Planning application
29-36 Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BZ
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.
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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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Sep 2026
Received by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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13 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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.
Open the documentsWhat 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
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27-28 Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BZ
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
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 docsMajor scheme -
J Franses & Son Jewellers 23 Westover Road Bournemouth BH1 2BZ
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
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
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
Proposed External Seating Area with Retractable Awnings, Removable Planters and Shopfront Alterations
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs
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P/26/03411/CLP Granted
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Lawful development certificate for proposed single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear facing dormer & front facing rooflights