1 Maurice Road Bournemouth BH8 9DE Data via plota.co.uk

Pending P/26/01473/REG14
Council
Date received
29 Mar 2026
Date validated
29 Mar 2026
Postcode
BH8 9DE

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. Data via plota.co.uk

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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