12 Elphinstone Road Christchurch BH23 5LL

1. 12 Aug 2026

   Received by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

2. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 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.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• Front Garden of 17 Elphinstone Road Christchurch BH23 5LL

  P/26/04073/REG14 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 0m away

  1x Silver Birch (Betula Pendula) - Section Fell

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 14 Elphinstone Road Christchurch BH23 5LL

  P/26/03609/REG14 Submitted 29 Jul 2026 0m away

  T1& T2 - Norway Spruce - Moribund/dead, Sectional dismantle to ground level.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 14 Elphinstone Road Christchurch BH23 5LL

  P/26/03809/TTPO Submitted 10 Aug 2026 0m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  T1 Oak Reduce and reshape crown by 2.0-2.5m back to suitable growth points.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 5 Arran Way Christchurch BH23 5LP

  P/26/02924/NMA Submitted 22 Jun 2026 111m away

  Non-material amendment following approval of P/25/00318/HOU for amendments to fenestration layout on front and rear elevations.

  Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 6 docs

• 24 Highland Avenue Christchurch BH23 5LN

  P/25/03235/HOU Submitted 26 Aug 2025 138m away

  Ground floor extension to side and rear.

  Granted Householder Extension 5 docs
  Domestic

• Walnut Lodge 5 Highland Avenue Christchurch BH23 5LN

  P/26/02655/TTPO Submitted 9 Jun 2026 138m away

  T2 - Dead Scots Pine - Sectional dismantle to stump height. Reason - Sound arboricultural management

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• P/26/04295/REG14 Granted

  Orchard Cottage Bramble Lane Christchurch BH23 5NB

  Sycamore – Dead – Fell

  3 Sep 2026 Trees
• P/26/03118/TTPO Granted

  26 Evesham Close Bournemouth BH7 7HN

  T1 – Pear (Pyrus), Reduce crown height by up to 2 metres and lateral spread by up to 1.5 metres, pruning back to previous reduction points where present or otherwise to suitable secondary growth points, with no cut exceeding 50mm in diameter; remove deadwood throughout the canopy; and prune lateral growth to maintain 2 metres clearance from the property and 1 metre clearance around the lamp column.

  6 Jul 2026 Trees
• P/26/03121/TTPO Granted

  7 St Anthony's Road Bournemouth BH2 6PB

  T1 – Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) - Crown reduction in height by up to 1.5 metres and lateral spread by up to 1.5 metres, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points throughout, with no cut exceeding 75mm in diameter, retaining the natural shape, form and health of the tree.

  6 Jul 2026 Trees
• P/26/04291/TTPO Awaiting decision

  Magpies 17 Canford Cliffs Road Poole BH13 7AG

  T1 - Maritime Pine - Fell to ground level and replace - The tree has a very large twisted and fractured limb, the other limb around it are also dead or very close to being dead, a large amount of tree leaning out over the road. With the fracture and deadwood removed it will leave the tree as a risk to the road. T2 - Maritime pine - Fell to ground level as the tree has died. T3 - Acacia - remove the broken limb - The tree has a limb which has failed into the lower fork of the tree. removal of the break will maintain safety in the garden. T4 - English Oak - Reduce and reshape by 1-2 metres all over - The tree has very poor formation at the base and a possible internal fracture. The reduction of the tree will still retain the tree within the landscape but also improve the safety of the garden by reduceing the sail area of the tree and therefor the stresses on the issues at the base of the tree. Please see the annotated photos.

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• P/26/04280/TTPO Awaiting decision

  Athelney Court 24 Grove Road Bournemouth BH1 3DB

  G1- 3 x Sycamore trees - 2m Branch reduction across all branches. T2 - Sweet Chestnut - Dead. Fell to 4m. T3 - Holly - Fell to ground level.

  4 Sep 2026 Trees