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29-36 Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BZ

Awaiting decision Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole P/26/04390/CLE Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use or development

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Lawful Development Certificate Existing to confirm a material start was lawfully made on development authorised at the site by planning permission reference 7-2024-3428-CO and that therefore the permission is lawfully implemented and remains extant.

As published by the council, reference P/26/04390/CLE

Application record

Reference
P/26/04390/CLE
Type
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use or development
Status
Application Under Consideration
Received
9 Sep 2026
Validated
9 Sep 2026
Ward
Bournemouth Central
Parish
Bournemouth Town Council
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
BH1 2BZ

Comment by 27 October 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole through their own planning portal.

Site history

Applications at this address on the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • P/26/03996/NMA Granted

    29-36 Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BZ

    Non material amendment following approval of 7-2024-3428-CO amend the wording of Conditions 4 (Fenestration) and 6 (Construction Management Plan) to adjust the triggers. This is to allow for limited aspects of the construction to take place without triggering the need to discharge these conditions.

    Decided 1 Sep 2026 Amendments

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 Sep 2026

    Received by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

  2. 13 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 4 November 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

Trade members open them from here.

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

About lawful development applications

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.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 27-28 Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BZ

    P/26/02514/FUL Submitted 1 Jun 2026 0m away

    76% historically approved · decision due ~28 Aug

    Part demolition of existing building and redevelopment to erect a mixed use residential-led development with co-living and residential flats (Class C3) and a public café (Class E) with associated communal facilities, basement parking, refuse storage and access

    Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 70 docs
  • 37-43 Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BZ

    P/25/04332/CLE Submitted 24 Oct 2025 0m away

    78% historically approved · decision due ~24 Dec

    Lawful Development Certificate for existing use or operation to establish that application no 7-2023-891-AE for (Partial retention of building including main facades at three levels on the Westover Road and Hinton Road frontages to allow for the construction of 1,093sq.m. commercial floorspace at lower ground and upper ground levels, comprising two units for use within either E(a) (retail), E(b) (restaurant), F1 (learning and non-residential institution) or F2 (b,c & d) (local community); 64 apartments, 67 car parking spaces, associated servicing facilities, refuse and cycle storage - Approval of reserved matters in respect of application no.7-2019-891-AB) has lawfully commenced.

    Awaiting decision Lawful development New dwelling 4 docs
    Major scheme
  • J Franses & Son Jewellers 23 Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BZ

    P/26/00208/FUL Submitted 19 Jan 2026 0m away

    Change of use of the second and third floor from residential dwellings (Class C3) to be used as an extension to the ground floor retail shop (Class E)

    Refused Full applications Extension 12 docs
  • 29-36 Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BZ

    P/26/03996/NMA Submitted 19 Aug 2026 0m away

    Non material amendment following approval of 7-2024-3428-CO amend the wording of Conditions 4 (Fenestration) and 6 (Construction Management Plan) to adjust the triggers. This is to allow for limited aspects of the construction to take place without triggering the need to discharge these conditions.

    Granted Amendments Windows or glazing 5 docs
  • 58-61 Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BZ

    P/26/01605/ADV Submitted 9 Apr 2026 0m away

    Advertisement consent for 2 x Fascia Signage (as existing) with 2no. Trough lights, 2 x Sheet metal and frame advertisement depicting company logo with 1no. trough light

    Granted Advertising 8 docs
  • 58-61 Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BZ

    P/26/01613/FUL Submitted 9 Apr 2026 0m away

    Proposed External Seating Area with Retractable Awnings, Removable Planters and Shopfront Alterations

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs

In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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    8 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • P/26/04406/CLE Awaiting decision

    2 Parker Road Bournemouth BH9 1AY

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    10 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • P/26/04393/CLP Awaiting decision

    63 Richmond Road Poole BH14 0BU

    Lawful development certificate for proposed erection of a detached single-storey outbuilding within the rear garden for use as a private gym with ancillary shower and storage, incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse.

    10 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • P/26/03426/CLP Granted

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    Lawful Development Certificate for proposed rear extension to existing garage

    21 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • P/26/03411/CLP Granted

    14A Avon Road West Christchurch BH23 2DG

    Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear facing dormer & front facing rooflights

    21 Jul 2026 Lawful development