39 Shillito Road Poole BH12 2BW Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Alterations, loft conversion with rear roof dormer extension and a change of use from a dwelling (C3 Use) to a 7 bedroom HMO (Sui Generis Use) for a maximum occupancy of 7 people, with associated cycle and bin store. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Refused on 7 Apr 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 14 Sept 2026
Planning committee
Decided by BCP Western BCP Planning Committee on 2 Apr 2026.
Refused
Against officer advice: officers had recommended approval.
- Officers advised approval because they found the housing benefits outweighed impacts on character, neighbours, highways and future residents.
- Objectors raised concerns about HMO concentration, parking, noise, disturbance, overlooking, waste, garden space and cramped conditions.
Source: Plota analysis of BCP's committee minutes of 2 Apr 2026.
Documents 17
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 3
Plans & drawings 5
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 3
Site constraints 1
Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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Important details
How this decision compares
Decided in 69 days from validation, 13 days slower than BCP's median of 56 for changes of use. Refused, as 27% of changes of use here are.
Plota live figures for changes of use decided by BCP in the last twelve months, from validation. BCP decision record →
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 18 Feb 2026
- Comments by
- 11 Mar 2026
- Committee
- 2 Apr 2026
Historical activity at this location
7 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
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%).
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