The Old Sorting Office 5 Albert Road Bournemouth BH1 1AX

1. 19 Mar 2026

   Received by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

2. 26 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Lawful

3. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole granted permission on 26 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.

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.

• 45-47 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1ED

  P/26/01316/LB Submitted 24 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for removal of signage and making good and for alterations related to removal of night safe

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs

• SSE-03 Pavement o/s 27-31 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 1DS

  P/26/02908/ADV Submitted 22 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Advertisement Consent for installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens.

  Refused Advertising 14 docs

• SSE-03 Pavement o/s 27-31 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 1DS

  P/26/02907/FUL Submitted 22 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens.

  Refused Full applications 15 docs

• The Echo Building Richmond Hill Bournemouth BH2 6HH

  P/25/04622/LB Submitted 11 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for roof mounted photovoltaic solar panel installation (172 panels)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• The Echo Building Richmond Hill Bournemouth BH2 6HH

  P/25/04861/FUL Submitted 25 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Proposed roof mounted photovoltaic solar panel installation (172 panels)

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 57-59 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1EH

  P/26/02245/ADV Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

  Advertisment consent for 2no. individually illuminated letter fascia sign, 1no. externally illuminated projecting sign

  Granted Advertising 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