97 Barrack Road Christchurch BH23 2AL Data via plota.co.uk

P/26/04569/FUL - Full Planning Permission Application Under Consideration
Change of useExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Single and two storey rear extension, change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a nine person House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis), together with associated alterations, parking, cycle storage and refuse provision Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
21 Sept 2026
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Validated
25 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 20 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 20 Nov 2026 and 1 Dec 2026, from BCP's recent changes of use.

Comments are open until 23 Oct 2026

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Documents 15

Statements & assessments 1

PDF Supporting Planning Statement Reports/Statements · 21 Sept 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 6

PDF Existing Elevations AAC.26.157.004 - · 25 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Elevations AAC.26.157.200 - · 25 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing Ground & First Floor Plans AAC.26.157.003 - · 25 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Site Plan AAC.26.157.002 - · 21 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Location & Block Plan AAC.26.157.001 - · 21 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Ground & First Floor Plans AAC.26.157.100 - · 21 Sept 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Full Application · 25 Sept 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 5

PDF Objector’s name hidden Show Neighbour Representation · 2 Oct 2026 View ↗
PDF Objector’s name hidden Show Neighbour Representation · 2 Oct 2026 View ↗
PDF Objector’s name hidden Show Neighbour Representation · 2 Oct 2026 View ↗
PDF Objector’s name hidden Show Neighbour Representation · 2 Oct 2026 View ↗
PDF Consultee - BCP Waste & Recycling Consultee Response · 1 Oct 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF River Avon Official Calculator - 97 Barrack Road, Christchurch.xlsx Reports/Statements · 25 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Cycle Store AAC.26.157.101 - · 21 Sept 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 3

Local nature reserve about 292 m away: Solent and Dorset Coast
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
1 listed building within 150 m of the postcode pin; Inside the Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. 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.

Building

Floor area158 m² (1,701 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (68 out of 100), could reach B
PropertySemi-detached house, 7 habitable rooms
Built1900 to 1929
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in January 2015, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
BCP
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
BH23 2AL
Received
21 Sept 2026
Validated
25 Sept 2026
Ward
Christchurch Town
Parish
Christchurch Town Council
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
Aspire Architects (Christchurch) Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 14 of the 56-day target. BCP usually decides changes of use by day 56.

Day 1442 days to the 56-day target
51%decided within 8 weeks
74%approved
123decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by BCP in the last twelve months, from validation. BCP decision record →

Public comments

4comments received
4 objecting

100% object · above the UK average of 74%

Last counted 5 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Consultation
30 Sept 2026
Comments by
23 Oct 2026

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Dorset Grange 4 Avenue Road Christchurch BH23 2BY
T1 - Walnut Tree - Cut off overhanging limb (that is overhanging into no. 25) by 4m from…
P/25/04700/TTPO
2025 Approved
Twynham Church 99 Barrack Road Christchurch BH23 2AL
Retrospective replacement of existing hall and portacabin with new hall and two storey of…
8/25/0106/FUL
2025 Approved
Dorset Grange 4 Avenue Road Christchurch BH23 2BY
T1 Walnut tree - Crown lift over the parking bays to give a clearance of 4.5m from ground…
8/25/0100/TTPO
2024 Approved
25 Burnett Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 2DL
Construction of a two storey extension with annexe (retrospective)
8/24/0222/HOU
2023 Refused
93 Barrack Road Christchurch BH23 2AL
T1 & T2 - Sycamores. Fell to ground level. T3 - Oak. Removal of 1 branch growing towards…
8/23/0390/TTPO
2022 Refused
25 Burnett Road Christchurch BH23 2DL
Extend existing dwelling and convert into three 1-bedroom apartments
8/22/1075/FUL
2022 Withdrawn
25 Burnett Road Christchurch BH23 2DL
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed addition of dormer to roof.
8/22/0856/CLP
2022 Refused
25 Burnett Road Christchurch BH23 2DL
Extend existing dwelling and convert into 3 x one bedroom apartments
8/22/0592/FUL
2022 Approved
25 Burnett Road Christchurch BH23 2DL
Two storey side and rear extension
8/22/0305/HOU
2022 Approved
25 Burnett Road Christchurch BH23 2DL
Single storey rear and side extension
8/22/0187/HOU
2022 Approved
4 Burnett Road Christchurch BH23 2DL
Single storey rear and first floor side extension.
8/22/0059/HOU
2021 Approved
18 Avenue Road Christchurch BH23 2BY
Single storey side extension.
8/21/0815/CLP
2021 Approved
25 Burnett Road Christchurch BH23 2DL
Single storey rear and side extension (amended description).
8/21/1098/HOU
2021 Refused
25 Burnett Road Christchurch BH23 2DL
Two storey rear extension and single storey side extension
8/21/0916/HOU
2019 Approved
20 Burnett Road Christchurch BH23 2DL
Two storey side extension
8/19/1400/HOU
2019 Approved
Martin Bridle Windscreens 93 Barrack Road Christchurch BH23 2AL
1 x Oak: Proposed work schedule: Reduce lateral branches overhanging adjacent properties…
8/19/1494/TTPO
2019 Approved
Dorset Grange 4 Avenue Road Christchurch BH23 2BY
T1 - Lime - Remove dead wood and raise lower crown to 5.5 metres all round. T2 - Holly…
8/19/1295/TTPO
2019 Approved
Carpet Barn, 91A Barrack Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AL
Installation of Air Conditioning Units (retrospective)
8/19/1022/FUL
2019 Refused
4 Burnett Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2DL
Two storey side and single storey rear extension.
8/19/0135/HOU
2019 Approved
91A Barrack Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AL
Replacement of internal and external existing signs with 4 x fascia signs, 1 x monolith s…
8/19/0563/ADV
2017 Refused
5 Burnett Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2DL
Demolish existing conservatory, garage and lean to and move existing entrance to number 5…
8/17/1120/FUL
2017 Withdrawn
5 Burnett Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2DL
To sever the land and erect detached 2 bed dwelling with gardens and parking.
8/17/0386/FUL
2017 Approved
99 Barrack Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AL
Replacement of wooden framed, single pane windows in the main church hall.
8/17/0043/FUL
2016 Approved
18 Avenue Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2BY
Raise roof to provide accommodation in the roof space with rear elevation dormer and fron…
8/16/2856/HOU
2016 Approved
Flat 1, Acacia Court, 16 Avenue Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2BY
Extension and replacement roof to existing single storey rear extension
8/16/1442/HOU
BCP
Planning Authority Score
1.7/10
Poor
#279 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
BCP decision statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.