Planning in Bournemouth
In the last month Bournemouth had 17 new planning applications and 13 decisions worth knowing about within 1.5 miles of its middle, more than the middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area (5). That makes it the 3rd busiest of 54 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas for planning. The biggest scheme decided was Approved: 3 new homes at 33 Sandbourne Road Bournemouth (3 homes). Of the decisions, 10 were approved and 3 refused, while 81% were approved across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
BH2, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bournemouth
New applications
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New signs at 2-12 Commercial Road Bournemouth
Advertisement Consent for 1 x illuminated Fascia Sign - colour change only, 1 x illuminated Projecting Sign - colour change only. All other signage as per approval P/26/01540/ADV.
2-12 Commercial Road Bournemouth BH2 5LP -
Planning application at 4 Nairn Road Bournemouth
Convert, alter and extend existing garage to create a 1B annexe to the host dwelling
4 Nairn Road Bournemouth BH3 7BD -
Extension at 9 Dalkeith Road Poole
Single storey extension with replacement terrace at 1st floor level, new entrance door, porch and windows including a Juliet balcony and erection of a garden room
9 Dalkeith Road Poole BH13 6JG -
Planning application at 1 7 Viewpoint Sandbourne Road Bournemouth
Proposed new Binstore
1 7 Viewpoint Sandbourne Road Bournemouth BH4 8JP -
Extension at 50 The Avenue Poole
Conversion & extension of part of existing garage to gym, retention of existing garage frontage and construction of a single-storey link extension to main house
50 The Avenue Poole BH13 6LL -
Extension at 36A The Avenue Poole
Demolition of existing garage and lean to structure, addition of 2 single storey extensions to dwelling and a greenhouse.
36A The Avenue Poole BH13 6HE -
Planning application at 10 Benellen Avenue Bournemouth
Construct a porch
10 Benellen Avenue Bournemouth BH4 9LY -
New signs at 42-44 Commercial Road Bournemouth
Advertisement Consent for an internally illuminated fascia sign, internally illuminated projecting sign and an internally illuminated digital display unit behind the shopfront
42-44 Commercial Road Bournemouth BH2 5LP -
Outline plans at Land at West Cliff West Undercliff Promenade Bournemouth
Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Removal of unstable landslip material displaced during the 2024 failure event. Minor reprofiling of the slipped material to achieve a stable cliff face. Installation of soil nails and steel mesh to reinforce the existing cliff face and provide long-term stability. Installation of incline drains. Installation on of monitoring meters
Land at West Cliff West Undercliff Promenade Bournemouth BH2 5DU -
New shared house (HMO) at 10 Carlton Road Bournemouth
Change of use of first and second floor maisonette to Use Class C4 HMO with cycle and bin storage
10 Carlton Road Bournemouth BH1 3TG -
New shared house (HMO) at Kantara Guest House 8 Gardens View Bournemouth
Conversion of the hotel (Use class C1) into a Sui Generis larger HMO, consisting of 8 bedrooms and Managers' accommodation (no external changes proposed to main building) with the erection of an associated cycle store.
Kantara Guest House 8 Gardens View Bournemouth BH1 3QA -
New shared house (HMO) at 26 Milton Road Bournemouth
Alterations and conversion of ground and first floor 9-bedroom HMO (Sui Generis) to 5 flats (Use Class C3) retaining existing second floor flat with associated parking, cycle and bin storage area
26 Milton Road Bournemouth BH8 8LP -
2 new homes at 355 Wimborne Road Bournemouth
Alteration and conversion of first floor accommodation from commercial use (Class E) to provide 2 flats with associated bin and cycle storage. Alterations to the retained ground floor commercial unit (Class E)
355 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH9 2AD -
Planning application at Purbeck House 5-7 Oxford Road Bournemouth
Proposed recladding and façade remediation works
Purbeck House 5-7 Oxford Road Bournemouth BH8 8ES -
Planning application at 98-102 Charminster Road Bournemouth
Installation of lightweight frontage structure, integrated perforated security shutters, associated shopfront alterations and an enclosed bin store.
98-102 Charminster Road Bournemouth BH8 8US -
Outline plans at Avonwood Manor Nursing Home 31 Nelson Road Poole
Approval of Reserved Matters application for landscaping in respect of Outline Submission APP/24/00864/P
Avonwood Manor Nursing Home 31 Nelson Road Poole BH12 1ES -
New signs at Midland House 2 Poole Road Bournemouth
Advertisement consent for erection of a wall mounted internally illuminated sign
Midland House 2 Poole Road Bournemouth BH2 5QY
Decisions
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Refused: Outline plans at 2 Cassel Avenue Bournemouth
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed freestanding garden room, with outdoor seating canopy, enclosed storage shed, and enclosed sitting room.
2 Cassel Avenue Bournemouth BH4 8JN -
Approved: Outline plans at 21 Rozel Manor 48-50 Western Road Poole
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed installation of air conditioning unit.
21 Rozel Manor 48-50 Western Road Poole BH13 6EX -
Approved: Planning application at 41 Richmond Hill Bournemouth
Window and Curtain Walls Replacement
41 Richmond Hill Bournemouth BH2 6HS -
Approved: Rear extension at 88 Alumhurst Road Bournemouth
Demolition of the existing single-storey rear extension and construction of a larger single-storey rear extension.
88 Alumhurst Road Bournemouth BH4 8HT -
Refused: Loft conversion at 16 Carlton Road Bournemouth
Side dormer to create a roof space extension, enlargement to existing approved extension at basement level
16 Carlton Road Bournemouth BH1 3TG -
Approved: Planning application at Okeford House 5 Crimea Road Bournemouth
Remove existing cladding and replace with new cladding
Okeford House 5 Crimea Road Bournemouth BH9 1DS -
Approved: Outline plans at Telecom House 35 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed underground drainage works to be undertaken to constitute a material operation serving to implement planning permission, reference 7-2024-879-BT.
Telecom House 35 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth BH8 8EH -
Approved: Planning application at 71-73 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth
Installation of external extract ductwork and fan unit to rear elevation to serve existing commercial kitchen
71-73 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1EW -
Approved: Rear extension at 8 Dunkeld Road Bournemouth
Demolition of existing rear extension and part of garage and construction of a two storey rear extension with balcony and single storey extension to the existing garage with associated internal and external changes
8 Dunkeld Road Bournemouth BH3 7EN -
Approved: Side extension at 32 Lowther Road Bournemouth
Two storey side extension to accommodate new entrance and ground floor W/C and first floor to create 2 x ensuite to bedrooms
32 Lowther Road Bournemouth BH8 8NG -
Approved: 3 new homes at 33 Sandbourne Road Bournemouth
Conversion of 3 flats to a single dwelling house. Alterations and a small extension to the front ground floor ancillary spaces and entrance. Enlarged front dormer for staircase access to existing loft conversion. Minor structural opening alterations to suit new internal layouts. Introduction of PV panels, air source heat pumps and air conditioning.
33 Sandbourne Road Bournemouth BH4 8JH -
Approved: Planning application at 20 Chester Road Poole
Removal of existing log cabin and erection of garden room with associated landscaping works
20 Chester Road Poole BH13 6DD -
Refused: Rear extension at Flat 3 Twixt Chines 21 Mckinley Road Bournemouth
Demolish existing conservatory and replace with a single storey rear extension/orangery. Create a 1.2m wide decking, including steps and ramps to provide access down to all areas of the existing garden
Flat 3 Twixt Chines 21 Mckinley Road Bournemouth BH4 8AG
Plus 15 minor items, such as tree work notices, on Bournemouth’s main page.
What kind of plans
| Kind of plan | Last month |
|---|---|
| Outline plans | 5 |
| New signs | 3 |
| Rear extension | 3 |
| Extension | 3 |
| New shared house (HMO) | 3 |
| New homes | 2 |
| Loft conversion | 1 |
| Side extension | 1 |
Bournemouth against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
| Last month | Bournemouth | Middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area |
|---|---|---|
| Applications and decisions | 30 | 5 |
| New applications | 17 | 3 |
| Decisions | 13 | 3 |
| New homes applied for | 2 | 0 |
| Approval rate | 77% | 81% (all Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) |
Applications and decisions worth knowing about; minor items such as tree work aren’t counted. An approval rate needs at least three decisions.
Nearby areas
| Area | All | New | Decided | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | 30 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| Winton | 11 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| West Cliff | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Charminster | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Westbourne | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Springbourne | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Talbot Woods | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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Questions people ask
How many planning applications are there in Bournemouth?
In the last month there were 17 new applications and 13 decisions worth knowing about within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bournemouth, ranking it 3rd of 54 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas. The middle Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area had 5.
Are planning applications approved in Bournemouth?
In the last month 10 were approved and 3 refused near Bournemouth (77% approved). Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 81% of decided applications were approved.
What is the biggest planning application in Bournemouth?
In the last month, the biggest was 3 new homes at 33 Sandbourne Road Bournemouth: 3 homes, approved on 17 Sept.