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Your neighbourhood
Finding your neighbourhood… then we’ll gather the planning register, the map, air quality, flooding and police data.
Community Connect · by CommUNIty
Neighbourhood report
Littledown & Iford ward · BCP Council · Bournemouth East constituency
26
Green spaces mapped within 1km
10
Community venues and places of worship
9
Public defibrillators recorded
21
Planning applications still undecided
11
Schools, colleges and libraries
320
Crimes recorded, August 2026
Closes in 2 daysCertificate to confirm an existing use is lawful
Lawful Development Certificated for existing single storey rear extension, enclosed front porch and garage conversion to an office — 147 Harewood Avenue Bournemouth BH7 7BH · 570m away · comments close 4 November 2026.
https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/04733/CLE
Closes in 2 daysInstallation of a 3.5m wide projecting 2.5m retractable wall-mounted awning to the front…
Installation of a 3.5m wide projecting 2.5m retractable wall-mounted awning to the front elevation of the existing public house, positioned to the right-hand side of the frontage. — 125-127 Seabourne Road Bournemouth BH5 2HG · 900m away · comments close 4 November 2026.
https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/04646/FUL
Closes in 2 daysVariation of condition 2 of planning permission P/25/02254/HOU Alterations, rear and sid…
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission P/25/02254/HOU Alterations, rear and side single/two storey extensions to dwellinghouse. For revised drawings showing: revisions to window arrangements on the rear and side elevations; replacement of two approved rooflights with one larger rooflight; amendments to the size of the two-storey extension to match the neighbouring property and amendments to the eaves height of the single-storey extension — 9 Tamworth Road Bournemouth BH7 6JG · 740m away · comments close 4 November 2026.
https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/04586/CONDR
Open to commentCertificate to confirm an existing use is lawful
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey extension with flat roof, parapet wall and roof lantern — 32 Cromwell Road Bournemouth BH5 2JN · 790m away · lodged 21 days ago. The council hasn't published a closing date. Its record will have one.
https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/04918/CLP
EventCommUNIty Discovery Series 3: The Talbot Legacy. Past, Present & Future.
7.00-8.15pm · nspire Theatre, Fusion Building, Bournemouth University · 5.0km
https://talbotvillage.org.uk/event/community-discovery-series-3-the-talbot-legacy-past-present-future/
EventThe Big Glow Show
Doors open at 17:00 - first show starts at 18:00 · Shelley Park, Boscombe Overcliffe Drive · 1.5km
https://www.eventsbystir.co.uk/component/content/article/the-big-glow-show?catid=11&Itemid=101
PublicNearest defibrillator: Avonwood Primary School
260m away · Varied Access · Avonwood Primary School
https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=50.737871&mlon=-1.828793#map=19/50.737871/-1.828793
The green space, heathland, woodland and water on your doorstep. How clean the air is, where it floods, and where you can help.
Fair , 27 on the European AQI.
| PM2.5 | 8.3 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 12.6 µg/m³ |
| Nitrogen dioxide | 5.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 49 µg/m³ |
Modelled hourly for this location, not a roadside measurement.
No flood warnings in force within 20km.
Warnings are live alerts. They say nothing about long-term risk. Check that at https://www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk
| Place | What it is | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James' Park | Park | 910m |
| Kings Park | Park | 960m |
24 unnamed on the map. Real places, but OpenStreetMap has no name for them, so they are counted and not listed.
What is being proposed, built and dug up around you. Most of it is decided in public, on a deadline, but only if somebody notices in time.
27 within 1km, 21 still undecided.
| Type of application | Number |
|---|---|
| Major schemes, Large schemes. The council's own classification. | 0 |
| New homes, Proposing dwellings, from a single plot upwards. | 5 |
| Householder, Extensions, loft conversions, garages and other work to one home. | 10 |
| Tree works, Pruning, felling and hedge work. Nothing is built. | 4 |
| Other, Certificates, conditions, amendments, advertising and minor works. | 8 |
| Application | Status | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original mid-terrace dwelling house by 5.55 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.60 metres and for which the height at the eaves would be 2.00 metres.118 Gladstone Road East Bournemouth BH7 6HQ · ref P/26/05022/PNHH | Undecided | 930m |
| Single storey rear extension with extended raised patio area8 Waltham Road Bournemouth BH7 6PE · ref P/26/04970/HOU | Undecided | 520m |
| Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey extension with flat roof, parapet wall and roof lantern32 Cromwell Road Bournemouth BH5 2JN · ref P/26/04918/CLP | Undecided | 790m |
| T1 - Irish Yew - Reduce in height to 6m. Trim and reduce all round to compact and tidy.4A Hampden Lane Bournemouth BH6 5AH · ref P/26/04846/TTPO | Undecided | 800m |
| Proposed plot subdivision and erection of a new 2 storey dwelling with associated parking, access, landscaping and amenity space |
The halls, groups and events that hold a neighbourhood together, and the practical ways to contribute to it rather than only complain about it.
| Place | What it is | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Cemetery Chapel | Place of worship | 430m |
| St James, anglican | Place of worship | 490m |
| MCC Bournemouth | Place of worship | 570m |
| Harcourt Hall | Community centre | 770m |
| Rosebury Baptist Church, baptist | Place of worship | 780m |
| Lockyer Hall | Community centre | 790m |
| The Factory Space CIC | Community centre | 800m |
| Pokesdown Salvation Army, salvation army | Place of worship | 820m |
| St Saviours, anglican | Place of worship | 900m |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Church, catholic | Place of worship | 1.0km |
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Where the nearest defibrillator is before you need it, who to call, and the sport and wellbeing services that keep people well in the first place.
| Where | Access | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avonwood Primary School. Avonwood Primary School, BH7 6NB | Public · Varied Access | 260m |
| Avonbourne Girls' Academy. Avonbourne Boys' And Girls' Academies, BH7 6NY | Public · Varied Access | 290m |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy. Avonbourne Boys' Academy, BH7 6NY | Public · Varied Access | 350m |
| Tesco Express. 980-982 Christchurch Rd, BH7 6DW | Public · Varied Access | 520m |
| Pokesdown Railway Station. Pokesdown Station, BH7 6DL | Public · 24/7 Access | 550m |
| Rosebery Park Baptist Church. 812-814 Christchurch Road, BH7 6DF | Public · 24/7 Access | 760m |
| St Saviours Church. St Saviours Church, BH7 6RZ | Public · 24/7 Access | 910m |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School. Livingstone Road, BH5 2AS | Public · 24/7 Access | 980m |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Church. 757 Christchurch Road, BH7 6AN | Public · 24/7 Access | 980m |
| St James Church Of England Primary School |
CommUNIty is about uniting by learning. Where learning already happens near you, plus the talks, workshops and skills sessions open to everyone.
| Place | What it is | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avonwood Primary School, United Learning Trust | School | 130m |
| Avonbourne Academies | School | 230m |
| Avonbourne Girls Academy, United Learning Trust | School | 290m |
| Avonbourne Boys' Academy, United Learning Trust | School | 330m |
| Tregonwell Academy, Authentic Education Group Limited | School | 500m |
| St. James' CE Primary Academy, anglican · Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust | School | 530m |
| St Peter's Catholic School (Primary Phase), roman catholic · St Peter's Catholic Voluntary Academy Trust | School | 800m |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, roman catholic | School | 920m |
| Pokesdown & Southbourne Library, Mo,Fr 09:30-17:00; Th,Sa 09:30-13:00; Tu 14:00-18:00; We,Su off · BCP Council | Library | 930m |
| Corpus Christi School Annexe, catholic | School | 960m |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | School | 960m |
Harmony places real weight on respecting place, tradition and what came before. What is protected near you, and what makes this neighbourhood distinctive.
| Place | What it is | Distance |
|---|
1 unnamed on the map. Real places, but OpenStreetMap has no name for them, so they are counted and not listed.
Every figure above is public data, gathered on the date on the front page. Nothing here is a substitute for the authoritative register this is a starting point for a conversation, not evidence.
| Source | Used for | Caveat |
|---|---|---|
| OpenStreetMap (Overpass) | Green space, venues, defibrillators, schools, heritage | Volunteer-maintained. Absence means unmapped as often as it means absent. |
| PlanIt | Planning applications | Mirrors council registers; the council’s own is authoritative. |
| data.police.uk | Recorded crime | Anonymised map points, ~2 months behind. |
| Open-Meteo | Air quality | Modelled, not a roadside monitor. |
| Environment Agency | Flood warnings | Live warnings only, not long-term risk. |
| UK Parliament Members API | Constituency and MP | Not recorded |
| Postcodes.io / ONS | Ward, parish, council, coordinates | Not recorded |
OpenStreetMap data is © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. Public sector information is used under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
| Undecided |
| 970m |
| Conversion of the existing garage into a habitable space. Single storey front and rear extension and reorganisation of the ground floor layout. New opening rooflights in the extension. New air conditioning. Provision for additional photovoltaic panels to be installed on the roof of the house and existing shed with associated battery for excess power storage. Replacement of the external windows and doors throughout.9 Sovereign Close Bournemouth BH7 7RP · ref P/26/04788/HOU | Undecided | 890m |
| Following demolition of conservatory and prefabricated single garage a proposed single storey flat roofed rear extension and new pitched roof single garage. Internal alteraltions10 Colemore Road Bournemouth BH7 6RZ · ref P/26/04770/HOU | Undecided | 960m |
| Lawful Development Certificated for existing single storey rear extension, enclosed front porch and garage conversion to an office147 Harewood Avenue Bournemouth BH7 7BH · ref P/26/04733/CLE | Undecided | 570m |
| Change of use from two C3 Dwelling Flats to one C4 HMO with associated works to alter a rear extension37 Granville Road Bournemouth BH5 2AH · ref P/26/04686/FUL | Undecided | 870m |
| Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission P/26/02258/HOU (Replace carport with 2 storey side extension. The inclusion of stone quoins to the front corners and zinc to the front bays. Proposed new gable to existing front dormer. Existing store lean to be extended to front. Changes to site to include existing vehicle access with proposed new gates and a new pedestrian access) to allow for design change to proposed new gates/pedestrian access50 Holdenhurst Avenue Bournemouth BH7 6RF · ref P/26/04672/CONDR | Undecided | 880m |
| Retrospective application for erection of a first floor balcony and reinstatement of blocked up door910A Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH7 6DL · ref P/26/04651/FUL | Undecided | 580m |
| Installation of a 3.5m wide projecting 2.5m retractable wall-mounted awning to the front elevation of the existing public house, positioned to the right-hand side of the frontage.125-127 Seabourne Road Bournemouth BH5 2HG · ref P/26/04646/FUL | Undecided | 900m |
Source: PlanIt, which mirrors council registers. The council’s own register is the authoritative one, https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control.
Large developments granted permission in the last five years. These stay listed after they leave the 90-day view. A scheme is at its most visible on the ground when it is quietest on the register. Permission is not building work: no open dataset records whether a scheme has started.
| Scheme | Permission | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition of south stand and structures at the stadium. Phased expansion of stadium to provide additional general admission seating, hospitality and associated floorspace through replacement south stand, refurbishment and expansion of north, east and west stands and infilling of corners, erection of new perimeter fence line including turnstiles and access gates, new fan zone and ticket office, food and beverage kiosks, creation of outside broadcasting area with welfare, power and media facilities, lighting (including replacement floodlights), creation of secure away team coach parking, realignment of combined pedestrian / cycle path, amendment to groundskeepers’ compound, amendments to layout of car parking areas and circulation routes, replacement security building, cycle parking, relocation of equipment, plant and services and erection of new electricity substations, landscaping, public realm and ancillary and associated works.. Vitality Stadium Kings Park Drive Bournemouth BH7 7AF · ref P/25/04900/FUL | Approved · 2026-06-23 | 900m |
| Erection of new perimeter fence line including turnstiles, extension of West Stand (not general admission seating), foundations for new South Stand, creation of enlarged outside broadcasting area and away team coach parking, realignment of combined pedestrian / cycle path, landscaping and associated works. Includes demolition and relocation of existing buildings and structures.. Vitality Stadium Kings Park Drive Bournemouth BH7 7AF · ref P/25/03733/FUL | Approved · 2026-04-02 | 900m |
| Erection of a building for use as a builders’ merchant (sui generis) for display, sale and storage of building timber and plumbing supplies, plant and tool hire, including outside display and storage area along with storage racking, access and servicing arrangements, car parking, landscaping, means of enclosure and associated works. Former Coal Yard - Ashley Road Bournemouth BH1 4NB · ref 7-2021-1221-M | Approved · 2022-07-20 | 970m |
320 incidents recorded near this postcode in August 2026.
About 19% higher than a year ago, 1039 across June to August 2026 against 875 in June to August 2025, the same three months a year earlier.
Snapped to anonymised map points and roughly two months behind. One month near one postcode is too small a sample to read as a trend.
Submitted by neighbours and checked by a moderator before publication. Not an official listing.
| Restricted · Varied Access |
| 520m |
| Public defibrillator. Iford Academy - Petersfield Campus, BH7 6QP | Restricted · Varied Access | 530m |
| King's Park Leisure Centre. King's Park Drive, BH7 6JD | Restricted · Varied Access | 800m |
In an emergency call 999. The operator tells you where the nearest working defibrillator is and gives you its access code. Devices marked Restricted sit inside a building and may not be reachable. Source: British Heart Foundation. From The Circuit, the national register, published 2026-10-01. A monthly snapshot, not a live feed. Community Connect is not endorsed by or affiliated with the British Heart Foundation.
| Place | What it is | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Engine Room, Mo,We,Fr 18:00-20:00; Tu,Th 17:00-18:30 | Gym | 570m |
| Boscombe Skateboard / BMX Park | Sports pitch | 620m |
| Swanmore Gardens | Sports centre | 640m |
| Kings Park Hospital | Hospital | 660m |
| Training Grounds | Sports pitch | 670m |
| Prime Medical, Mo-Fr 08:30-13:00,14:00-18:30 | GP surgery | 780m |
| Littledown Surgery, Mo-Fr 08:30-13:00,14:00-18:30 | GP surgery | 790m |
| Kings Park Leisure and Learning Centre, BH Live | Sports centre | 800m |
| Oakridge Surgery, Mo-Fr 08:30-12:30, Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 14:00-17:30 | GP surgery | 860m |
| C&M Chemists, Mo-Sa 09:00-13:00, Mo-Fr 14:00-17:30 | Pharmacy | 910m |
| Movement Culture | Gym | 930m |
| Hyrox | Gym | 930m |
| SoBo Fitness, Mo-Sa 06:30-20:30; Sa 07:30-14:30 | Gym | 950m |
| 740 Dental, Mo-Th 08:00-17:00; Fr 08:00-12:00 | Dentist | 970m |
| Littledown Centre, Mo-Fr 06:00-22:00; Sa-Su 07:30-18:00 | Gym | 980m |
5 unnamed on the map. Real places, but OpenStreetMap has no name for them, so they are counted and not listed.