18 Southcote Road Bournemouth BH1 3SR

1. 19 Mar 2026

   Received by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

2. 20 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 May 2026

   Decision issued: Lawful

4. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole granted permission on 15 May 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 24 Frances Road Bournemouth BH1 3RZ

  P/26/01402/CLP Submitted 27 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Erection of a single-storey conservatory to the rear elevation. Erection of a bike shed within the paved area of the rear garden.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 Frances Road Bournemouth BH1 3RZ

  P/26/03433/FUL Submitted 22 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Change of use from a HMO with 6 bedrooms (Use Class C4) to an 8-person, 8-bedroom HMO. Extend dropped kerb and extend front driveway to allow for parking for 3 vehicles. Changes to fenestration for East and West Elevations.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

• 8 Frances Road Bournemouth BH1 3RZ

  P/26/00729/FUL Submitted 19 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Conversion of the hotel (Use Class C1) into a sui generis larger HMO, consisting of 9 tenant rooms and a manager’s accommodation. (no external changes proposed)

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 52 Frances Road Bournemouth BH1 3SA

  P/26/01371/FUL Submitted 26 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Change of use from the current B&B/guesthouse (Class Use C1) into a (Class Use C2) residential care home for up to four looked after children between 8 and 18 years old.

  Refused Full applications 13 docs

• 54 Frances Road Bournemouth BH1 3SA

  P/25/03488/FUL Submitted 9 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  Conversion of the hotel (Use Class C1) into a sui generis HMO, consisting of six tenant rooms and manager’s accommodation, and the conversion of the existing garage into a secure cycle store.

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• 52 Frances Road Bournemouth BH1 3SA

  P/26/03423/FUL Submitted 21 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep

  Change of use from the current B&B/guesthouse (Class Use C1) into a (Class Use C2) residential care home.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs

• P/26/03823/CLP Granted

  21 Rozel Manor 48-50 Western Road Poole BH13 6EX

  Lawful Development Certificate for proposed installation of air conditioning unit.

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/26/03791/CLP Refused

  2 Cassel Avenue Bournemouth BH4 8JN

  Lawful Development Certificate for proposed freestanding garden room, with outdoor seating canopy, enclosed storage shed, and enclosed sitting room.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/26/04044/CLE Granted

  157 Alma Road Bournemouth BH9 1AG

  Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as a House in Multiple Occupation.

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/26/03307/CLE Granted

  173 Columbia Road Bournemouth BH10 4EE

  Lawful Development Certificate for existing 5 bed house which has been a HMO since at least 2012 .

  Received 15 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• P/26/03220/CLE Granted

  297 Columbia Road Bournemouth BH10 4EQ

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

  Received 10 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Lawful development