Bournemouth, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bournemouth, Dorset.
Dorset · England · Town
Planning applications in Bournemouth are administered by Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council. View the full Bournemouth Christchurch And Poole Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £361,543 (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 2026-05.
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
74 planning applications found near Bournemouth.
- - Dean Park Manor 22 Dean Park Road Bournemouth BH1 1HX
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed use as a small scale residential retreat operating under Use Class C3(b).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 56 Braidley Road Bournemouth BH2 6JY
T1 Beech - Fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - Orchardleigh Park 21 Dean Park Road Bournemouth BH1 1HX
T1- Purple beech - Crown reduction by 4-5m, due to one sided crown with overextending upper branches over the entrance T2 - Sycamore - Remove the lowest branch over the shrubs T4 -T23 Scots Pine, T7 E
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - Richmond Gardens Multistorey Car Park Richmond Gardens Bournemouth BH1 1JE
Non-material amendment following approval of 7-2019-1179-BG to amend the wording of Conditions 9, 10, and 11 attached to the operative planning permission, in order to revise the “triggers” for the su
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - Flat 1 25 Bodorgan Road Bournemouth BH2 6NQ
T1 - Lawson cypress - Dead - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - 32-34 Tregonwell Road Bournemouth BH2 5NS
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 mo
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 15-23 Poole Hill Terrace Poole Hill Bournemouth BH2 5PW
The proposed works comprise of essential maintenance and repairs to the external facade and roof:
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Unit 1-2 2-12 Commercial Road Bournemouth BH2 5LP
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
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Trystworthy 20 St Stephen's Road Bournemouth BH2 6JU
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
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Woodleigh Court 9 Branksome Wood Road Bournemouth BH2 6BU
Lime T1 - Fell T2 -Holm oak, sycamore T3g - Prune to give 2m clearance from building
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 7 St Michael's Road Bournemouth BH2 5DP
Prior approval for change of use of shop (Class E) to studio flat (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Marshall Point 4 Richmond Gardens Bournemouth BH1 1JD
Prior Approval application for conversion of commercial space (Offices - Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3). The change of use will result in the creation of 73 no. self-contained units.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 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
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 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 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 - - 2-12 Commercial Road Bournemouth BH2 5LP
Convert existing retail unit to bank, including removal of awnings, new illuminated signage, new shopfront, interior fit out and new external plant in existing plant location.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 2-12 Commercial Road Bournemouth BH2 5LP
Advertisement Consent for 1 x illuminated fascia sign, 1 x illuminated projecting sign, 1 x illuminated ATM shroud and 1 x internal graphic frame
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: BCP | Date: 2026-03-31
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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 £361,543, 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, 212 planning applications were submitted near Bournemouth. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bournemouth were tree works (124), full planning applications (48), amendments (13). 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, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 208 smaller schemes were submitted.
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: 80 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 114 applications
Nearby Towns
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