97 Barrack Road Christchurch BH23 2AL

1. 12 Mar 2026

   Received by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

2. 7 May 2026

   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

• Dorset Grange 4 Avenue Road Christchurch BH23 2BY

  P/25/04700/TTPO Submitted 14 Nov 2025 88m away

  T1 - Walnut Tree - Cut off overhanging limb (that is overhanging into no. 25) by 4m from the end of the branch to the boundary.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 1 York Close Christchurch BH23 2DB

  P/26/02256/HOU Submitted 14 May 2026 104m away

  Enlargement of roof for new first floor accommodation. New dormer on side elevation asymmetric pitch; New fences to secure property and landscape works.

  Withdrawn Householder Loft or dormer 6 docs
  Domestic

• 6 Bailey Drive Christchurch BH23 2BN

  P/26/03016/FUL Submitted 29 Jun 2026 192m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~24 Aug

  External alterations to unit and insertion of a mezzanine floor

  Awaiting decision Full applications 16 docs

• 28 Bailey Drive Christchurch BH23 2BN

  P/25/04156/TTPO Submitted 15 Oct 2025 192m away

  Please see the "Tree Health and Safety Report" reference VTA_PB, dated 25/06/25 for the full list of trees & proposed works

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Unit 1B Christchurch Retail Park Bailey Drive Christchurch BH23 2BN

  P/25/03384/FUL Submitted 3 Sep 2025 192m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

  Planning permission to allow operation as a retail food store with ancillary comparison goods; and installation of trolley bay.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 36 docs

• 2 Sherwood Close Christchurch BH23 2DD

  P/25/04358/HOU Submitted 27 Oct 2025 209m away

  Removal of garage, single storey rear and side extensions to dwellinghouse and installation of roof lights

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 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