). T4 Holly - Fell to ground level. T5 Beech - Remove the lowest branch growing over the neighbouring property towards the Walnut. Reduce select upper lateral branches only to maintain a 1.5-metres separation between T2 and T5.
T1 - Eucalytpus tree (within No. 98) - Prune back all overhanging branches to the boundary line or to as close a growth point as fesible which are encroaching into/overhanging the property of 100 Chichester Walk.
Demolition of existing two-storey Dwelling and erection of replacement two-storey Dwelling
Change of use from mixed use residential and shop to a single dwelling, use class C3
Scots Pine (labelled T14 on the First Schedule to the Tree Preservation Order) - Remove branch forking south to a point 2ft from main stem.
T01 Fir / Norway Spruce (Picea abies) - Fell to ground level.
Erect an agricultural storage building
Variation of conditions 2 & 3 (Plans List & Materials) of planning permission P/26/02160/HOU (Single storey side and rear extension with extension to existing roof. Removal of shed and garage) to amend the approved drawings numbers to reflect the alterations proposed since planning was granted
Garage conversion with new hipped roof above, window alterations to the East and South elevation, internal alterations, garden room and re-position Garden fence
Two Storey Side Extension and First floor extension over garage
Non-Material Amendment to application P/HOU/2026/03583 (Alterations to include a lightweight fully glazed link between the dwelling and replacement outbuilding, flat green/living roof to link, reduced-scale outbuilding, external balcony/amenity platform to the outbuilding, relocation of front entrance, rooflights, removal of existing summer house/orangey and associated works) Amendment to use alternative bricks and leave the brick natural instead of painted white.
Raise roof, alter and extend dwelling
Change of use of a general industrial building (Use Class B2) to a flexible commercial/industrial use comprising of Use Classes B2, B8, E(C), E(D), and E(G)
2x dead Silver Birches - remove under regulation 14 exemptions. Fallen Beech - clear fallen tree.
Birch (uprooted and hung up in another tree) - Remove tree. Mulberry (fallen) - Clear fallen tree.
T1 Oak - Crown reduce overhang of property (3 Cedar Drive) by 1-1.5 metres. - Remove epicormic growth from lower stem.
Yew - Overall crown reduction to approximately 30 ft.
T1 Eucalyptus - Overall crown reduction to approximately 30 ft.
Rebuilding of a partially collapsing section of masonry above the Southern entrance door, installation of helifix bars. Helibar installations to the Northern elevation to prevent further movement. Repair of the North end of the transverse beam within the living room, to include the removal of rotten and failed timber sections. Insertion of replacement seasoned oak and new steel strapping to secure the structure.
T1 Oak - Reduce lateral limbs growing towards 109 Middlehill Road by 1.5 metres.
Raise roof to create habitable first floor accommodation, with dormers and roof lights. Alterations to roof. Erect extensions, porch, and associated works. Fenestration alterations. Internal alterations
Non-material amendment to Approved P/A P/FUL/2025/03229 (The appeal is allowed and planning permission is granted to sever plot and erect one new dwelling at 11 Melverley Gardens, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 1HJ in accordance with the terms of the application, Ref P/FUL/2025/03229, subject to the conditions in the attached schedule) to remove approved pitched roof single story element to rear of dwelling (West Elevation) and replace with a reduced depth (approx. 1m) single story element (West Elevation) with a flat roof. Provide a flat roof dormer to match approved dormer (to Bed 1) for ensuite to Bed 1 at first floor. Move whole unit 1m towards west. Provide slight adjustment to entrance splay.
Ash – Dead – Fell
Erect timber outbuilding
Erect a new agricultural building to measure 27.5m in length, 18.3m in breadth, a ridge height of 7.97m and a height to eaves of 6.1m
E2.51 - Sweet Gum - Crown lift to proivde clearance between the ground up to 2.5m and prevent obstruction of the foot path.
Lawful development certificate for proposed new front porch, infill rear extension, use of garage as additional residential accommodation and formation of raised terrace and steps
Erect single storey side and rear extensions, raise roof and create first floor habitable accommodation
Ash - requires felling due to severe dieback and its location in relation to the Head Masters garden - Replace with Oak.
T1 Oak - Crown lift to 5 metres by removing 3x lowest branches. - Lateral reduction on southwest aspect by no more than 1 metre.
T8 Oak - Full removal including removal of stump (Fell).
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed use to use the site and existing building for class E(d) indoor sport other than by reliance upon planning application Ref. P/FUL/2026/01668
Works carried out constitute a material operation in respect of Section 56 of the Town & Country Planning Act and therefore implement application P/FUL/2023/03317
Non material amendment to PP P/FUL/2024/01767 Erection of replacement dwelling and garage for minor elevation changes. Reduced size porch, amendments to fenestration. Chimney and windows removed, rooflight window added.
Install 4 roof lights
T1 - Silver Birch tree - Dead - Fell
Replacement of existing metal framed windows with uPVC heritage style alternatives, and works to replace and repair existing timber doors.
T3 Oak - Remove the 4x lowest lateral branches back to trunk to raise the crown to clear the garages. - 5x branches cut back to branch divide with end tip trimming to give a clearance of approximately 3 metres above the garages. - Crown clean by the removal of dead, dying, weak and crossing branches.
The veteran Oak - UTS.10 requires felling due to the risk to the identified targets and the location of the tree in relation to the main road and foot/cycle path.
T1 Ash - Fell.