Location 1 Maurice Road Bournemouth BH8 9DE

Status Objection Raised Application No. P/26/01473/REG14
Council
Date received
29 Mar 2026
Date validated
29 Mar 2026
Postcode
BH8 9DE

Description

Proposal/Description Oak Tree - During the recent strong winds, customer noticed that the oak had shifted significantly. It was previously overhanging the laurel hedge by over a metre, but has now moved downwards into the hedge. The movement has also caused damage to the building behind it, splitting and pulling the brickwork away from the wall.The tree is situated on a steep bank and has an approximate 45° lean across the property - Remove.

BCP
Planning Authority Score
1.5/10
Poor
#281 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

BCP is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #271 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 63% 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 (89%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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BCP decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #229 of 292
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #198 of 292
38%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #271 of 292
63%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #272 of 292
64%
Minor dwellings approved
321 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
51 decided (10+ homes)
84%
Change of use approved
77 decided
2,150
Total decisions
360 refused in 2025