78 Lowther Road Bournemouth BH8 8NS

1. 26 Mar 2026

   Received by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

2. 17 Apr 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

• 98 Lowther Road Bournemouth BH8 8NS

  P/25/03654/RM Submitted 18 Sep 2025 0m away

  Reserved matters application following outline permission 7-2021-25256-A for landscaping only (Outline submission for the demolition of the existing building and the erection of a block of 9 flats with cycle and bin stores)

  Granted Reserved matters New dwelling Demolition 13 docs
  Several homes

• Ground Floor Flat 26 Milton Road Bournemouth BH8 8LP

  P/26/04150/TCA Submitted 27 Aug 2026 53m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  T1 - Pine - Fell to ground level

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 20 Milton Road Bournemouth BH8 8LP

  P/26/03520/TCA Submitted 27 Jul 2026 53m away

  T1 Western Red Cypress - Fell - 75% of the canopy is now dead and remaining live growth is in severe decline.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Abbeyfield 55 Portchester Road Bournemouth BH8 8JU

  P/25/04077/FUL Submitted 10 Oct 2025 156m away

  Alterations, extension and conversion of the existing 12 bedroom HMO into 7 no. self-contained flats with associated access and parking

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 26 docs

• 39 Portchester Road Bournemouth BH8 8JU

  P/25/04502/FUL Submitted 4 Nov 2025 156m away

  Demolition of existing storage buildings and construction of additional self-contained bedsits for the care home to meet increasing demand

  Refused Full applications Demolition 15 docs

• Packwood House 49 Portchester Road Bournemouth BH8 8JU

  P/25/04519/TCA Submitted 4 Nov 2025 156m away

  T1 Holly,T2 Bay,T3 Sycamore - Reduce in height by 4-5m,

  Granted Trees 4 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