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 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

• 61-63 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 1DT

  P/25/04193/PNCBD Submitted 17 Oct 2025 37m 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 37m 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 43m 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 43m 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 43m 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 72m 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/26/04284/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