Planning application
Vitality Stadium Kings Park Drive Bournemouth BH7 7AF
Works: Demolition Small domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Demolition of south stand and structures at the stadium. Phased expansion of stadium to provide additional general admission seating, hospitality and associated floorspace through replacement south stand, refurbishment and expansion of north, east and west stands and infilling of corners, erection of new perimeter fence line including turnstiles and access gates, new fan zone and ticket office, food and beverage kiosks, creation of outside broadcasting area with welfare, power and media facilities, lighting (including replacement floodlights), creation of secure away team coach parking, realignment of combined pedestrian / cycle path, amendment to groundskeepers’ compound, amendments to layout of car parking areas and circulation routes, replacement security building, cycle parking, relocation of equipment, plant and services and erection of new electricity substations, landscaping, public realm and ancillary and associated works.
As published by the council, reference P/25/04900/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- P/25/04900/FUL
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Application Approved
- Decision
- Granted
- Received
- 27 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 28 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 23 Jun 2026
- Ward
- East Cliff & Springbourne, Littledown & Iford
- Decision by
- Committee
- Postcode
- BH7 7AF
Site history
Applications at this address on the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole register
This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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P/26/03134/BNG Awaiting decision
Vitality Stadium Kings Park Drive Bournemouth BH7 7AF
Application to discharge (“the biodiversity gain plan”) as required by paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 relating to REF NO P/25/04900/FUL
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P/26/03030/ADV Awaiting decision
Vitality Stadium Kings Park Drive Bournemouth BH7 7AF
Advertisement Consent for installation of 3 no. LED signs and 10 no. illuminated signs
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P/26/01553/BNG Granted
Vitality Stadium Kings Park Drive Bournemouth BH7 7AF
Application to discharge (“the biodiversity gain plan”) as required by paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 relating to REF NO P/25/03733/FUL
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P/25/03733/FUL Granted
Vitality Stadium Kings Park Drive Bournemouth BH7 7AF
Erection of new perimeter fence line including turnstiles, extension of West Stand (not general admission seating), foundations for new South Stand, creation of enlarged outside broadcasting area and away team coach parking, realignment of combined pedestrian / cycle path, landscaping and associated works. Includes demolition and relocation of existing buildings and structures.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Nov 2025
Received by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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28 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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31 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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P/26/03134/BNG Awaiting decision
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Documents
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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole granted permission on 23 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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