Planning application
18 Dunkeld Road Bournemouth BH3 7EN
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Roofing Demolition Windows or glazing Small domestic
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Proposal
Demolition of the existing detached garage and rear garden room; erection of a single-storey side and rear extension. Alterations to the roof comprising the replacement of the roof covering, the removal of the chimney stacks, alterations to the rear dormer and the installation of rooflights; formation of a first floor balcony to the rear elevation with obscure glazed screens; repair and replacement of windows and doors; repair and replacement of external render and brickwork; alterations to the front boundary comprising a low brick wall with piers and railings, gates, and hedge planting; alterations to the driveway including the widening of the vehicular access; tree planting; and internal alterations. Construction of a patio area with associated level changes and engineering works to the rear garden.
As published by the council, reference P/26/03639/HOU
Application record
- Reference
- P/26/03639/HOU
- Type
- Householder
- Status
- Awaiting sign off
- Received
- 31 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 14 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Talbot & Branksome Woods
- Parish
- Bournemouth Town Council
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- BH3 7EN
Site history
Applications at this address on the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole register
This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 1 refused.
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P/26/00610/HOU Refused
18 Dunkeld Road Bournemouth BH3 7EN
Demolition of the existing detached garage and rear garden room, and construction of new single-storey side and rear extensions with internal alterations. Removal of the existing bay window and porch, and installation of a new bay window and entrance portico.
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P/25/04205/TTPO Granted
18 Dunkeld Road Bournemouth BH3 7EN
T8 - Beech - Prune lower branches to give 3m clearance over garden T12 - Walnut - Shorten branch so it overhangs the garden by no more than 4m; a reduction of c. 2.5m to take it roughly in line with the upper part of the crown T15 - Western Red Cedar - Fell and replace Please see Tree report and photos attached.
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P/25/04252/TCA Granted
18 Dunkeld Road Bournemouth BH3 7EN
T1 - Pear - Fell and replace T2 - Cypress - Fell T3 - Holly - Fell T5 - Leyland Cypress - Fell T7 - Cypress - Fell T9 - Lawson Cypress - Fell T10 - Prune lower branches to give 3m clearance over garden. T13 - Lawson Cypress - Fell T17 - Cherry - Fell T18 - Lawson Cypress - Fell Please see Tree report and photos attached.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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31 Jul 2026
Received by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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14 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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17 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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9 Oct 2026
Status changed to Awaiting sign off
Previously Application Under Consideration.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 9 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 61 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
15 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole decided householder applications in a median of 57 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About householder applications
Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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21 Dunkeld Road Bournemouth BH3 7EN
T1- Oak, T2 Beech & T3 Oak tree - Reduce secondary branches close and touching the building to a clearance of 2m only.
Granted Trees 6 docs -
23 Dunkeld Road Bournemouth BH3 7EN
T3- Oak - Reduce 1 overextending branch hanging over 21 Dunkelds Road conservatory roof by 2m to a suitable growing point. This is getting close to the roof and reducing this branch will give more light to the property and garden area. Please see the annotated photo.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
14 Dunkeld Road Bournemouth BH3 7EN
Cutting down of dying Prunus in front garden.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
23 Dunkeld Road Bournemouth BH3 7EN
T1- Lime - Reduce the whole crown by 1-2m to previous pruning points and shape. An annual prune to give more light to both properties, garden areas and also to get the branches back away from the building. T2- Lime - Reduce the whole crown by 2m and shape. An annual prune to give more light to both properties and garden area. Please see the annotated photo.
Granted Trees 7 docs -
8 Dunkeld Road Bournemouth BH3 7EN
Demolition of existing rear extension and part of garage and construction of a two storey rear extension with balcony and single storey extension to the existing garage with associated internal and external changes
Granted Householder Extension Demolition 24 docsSmall domestic -
2 Dunkeld Road Bournemouth BH3 7EN
T1-English Oak: Remove the lowest x3 secondary branches from the lowest primary branch growing over the garden of No.6.
Granted Trees 4 docs
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