Benleven 31 Leven Avenue Bournemouth BH4 9LH Data via plota.co.uk

Pending P/26/03135/REG14
Council
Date received
5 Jul 2026
Date validated
5 Jul 2026
Postcode
BH4 9LH

Description

Sycamore maple - Sectional felling to ground level of sycamore maple is required due to significant crown dieback and advanced sooty bark disease. Suspected internal decay compromises structural integrity, creating risk of sudden failure over adjacent dwelling and garden. - Replant with Acer campestre. Data via plota.co.uk

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BCP
Planning Authority Score
1.7/10
Poor
#279 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

BCP is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #256 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 60% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
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BCP decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #233 of 296
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #214 of 296
44%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #256 of 296
60%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #267 of 296
67%
Minor dwellings approved
346 decided (1-9 homes)
68%
Major dwellings approved
56 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
78 decided
2,244
Total decisions
392 refused in the year to March 2026