Car Park Rear Of 629 To 623 Christchurch Road Hawkwood Road Bournemouth BH1 4AP Data via plota.co.uk

P/25/03310/CONDR - Removal or Variation of Condition Approved
Admin / procedural

Proposal

Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of Application no. 7-2023-6706-D: Redevelopment of part of Hawkwood Road Main car park to provide a mixed use scheme comprising residential flats, a medical centre (or flexible Class E commercial floorspace), public park and community pavilion, landscaping and public realm improvements. Proposed community centre (or flexible Class E floorspace) on northern side of Hawkwood Road to rear of 629-633 Christchurch Road and a new pedestrian link and retail kiosks between Hawkwood Road and Christchurch Road following demolition of no. 625 Christchurch Road (WH Smith) - Regulation 3 Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
1 Sept 2025
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Validated
9 Sept 2025
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Approved
28 Jul 2026

Approved on 28 Jul 2026 · Committee · Last checked 13 Oct 2026

Planning committee

Decided by BCP Eastern BCP Planning Committee on 5 Jun 2026.

Approved

As officers recommended.

  • Officers advised approval because the layout changes would not cause harmful effects and housing provision would remain unchanged.
  • Twenty-six letters objected, raising concerns including parking, social housing and loss of community benefits.
  • The committee voted 7-0 with one abstention to grant permission in line with the recommendation.
Read how the committee decided The proposed changes, officers’ assessment, objections, public speaking and the committee’s decision. Includes the meeting recording, from 1:23:24 where this application was taken

Source: Plota analysis of BCP's committee minutes of 5 Jun 2026.

Documents 97

Decision & officer reports 4

PDF Printed Minutes 05062026 1000 Eastern Bcp Planning Committee Committee Report · 28 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Supplement Planning Comittee Addendum 05.06.26 05062026 1000 Eastern Bcp Planning Committee Committee Report · 28 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Decision Notice Document · 28 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Final Agenda Committee Report Committee Report · 20 May 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 15

PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - 6332 Method Statement D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - 115014 Cal Xx Xx Dr D 0503 (c01) Drainage Construction Details 4 4 D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - 0500 (c01) Drainage Construction Details 1 4 D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - 0092 (p2) Phase 2 Drainage Manhole Schedules 2 2 D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - 0501 (c01) Drainage Construction Details 2 4 D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - 0502 (c01 Drainage Construction Details 3 4 D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - 0006 (c01) Drainage Layout Plan 2 3 D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - 115014 Cal Xx Xx Dr D 0009 (p1) Flood Exceedence Plan D.O.C - Plan · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - 115014 Cal Xx Xx Dr D 0008 (c01) Drainage Overview Plan D.O.C - Plan · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - 0007 (c01) Drainage Layout Plan 3 3 D.O.C - Plan · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - 0005 (c01) Drainage Layout Plan 1 3 D.O.C - Plan · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Planning Statement Addendum Reports/Statements · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Consultee Response Ecology Response · 5 Nov 2025 View ↗ PDF Coastal & Flood Mgt Response Consultee Response · 26 Sept 2025 View ↗ PDF Planning Statement Addendum Reports/Statements · 1 Sept 2025 View ↗

Plans & drawings 49

PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 912 9 Planting Moodboard D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 912 10 Planting Moodboard D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 912 4 Planting Plan 1 D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 912 5 Planting Plan 2 D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 912 6 Planting Plan 3 D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 912 7 Planting Plan 4 D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 115014 Cal Dr D 0011 (p1) Phase 2 External Levels Plan D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 115014 Cal Dr D 0101 (p3) Surfacing Plan 2 2 D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 115014 Cal Dr D 0100 (p3) Surfacing Plan 1 2 D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 912 1 R3 Landscape Plan Hawkwood Road D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 115014 Cal Dr D 0601 (p1) External Works Details 2 2 D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 115014 Cal Dr D 0201 (p2) Kerbing Plan 2 2 D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 115014 Cal Dr D 0600 (p3) External Works Details 1 2 D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - Phase 2 External Levels Plan 2 2 D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 912 8 Tree Plan D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 912 2 Tree Detail 1 D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 912 3 Tree Detail 2 D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 115014 Cal Dr D 0200 (p2) Kerbing Plan 1 2 D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 912 11 Landscape Management Plan D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - 115014 Cal Dr D 0010 (p2) Phase 1 External Levels Plan D.O.C - Plan · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF EES1372 R-01-00 - Boscombe Precinct - UXO DS D.O.C - Plan · 2 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - Phase 2 Site Set Up & Logistics Plan (c) D.O.C - Plan · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - Aq15026 Air Quality Dust Management Plan D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - Phase 1 Site Setup & Logistics Plan Rev C D.O.C - Plan · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - 115014 Cal Xx Xx Dr D 0101 (c01) Surfacing Plan 2 2 D.O.C - Plan · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - 0100 (c01) Surfacing Plan 1 2 D.O.C - Plan · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - Op0061176 Lss 0022173 Layout D.O.C - Plan · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - 6332 Method Tpp D.O.C - Plan · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - Phasing Plan D.O.C - Plan · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - P1275 Planning Condition 4 Report D.O.C - Plan · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - P1275 Snug Xx Xx Sk A Sk01 P01 Site Plan D.O.C - Plan · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - P1275 Snug 2a 00 Dr A 4023 P03 2a Ga Ground Floor Plan D.O.C - Plan · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - P1275 Snug 2a 00 Dr A 4025 P03 2a Ga Ground Floor Plan D.O.C - Plan · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - P1101 Snug A Dr 1701 A Bike storage plans block b D.O.C - Plan · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - P1101 Snug A Dr 1700 A Bike storage plans block a D.O.C - Plan · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - P1101 Snug A Dr 1702 A Bike storage plans block c D.O.C - Plan · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF P1101-SNUG-XX-00-A-DR-1555 - K Proposed Site Plan · 12 May 2026 View ↗ PDF P1101-SNUG-XX-XX-A-DR-1559 - C Adopted And Open Spaces Plan · 12 May 2026 View ↗ PDF 4008-UBU-XX-XX-DR-L-3000 - K Planting Plan - 1 Of 3 · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 4008-UBU-XX-XX-DR-L-3001 - K Planting Plan - 2 Of 3 · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF 4008-UBU-XX-XX-DR-L-3002 - K Planting Plan - 3 Of 3 · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Site Plan - Development Summary.pdf Plan · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF P1101-SNUG-XX-00-A-DR-1600 - E Block A Ground Floor Plan · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Community Centre Ground Floor Plan P1101-SNUG-XX-00-A-DR-1660 - G · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Community Centre First Floor & Roof Plans Plan · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Community Centre East & West Elevations P1101-SNUG-XX-XX-A-DR-2160 - C · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Community Centre North & South Elevations P1101-SNUG-XX-XX-A-DR-2161 - D · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗
PDF Commenter’s name hidden Show Community Centre Sections · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗
PDF P1101-SNUG-XX-00-A-DR-1720 - A Kiosk Plan & Elevations · 1 Sept 2025 View ↗

Application forms 4

PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - Application form redacted D.O.C - Document · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 30, 31 - Application form redacted D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Application Form with Personal Data Application form amended · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Removal/Variation of Condition Application Form · 1 Sept 2025 View ↗

Consultation & comments 5

PDF Consultee Response Highways Response · 12 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Consultee Response Highways Response · 10 Oct 2025 View ↗ PDF Environmental Health - Air Quality Consultee Response · 8 Oct 2025 View ↗ PDF Urban Design Response Consultee Response · 2 Oct 2025 View ↗ PDF Environmental Health Response Consultee Response · 24 Sept 2025 View ↗

Other documents 20

PDF C. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10 - Materials Schedule D.O.C - Document · 6 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - Sa 8334 Acoustic Report Phase 2 D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - Sa 8334 Acoustic Report D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - Ph1 Ctmp D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - Phase 2 Cmp D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - Phase 2 Block B & C & Car Park Sw Network 2026 07 22 D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - Phase 2 Large Car Park Sw Network 2026 07 22 D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - Phase 2 Block A & Car Park Sw Network 2026 07 22 D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - Phase 1 Sw Network 2026 07 22 D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - Infiltration Test Report D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - External Works Construction Details D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - Op0061176 Lss 0022173 Calculation D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - Sheffield Stand Data Sheet D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF C. 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 20, 21, 23, 29, 31 - Carpark Site Investigation Report Rev1 D.O.C - Document · 23 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Legal Agreement S106 Agreement · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Landscape General Arrangement 4008-UBU-XX-XX-DR-L-1000 - N · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Landscape General Arrangement 1 of 3 4008-UBU-XX-XX-DR-L-1001 - N · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Landscape General Arrangement 2 of 3 4008-UBU-XX-XX-DR-L-1002 - N · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Landscape General Arrangement 3 of 3 4008-UBU-XX-XX-DR-L-1003 - N · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Maintenance Area Responsibilty 4008-UBU-XX-XX-DR-L-1004 - N2 · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Bournemouth built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Council
BCP
Application type
Removal or Variation of Condition
Postcode
BH1 4AP
Received
1 Sept 2025
Validated
9 Sept 2025
Ward
Boscombe West
Case officer
Show
Decision
Granted
Decision date
28 Jul 2026
Decision level
Committee
Applicant
Show
Agent
Gemini Planning Services

Consultation & key dates

Consultation
3 Nov 2025
Comments by
24 Nov 2025
Committee
28 May 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2023 Approved
Hawkwood Road Main Car Park car park rear of 629-633 Christchurch Road and 625 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH5 1BY
Redevelopment of part of Hawkwood Road Main car park to provide a mixed use scheme compri…
7-2023-6706-D
2024 Approved
Chapter House 32 Hawkwood Road Bournemouth BH5 1BY
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7-2024-21900-C
2024 Withdrawn
617-619 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 4AP
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2024
Boscombe Conservative Club Haviland Road Bournemouth BH1 4JW
Outline application for demolition of the existing building and the erection of a 5 store…
7-2024-8016-E
2023 Approved
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Installation of 1 x non-illuminated wooden board outside the unit for promotions
7-2023-7259-S
2023 Withdrawn
Chapter House 32 Hawkwood Road Bournemouth BH5 1BY
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed remediation works - the rem…
7-2023-21900-B
2023 Approved
630 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 4BP
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7-2023-7259-Q
2023 Approved
630 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 4BP
Installation of 1 x internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 x internally illuminated projec…
7-2023-7259-R
2023 Approved
617- 619 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 4AP
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2020 Approved
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2022 Approved
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Demolition of single storey extension and erection of two storey extension to form self-s…
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2022 Approved
Pavement o/s 643 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 4AP
Installation of BT Street Hub and removal of associated existing kiosks
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Pavement o/s 643 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 4AP
Erection of 2 digital 75" LCD advert screens on proposed BT Street Hub
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Pavement o/s 623 Christchurch Road Boscombe Bournemouth BH1 4AP
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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%).

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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