169 Alma Road Bournemouth BH9 1AG

1. 21 Aug 2026

   Received by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 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

• 159 Alma Road Bournemouth BH9 1AG

  P/26/04109/CLE Submitted 25 Aug 2026 0m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as a House in Multiple Occupation

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 3 docs

• 171 Alma Road Bournemouth BH9 1AG

  P/26/02330/CLE Submitted 19 May 2026 0m away

  Lawful Development for Existing use of the property as a House in Multiple Occupation (C4)

  Decided Lawful development 6 docs

• 157 Alma Road Bournemouth BH9 1AG

  P/26/04044/CLE Submitted 21 Aug 2026 0m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

  Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as a House in Multiple Occupation.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 3 docs

• 165 Alma Road Bournemouth BH9 1AG

  P/25/04471/PNHH Submitted 3 Nov 2025 0m away

  Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original detached dwelling house by 8 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.55 metres and for which the height at the eaves would be 2.70 metres.

  Granted Prior approval New dwelling Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 171 Alma Road Bournemouth BH9 1AG

  P/26/01964/PNHH Submitted 29 Apr 2026 0m away

  Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original detached dwelling house by 8.0 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.0 metres and for which the height at the eaves would be 3.0 metres

  Granted Prior approval New dwelling Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 38A Fitzharris Avenue Bournemouth BH9 1BZ

  P/26/00003/FUL Submitted 5 Jan 2026 44m away

  Retrospective application for roof extensions to include raising ridge height and loft conversion to form new 2nd floor level to 1st floor flat and alterations to garage roof

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 5 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