Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Planning in the BCP Council Area.
Permitted development rules, key planning statistics, and local guidance for homeowners in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council area.
Key statistics
Planning numbers for BCP Council.
Permitted development
What you can build without planning permission.
BCP Council follows standard Permitted Development rules. Single-storey rear extensions up to 4m (detached: 8m) from the original rear wall do not require planning permission, subject to conditions on height, boundaries, and materials.
Areas covered
Towns and villages in the BCP Council area.
Official resource
BCP Council planning portal.
For official planning guidance, application forms, and local plan policies, visit the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council planning portal.
Local questions
Planning FAQs for BCP Council.
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