Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) is 11.6% — that's the difference between near-certainty and a coin flip. What you build matters as much as where you build it.
See your ward's approval rate and nearby planning decisions — free and instant.
| # | Type | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loft Conversion | 20 | 18 | 2 | 90.0% |
| 2 | Change of Use (Residential) | 20 | 18 | 2 | 90.0% |
| 3 | Side Extension | 56 | 50 | 6 | 89.3% |
| 4 | Outbuilding | 51 | 45 | 6 | 88.2% |
| 5 | Garage / Parking | 152 | 133 | 19 | 87.5% |
| 6 | Rear Extension | 110 | 96 | 14 | 87.3% |
| 7 | Conservatory | 35 | 30 | 5 | 85.7% |
| 8 | Dormer | 38 | 31 | 7 | 81.6% |
| 9 | Extension (General) | 37 | 29 | 8 | 78.4% |
A loft conversion application has a 90.0% approval rate. Extension (General)? Just 78.4%.
Check your postcode to see what actually happens near your address.
34 planning applications in BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole) have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
Check my postcode