52 Somerset Road Bournemouth BH7 6JJ

1. 19 Sep 2025

   Received by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

2. 19 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Lawful

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.

If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 9 Tamworth Road Bournemouth BH7 6JG

  P/26/02520/CONDR Submitted 1 Jun 2026 87m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jul

  Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission P/25/02254/HOU (Alterations, rear and side single/two storey extensions to dwellinghouse) for replacing the approved pitched roof with a flat roof over the two storey extension element, revisions to window arrangements on the rear and side elevations, replacement of two approved rooflights with one larger rooflight, internal layout changes to Bedroom 3 and increase in eaves height to the single storey extension element

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Warwick Road Bournemouth BH7 6JP

  P/26/03685/FUL Submitted 4 Aug 2026 159m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep

  Change of use of from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5 Bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4). The development comprises the reorganisation of the existing internal layout to provide improved shared facilities, dedicated cycle parking and refuse storage. No external alterations to the property are proposed.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs
  Domestic

• Dorset Healthcare NHS Trust Kings Park Community Hospital, Gloucester Road Bournemouth BH7 6JF

  P/26/02700/PNDEM Submitted 11 Jun 2026 162m away

  Prior approval for the demolition of 2 existing outbuildings.

  Granted Prior approval Demolition 9 docs

• 780A Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH7 6DD

  P/26/02490/PNCBD Submitted 28 May 2026 173m away

  Prior approval for the change of use from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Class C3 (Dwellinghouse). The development involves the conversion of the existing rear ground floor into 1 x one-bedroom dwelling, with no external alterations or extensions proposed.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 6 docs
  Domestic

• 780A Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH7 6DD

  P/26/01436/PNCBD Submitted 30 Mar 2026 173m away

  Prior approval for the change of use of existing rear ground floor from Commercial to a two bedroom flat.

  Refused Prior approval 8 docs

• 4C Wolverton Road Bournemouth BH7 6HT

  P/26/01762/CLP Submitted 17 Apr 2026 208m away

  Lawful Development Certificate for proposed installation of a round glazed panel within an existing external door.

  Decided Lawful development Windows or glazing 7 docs

• P/26/04284/CLP Awaiting decision

  Units 5B East and 5B West Roundways Industrial Estate Elliott Road Bournemouth BH11 8JJ

  Lawful development certificate for proposed change of use from a Class B1 Business Use to a purpose falling within Class E(d) (indoor sport, recreation or fitness) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended)

  4 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/26/03280/CLP Decided

  120 Parkstone Avenue Poole BH14 9LS

  Lawful Development Certificate for proposed loft conversion including side dormer.

  14 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• P/26/04270/CLE Awaiting decision

  22 Privet Road Bournemouth BH9 2NS

  Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as a 6 bedroom HMO.

  3 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/26/04242/CLP Awaiting decision

  90 East Avenue Bournemouth BH3 7DD

  Lawful Development Certificate for proposed Installation of 5 roof lights and internal alterations for the conversion of the existing roof space to habitable accommodation.

  2 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P/26/04221/CLE Awaiting decision

  89 Ensbury Park Road Bournemouth BH9 2SH

  Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as a seven bedroom House of Multiple Occupation

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development