140-144 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1LN

1. 27 Aug 2026

   Received by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

2. 1 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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.

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 lawful development applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 61-63 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1DT

  P/25/04193/PNCBD Submitted 17 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Prior notification for conversion of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor offices to 9 flats.

  Granted Prior approval New dwelling 14 docs
  Several homes

• 61-63 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1DT

  P/26/00517/FUL Submitted 6 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of Bird Point systems.

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• 57-59 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1EH

  P/26/02245/ADV Submitted 14 May 2026 50 yards away

  Advertisment consent for 2no. individually illuminated letter fascia sign, 1no. externally illuminated projecting sign

  Granted Advertising 10 docs

• 57-59 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1EH

  P/25/04213/FUL Submitted 17 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Change of use from Bank (Class E) to an Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) (Sui Generis)

  At appeal Full applications 52 docs

• 57-59 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1EH

  P/25/04207/ADV Submitted 17 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Advertisement Consent for 2 Fascia Signs, 1 Projecting or Hanging Sign.

  Refused Advertising 17 docs

• 45-47 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1ED

  P/26/01316/LB Submitted 24 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for removal of signage and making good and for alterations related to removal of night safe

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs

• P/26/03823/CLP Granted

  21 Rozel Manor 48-50 Western Road Poole BH13 6EX

  Lawful Development Certificate for proposed installation of air conditioning unit.

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/26/03791/CLP Refused

  2 Cassel Avenue Bournemouth BH4 8JN

  Lawful Development Certificate for proposed freestanding garden room, with outdoor seating canopy, enclosed storage shed, and enclosed sitting room.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/26/04044/CLE Granted

  157 Alma Road Bournemouth BH9 1AG

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

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/26/03307/CLE Granted

  173 Columbia Road Bournemouth BH10 4EE

  Lawful Development Certificate for existing 5 bed house which has been a HMO since at least 2012 .

  Received 15 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• P/26/03220/CLE Granted

  297 Columbia Road Bournemouth BH10 4EQ

  Lawful Development Certificate for existing use or operation as a 6 bedroom HMO.

  Received 10 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Lawful development