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Building plots in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Gardens, gap sites and small parcels across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Sandbanks that could take a new home, each checked against the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council local plan.

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Self-build in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

The council's register

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council must keep a register of people who want a serviced plot to build their own home, and grant enough permissions to meet the demand on it.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole register, running total
People registeredPlots permittedBase-period shortfall
50739493

Source: LivedIn, Self-Build Register Data for England, from council returns and FOI responses, checked 24 October 2026. A guide only; the council's own figures above take precedence.

How plots are checked

What the plot finder checks in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

  1. Size, shape and road frontage from public mapping
  2. Whether the site sits inside a settlement's planning limits
  3. Constraints such as flood zones and conservation areas
  4. A score with the planning rules behind it written out
  5. Sold prices for homes nearby from HM Land Registry, with the source
Sample outputs

From plot to concept

Plot concept: the site and its outline, sample page
Plot concept: the site and its outline
Plot concept: a possible single home, sample page
Plot concept: a possible single home
Multi-plot concept: a small group of homes, sample page
Multi-plot concept: a small group of homes
Multi-plot concept: layout and access, sample page
Multi-plot concept: layout and access
Questions

Plots in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: FAQ

How do I find a building plot in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

Sign in to the plot finder to see possible plots across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, each scored against the local plan. You can also join the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council self-build register, which tells the council you want a plot.

Who decides planning in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is the local planning authority. Its local plan sets where new homes can go.

Are the plots on this page for sale?

No sites are shown on this page. Signed-in users see possible plots found from public data; the owner may not be selling.

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