We don't yet have enough recent decisions in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to show a reliable approval rate. The figures below cover all application types on record.
Across all application types on record (2024-01-22–2026-04-01): 82.8% of 1,071 decisions approved.
| Category | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Householder | 313 | 272 | 41 | |
| Tree Works (TPO) | 279 | 251 | 28 | |
| Full Planning Application | 218 | 152 | 66 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) | 61 | 48 | 13 | |
| Tree Works (Conservation Area) | 48 | 48 | 0 | |
| Regulation 14 - Dead and Dangerous | 33 | 33 | 0 | |
| Non-Material Amendment (S96a) | 25 | 19 | 6 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) | 22 | 12 | 10 | |
| Prior Approval (Other) | 21 | 13 | 8 | |
| Advertisement Consent | 18 | 16 | 2 | |
| Outline Planning | 11 | 4 | 7 | |
| Listed Building Consent | 10 | 9 | 1 | |
| Change of Use | 6 | 4 | 2 | |
| Variation/Removal of Conditions (S73) | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Reserved Matters | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Quarter | Decided | Approved | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-Q1 | 256 | 211 | |
| 2024-Q2 | 689 | 574 | |
| 2024-Q3 | 89 | 74 | |
| 2024-Q4 | 20 | 18 | |
| 2025-Q1 | 7 | 5 | |
| 2025-Q2 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2025-Q3 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2026-Q2 | 1 | 1 |
| Ward | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canford Cliffs | 124 | 110 | 14 | |
| Penn Hill | 63 | 53 | 10 | |
| Parkstone | 61 | 50 | 11 | |
| Talbot & Branksome Woods | 52 | 41 | 11 | |
| Bournemouth Central | 47 | 40 | 7 | |
| Broadstone | 42 | 38 | 4 | |
| Commons | 41 | 32 | 9 | |
| Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe | 40 | 37 | 3 | |
| Highcliffe & Walkford | 38 | 35 | 3 | |
| Bearwood & Merley | 37 | 29 | 8 | |
| Poole Town | 37 | 34 | 3 | |
| East Southbourne & Tuckton | 35 | 31 | 4 |
Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.