76 Portchester Road Bournemouth BH8 8LA

Pending P/26/01773/TCA
Council
Date received
16 Apr 2026
Date validated
16 Apr 2026
Postcode
BH8 8LA

Description

T1, T2 - 2 x Maple Tree - Crown reduction to reduce the overall height down to approximately the level of the adjoining property’s guttering. This represents a proportional reduction to maintain the trees at a safe and sustainable size while retaining their natural form. Crown lift and selective crown thinning where necessary to remove overhanging branches extending across the boundaries of both 76 and 74 Portchester Road, improving clearance and reducing end-weight on lateral limbs. Removal of deadwood and unstable branches throughout the crown in accordance with BS3998, due to recent branch failures. The works are required to reduce the risk of further limb failure, reduce excessive shading, and ensure the long-term structural integrity and health of the trees. Please see the annotated photo.

1.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#268 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

BCP is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #261 out of 282. 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%).

BCP decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #221 of 282
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #191 of 282
38%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #261 of 282
63%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #262 of 282
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