37 Comet Way Christchurch BH23 4JF

1. 28 May 2026

   Received by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

2. 20 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 30 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole took a median of 60 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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

• 6 Kestrel Drive Christchurch BH23 4DE

  P/26/02665/FUL Submitted 10 Jun 2026 165m away

  Change of use from an unused residential garage to a dog grooming salon with associated alterations

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• 31 Viscount Drive Christchurch BH23 4JN

  P/26/01688/CLP Submitted 15 Apr 2026 245m away

  Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension with pitched roof and 2 roof lights

  Decided Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 21 Ricardo Crescent Christchurch BH23 4BX

  P/25/05043/HOU Submitted 4 Dec 2025 252m away

  Alterations and single storey rear extensions to bungalow

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 31 Ricardo Crescent Christchurch BH23 4BX

  P/26/00280/HOU Submitted 22 Jan 2026 252m away

  Demolition of existing conservatory and detached garage, erect single storey rear extension, alterations to front porch, replacement garage and side carport.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 28 Ricardo Crescent Christchurch BH23 4BX

  P/26/01297/HOU Submitted 23 Mar 2026 252m away

  Front, side & rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Domestic

• 14 Ricardo Crescent Christchurch BH23 4BX

  P/25/04838/HOU Submitted 24 Nov 2025 252m away

  Demolition of an existing garage, and formation of a single storey side extension with a flat roof including a rooflight. Internal reconfigurations throughout.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 15 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