Search Bournemouth planning applications
81 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Bournemouth · updated daily · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
- J Franses & Son Jewellers 23 Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BZAwaiting decisionLawful development certificate for existing use of ancillary commercial floorspace to the ground floor (retail use)Received 6 Nov 2026P/26/05451/CLE
- 24-26 Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BZAwaiting decisionConstruction of an additional storey to form a 2 bedroom apartmentReceived 5 Nov 2026P/26/05407/FUL
- Littledown Court 40 Dean Park Road Bournemouth BH1 1QAAwaiting decisionT1 - Acer - Remove dead stems. Reduce regrowth by 3m to remove weight from pollarding points. T2 - Holm Oak - Prune back G3 - Fig, Holly, Laurel, Lawson Cypress Fell dead tree. Prune back trees to uncover lamp post. Crown lift trees over path to give 3m clearance.Received 2 Nov 2026P/26/05342/TTPO
- Russell Cotes Art Gallery And Museum Russell Cotes Road Bournemouth BH1 3AAAwaiting decisionListed Building Consent for replacement of floor slab, steels and external flight of steps to veranda, along with associated works including new lower ceiling level to basement; dismantling and rebuilding of existing archway between Gallery 1 and 2 to accommodate fire curtain; removal of screens to sculpture gallery and infilling of cornice panels and pediment; addition of new glazed lobby to veranda entrance; addition of vent and grill to staircase vestibule; provision of larger hoppers, outlets and overflow pipes to replace existing; new drain pipes to the veranda; changes to fire compartmentation walls along with window and door upgrades and insertion of extract; new CCTV cameras and speaker; addition of roof balustrade. Regulation 3.HeritageReceived 2 Nov 2026P/26/05328/LB
- 2 Little Forest Road Bournemouth BH4 9NWAwaiting decisionT12 - Silver birch - FellReceived 29 Oct 2026P/26/05292/TTPO
Planning in Bournemouth
- Approved
- 84%
- 180 of 199 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bournemouth in the last 24 months, from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council's planning register.
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Around Bournemouth
Postcode districts
BH2 103 applications in the last 12 monthsBH1 154 applications in the last 12 monthsBH4 174 applications in the last 12 monthsBH8 192 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
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About Bournemouth
Bournemouth, located in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole unitary authority area of Dorset, is a prominent coastal resort town on England's south coast. With a population of 196,455 recorded in the 2021 census, it stands as the largest town in Dorset, making it a key area for planning applications and developments in the region.
Property prices in Bournemouth show an average sale price of £375,124, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bournemouth area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bournemouth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Bournemouth has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bournemouth 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Bournemouth, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 288 planning applications were submitted near Bournemouth. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
The most common types were tree works (129), full planning applications (49), outline applications (14). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).