Planning application
P/26/02264/PNCBD
Tower House Parkstone Road Poole BH15 2NN
Proposal
Prior Approval application for change of use of existing building from commercial office (Class E) to 2 self contained residential flats (Class C3)
As published by the council, reference P/26/02264/PNCBD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 May 2026
Received by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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3 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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31 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About prior approval applications
How this application type works
Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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P/26/03364/FUL Awaiting decision
Tower House Parkstone Road Poole BH15 2JH
Change of use from a from offices (Class E Use) to a 10 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis Use), together with associated secure cycle and bin stores.
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P/26/02467/CLP Decided
4 Elizabeth Road Poole BH15 2DH
Lawful Development Certificate for propose single storey rear extension to existing dwelling.
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P/26/00113/REG14 Awaiting decision
The Harbour Hospital St Marys Road Poole BH15 2BH
T2 - Sycamore - Remove Dead Wood Over 50mm Diameter.
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P/26/02333/TCA Granted
The Harbour Hospital St Marys Road Poole BH15 2BH
T2 Sycamore – To cut back branches on Sycamore Tree by 2.5m overhanging pedestrian footpath, and reduce crown by 2m to remove encroachment away from building, Cut out 1no. limb to main trunk which is dying back and that has signs of woodpecker damage.
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P/26/03172/HAB Awaiting decision
Beech House 28 Wimborne Road Poole BH15 2BU
Application for prior approval under Regulation 77 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 to allow commencement of permitted development; for the change of use of an existing offices((Use Class E) to form 28 flats (Class C3)
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P/26/01839/ADV Granted
Poole General Hospital Longfleet Road Poole BH15 2JB
Erection of 2 external non-illuminated signs to the front and rear elevations of the Endoscopy Unit.
Other prior approval applications
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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P/26/02490/PNCBD Granted
780A Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH7 6DD
Prior approval for the change of use from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Class C3 (Dwellinghouse). The development involves the conversion of the existing rear ground floor into 1 x one-bedroom dwelling, with no external alterations or extensions proposed.
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P/26/03026/PNDEM Granted
Retired Nurses National Home Riverside Avenue Bournemouth BH7 7EE
Prior approval for demolition of building.
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P/26/03463/PNCBM Awaiting decision
254-256 Barrack Road Christchurch BH23 2BJ
Prior approval application for Proposed Class E to C3 Conversion of first floor unused shop storage area to form one two-bedroom flat
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P/26/02288/PNCBD Refused
Marshall Point 4 Richmond Gardens Bournemouth BH1 1JD
Prior Approval application for conversion of commercial space (Offices - Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3). The change of use will result in the creation of 73 no. self-contained units.
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P/26/02663/PNHH Granted
42 Slinn Road Christchurch BH23 3AL
Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original semi-detached dwelling house by 4.00 metres, for which the maximum height would be 2.93 metres and for which the height at the eaves would be 2.93 metres.