Change of use applications in BCP

There were 119 change of use applications in BCP in the last 12 months. 25 involve HMOs. Of the 39 decided so far, 29 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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9 Sept 2026 Pending P/26/03623/FUL

903-905 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH9 2BJ

Alterations and conversion of shop and flat into 3 flats and formation of balcony and balustrading at 1st floor level

Full Planning Permission Bcp
4 Sept 2026 Pending P/26/04198/FUL

573 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 4AH

Single-storey rear extension at first-floor level, a new dormer window at loft floor level, the change of use of the existing upper-floor flat to HMO ...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
2 Sept 2026 Pending P/26/04284/CLP

Units 5B East and 5B West Roundways Industrial Estate Elliott Road Bournemouth BH11 8JJ

Lawful development certificate for proposed change of use from a Class B1 Business Use to a purpose falling within Class E(d) (indoor sport, recreatio...

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use or development Bcp
2 Sept 2026 Pending P/26/04059/PNCBD

3-5 Strand Street Poole BH15 1SB

Prior Approval to renovate and make internal alterations to the whole building 3-5 Strand Street in order to make it suitable for use as a single resi...

Prior Notification (Part3.MA Bcp
2 Sept 2026 Pending P/26/04164/FUL

90 Fernside Road Poole BH15 2JN

Proposed change of use of the four/five bedroomed residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a residential care home for up to 3 children/young persons ag...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
2 Sept 2026 Pending P/26/04156/FUL

45 Evering Avenue Poole BH12 4JF

Proposed change of use of a five bedroom residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a residential care home for up to 3 children/young persons aged betwee...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
27 Aug 2026 Pending P/26/03596/FUL

7 Foreland Road Poole BH16 5AT

Retrospective application for use of an existing detached outbuilding within the residential curtilage of the property for appointment only beauty tre...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
27 Aug 2026 Pending P/26/04126/FUL

390 Ashley Road Poole BH14 0AA

Rear extension to form a 1 bedroom flat.

Full Planning Permission Bcp
27 Aug 2026 Pending P/26/04151/PNCBD

29-30 The Triangle Bournemouth BH2 5SE

Prior approval for the change of use of the rear areas on basement and ground floor levels from commercial offices (Class E) to 2 self-contained resid...

Prior Notification (Part3.MA Bcp
27 Aug 2026 Pending P/26/04093/PNCBD

608-610 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH9 2EN

Prior approval application for change of use of existing shop (Class E) to form 1 bed flat (Class C3)

Prior Notification (Part3.MA Bcp
27 Aug 2026 Pending P/26/04032/PNCBD

Westover Chambers Hinton Road Bournemouth BH1 2EN

Prior approval application for change of use of 1st, 2nd and part of upper floor levels of offices (Class E) to 13 flats (Class C3) whilst maintaining...

Prior Notification (Part3.MA Bcp
21 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/04049/FUL

Unit 1 Canford Heath Road Canford Heath Local Centre Poole BH17 9DW

Change of use from Class E convenience store to flexible Class E/Launderette (Sui Generis) and associated external shopfront works

Full Planning Permission Bcp
21 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03998/FUL

156 Fernside Road Poole BH15 2ER

Demolish collapsed/derelict barn to rear and erect terrace of 3 houses. Convert and Refurbish existing attached barn building into pair of semi detach...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
20 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/04029/FUL

64 Purewell Christchurch BH23 1ES

Conversion and alteration of existing detached garage to provide a single storey one-bedroom short term visitor accommodation unit, with associated ac...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
19 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03947/HAB

7 St Michael's Road Bournemouth BH2 5DP

Application for prior approval under Regulation 75 & 77 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 to allow commencement of permitte...

Habitat Regulations Assessment Bcp
19 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03803/FUL

2 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth BH8 8AD

Change of use of a Public House (Sui Generis) to a hot food takeaway (Sui Generis), installation of extraction and ventilation equipment and minor ext...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
19 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03835/FUL

579 - 581 Wimborne Road Bournemouth BH9 2AR

2 storey side extension and internal alterations to retain the ground floor shop and form 1 residential flat and a 6 bedroom HMO with associated bin s...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
19 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03739/FUL

Dorset Smokery Hurn Court Lane Christchurch BH23 6AX

Change of use of the existing Former Smokery building from its current restricted use as a smokery with ancillary facilities to an alternative provisi...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
14 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03873/FUL

93 Viscount Walk Bournemouth BH11 9TH

Change of use of the side from Use Class C3 to Use Classes C3 and E, and the erection of a detached single storey outbuilding, to be used in connectio...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
14 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03837/OUT

71 Southbourne Road Bournemouth BH6 5AQ

Outline Planning Permission with some matters reserved for proposed ground, first and second floor rear extension and roof alterations with dormers to...

Outline Planning Permission Bcp
13 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03564/FUL

573 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 4AH

Change of Use from Class E(a) to a Restaurant Take Away (Sui Generis) including painted lettering on shopfront and installation of an extractor flue.

Full Planning Permission Bcp
12 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03819/FUL

Unit P Castlepoint Castle Lane West Bournemouth BH8 9UZ

Installation of a new fully glazed shopfront and use of part of 1st floor as ancillary cafe

Full Planning Permission Bcp
7 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03736/FUL

Studland House Car Park 12 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3NA and Bournemouth Gateway Building Car Park St Paul's Lane Bournemouth BH8 8AJ

Retrospective application for temporary change of use of car parks from ancillary to education use (Use Class F1) to dual use education and public car...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
5 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03681/FUL

3 Hamilton Road Bournemouth BH1 4EQ

Retrospective application for change of use from existing House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4) and ancillary manager's flat to House in Multiple Oc...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
5 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03649/FUL

5 Bournemouth Road Poole BH14 0EF

Change of use from estate agency (ground floor) and ancillary residential flat (first floor) to a retail unit and bathroom showroom and new door to gr...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
5 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03685/FUL

4 Warwick Road Bournemouth BH7 6JP

Change of use of from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5 Bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4). The development comprises the reorgan...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
5 Aug 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03489/FUL

29 Western Road Poole BH13 7BH

Convert existing garage to a 2 bedroom property

Full Planning Permission Bcp
31 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03556/FUL

145 Commercial Road Poole BH14 0JD

Installation of a fixed external decking area on the public highway immediately outside the premises, including an access ramp and tempered-glass safe...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
29 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03423/FUL

52 Frances Road Bournemouth BH1 3SA

Change of use from the current B&B/guesthouse (Class Use C1) into a (Class Use C2) residential care home.

Full Planning Permission Bcp
29 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03371/FUL

11 Hawthorn Road Bournemouth BH9 2QL

Change of use of a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) accommodating up to four persons, including in...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
23 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03463/PNCBM

254-256 Barrack Road Christchurch BH23 2BJ

Prior approval application for Proposed Change of Use from Class E to C3 of first floor unused shop storage area to form one two-bedroom flat

Prior Notification (Part 3.G Bcp
23 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03433/FUL

24 Frances Road Bournemouth BH1 3RZ

Change of use from a HMO with 6 bedrooms (Use Class C4) to an 8-person, 8-bedroom HMO. Extend dropped kerb and extend front driveway to allow for park...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
22 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03421/CLP

Units 14-15 Dolphin Centre High Street Poole BH15 1SZ

Lawful Development Certificate for proposed use of units as a high street bank (Use Class E)

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use or development Bcp
22 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03364/FUL

Tower House Parkstone Road Poole BH15 2JH

Change of use from a from offices (Class E Use) to a 10 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis Use), together with associated secure cycle ...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
19 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03322/FUL

6 Parkwood Road Bournemouth BH5 2BH

Conversion of existing dwelling/shared accommodation into 5no. self-contained flats (Use Class C3) with associated parking, cycle and bin storage

Full Planning Permission Bcp
15 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/02572/FUL

128-130 Bournemouth Road Poole BH14 9HY

Proposed minor alterations to the existing building to change from an existing 8 bed HMO to a 10 person HMO. Replace rear patio door with window.

Full Planning Permission Bcp
14 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03173/HAB

21 Boscombe Spa Road Bournemouth BH5 1AR

Application for prior approval under Regulation 75 & 77 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 to allow commencement of permitte...

Habitat Regulations Assessment Bcp
14 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03174/HAB

19 Boscombe Spa Road Bournemouth BH5 1AR

Application for prior approval under Regulation 77 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 to allow commencement of permitted dev...

Habitat Regulations Assessment Bcp
14 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/02851/FUL

20-24 Seamoor Road Westbourne Bournemouth BH4 9AR

Change of use to create one additional flat

Full Planning Permission Bcp
14 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/02813/FUL

2B-2C Cranmer Road Bournemouth BH9 1JU

First Floor extension to form assembly room, raise roof of North side of building & change of use of land adjoining to create additional car parking

Full Planning Permission Bcp
12 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03208/FUL

Southbourne Grove House 96 Southbourne Road Bournemouth BH6 3QQ

The Change of Use of a Former Guest House (Use Class C1) to a School (Use Class F1)

Full Planning Permission Bcp
12 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/02745/FUL

Ground Floor 141 High Street Poole BH15 1AS

Change of Use from Takeaway (Use Class E/Sui Generis) to Betting Office (Sui Generis). Install 3x A/C condenser units and 2x satellite dishes to the r...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
12 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03172/HAB

Beech House 28 Wimborne Road Poole BH15 2BU

Application for prior approval under Regulation 77 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 to allow commencement of permitted dev...

Habitat Regulations Assessment Bcp
12 Jul 2026 Refused P/26/02488/FUL

Four Winds Farm Throop Road Bournemouth BH8 0DQ

Demolition of attached outbuildings and proposed single storey extensions, conversion and change of use of barn from agriculture to residential with a...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
12 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/02985/FUL

Town Centre The Square Bournemouth BH2 6EG

Use of land for Temporary Christmas Markets and ancillary entertainment facilities (including Alpine Lodge Bar, Bratwurst Stand, Stage, Christmas Mark...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
12 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03209/FUL

Charminster House Dental Surgery Charminster House 65 Wellington Road Bournemouth BH8 8JL

Change of use of a ground floor holiday flatlet into additional accommodation of Charminster House Dental Surgery.

Full Planning Permission Bcp
7 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03115/FUL

158A Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth BH8 8AS

Change of use of first and second floor maisonette from Class C3 residential use to day nursery use, in association with the ground floor nursery.

Full Planning Permission Bcp
7 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/02527/FUL

36-40 High Street Christchurch BH23 1AY

Retrospective application for conversion of the first floor and part of the ground floor to five supported living flats and an office/store - Regulati...

Full Planning Permission Bcp
6 Jul 2026 Application Under Consideration P/26/03109/CLP

Dean Park Manor 22 Dean Park Road Bournemouth BH1 1HX

Lawful Development Certificate for proposed use as a small scale residential retreat operating under Use Class C3(b).

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use or development Bcp
6 Jul 2026 Approved P/26/02967/FUL

42-44 Commercial Road Bournemouth BH2 5LP

Alterations to existing shop to create coffee shop with new raised timber decking areas to allow outdoor seating for customers within boundary line.

Full Planning Permission Bcp
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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