Boscombe, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boscombe, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Boscombe
Boscombe is a vibrant suburb located in Bournemouth, Dorset, positioned east of the town centre and west of Southbourne. Originally part of Hampshire, this area has evolved into a key residential and commercial hub, making it relevant for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Population: 20,719
District: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £405,010 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Parliamentary constituency: Bournemouth East
- LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 035A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boscombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boscombe.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Boscombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near Boscombe.
- - Seawinds 20 Argyll Road Bournemouth BH5 1ED
T1-Beech. Fell to ground level. Replace with x1 1.5-2m nursery grown stock within 3m of the exising tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 21 Boscombe Spa Road Bournemouth BH5 1AX
Prior Approval application for conversion of office/conference building (Class E) to 8 flats (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 20 Glen Road Bournemouth BH5 1HR
T1g - Leyland Cypress - Reduce northern lateral canopy back to property boundary line.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - San Remo Towers Sea Road Boscombe Bournemouth BH5 1JR
T1 - Sweet Chestnut - Crown lift lower secondary branches hanging over the driveway entrance up to a height of 5m so higher vehicles can gain access without damaging the trees branches. Reduce section
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Seacliff Court 23 Boscombe Cliff Road Bournemouth BH5 1JP
T1- Oak - Crown lift by removing lower epicormic branches only up to a height of 5m from ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 16 Carnarvon Road Bournemouth BH1 4EW
Change of use of a building comprising 1no. flat and 5no. bedsits to a building comprising 3no. flats.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Fairhaven Court 34 Sea Road Boscombe Bournemouth BH5 1DG
T1 - Holm Oak - Crown lift by 3m to clear car park spaces at Fairhaven Court.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Fairhaven Court 34 Sea Road Boscombe Bournemouth BH5 1DG
T1 - Holm Oak - Crown lift by 3m to clear car park spaces at Fairhaven Court.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 567 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 4AH
Replacement of existing shop front as per application reference 7-2024-5235-N with entrance now on right hand side of shop. The approved scheme shows the door in the centre.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Manor Lodge 6 Beechwood Avenue Bournemouth BH5 1LX
2x Lime, 1 x Beech - remove deadwood
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 559 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 4BQ
Retrospective application for the retention of an existing steel frame and glazed structure including associated fixings and supports
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 8 Beechwood Avenue Boscombe BH5 1LX
Replacement roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - First Floor Flat 575 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 4AH
Replacement of existing windows with new windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Boscombe Pier Undercliff Drive Bournemouth BH5 1BN
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of the existing rendered soffit and supporting structure to the main roof and the replacement of flat roof coverings to the main roof and lower flat roofs o
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Flat 3 20 Undercliff Road Bournemouth BH5 1BL
Remove timber balcony and erect a replacement glass balcony and screening panel (part retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Boscombe Grange 2 Percy Road Bournemouth BH5 1JE
T1 Horse Chestnut - Crown thin by removing 10% of the crossing and rubbing upright branches within the upper canopy, reduce the branches that extend furthest over the building by 1m, remove low epicor
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Boscombe Grange 2 Percy Road Bournemouth BH5 1JE
T2 Holm Oak - Prune to clear the garage roof by 2m T4 Sycamore - Fell due to poor condition, weak main branch union T6 Cherry - Crown reduction by 2-3m T8 Sweet Chestnut - Crown reduction by 2-3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 4 Roumelia Mews Roumelia Lane Bournemouth BH5 1EX
Change of Use of Public Highway to allow for the installation of a canopy to create a covered external seating area with tables and chairs.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 575 First Floor Flat Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 4AH
Variation of condition 2 (Plans list) of planning permission 7-2025-10229-F (Retention of rear first floor extension, with removal of side window, installation of a rooflight, and extract duct on the
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Seaview 14 Boscombe Spa Road Bournemouth BH5 1AZ
T1 - Sycamore - Crown lift to 4m above ground level by removing secondary and tertiary branches. Prune to clear the building by 3m. Reduce the branch that extends furthest over the pavement by 1m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-13
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A brief summary of Boscombe in Dorset
Boscombe is a vibrant suburb located in Bournemouth, Dorset, positioned east of the town centre and west of Southbourne. Originally part of Hampshire, this area has evolved into a key residential and commercial hub, making it relevant for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 20,719. It sits within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district.
Property prices in Boscombe show an average sale price of £405,010, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Boscombe a particularly low-crime area.
Boscombe has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Knole Road, Boscombe Manor, Boscombe Spa, East Cliff, Undercliff Road, Churchill Gardens. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Boscombe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boscombe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Boscombe
In the last 24 months, 84 planning applications were submitted near Boscombe. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Boscombe.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Boscombe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Boscombe were full planning applications (31), tree works (29), outline applications (12). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 82 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 41 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.