Burgundy Wine Dinner at Harbour Heights Hotel Jan 21st

Harbour Heights will be showcasing wines from the Family-run winery of Lupe-Cholet on Friday, January 21st 2011 at 7pm.

Guest speaker, Francois Denis will be talking guests through the fine wines of Burgundy which will be served alongside a seven-course tasting menu compiled by Head Chef Norman Cook.

Tickets are priced at £65 (10% discount for FJB Wine Club members). For further details, please contact Charles Van Wyk on 01202 707272 or email wineclub@fjbhotels.co.uk

Wedding Fair at FJB Hotels 9th January 2011

The FJB Hotels, comprising of The Sandbanks Hotel, The Harbour Heights Hotel, The Haven Hotel on the Sandbanks peninsular and the Chine Hotel in Bournemouth, are holding a wedding fair on Sunday 9th January form 10:00 to 16:00.

Don’t miss the stunning and unique display of examples of wedding table settings, bridal suites and sample menus for the wedding breakfast as well as recommended suppliers in all the hotels to help with all those arrangements for this special day.

BUT even more, the FJB Hotels are also having a competition to win a wedding at the FJB Hotel of your choice during this day only. All you have to do is answer four questions, one on each hotel, and if you get them right you will be entered into this draw to win a fantastic £1000 wedding package. Everyone that visits the Fair will be given the questions, full details of the prize and what it contains etc so don’t miss this great opportunity.

FJB Hotels on Sunday January 9th between 10:00 and 16:00


Live Reindeer on Christmas Eve at The Sandbanks Hotel

Open to everyone – Come to the Sandbanks Hotel on Christmas Eve between 12 noon and 4pm to enjoy a Hog Roast with the trimmings, mulled wine and the spectacle of Father Christmas with his LIVE reindeer in the ‘snow’ on the beautiful large terrace overlooking Sandbanks Bay.

Complete programme  of children’s entertainment as well. Entry for adults £3.50 and all children are free. Ring 01202 707377 for tickets…

BPCCRA Minutes December 8th 2010

MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 8th    DECEMBER 2010 AT 7.30PM

IN THE LOUNGE, BRANKSOME ST. ALDHELM”S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:

  • Terry Stewart President
  • John Sprackling Chairman
  • Wayne Hancock Vice-Chairman
  • Keith Alcroft Planning Officer
  • John Gunton Magazine Editor
  • Bob Young Magazine Advertising
  • Carol Parkin Secretary
  • Cllr Mrs May Haines Ward Councillor
  • Cllr Neil Sorton ditto
  • Ken Sanson, Chairman, Sandbanks Assn
  • Approx 15 Members/Wardens

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES

JS welcomed Cllrs Mrs Haines & Sorton and all those present.

Apologies: Apologies received from Stan Alfert, Geoff Solomon & Chris Stracey
Accuracy: JS said that he would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting held on 10 NOVEMBER 2010.

2. MATTERS ARISING

Poole Pottery/Old Orchard/Quay Thistle Hotel sites update: JS reported…
1.    Quayside (former Dolphin Quays) development – No new developments

2.    Poole Pottery factory buildings in Sopers Lane – Planning application for an 80 bed care home with associated facilities refused by Planning Committee on 11/11/10. Chairman”s note: I have been notified that an appeal against this decision has been lodged by the applicant.

3.    Former Poole Pottery & Swan Inn site – No new developments

4.    Quay Thistle Hotel site – ditto

5.    Old Orchard House. 39-61 High Street – ditto

6.   Land at West Quay Road (Mixed use regeneration and new public quayside to include; the demolition of a listed gate post and all existing buildings on site; the redevelopment of the site with 440 residential units provided in six apartment blocks with basement parking and courtyard) – TS reported that there was a public exhibition of the proposed design of the new development and there was an overwhelming vote against this design by the 155 or so people who had viewed the exhibition. In consequence, the Planning Department has asked the developer to think again and they have appointed a new architect. They have said that new design will be available at the end of January, 2011, which will go forward to the Planning Committee in February.
There are now four conservation bodies campaigning as they are very concerned over the development of some of these sites – including the proposals by the Poole Harbour Commissioners to build a very large marina off Hamworthy Park, which is very unpopular
TS also reported that two big developments in West Quay Road have both refused to make any contribution towards affordable housing as they are not making enough profit.
WM felt that it is far too easy for the developers to show that they are making losses and therefore cannot afford to make contributions towards affordable housing.

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update: JS reported…

1 Cliff Drive Complaint received regarding extra windows being installed at this property. Following discussions with contractors Celebration Developments and Greenwood Associates, an application to regularise the development is being submitted.

17 Over Links Drive (Application to demolish existing and erect 2 detached houses granted on 31/01/08 but number of conditions should have been complied with before this development commenced) – No new developments.

19 Mornish Road (Tree replacement) – ditto

55 Canford Cliffs Road (Removal of the gates, railings, fence and hedge, and the erection of a low stone wall with planting behind) – ditto

15A Westminster Road (Erection of railings over 1 metre high partly along the frontage of 15a Westminster Road, being adjacent to a highway. The boundary treatment then changes to a double close boarded fence over 1 metre high which continues along the frontage of Westminster Road, being adjacent to a highway and then turns South-West and continues down the boundary with Dalkeith Road being also adjacent to a highway)– ditto

2 Compton Avenue & 93 Lilliput Road (Boundary treatment) – ditto

24 Ravine Road (Overhang on right hand side of garage is 800mm but should be 200mm) – Retrospective application refused on 26/10/10.

Land adj to 20A Chaddesley Glen (Land be reinstated) – An enforcement notice was due to be served requiring the land be reinstated. The damage to the trees is also under investigation. A revised scheme to erect detached garage, store, brick piers and wall was lodged on 09/11/10.

Community Working Group (CWG): In the absence of Roy Pointer who arrived later in the meeting, JS    JS/WH reported that the next CWG meeting is on 26/01/11. RP has had to tender his apologies for the meeting and JS has offered to take his place. This would have been the last meeting that RP was permitted to attend under the two year rule and Wayne Hancock has kindly agreed to take RPs online casino place at future
meetings.

Poole Beaches and Coastal Defences: JS reported that the majority of the Shoreline Management    RP Policies for the coastline of Poole have remained the same as those of the original document. There have been some minor changes in policies for some sections of the coastline and he would include details in the Minutes – see below
• The Policy for the length of coastline around Holes Bay has been split so the coast adjacent to the urban area can remain “hold the line” and the length of more natural coast adjacent to Upton House is classified as “no active intervention” allowing the existing natural erosion to continue. • The Policy for the length of coastline between Lake Pier and Rockley Point has changed to selected “hold the line” to allow natural erosion of the coast adjacent to Ham Common and protection of the coast adjacent to Rockley Caravan Park.
• The Policy for the eastern side of Lytchett Bay is changed in the medium to long term to “hold the line” to allow for the possible construction of new defences required to manage potential flood risk.

Council Tax 2010/11 & Council”s Budget Monitoring report: William Mutlow reported on the Council Budget Monitoring (1 April 2010 – 31 October 2010) report presented at the previous night”s Cabinet meeting.    The budgeted deficit for 2010/11 has been reduced to £68,000 from the £640,000 deficit last month.
However, significant pressures remain within Adult Social Care and in a number of the Council”s income streams, which are too volatile to predict and could add further pressure to the amounts already assumed within the Budget.
JS reported that the council had been reviewing the boundaries in Poole with a view to reduction in the numbers of Councillors, however, at the previous night”s Cabinet meeting, those attending were told that there will be no reduction in 2011 and it is not likely to be before 2015 that the Boundary Commission will look at the boundaries. NS asked if the Association had any views on this situation. TS replied that we would be loathe to lose any of our three Councillors as we wish to have as good a representation as possible.
There were no further comments on the number of Councillors we have for our Ward.

Poole Partnership: – JS reported that he & TS attended workshop on 24/11/10 at the Civic Centre to    JS consider the implications of the recent Comprehensive Spending Review for delivering public services in Poole and explore the opportunities for working together to deliver services more effectively and efficiently. JS added that he was disappointed with the time it took to make the presentations
TS reported that we had had a financial workshop some six weeks previous to this. Those from the Association who had attended were of the view that this was a PR exercise on behalf of the council,  primarily to get the message across that what will happen in the form of cuts is going to be painful, as no specific information was available.
JS and WH also attended a “Great sharing event” at Great Western Hotel, Bournemouth on 26/11/10 hosted by the Principal of Bournemouth & Poole College to explore the use the College assets to serve the community. The College is attended by some 4,500 students but, for the most part, Bournemouth and Poole residents are unaware of the facilities available to general public.

Public Rights of Way:

Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – No new developments.

Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – ditto

Bessborough Road – ditto

Footpath 82 Spur – Sandbanks Boatyard & Marina Co. Ltd had until 25/11/10 to appeal against the Definitive Modification Order to add Footpath 82 Spur but the latest position has yet to be announced.

Possible Charitable Status for Assn: JS has still to set up a small Sub-Committee to look at this.

Canford Cliffs Play Area/Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden):    JS reported the Assn had received from Poole Council Asset Management & Property Services Unit a copy of the heads of terms that will become the basis of the Licence for the Sunken Garden for comment and also a plan of the site to mark the areas the Assn will be responsible for maintaining along with the Assn”s proposed timings for the works. It was agreed that JS would circulate this to the members of the Executive.
NS reported later in the meeting that, as Cabinet Member, he had recently signed-off the funding for the Canford Cliffs Play Area. The funding allocated was up to £50,000. Other work would include new bins and benches, signage and fencing. In addition to the above funds, the Land Society is willing to contribute £5,000 towards the scheme, specifically for seating, the reinstatement of views and other ground maintenance works.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI) – JS is pursuing.

Poole Council”s Efficiency Review Programme: JS reported that, at last night”s Cabinet, efficiency savings were reported in the current year 2010/11 of £215,000.
Amount

£000s Contract

116    Printing & Design Contract

34    Mobile Phone Contract

33    Self Insurance

32    Energy Contract

215    T otal

Parking in Shore Road: NS presented the petition to the Transportation Advisory Group meeting on 25/11/10 and it was recommended that a permit for commercial vehicles be introduced at a cost of £350 a year.

3. NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

KA reported…

11 Westminster Road (Demolition of the existing building and construction of three detached houses with associated parking and access. (revised scheme – Appeal dismissed on 17/11/10

7 Lakeside Road (Erect a three storey block of six x two bed flats and one three bed duplex with basement parking. (Revised scheme) (as amended by plans received 29.04.10) – Appeal dismissed on 07/12/10.

Other current planning issues

The Nightjar, 6 Ravine Road (Fit new set of french doors to west elevation, erect new boarded timber fence and install a new extract system on roof at the rear) – Application registered on 04/10/10. Local concerns.
7 Ventry Close (Erection of 1no. dwelling and rationalisation of garage accommodation to no 7 Ventry Close) – Application registered on 15/10/10. Revised site location plan lodged on 03/12/10.
8 Shore Road – BPCCRA will continue to monitor possible tree work application.    An entrance has been created on the Haven Road side of this property. This property is up for sale at is “offers” in excess of £2m.
60A Kings Avenue (Tree Replacement Notices to replant 3 Scots Pines) – Confirmation awaited that the Council”s Arboriculturist visited both 60 and 60a to check tree issues and that letters sent to the owners requesting planting under Treework/Planning conditions.

5.    ACCOUNTS TO DATE – JS reported that the total funds as at 30th November amounted to £30,866.22

6.    ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Twin Sails Bridge: JS reported that the Audit Commission”s Annual Audit Letter was presented at the    JS previous night”s Cabinet meeting. Concern is expressed in the letter over how Poole is going to repay £9.96 million it borrowed from the South West Regional Development Agency”s Regional Infrastructure Fund is part of a total project cost of £37 million. This is due to be repaid from future developer
contributions from the regeneration sites from 2013.
However, Annual Audit Letter says that “the economic conditions and the depressed housing market mean there is some uncertainty about the amount and timing of these contributions. Challenges to the application of the South East Dorset transport contributions policy also means that there is some uncertainty about planning contributions from this source”
Roy Pointer pointed out the two triangular shaped lifting leaves, symbolising the sails of a yacht, will only be visible when these are upright, whereas for the majority of the time these will be down. He wonders if, because of this, the bridge will be prove to be much of a draw to tourists.

Localism and Decentralisation Bill: TS reported that the Government are going to Introduce a Localism and Decentralisation Bill. This will give quite a lot of local power to Residents’ Groups, etc. It is expected that bodies like the Assn will be able to shape where they live in the manner of Parish Plans which have already been introduced in rural Dorset. These are developed by consulting all the local residents of the Parish and drawing up detailed plans of how that particular community wants that Parish to develop. These have been highly successful. TS expects a similar sort of process will be carried out in urban areas such as this. This may give the local Residents’ Associations the power to grant or refuse planning permission.

There being no AOB, the meeting closed at 8.15pm and was concluded with mulled wine and mince pies.

Date of next Meeting: Wednesday 12th January 2011 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm”s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road)

BPCCRA Minutes November 10th 2010

MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 10th    NOVEMBER 2010 AT 7.30PM

IN THE LOUNGE, BRANKSOME ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:

  • John Sprackling Chairman
  • Wayne Hancock Vice-Chairman
  • Keith Alcroft Planning Officer
  • Stan Alfert Data Protection Officer
  • John Gunton Magazine Editor
  • Bob Young Magazine Advertising
  • Carol Parkin Secretary
  • Cllr Neil Sorton
  • Approx 15 Members/Wardens

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES

JS welcomed Cllr Sorton and all those present.
Apologies: Apologies received from Cllr Mrs May Haines, Terry Stewart, Daphne Howell & Ken Sanson, Chairman, Sandbanks Assn.
JS said that he was sorry to report the death of Rowland Latimer, a former Chairman of the Assn from 1994 to 1998 and one time Planning Officer, who died in Poole Hospital last Saturday. Rowland’s funeral will be held on Friday 19th November at Bournemouth Crematorium at 2.00pm followed by refreshments at the Harbour Heights Hotel at 3.30pm. Donations to the British Heart Foundation via the Funeral Directors, Tappers
Accuracy: JS said that he would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting held on 13 OCTOBER 2010.

2. MATTERS ARISING

Poole Pottery/Old Orchard/Quay Thistle Hotel sites update: JS reported…

1.    Quayside (former Dolphin Quays) development – No new developments

2.    Poole Pottery factory buildings in Sopers Lane – Planning application for an 80 bed care home with associated facilities due to be determined by Planning Committee tomorrow. Officer’s recommendation is to Refuse.

3.    Former Poole Pottery & Swan Inn site – No new developments

4.    Quay Thistle Hotel site – ditto

5.    Old Orchard House. 39-61 High Street – ditto

6.    Land at West Quay Road (Mixed use regeneration and new public quayside to include; the demolition of a listed gate post and all existing buildings on site; the redevelopment of the site with 440 residential units provided in six apartment blocks with basement parking and courtyard) – a special Planning Committee has been provisionally fixed for 16/12/10 but likely to be deferred until January 2011.

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update:

JS reported…
1. 17 Over Links Drive (Application to demolish existing and erect 2 detached houses granted on 31/01/08 but number of conditions should have been complied with before this development commenced) – No new developments but ground work continuing.

19 Mornish Road (Tree replacement) – ditto

55 Canford Cliffs Road (Removal of the gates, railings, fence and hedge, and the erection of a low stone wall with planting behind) – ditto

15A Westminster Road (Erection of railings over 1 metre high partly along the frontage of 15a Westminster Road, being adjacent to a highway. The boundary treatment then changes to a double close boarded fence over 1 metre high which continues along the frontage of Westminster Road, being adjacent to a highway and then turns South-West and continues down the boundary with Dalkeith Road being also adjacent to a highway)– ditto

2 Compton Avenue & 93 Lilliput Road (Boundary treatment) – ditto

24 Ravine Road (Overhang on right hand side of garage is 800mm but should be 200mm) – Retrospective application refused on 26/10/10.

20A Chaddesley Glen (Land be reinstated) – An enforcement notice is likely to be issued this week. The notice will simply require the land be reinstated. The damage to the trees is under investigation, the LPA believes that an offence has occurred. However, for legal reasons, JS has not been provided with any further information at this stage.

2 Community Working Group (CWG): Roy Pointer reported on the Community Working Group (CWG)    RP meeting held earlier that afternoon. Topics included…
•    What is coming out in Local Government – Decentralisation and Localism Bill

•    Flood Risk Presentation

•    New Planning Application website

•    Overage clauses

•    Dorset Residential Parking Study

•    Simplifying Policy Documents

•    Update on Key Developments

•    Role of Councillors in Planning Process
It is thought unlikely that Minutes of the CWG meeting will be available before the Minutes of this meeting are circulated, so these will be circulated with the Minutes the Assn’s December meeting..
RP also reported on the Councillor’s ‘Tour of Inspection’ on 09/11/10, in which four members of the CWG joined Councillors and officers. This was a trial in which the Councillors joined the officers and members of CWG and visited developments that they had previously authorised, to take a learning point from these. Eg: How does it fit in? Does it achieve the objective? They visited the Wimborne Road new Police Station, Poole Quarter, Hamworthy Library, Parkstone Grammar School, The Fulcrum Commercial Park and Rossmore Library which has now been built as a Special Needs School.
RP reported that the Councillors thought that this had been a successful trial.
A question was then asked about the roles of Councillors in the planning process. There then followed discussion on this subject. Cllr. Sorton said that one has to be very wary of showing bias if one is on the Planning Committee.    He, himself, is not on the Planning Committee and can therefore show bias. The question was then asked ‘Is it OK for a Councillor who is on the Planning Committee to ‘red card’ an application?’ RP answered that it is OK, so long as the Councillor is very careful to show no bias. Here they must tread a very careful line.

Poole Beaches and Coastal Defences: RP said the only matter to report was the Flood Risk    RP programme mentioned under the previous item.

Council Tax 2010/11 & Council’s Budget Monitoring report: William Mutlow reported in the Council Budget Monitoring (1 April 2010 – 30 September 2010) report presented at the Cabinet meeting on 02/11/10.    At the moment there is a deficit of £545,000, which has been reduced from the £640,000 deficit last month. This year there is an enormous amount of pressure on the Council Officers to reduce the budget, and a good thing to emerge from this is that there is much improved reporting of what goes on now, largely thanks to Liz Wilkinson.    There have been no large changes yet.    There are still many unknown factors. For instance, the Government has earmarked £2billion for the NHS and Social Services, but will any of this come to Poole?
John Gunton asked about the pressure for Poole to join with Bournemouth. WM answered that this was still a possibility and Cllr Sorton added that he still does not know, but pointed out the difficulties in Poole and Bournemouth arriving at a common way of working when they currently have different practices, and working procedures, whilst there would, of course, be enormous savings in overheads etc.
SA stated that he had experience of merging two completely different organisations and if the will is there, problems can easily be overcome and it will work.

Poole Partnership: – JS reported that several members will be attending a workshop being organised by Poole Partnership on 24/11/10 in the Conference Room, Civic Centre as a follow-up to the consultative meeting in September to give those attending an opportunity to engage with partners in considering the impact of the Comprehensive Spending Review in Poole and help shape Poole’s partnership response to the cuts in public sector funding.
JS & Wayne Hancock will be attending ‘The Great Sharing Event’ on 26/11/10 to explore with Bournemouth and Poole College the value of using assets in different ways to serve the community, make efficiencies and share possibilities for future working

Public Rights of Way:
Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – No new developments.

Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – ditto

Bessborough Road – ditto

Footpath 82 Spur – Sandbanks Boatyard & Marina Co. Ltd has until 25/11/10 to appeal against the Definitive Modification Order to add Footpath 82 Spur. NB Change of date.

Possible Charitable Status for Assn: JS has still to set up a small Sub-Committee to look at this.

Canford Cliffs Play Area/Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden): JS reported that a meeting was being set up to discuss terms of a licence for the Sunken Garden. Two dates had been suggested (1) between 3pm & 5pm on 17 Nov, or (2) between noon and 3pm on 23 Nov. It was decided to opt for 17 Nov. JS, Wayne Hancock & Daphne Howell will attend. SA suggested that maybe local residents would be able to donate plants for this garden. WH pointed out that consideration has to be given to the type of plants as they would need to be drought proof. He suggested talking to the Parkstone Gardeners’ Society to see whether they would like to offer their services. JS says to wait until we get a licence to run this garden, and then bear this in mind.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI) – JS is pursuing.

Poole Council’s Efficiency Review Programme: JS reported that the Business Transformation agenda has been taken in to the Efficiency Review Programme (ERP) and this is now under the Chief    JS Finance Officer & Head of Financial Services. The ERP will report to the Corporate Change Board which consists of the Senior Management Team, plus the appropriate Service Unit Head depending on the item under discussion. The suggestion will then go the appropriate Overview & Scrutiny Committee before implementation and progress will be monitored by the Cabinet through the Budget Monitoring process.
Roland Cunnell asks where does this fit in with the economic partnership and the answer was that it is nothing to do with this.

BPCCRA Autumn 2010 Magazine: JS thanked everyone involved with the preparation and distribution of this.
John Gunton said that Bob Young had done a tremendous job getting the adverts in.
JG went on to say that it is quite a large job to distribute the magazine and that he has asked for a quote for it to be done commercially. He expects this to be not less than £300. JG feels that we should keep this ‘in-house’, and suggests a ‘pyramid’ approach for the distribution to lessen the burden on one person. He would deliver to ten people, they in turn would deliver to ten people which would cover 100 deliveries. This would undoubtedly speed up the process and help people feel more involved. JS said that we could experiment with this system for the next issue of the magazine in March.
JG also reported that Poole Martime Trust, through its affiliate the Poole Harbour Heritage Project, has published a Book of Poole Harbour and has asked if the Association might promote this. JG said that he had brought along a few flyers and thought that this would make a good Christmas present.
No further action ‘pro tem’

Parking in Shore Road: NS reported that he would be presenting the petition to the next Transportation Advisory Group meeting on 25th November and making representations to the committee about this matter.

3. NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT KA reported…

4 Lawrence Drive (Demolish existing buildings and erect 1 block of 8 apartments with assoc parking) – Appeal dismissed on 26/10/10.

1 Westminster Road East
(a) Demolish existing and erect a 3 storey single dwelling and garage with associated vehicular access
(b) Demolition of existing dwelling and garage. Erection of a 3-storey (part) single family dwelling, a garage and associated vehicular access and landscaping
Appeals dismissed on 04/11/10.

Land adj 1 Over Links Drive (Sever land and erect a new detached house (Revised Scheme) – Appeal dismissed on 22/10/10.
SA said that he had received a request from Laurence Pearce of 9 Lakeside Road to be present at the site visit on 12/11/10 at 13.10 re 7 Lakeside Road (Erect a three storey block of six x two bed flats and one three bed duplex with basement parking. (Revised scheme) (as amended by plans received 29.04.10) – Application refused by Planning Committee on 13/05/10 is subject of a ‘Written Representations’ appeal (APP/Q1255/A/10/2132800).. JS said that support from members by their presence would be appreciated.

Other current planning issues
11 Westminster Road (Demolition of the existing building and construction of three detached houses with associated parking and access. (revised scheme – Application refused on 17/05/10. Awaiting outcome of appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/10/2129589) held on 12/10/10

24 Ravine Road (Demolish existing dwelling and erect replacement dwelling with integral garaging. (Revised scheme) Amended plans received 08/12/09 and 25/01/10) – Written Representations appeal (APP/Q1255/A/10/2122302) was dismissed on 16/09/10.

2 Crawshaw Road (Demolish existing dwelling and erect x 2 detached dwellings with on site parking. (Revised Scheme) – Application granted on 22/10/10.

6 Durrant Road (Demolish existing dwelling and erect x2 detached dwellings. (Revised Scheme) As amended by plans received 01/10/09) – Written Representations appeal (APP/Q1255/A/10/2121180) dismissed on 24/09/10.

Canford Cliffs, Promenade 2 (a) Construction of 18 new beach huts – Application No: 08/24380/005/F & (b) Conservation Area application to demolish 8 beach huts (nos 99-106) adjacent to Canford Cliffs Chine. Application No: 08/24380/007/U The applications were registered as long ago as 22/01/08 &13/02/08 respectively. Applications withdrawn on 25/10/10.

4-6 Compton Avenue (Non material amendment of planning permission 06/12687/005/F to extend basement parking, an additional staircase, two roof lights, convert half gable window to full height) – Application granted on.26/07/10

8 Shore Road – BPCCRA will continue to monitor possible tree work application.    An entrance has been created on the Haven Road side of this property. This property is up for sale at is ‘offers’ in excess of £2m.

60A Kings Avenue (Tree Replacement Notices to replant 3 Scots Pines) – Confirmation awaited that the Council’s Arboriculturist visited both 60 and 60a to check tree issues and that letters sent to the owners requesting planting under Treework/Planning conditions.

5.    ACCOUNTS TO DATE – JS reported that the total funds as at 30th October amounted to £32,265.32

6.    ANY OTHER BUSINESS
The meeting closed at 8.30pm. Date of next Meeting: Wednesday 8h December 2010 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm’s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road) NB To be concluded by Mulled Wine and Mince Pies.

The next Canford Cliffs & Penn Hill Area Committee Meeting which was due to be held on Wednesday 24th November has been cancelled.

All Saints Christmas Fayre

All Saints Church are hosting a Christmas Fayre in aid of the NSPCC (The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) on

Saturday 11th December 2010

2:15 – 4:30

Homemade gifts, jewellery, decorations and crafts  will be on sale as well as homemade produce and fresh bread. Guests will include the Mayor of Poole, carol singers and Father Christmas!!

Antique Fair at Compton Acres 14th November

p>Do you have an interest in Antiques?  if so why not come along to Grandma’s Attic Antique and Collectors Fair in the Italian Villa at Compton Acres on Sunday 14th November.  Compton Acres have kindly agreed to support Life Education Wessex by allowing them to use the Italian Villa for an Antiques Fair, so we are partnering  with Grandmas Attic who have dealt in quality Antiques throughout Hampshire and Dorset for 25 years.

There will be over 30 exhibitors selling fine china and porcelain to silver wear and jewellery and the entry fee is only £2.00. Compton Acres have kindly agreed to a discount off the entry fee into the gardens for those attending the Antiques Fair.