Bournemouth, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bournemouth, Dorset.
Dorset · England · Town
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.
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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 West
- LSOA: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 038C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bournemouth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bournemouth.
- 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 Bournemouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
56 planning applications found near Bournemouth.
- - 16 Wychwood Grange 50 52 Braidley Road Bournemouth BH2 6JY
T8 - Common Beech - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Dormy House 11 Central Drive Bournemouth BH2 6LQ
T1 - Holm Oak - Prune to give upto 3 metres clearance of the fabric of the roof. T2 - Scots pine - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - St Stephens Vicarage St Stephen's Way Bournemouth BH2 6JZ
Holm oak T1 - Prune to give 1m clearance around overhead cables Silver birch T2 - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - St Stephens Vicarage St Stephen's Way Bournemouth BH2 6JZ
T4 - Western red cedar - Prune to give 2m clearance from garage T5 - Sycamore - Remove two lowest branches overhanging garage T6 - Scots pine - Prune to give 2m clearance from house T7 - Tree of heave
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - St Stephens Court 15 St Stephen's Road Bournemouth BH2 6LA
T1, Monterey Cypress - Fell . Replant with Amelanchier sapp. in area with more space 10m to the SW. T27, Sycamore - Fell and treat stump to prevent regrowth. Replant with Pyrus calleryana (ornamental
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 21 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1DR
Non-material amendment following approval of P/25/00326/FUL to alter the proposed front entrance to upper flats to a secured glass front entrance to be continuous with the existing shop front opening
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 95 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1EP
Listed Building consent for works to front elevation, including timber repairs & replacement leadwork & guttering to bay window, along with replacement of failed bricks to brick piers & parapet arches
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 45-47 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1ED
Listed Building consent for removal of signage and making good
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - The Old Sorting Office 5 Albert Road Bournemouth BH1 1AX
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate to remove existing combustible cladding panels from North-West, South-East and South-West elevations. Replace with new limited/non-combustible cladding
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 56 Braidley Road Bournemouth BH2 6JY
T1 - Beech - Prune away from building to give 3m clearance. Crown thin by 15% by removing rubbing & crossing branches. Reduce overextended laterals by 1-2m. Group 1 - Holly's - Remove 3 Hollys. Group
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 6 Upper Terrace Road Bournemouth BH2 5NW
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use or operation to confirm the property as a Large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO – Sui Generis).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Chepping Dene 15 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH2 6LY
T1 - Beech - Crown lift to 3m over the garden and 5.2m over the road, both from ground level, crown thin by 5% removing crossing and rubbing branches T3 - Beech - Prune to clear the building by 3m, re
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - The Summit Upper Terrace Road Bournemouth BH2 5EA
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed remedial works to building to include the replacement of existing insulated render wall system with a non-combustible envirowall system with a render finish
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 48-54 Commercial Road Bournemouth BH2 5LR
Non material Amendment following approval of P/25/04885/ADV change to 2no Bus Stops - projecting signs, 3no new fascia panel signs and 3no new blank fascia panels replacing existing letter signage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 46 Bodorgan Road Bournemouth BH2 6NL
G1 - Multi-stemmed Sycamore - Section fell all three stems to ground level, Replant further back form the wall with 1 x Silver Birch – 2m container grown.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 61-63 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1DT
Installation of Bird Point systems.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Hilton Bournemouth Terrace Road Bournemouth BH2 5EL
First floor extension above the existing pergola and side extension to create 2 additional outdoor seating areas with external staircase, retractable covered roof, canopy and associated works for the
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 27 Norwich Road Bournemouth BH2 5QZ
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use or operation to use as a 5 bedroom student house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Anfield Lodge 12 Bradburne Road Bournemouth BH2 5ST
T8 Sycamore Prune branches touching neighbouring roof (10 Bradburne Road) back by 2m to provide a 2m separation, for clearance.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 7-9 Commercial Road Bournemouth BH2 5RH
Replacement and re-design of existing shop front and entrance footways and creation of level access, metal security bars removed from Avenue Road elevation and installation of aluminium ventilation lo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-01-19
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A brief summary of Bournemouth in Dorset
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 £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 Bournemouth a particularly low-crime area.
Bournemouth has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Overcliff Drive, Saints, Dean Park, West Cliff and Poole Hill, East Cliff, Portchester Road, Meyrick Park and Talbot Woods, Old Christchurch Road. 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 Bournemouth 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Bournemouth
In the last 24 months, 164 planning applications were submitted near Bournemouth. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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 Bournemouth.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bournemouth were tree works (94), full planning applications (38), amendments (12). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 163 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.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 64 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 9 applications
- Awaiting decision: 80 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.