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BPCCRA Minutes October 13th 2010

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

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2010 AT 7.30PM,

BRANKSOME ST. ALDHELM”S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT :

  • Terry Stewart President
  • John Sprackling Chairman
  • Wayne Hancock Vice-chairman
  • Keith Alcroft Data Protection Officer
  • Stan Alfert Magazine Advertising
  • Cllr Mrs Carole Deas
  • Cllr Mrs May Haines
  • Cllr Neil Sorton

Approx 15 Members/Wardens

TS & CD left at 8.10pm to attend a specially arranged consultation meeting at St James Church Hall, Poole about the “Between the Bridges” development in West Quay Road,

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES

JS welcomed the three Ward Councillors and all those present.

Apologies: Apologies received from Bob & Phyllis Young and Hazel Clifton

Accuracy: JS said that he would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting held on 08 SEPTEMBER 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 – A planning application for an 80 bed care home with associated facilities was registered on 09/09/10.

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

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update:

JS reported…

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

Community Working Group (CWG): Roy Pointer reported on CWG meeting held on 22/09/10 and said that the Minutes of the meeting would be circulated with the Minutes of tonight”s meeting.

RP reported that the Members” Annual Tour of Inspection, which was due to take place last month, will now take place on 09/11/10. The tour is part of the member training programme, as well as an opportunity to review the quality of recent development and the success, or otherwise of place shaping. Five CWG members have been invited to join the Tour and RP has put his name down for this.

JS pointed out that the Tour of inspection is concerned with large sites and he did not feel that Members would have time to visit small sites in our area.

However, Cllr Mrs Haines said that she had recently had reason to visit 29 Forest Road (13 houses with associated parking) and felt the development did actually look attractive. This was a sub-division of a large plot and Cllr Mrs Haines suggested that this particular site could be put forward as a site to be visited by the Tour of Inspection to see if a development such as this works.

Poole Beaches and Coastal Defences: RP said the the issue of flood defences is due to be  discussed at the next CWG meeting.

Council Tax 2010/11 & Council”s Budget Monitoring report: TS reported on the Financial workshop held on 24/09/10 as part of the consultation on the Council”s 2011/12 Budget.

Six members of the Association attended along with 14 others to review the proposed cuts of £29m over the next four years from the Council’s annual budget of £100m. Each participant was given a list of the costs for each department. These amounts varied considerably, from ‘Adult Social Services’ which is 39% of the total budget to ‘Parks’ which is only 1%. Those attending were asked to try to cut the budget in each section by various percentages. TS said that those attending found this well-nigh impossible as they did not have sufficient information as to the breakdown of the budgets.

Everyone from the Association who attended decided that even though they had some good discussions the whole thing was just a PR exercise to demonstrate how painful these cuts were going to be.

TS has since received an e-mail from Cllr Peter Adams asking for his suggestion as to what the next meeting might consist of.  TS will reply that those attending need more detail so that they know in practice what each cut will mean.

There then followed many comments and much discussion on the Council budget; mainly between the members of this Association who had attended the Workshop.

Chairman”s Note: The formal notes of the meeting will be circulated the Minutes of tonight”s meeting.

As TS had to leave the meeting early to attend, he used this opportunity to give feedback on his attendance earlier today at the first in a series of Twin Sails Bridge/Regeneration Open Days

He reported that the exhibition really brought home to him just how massive the changes are going to be to the centre of Poole.  He is worried that there does not seem to be a clear design or masterplan and each developer will develop how he wants to, or how much he can get away with to maximise their profits.  There is so much concern about this that a new Committee has been formed ‘The Vision for Poole Committee consisting of The Society for Poole Men, the Old Town Conservation Group and Dorset Campaign for the Protection of Rural England. The aim of this committee is to ask for tighter guidance and control of these ten sites. TS said that, in his opinion, Members need to stand up and be counted and really take a grip as the situation which, in his view, seems to be out of control.

Chairman”s Note: TS report on the information gained at today”s Twin Sails Bridge/Regeneration Open Day at Hamworthy Library is set out at the foot of these Minutes.

Poole Partnership: – JS reported that the joint meeting of Poole and Bournemouth Vision Groups which was due to take place on Monday 5th October has been postponed until after the Comprehensive Spending Review.

The Poole Partnership Local Development Framework Working Group meeting which was fixed for yesterday was also cancelled.

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 21/10/10 to appeal against the Definitive Modification Order to add Footpath 82 Spur.

Chairman”s Note: The deadline for objections appears to have been extended to 25/11/10.

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):

Cllr Mrs Deas said that she had spoken with Simon Legg, BoP Greenspace Maintenance Team Leader, yesterday and the process is well underway. He hopes that the takeover of the garden will be pretty soon and he is drawing up details to the BPCCRA for their agreement and approval of the necessary documents needed to be signed by the Association, i.e. insurance, peppercorn rent etc.

Cllr Mrs Deas also reported on her support for Affordable Housing. She has been pushing for the Council to adopt the procedure of Kingston-upon-Thames. For instance, on contentious issues, the council do not go ahead and give approval without seeking the views of the residents.

She has so far had little success in this and asks that the Resident’s Associations should press as hard as they can to get this implemented.

Cllr Mrs Deas went on to say that she had attended a Planning Summer School some years ago where it was demonstrated that it is possible to regenerate the centre of a town sympathetically by incorporating modern architecture alongside old architect extremely successfully which she feels should be done in Poole centre.

JS pointed out that when Gallahers are ready to come forward with fresh plans for the former Power Station site, he feels sure that these will be the subject of a Local Engagement Forum.

Chairman”s note: The purpose of the Local Engagement Forum is “to enable those members of the community who might have meaningful comments to make on a major development, to have the opportunity to listen to detailed discussions and participate in the shaping of the scheme before it is submitted to the Council for a decision, as part of the Planning process.”

Policy for financially supporting objectors to Planning Applications:

JS read the proposals put together by Roy Pointer and SA, which were distributed to members at the meeting. These were:

1. Delegated authority is given for a Sub-group, following the request of any member, to engage specialists to draft formal representations in respect of Planning Applications which the Sub- group considers would:

(a) if approved, involve a substantial departure from the intent of national or local planning policy or regulations, and/or

(b) set an undesirable precedent for future development in the area covered by the Association.

2. The Sub-group has no authority to act in regard to Applications that relate to development outside the Association’s area nor on any request from any Member that objection be made to any Application which objection is, in the Sub-group’s opinion, largely made on a subjective basis, e.g. a mere dislike of the proposal. Any representations shall be based on planning considerations alone.

3. The Sub-group shall have no authority to arrange representations in respect of any planning appeal. The Sub-group shall comprise:

The Chairman of the Association

The Planning Officer of the Association

One other Member

Delegation to commit funds

4. The Sub-group may commit up to £1,000 or 50% (whichever is the lower) of the total cost of specialist services in respect of a single representation providing the sum committed is a full and final cost of the service up to the point of submitting the representation and not an initial instalment against further or unspecified costs of representation in respect of the Application.

5. The Sub-group shall report to the next regular meeting of the Association, any action taken under this delegation and, if necessary, seek guidance from the Association on any further action.

Review

6. The application of this delegation arrangement shall be reviewed by a Committee of the Association after the commitment of a total of £5,000 of funding, or two years operation of this Delegation, whichever shall first occur.

The Chairman then asked the meeting for comments.

Chris Stracey said that a residence had been built in his road that resembles ‘a white shoe box’, completely unlike anything else in the road, even though many objections were raised at the time.

The Chairman cited two fairly recent cases. That at 11 Leicester Road (Outline application to demolish existing dwelling & erect a 59 bedroom care home (class C2) with associated parking (15 spaces) for which the professional representation was funded by the neighbour, and Kingsgate, 7 The Avenue for which the Association contributed £1,000 towards the £11,000 it had cost for professional representation.

The above proposals are meant to help objections where an awful precedent would be set were the developing plans allowed, and not for smaller instances, for which KA provides the wording for an objection letter to the Council from the Association.

TS pointed out that the principle of this is that the Association contributes towards professional advice to fight a local contentious issue whereby a number of residents would be affected, or where it would set an undesirable precedent.

Cllr. Mrs Deas said that Kingsgate, 7 The Avenue, was a good example. Mr. & Mrs. Lace have just received notification from Barrister’s opinion that they can actually stop anyone accessing the  driveway. The Council were arguing against this and backing Seven Developments but through Barrister’s Opinion the residents have discovered that they do in fact own four-fifths of the driveway and they are entitled to withhold right of way. This will send out a clear message to Seven Development that residents will fight to the end, even if Council have already given their planning permission.

KA pointed out that it is very difficult to legislate to cover all situations. SA proposed that we accept the proposals as they stand now.

The Chairman asked for a show of hands that these proposals be adopted with a note to cover KAs point.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI) – JS is pursuing.

Poole Council”s Business Transformation/Efficiency Review Programme: An updated report on this programme is due to be presented to the Council Efficiency and Effectiveness Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting in February 2011.

Funding for the NHS Dental Practice in Westbourne: JS reported that Mr Hamid Kolahy of the Westbourne Dental Practice had recently written to Jim Wilson to say that his practice n Alum Chine Road is only paid at £19.50 per UDA compared with three other local dental practices are paid at a higher rate Alderney Dental Practice, 451 Ringwood Road £26.00 per UDA (3.1 miles) Pasadena Dental, 210 Ashley Road, Parkstone £24.50 per UDA (1.6 miles) Parsa Dental, 11 The Triangle, Bournemouth £24.00 per UDA (1.1 miles)

JS ascertained that none of those present at the meeting actually use the Westbourne Dental Practice and it was decided that the Association took no action to follow this u, especially as it is outside our own area.

Chairman”s note: In a note from Sarah, the Director of Patient Safety and Quality, NHS Bournemouth and Poole to Jim Wilson dated 19/07/10, she says that it is “not in a position to reimburse all dentists to the highest level of payment and due to the contractual position of dentists; it would not be possible to remove resources from another dentist. However, when Units of Dental Activity become available, for example if a dental practice closes, the PCT will put the activity out to tender with a view to securing a dental service in line with our Oral Health Needs Assessment. In this way, dentists can secure additional activity and we will at the same time review the value of the UDAs.”

BPCCRA Autumn 2010 Magazine: JS signed off final version on 11/10/10.

SA reported that the lists of wardens had now been printed and those who distribute the magazines should be getting their printed lists from Michael Bond within the next couple of weeks. SA appealed to Wardens to let him know where the data is wrong, so that the Assn can

maintain the best possible database.

Parking in Shore Road: Cllr Mrs Haines reported that she was due to present a petition from residents living in Shore Road and Brudenell Avenue, about camper vans being used as “beach- huts” & overnight sleeping and water sports vans parking 24/7 in Shore Road by taking advantage of Beach Parking Permits, to the Transportation Advisory Group meeting on 07/10/10 but this was cancelled and the next meeting will take place on 25/11/10

As Cllr Mrs Haines will not be here for this meeting the petition will be presented by Cllr. Sorton. Another Ward Councillor will also be at this meeting as other areas in the Borough also have similar problems with camper vans.

3. NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT JS reported that the Assn had not registered any objections to planning applications during the past month.

Other current planning issues

The Cottage, Kingsgate, 7 The Avenue (Erect a detached house on land adjacent to The Cottage and erect detached garage to The Cottage) – Application was granted with conditions at Planning Committee meeting on 09/09/10.

4 Lawrence Drive (Demolish existing buildings and erect 1 block of 8 apartments with assoc parking) – Application refused on 05/03/10. Awaiting outcome of appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/10/2128771) held on 28/09/10.

11 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

Both applications refused under delegated authority on 04/04/10 & 29/06/10 are subject of a “Written Representations” appeals (APP/Q1255/E/10/2132669 & APP/Q1255/E/10/2132672). The “Start date” for these appeals was 22/07/10. Site visit took place on 13/10/10.

Land adj 1 Over Links Drive (Sever land and erect a new detached house (Revised Scheme) – Application refused by Planning Committee on 10/12/09 is subject of a “Written Representations” appeal (APP/Q1255/A/10/2120940). The “Start date” for this appeal was 27/01/10. Site visit took place on 13/10/10.

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 registered 25/05/10. Amended plans lodged on 14/07/10.

6 Durrant Road

(a) Demolish existing dwelling and erect x2 detached dwellings. (Revised Scheme) As amended by plans received 01/10/09) – Application refused under delegated authority on 11/12/09, now the subject of Written Representations appeals (APP/Q1255/A/10/2121180). Site visit took place on 07/09/10.

(b) Demolish existing dwelling and erect 2 No semi-detached dwellings with attached garages (Revised Scheme)– Application refused by Planning Committee on 08/07/10.

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. MH will keep the Assn advised of any further developments.

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.

4.   UPDATE RE CANFORD CLIFFS & FENN HILL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING (15/09/10) Chairman”s Note: I omitted to cover this item.

Lengthy discussions took place on recent changes in the Penn Hill Avenue and suggestions were made for improvements to the Kingsbridge Road/Highmoor Road junction.

Officers from Strategic Planning gave presentations on Preferred Options for Additional Sites – Consultation on Proposed and Revised Policy Areas

5.                  ACCOUNTS TO DATE – JS reported that the total funds as at 30th September amounted to £33,187.32, which takes account of the £3,000 donated to the Canford Cliffs Village Hall. It has also been agreed to make a payment of £1,000 to the flat-owners at Kingsgate, 7 The Avenue towards their costs of £11,000 fighting Seven Developments applications for the site at the rear.

6.                  ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Ward Walks – Cllr. Sorton reported on his Ward Walk with Cllr. Mrs Haines. Part of this was in Canford Cliffs Village and had suggested that we get rid of some of the clutter’ – in particular some of the litter bins. Cllr. Haines added that the question of trees in Haven Road had been brought up with the officers – trees contained in pots perhaps.

The next area visited was Mountbatten Road/Cassel Avenue area to check the distinctiveness, and will ask for this area to be given Conservation Area status.

Turning circle in Torbay Road – Rose Rogers asked if there were any regulation covering a rubbish skip left permanently obstructing this part of the road Cllr. Mrs Haines said that there was no restriction to having a skip in your own drive. JS suggested that she took up this question with a Penn Hill Ward Councillor, or that she contacts Transportation Services for their advice.

The meeting closed at 8.30pm.

Date of next Meeting: Wednesday 10th November 2010 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm”s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road)

REPORT ON INFORMATION GAINED AT TWIN SAILS BRIDGE/REGENERATION

OPEN DAY ON 13/10/10 AT HAMWORTHY LIBRARY

A. Nigel Jacobs : Strategic Planning

1. I recommend you get hold of the plan and drawings of ‘Poole’s Masterplan. A town Fit for the 21st Century.’

2. Because of cuts & staff shortages they are limited on their work. Current Priorities :

(a) Dorset Heathlands, because of commitments to other Dorset Councils. Nigel leads this project.

(b) Site Specific Plan.

(c) Infrastructure Plan.

(d) Update SPG2 Design Masterplan.

3.They will be starting shortly on updating SPG2.

4.Warren Lever has been asked to look at setting up a Design Forum. Currently the thought is for one covering Bournemouth and Poole. Examples of good forums have some Community participation. Important that one of us is on the Forum.

5.There has been pressure to relax some elements of the SPG2 requirements because of the Recession. The Core Strategy Inspector recommended a more flexible approach to development in the regeneration area to enable development to occur recognising its impact on viability.

6. The Council (i.e. the Councillors if they have the leadership guts ␣ my comment) are faced with a choice:

(a) If they want speedier development to provide employment, etc. it will mean lower CIL (Section 106 contributions) for Affordable Housing, and other Infrastructure with less discipline on enforcing SPG2 and other Core Strategy requirements.

Or b) holding up approving the key sites until the economy picks up when the developer profits improve and they can secure contributions to meet the stated needs set out in policy.

7. Planning Department has the power to refuse an application if the architectural design is poor.

8. In the end it is up to Councillors to make this decision. I believe we can apply heavy democratic pressure on Councillors leading up to the Local Elections in May, to apply Option B.

9. CABE have just done a review of the current Masterplan and are relatively happy that there is nothing fundamentally wrong with the principles within. Unlikely they will be issuing a written report.

10. The West Quay Road site is a critical to the regeneration of Poole and ideally would come forward last, although the Council has no control over the timing of planning applications. The Council will need to take a view as explained in 6.

11. The Core Strategy statement on number of units per site is a minimum figure. Overall the Core Strategy has to deliver a minimum number of dwellings (PCS5). If developers choose to go for different levels of use then they need to justify against what the overall approach to a site/location is demonstrating that their scheme can meet stated objectives for the Town.

12. He believed that Gallahers would be unlikely to gain support for 1,600 units on Hamworthy site ␣ as compared with Core Strategy 1,100 plus. Anticipates that any future scheme would not be too far away from baseline in Core Strategy.

13. The outline approval for the West Quay Marina site, s106 not yet signed, includes a provision that if the economy picks up and the developer makes more profit than forecast, the Council can re-visit the calculations and secure some Affordable Housing, etc. contributions. This approach is now being worked into other s106 agreements where viability is an issue.

14. Sainsbury are in no hurry to submit an application for development of their car park.

15. There is no indication that the Goods Yard site will be redeveloped soon although Network Rail retains aspirations for a new station but only as part of a development package for the whole site.

16. The multi-storey car park next to the Dolphin Centre may be demolished to allow extension of the centre.

17. The future of the Barclays Tower is uncertain. At some stage Barclays will want modern office accommodation which presents issues over what happens to the current building. Refurbishment is an option but redevelopment probably more likely. Barclays are committed to staying in Poole and there is no timeframe on any changes to this site.

18. The new Lifting Bridge will always be raised first. If there is heavy boat traffic in the summer the Harbour Master will have the power to raise both bridges at the same time should there be safety issues. There will be a bridge control unit on the Gallagher site with views of both bridges.

19. The bus depot behind the multi-storey park will be relocated to an industrial estate to allow expansion of the Dolphin Centre. The Bus Station will not be moved, but it may be re-modelled to allow for the Centre’s expansion.

B. Chris Francombe : Transport Planning

1. A31 link from the Port to Merley, Gravel Hill is unlikely to be dualled in the near future. The A31 round Wimborne may be dualled from 2020, but will depend on Government cuts.

2. Dorset County Council has agreed that the junction at Merley between the A31 and the A 349 will be closed for 2 weeks and 1 day so the 200 VIPs can be guaranteed to travel from London to Weymouth in 2 hours 43 minutes.

There has been no decision yet about the period of the Paralympics. Poole Council were not fully consulted, but are demanding in return that the Canford Bottom roundabout be converted into a hamburger design with the A31 going straight though the middle. Later the roundabout may have a flyover across the middle. There is likely to be traffic chaos during this period.

3. The £40million link from the A338 to the Airport will not be built since there is not a large enough traffic forecast.

4. The industrial site at the Airport is being reduced from 40 hectares to 20. The public bus service will be inadequate. Much employment will be provided at the Ferndown Estate planned for 20 hectares.

5.            Still discussing whether Kingland Road will be closed between the bus station and the Lighthouse. Key is the road into the bus station. Kingland Road may be reduced to a single one- way road.

6.            The rail link to Swanage will be implemented; current cost £40million, but depends on Railtrack problems.

7.            The rubble from the Hamworthy site will be removed over the 2nd lifting bridge and then down Holes Bay Road.

Terry Stewart

New Beach Fitness Class

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Bournemouth Seafront have started running a beach fitness scheme on the seafront, aimed at those that do little or no exercise, starting of with seafront walks, cycle ride and building towards a run.  Its been done at a very affordable price of £1.50 Adults & £1.00 Concession.


Starting Tuesday October 12th at Bournemouth pier by Aruba and continuing every Tuesday at alternate piers (Bournemouth and Boscombe).


11:00 – 12:30 Seafront Walks

13:00- 14:00 Cycle Ride (Bikes can be hired if booked in advance for £5)

18:00 – 19:00 Seafront Run (Steady pace interspaced with power walking)

For more information and for bookings please call the Seafront office on 01202 451781.

Yellow Pages Delivery

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The Yellow Pages Directory distribution in Branksome Park is due to commence Monday 8th November and will take 2 – 3 weeks to complete. It is being delivered by a company called DEYA. They have a customer services contact number of 0800 5420 532.

If you or your neighbours plan to be away at that time, please make arrangements for someone to take-in the directory so there are no ‘tell-tale’ signs that the house is unoccupied.

Poole Council Budget Simulator

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The Government is reducing the public sector spending to cut the national debt. This means all public bodies, including the Borough of Poole, will get less money to fund services

As a result, we anticipate that the Council’s budget for local services in Poole will have to be reduced by approximately 10% by the end of the next financial year (2011/12)

This means the Council must save money by reducing what it spends and look at raising more from fees and charges to fund local services.

The council are asking you to tell them where you think the savings of 10% can be made and what role fees and charges should have in funding local services to inform the budget setting process.

The Budget Options Simulator shows the services the council provide and how much each costs. This will help you decide where spending should be reduced or increased and will help Poole Council understand what you think their priorities should be in future.

Please visit the following link and follow the instructions.

http://www.budgetsimulator.com/poole

Suspicious Telephone Calls Reported by Dorset Police

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Dorset Police have received a large numbers of calls from members of the public across the County advising them of suspicious telephone calls they have received. The callers have been asking occupants questions about their home security and what type of property they live in. A large number of them have also been asked for their age and on some occasions they have been asked for bank details and offered alarm systems for sale. The callers appear to be targeting older residents. Please do not give out personal details tocallers over the phone. Do not accept offers of alarm fitting over the phone. If you wish to purchase an alarm, wherever possible seek personal recommendations. Some companies operate high pressure selling tactics so do not be bullied into allowing them to visit you at home.

If you would like security advice please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood team. (01202) 222222.

Dorset Police would also like to advice you of a scam two Dorset residents have reported to Trading Standards. Letters or calls are received from persons claiming to be calling on behalf of SKY offering satellite system insurance. Residents are asked for banking details and direct debits amounts are then taken monthly from their accounts. The telephone number provided by the caller and the insurance policies do not exist. If you receive a call please check the callers’ identity by asking for verification of the company for whom they work before agreeing to anything over the phone.

Do not give out personal banking details over the phone; if they are legitimate they should already have your details on record.

Suspicious Telephone Calls Reported by Dorset Police

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Dorset Police have received a large numbers of calls from members of the public across the County advising them of suspicious telephone calls they have received. The callers have been asking occupants questions about their home security and what type of property they live in. A Parajumpers Sverige

large number of them have also been asked for their age and on some occasions they have been asked for bank details and offered alarm systems for sale. The callers appear to be targeting older residents. Please do not give out personal details to

callers over the phone. Do not accept offers of alarm fitting over the phone. If you wish to purchase an alarm, wherever possible seek personal recommendations. Some companies operate high pressure selling tactics so do not be bullied into allowing them to visit you at home.

If you would like security advice please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood team. (01202) 222222.

2. Parajumpers Jacka Herr Dorset Police would like to advice you of a scam two Dorset residents have reported to Trading Standards. Letters or calls are received from persons claiming to be calling on behalf of SKY offering satellite system insurance. Residents are asked for banking details and direct debits amounts are then taken monthly from their accounts. The telephone number provided by the caller and the insurance policies do not exist. If you receive a call please check the callers’ identity by asking for verification of the company for whom they work before agreeing to anything over the phone.

Do not give out personal banking details over the phone; if they are legitimate they should already have your details on record.

Branksome Park Minutes September 8th 2010

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

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 8th  SEPTEMBER 2010 AT 7.30PM

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

PRESENT:

  • Terry Stewart President
  • John Sprackling Chairman
  • Wayne Hancock Vice-Chairman
  • Stan Alfert Data Protection Officer
  • Bob Young Magazine Advertising
  • Cllr Mrs May Haines
  • Cllr Neil Sorton

Approx 15 Members/Wardens

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES

JS welcomed the three Ward Councillors and all those present. JS also thanked Sam Waldron for stepping in as Minutes Secretary.
Apologies: Apologies received from Keith Alcroft, Carol Parkin, Chris Stracey & Ken Sanson
Accuracy: JS said that he would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting held on 11 AUGUST 2010, subject to the item about (a) “Cars parked in Ravine Road” and (b) “Pinecliff Gardens  (Sunken garden)”
In the case of (a), MH has asked that the paragraph should be amended to read “the situation is that the transporter is allowed to park up for the purposes of loading and un-loading ONLY and should not be parked up. With regards to the forecourt cars, they can be parked there but subject to the normal restrictions. The traffic wardens will be asked to patrol that area more frequently to ensure that these cars do not exceed the restriction, otherwise they will be ticketed.
In the case of (b), SA said that his concern was that the 3rd party insurance should cover all individuals working at the Sunken garden in Pinecliff Gardens. He feels that the Assn must have confirmation from the Council that this is the case.

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 – Another planning application has been registered for this site but details have yet to be posted on the BoP website.

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 said that the building is ugly, ignores planning guidelines and is too dominant. The Society of Poole Men, Poole Old Town Conservation Group and Dorset CPRE have formed a new “Vision for Poole” Committee to fight this application and pressure Councillors to tighten design rules for the 10 redevelopment sites within the regeneration area.

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update:

JS reported…

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)
Chairman”s Note:An undertaking has been requested that before any further on-site works are carried out that the owner seeks advice from an ecological adviser how best to prevent the risk of protected species entering the development area, and that he will erect some form of tree protection to ensure that no further damage to tree roots occurs.

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

Community Working Group (CWG): The next CWG meeting is fixed for 22/09/10. JS reminded members that an annual up-date on Sir Michael Pitt”s independent review & the IDeA Peer Review of planning matters in Poole is due to be presented to the Council Efficiency and Effectiveness Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 23/09/10.

Roy Pointer referred to the Ward Walk Report and pointed out that there were no time scales/actions.    He will be following this up at the next CWG meeting
RP for consultation and comments are invited.

Poole Beaches and Coastal Defences: Roy Pointer pointed out that the Environmental Statement is out Council Tax 2010/11 & Council”s Budget Monitoring report: William Mutlow reported that the latest Corporate Financial Monitoring report for the period from 01/04/10 to 31/07/10 shows a surplus of £216K.
As a result of Government cutbacks and increased pressures such as Adult Social Services, reduction in Planning Services/Building Regulations Service fees etc, the revised General Fund pressure has risen from £8,434m for June 2010 to £9.986 for July 2010 but total reductions found to date have increased from £8,616m to £10,202.
The capital projects currently in hand will continue but the prospect for new capital projects will, of course, depend on the finance being available.
TS reported that the Council are organising a Financial Workshop for representatives of all Residents’ Associations to discuss next year”s Budget in the Committee Suite at the Civic Centre on 24 September 9.30 – 12.30/13.00.
Cllr Leverett will be writing to shortly to invite their attendance. The number of representatives per Residents” Assn has yet to be announced.

Poole Partnership: –

JS reported that the Stronger Communities Partnership meeting scheduled for 08/09/10 was cancelled.
There are likely to be some important developments over this month and October which could have an influence on the work of the Stronger Communities Partnership, including the governments spending review and developments with their Big Society agenda. As a result, it was felt that it would be more useful to meet later in the year, once a better understanding is known how these issues will affect this group.
The outcome of the Poole Partnership Management Board which met on 02/09/10 has yet to published in the public domain.
TS asked JS if he would like to say a word about the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
The LEP was lodged with the Department for Business Innovation and Skills on Monday and was endorsed by the Cabinet at their meeting last night. Following the dissolution of the Regional Development Agencies, Poole, Dorset and Bournemouth Councils have got together to submit an Expression of Interest in forming a LEP.    This will have an independent chairman – Gordon Page (who heads up Hamworthy Engineering).
NS said that the LEP will supersede the Wessex Multi-Area Agreement which is a multi-faceted enterprise. HC asked if a copy of the Expression of Interest is available on the BOP website. JS said he will enquire. Roland Cunnell said that Mr Page used to be Leader of the Dorset Training Enterprise Council

Public Rights of Way:

Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – Meeting with Public Rights of Way Officer and local residents took place on 26/07/10 – the officer needs more information.

Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – No new developments.

Bessborough Road – ditto

Footpath 82 Spur – ditto

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):

MH reported that £30,000 has been allocated for the play area but MH is putting in a bid for more money from the s106 funds.    It is hoped to install one or two adult keep fit equipment, if funds allow. It is anticipated that the childrens” play equipment if unlikely to be installed until next spring and should be available for use by next summer
WH said he is currently waiting to hear from Cllr Mrs Deas about another proposed meeting with Simon Legg in connection with the sunken garden in Pinecliff Gardens.
Policy for financially supporting objectors to Planning Applications: JS said that to start off the discussion on this item, SA had made a number of suggestions as follows..

1. Case by case decision by Sub-committee reported to membership at meeting a.s.a.p.

2. Normally maximum £1000 but not exceeding 50% of costs, anything larger to be discussed at a meeting and approved.

3. Must be member but immediate joining would have to be allowed.

4. If above complied with and outside our area, must get consent of local Residents” Assn, if any.

5. Reconsider this policy when we have spent £10,000 or after 2 years

6. Above applies to applications. Only applicable to appeals if we take passive role but individuals not precluded from action on their own account.

The Assn must be kept in picture so that it doesn”t support any events that happen and the Assn has “egg on its face”.
NS said that the Assn should only contribute in exceptional cases.    The decision of who to support should be subject to a strict vetting procedure by a small sub committee made up of the chairman, the planning officer, and A N Other. Their recommendation would then be put to the meeting.
William Mutlow felt the Assn should set strict guidelines.
Martin Heath pointed out that there was only a limited time scale for objecting to planning applications but JS pointed out that if the application is red-carded representations can be lodged right up the date of the Planning Committee Meeting.
Roy Pointer felt that we should only support applications in our own area.
It was agreed that JS, KA & Roy Pointer would get together to agree a resolution to be put at the next meeting.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI) – JS is pursuing.

Poole Council”s Business Transformation/Efficiency Review Programme:

An updated report on this programme is due to be presented to the Council Efficiency and Effectiveness Overview and Scrutiny   Committee meeting in February 2011.

Funding for Westbourne Medical Centre and the NHS Dental Practice in Westbourne: JS reported  that he had received a letter dated 25/08/10 from Anne Swan, Interim Chief Executive of NHS Bournemouth and Poole.
“Thank you for your recent letter in support of the Westbourne Medical Centre requesting a premises extension. The Primary Care Trust has undertaken a comprehensive review of the health needs of the local population, reviewed existing services provided by the practice and the practice”s plans to develop services in the future.
I am extremely pleased to advise that we have agreed to fund an extension to the Westbourne Medical Centre and we are now in the process of agreeing the detail of this plan with the practice.
I hope this will reassure you of our commitment to develop services outside of hospital and we look forward to working with the practice as they take their plans forward.”
As members will be aware, Jim Wilson would also like the Assn to send a letter of support for the Westbourne Dental Practice. JS has suggested to JW that it might be politic if the Manager of the Westbourne Dental Practice could send JS a note confirming that he/she is being paid at a lower rate per treatment than similar dentists in the area and that he/she is happy for us (BPCCRA) to take up this matter with the PCT.

BPCCRA Autumn 2010 Magazine: The deadline date for material is last week in September. Hazel Clifton said that she would be submitting an article about the Canford Cliffs Village Hall.

3. NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT In the absence of Keith Alcroft, JS reported that

The Cottage, Kingsgate, 7 The Avenue (Erect a detached house on land adjacent to The Cottage and erect detached garage to The Cottage) – Application is due to be determined at tomorrow”s Planning Committee.meeting. The officer”s recommendation is to “Grant with conditions”.
JS reported that he had been informed by Ian Lace this morning that Kingsgate residents had signed a Covenant between themselves and Seven Developments in relation to the above application. JS understands that this is on the basis that Seven Developments” appeal (APP/Q1255/A/10/2126736) against the Planning Committee”s refusal on 25/03/10 of the application for a block of 5 apartments and associated garages is withdrawn.

4 Lawrence Drive (Demolish existing buildings and erect 1 block of 8 apartments with assoc parking) – Application refused on 05/03/10 is now the subject of an appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/10/2128771) at 10.00am on 28/09/10 In the Council Chamber. JS encouraged members to attend to show the strength of    All feeling against this application.

Land adj 1 Over Links Drive (Sever land and erect a new detached house (Revised Scheme) – Application refused by Planning Committee on 10/12/09 is subject of a “Written Representations” appeal (APP/Q1255/A/10/2120940). The “Start date” for this appeal was 27/01/10 but the site visit has yet to be arranged..
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) – Application refused under delegated authority on 29/01/10 is now the subject of appeal (APP/Q1255/A/10/2122302) to be determined by Written Representations. Site visit took place on 17/08/10.
(b) Demolish existing dwelling and erect 2 No semi-detached dwellings with attached garages (Revised Scheme)- Application refused by Planning Committee on 08/07/10. 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. MH will keep the Assn advised of any further developments.

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.

Other current planning issues

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
Both applications refused under delegated authority on 04/04/10 & 29/06/10 are subject of a “Written Representations” appeals (APP/Q1255/E/10/2132669 & APP/Q1255/E/10/2132672). The “Start date” for these appeals was 22/07/10 but the site visit has yet to be arranged.

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 is now the subject of a appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/10/2129589) at 10.00 on 12/10/10

2 Crawshaw Road (Demolish existing dwelling and erect x 2 detached dwellings with on site parking. (Revised Scheme) – Application registered 25/05/10. Amended plans lodged on 14/07/10.

6 Durrant Road
(a) Demolish existing dwelling and erect x2 detached dwellings. (Revised Scheme) As amended by plans received 01/10/09) – Application refused under delegated authority on 11/12/09, now the subject of Written Representations appeals (APP/Q1255/A/10/2121180). The site visit was fixed for yesterday (07/09/10).

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.

6.    ACCOUNTS TO DATE –

JS reported that the total funds as at 31st August amounted to £36,298.47.
JS said that he had met with Paul Fearnley this afternoon who is anxious to make the Assn”s financial procedures as efficient as possible. There are several ideas that PF has in mind…
1. Encourage as many as possible of the Assn”s payments made and received to be processed electronically. This will reduce the considerable time spent in handling cheques.
2. Close the Alliance and Leicester account (formerly Gyro) account but this will involve requesting many members to change their Standing Order details.
3. At present members pay an annual sub when they want to. It has been suggested that the Assn would have much more control over the receipt of subs if they were all due to be paid at the same time of the year. 4. Allocate every member with a unique reference number.
SA said that he was not opposed to the idea of a unique reference number but thought that it might be a good idea to introduce this gradually for new members only.
It”s been decided that whatever changes are made in due course, no precipitate changes will be made until members have had time to consider this over the coming months.

7.    ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Parkstone Children”s Centre & Alexandra Park Lodge – JS reported that the Cabinet at last night”s meeting had re-affirmed its decision to go ahead with the building of this centre subject to the approval of the planning application which is to be determined at tomorrow”s Planning Committee meeting. Chairman”s Note: I”m told that the Planning Committee unanimously voted to refuse this application, apart from Cllr. Mrs Stribley who abstained

Canford Cliffs Village Hall – Hazel Clifton asked if the Assn would consider making a donation to the Village Hall towards its ever increasing maintenance expenditure. This year the Trustees have had several unexpected repairs. Firstly, three separate floods due to old clay pipes being cracked and blocked by tree roots. The pipes have had to be replaced with plastic ones and the “runways” cleared at cost of £3000. Secondly, the two boilers that run the heating for the main Hall and the Bridge Club below have been “condemned” and the Trustees are having to replace both boilers and remove asbestos, make good, etc. at a cost of £6000 .
Both these expenses were unexpected and the Trustees had already committed themselves to an extension to the store room to give extra space for storage of short mat bowls mats.
The Trustees do not receive any funding from the Council. The Canford Cliffs Land Society have been generous in the past but it needs to go to an EGM before it can give the Trustees any extra funding. The Hall”s takings just about cover its running costs and therefore the Trustees” funds are getting quite low.
SA suggested that if the Association makes a donation we should have the free use of the hall for the Assn” AGMs.    HC will pencil in Saturday 14th May 2011 for the meeting but JS wonders if this will clash with the Conservation Group Councillors Annual Meeting which is always held on the second Saturday in May.    MH to make enquiries.
Roy Pointer asked, if provision was being made for the storage of short mat bowls mats, could the club make a contribution but HC said that no club had been approached yet.
In answer to a question from SA, HC said that the Canford Cliffs Land Society had already made a recent contribution of £50,000.
TS suggested a donation of £3,000 and this was unanimously agreed by a show of hands.

Parking in Shore Road – MH said that she had received complaints from residents living in Shore Road and Brudenell Avenue about camper vans being used as “beach-huts” & overnight sleeping and watersports vans parking 24/7 in Shore Road by taking advantage of Beach Parking Permits. Residents feel that this is not fair, particularly as the water sports vans are running a commercial enterprise . MH has organised a petition which she invited members to sign and plans to present at next week”s Full Council Meeting.

The meeting closed at 8.35pm.

Date of next Meeting: Wednesday 13h October 2010 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm”s Parish  All Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road)

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Branksome Park Minutes August 11th 2010

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MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT

RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD ON

WEDNESDAY 11th AUGUST 2010

AT 7.30PM IN THE LOUNGE, BRANKSOME ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:

  • Terry Stewart President
  • John Sprackling Chairman
  • Wayne Hancock Vice-Chairman
  • Carol Parkin Secretary/Minutes Secretary
  • Michael Bond Membership Secretary
  • Stan Alfert Data Protection Officer
  • Cllr Mrs Carole Deas Ward Councillor
  • Cllr Mrs May Haines Ward Councillor
  • Cllr Neil Sorton Ward Councillor

Approx 15 Members/Wardens

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES

JS welcomed the three Ward Councillors and all those present.

Apologies: Apologies received from Bob & Phyllis Young & Henry Fielden

ACTION

Accuracy: JS said that he would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting

held on 21 JULY 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 – ditto

3. Former Poole Pottery & Swan Inn site – ditto

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 invited members to access the BoP Planning Application website to look at the artist’s impressions of the proposed development of this site, next to the lifting bridge. TS said that It is similar to the proposed ugly design for the Quay Thistle Hotel site; square, hard, flat roofed, angular with a tall 12 storey block next to the bridge. TS asked if this is compatible with Poole’s adjacent ‘old town’.

Chairman’s note: The closing date for comments on this application has been confirmed as 3rd September.

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

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 15aWestminster 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

Community Working Group (CWG) :

Report from last meeting: Roy Pointer reported on matters that had been discussed at the CWG meeting on 28/07/10, in which members may be interested. RP feels that the Assn. should encourage everybody to make representations on the West Quays development as Stephen Thorne says that, in the case of the West Quay Marina site he only had two letters about this. TS pointed out that the Assn. is quite remote from this site, and therefore it seems that people in this area may have no interest.

There will be a presentation from the Council to the CWG at its next meeting on the changes to Planning Regulations which have come forward from the Government, and RP suggested that whoever does the presentation should be invited to our Assn. meeting as this group may be interested. This is likely to come out sometime in the Autumn. Consultation on the Site Specific Allocations and Development Management Policies (which will replace the majority of current ‘saved’ policies in the Poole Local Plan First Alteration) and has now commenced and details are available on the BoP website

http://opinions.discussit.co.uk/consultations/ref:C4C5FE935A69F8/category:/

JS said that Bill Gordon who is managing the consultation has offered to meet representatives of the Assn shortly after the commencement of the consultation period. The consultation extends to

the 1st October. Members living within in the Avenue Conservation Area have some strong views about making sure that the policies which are in the current plan are saved. JS invited Martin Heath to this meeting.

There is a new initiative called the Community Engagement Forum which gives the opportunity for developers to consult with local communities before planning applications are lodged, and RPasked JS to suggest to Stephen Thorne that developers of the land at West Quay Road might beinvited to seek local opinions about this development by using the format as a ‘pilot’.

The next Newsletter from the CWG is due out shortly and RP said that it will include a piece on the role and constituency of the CWG. It was important to think about succession well before the Group is reviewed in the March next year. JS was hoping to circulate this with the Minutes.

The South East Dorset Transport Strategy (Third Local Transport Plan 2011 – 2016) – Further consultation on the recommended transport strategy and the associated implementation programme will take place in September 2010. TS said that he is registered as a stakeholder?

Assn members were encouraged to engage since most of the options affect Branksome Park area.

TS pointed out that as well as the Site Specific consultation there is also a consultation on Poole’s Infrastructure Development Plan Documents and responses to this have to be in by October 9.

The Community Working Group minutes are now available on the website page;

http://www.boroughofpoole.com/go.php?structureID=U464063d13022f&ref=S4A8BC8E2CB5B1

and the next Planning and Regeneration Newsletter will be uploaded onto the website on Monday 16 August. Please click on the link below;

http://www.boroughofpoole.com/go.php?structureID=categories&ref=C484E57C53353F

Poole Beaches and Coastal Defences:

Shoreline Management Plan – RP reported that the Poole Bay, Poole Harbour and Wareham Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy portion looked at flood risk and erosion between Hengistbury Head and Durlston Head. There is now another document – The Strategic Environmental Assessment. This takes the Shoreline, Management Plan and looks at it from an environmental point of view. There is a copy of the document on the web and to register an interest, e-mail PooleandWarehamStrategy@atkinsglobal.com or write to Steve Rendell, Environment Agency,Manley House, Kestrel Way, Exeter, EX2 7LQ..

Council Tax 2010/11 & Council’s Budget Monitoring report: William Mutlow reported that there as no new Council Budget Monitoring report at the moment but he reported that generally the Council is endeavouring to find various cuts and these need to be sustainable in future years. The

budget will have to be rebalanced for this year to find these cuts. No detailed information has been published yet, but we expect to see a lot more over the coming months.

TS reported that he had had a meeting with the Leader of the Council, Cllr Dr Brian Leverett, who is hoping to set up a meeting for Residents’ Assn. representatives with himself, John McBride and Liz Wilkinson, the Head of Financial Services, towards the end of September, when

representatives will be able to comment on options the Council has for cutting £29M from the Medium Term Financial Plan over the next four years.

JS reported that this is a great improvement over the usual procedure, where Residents’ Assns are presented with the budget in February, when it was all ‘cut and dried’.

Poole Partnership: No new developments.

Public Rights of Way:

Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – Meeting with Public Rights of Way Officer and local

residents took place on 26/07/10 – the officer needs more information.

Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – No new developments.

Bessborough Road – ditto

Footpath 82 Spur – ditto

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

Canford Cliffs Play Area/Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden)

Canford Cliffs Play Area Hazel Clifton reported that Canford Cliffs project should start in the Autumn.

Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden) CD reported that she, WH and Daphne Howell had met with Simon Legg from Leisure Services and he indicated that the Council is willing to let Canford Cliffs residents take over the management of the ‘Sunken garden’, as there is no funding for plants. We shall be the first area in the Borough to be granted a ‘Green Pennant’. This will incur a cost to the Assn of approx £200 (per annum) for an insurance premium to cover injuries to any of the residents working on the garden. The Council is willing to support this venture in taking away rubbish etc., and there will probably be a small annual charge i.e. a ‘peppercorn’ rent. CD said that she had had very positive feedback from residents and hopefully the garden will be brought back to how it used to be a few years ago, instead of the sorry state that it is in now.

WH stated that he had already e-mailed the documentation to JS and asked if there were any thoughts on funding of plants. CD said that she hoped that the funding the Assn. were going to provide to the Council for this project, were the Council to go ahead, would still be available. She also suggested that maybe local businesses would be willing to sponsor some of the costs. Carol thinks that this is a really good idea and will help promote some ‘community spirit’. Flat dwellers, for instance, with no gardens of their own to work on should welcome the opportunity to meet other people down at the garden. SA thought this is a marvellous idea but it will undoubtedly incur ongoing costs and there are insurance implications if we take over the lease. He suggested that there needs to be a Steering Committee from the Assn. as the project won’t run itself. JS asked WH would he be prepared to project manage this, and he agreed. There was a show of hands to see if this project should be carried forward. It was agreed that it would be.

Use of Assn’s Capital Reserve – No new developments.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI) – JS is pursuing.

Poole Council’s Business Transformation/Efficiency Review Programme –

MH confirmed that an updated report will be presented to the Council Efficiency and Effectiveness Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting until February 2011.

Funding for Westbourne Medical Centre and the NHS Dental Practice in Westbourne –

Awaiting further communication next month from Anne Swan, Interim Chief Executive of NHS Bournemouth and Poole, as promised in Angela Schofield, Chairman, Bournemouth and Poole Teaching Primary Care Trust letter dated 12/07/10.

Overhanging Hedge at Kenilworth Court, 3 Western Road –

MH reported that the Council had sent a confirmation letter to Kenilworth Court that this problem has to be dealt with before the end

of the year and the managing agent will comply with this.

Parking in Ravine Road

– MH reported that the Mazda car showroom on the corner of Haven and Ravine Roads are allowed to have delivery of cars from a transporter, but that showroom cars are not allowed to park there as they currently do. The Council have agreed to ask the Traffic Wardens to visit this area regularly to see what the showroom actually does. So she advises us to ‘watch this space’.

3. NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

In the absence of Keith Alcroft, JS reported that no letters of objection had sent on behalf of the Association since the last meeting. Roland Cunnell expressed the view that he thought the Assn might be more pro-active in relation to planning applications. RC is particularly concerned about

Land adj 1 Over Links Drive (Sever land and erect a new detached house (Revised Scheme)

– Application refused by Planning Committee on 10/12/09 is subject of a ‘Written Representations’ appeal (APP/Q1255/A/10/2120940). The ‘Start date’ for this appeal was 27/01/10 but the site visit has yet to be arranged.

RC is also concerned about the LPAs apparent lack of action at

17 Over Links Drive (Demolish existing and erect 2 detached houses)

.

Chairman’s note: There is a letter from Greener Homes Ltd dated 06/08/10 posted on the BoP Planning Application website.

8 Buccleuch Road – CD reported that she had had a meeting, at his request, with a developer who wants to build a chalet bungalow on the land at this site, and asked for the support of the Ward Councillors.

SA said that he knows the site well and thinks that applications have been rejected in the past as the site is slightly less than the minimum size, although things have now changed. The site also contains many trees that have Preservation Orders on them and SA feels it would be impossible to

build on the site without felling trees. MH reported that this road was visited on the last Ward Walk. The land in question does not only have a TPO on it, but there is in fact a Woodland Preservation Order. She will alert the Planning Department to keep an eye on this plot as it is so easy to fell the trees and pay the fine.

NS said that he would be very worried about creating a precedent on this controversial site by supporting an application. JS was of the view that the Assn. should just ‘sit on the fence’. However, SA proposed that theAssn. should take the stance that this is a site not to be developed. JS asked for a show of hands that the Assn. would oppose any development plans for 8 Buccleuch Road. This was agreed.

Other current planning issues

Land at 5 Brackenhill (Sever land and erect a three bed detached single storey dwelling, with attached single garage at lower level)– Application refused on 22/07/10.

4 Lawrence Drive (Demolish existing buildings and erect 1 block of 8 apartments with assoc parking) – Application refused on 05/03/10 is now the subject of an appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/10/2128771) at 10.00an on 28/09/10.

The Cottage, Kingsgate, 7 The Avenue (a) Demolish existing and erect a block of 5 apartments and associated garages) – Application was refused by Planning Committee on 25/03/10 but subject to ‘Written representations’ appeal (APP/Q1255/A/10/2126736) Final date for statements & representations was 02/06/10.

(b) Erect a detached house on land adjacent to The Cottage and erect detached garage to The Cottage. – Application registered on 01/06/10.

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 is now the subject of a appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/10/2129589) at 10.00 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) – Application refused under delegated authority on 29/01/10 is now the subject of appeal (APP/Q1255/A/10/2122302) to be determined by Written Representations. Site visit fixed for 10.00 on 17/08/10.

2 Crawshaw Road (Demolish existing dwelling and erect x 2 detached dwellings with on site parking. (Revised Scheme) – Application registered 25/05/10. Amended plans lodged on 14/07/10.

Land adj 1 Over Links Drive (Sever land and erect a new detached house (Revised Scheme) – Application refused by Planning Committee on 10/12/09 is subject of a ‘Written Representations’ appeal (APP/Q1255/A/10/2120940) The date for final comments was 31/03/10.

6 Durrant Road (a) Demolish existing dwelling and erect x2 detached dwellings. (Revised Scheme) As amended by plans received 01/10/09) -Application refused under delegated authority on 11/12/09, now the subject of Written Representations appeals (APP/Q1255/A/10/2121180). Site inspection which was scheduled to take place at 11.00 on 17 August 2010 has been cancelled due to a request for postponement.

(b) Demolish existing dwelling and erect 2 No semi-detached dwellings with attached garages (Revised Scheme) – Application refused by Planning Committee on 08/07/10.

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. MH will keep the Assn advised of any further developments.

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.

6. ACCOUNTS TO DATE

–

Chairman’s Note:

I meant to report at the meeting that the total funds as at 31 July amounted to £36,221.47.

7. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Parkstone Children’s Centre & Alexandra Park Lodge – JS said that he thought it unreasonablethat this application was listed for determination at next Thursday’s Planning Committee meeting. The yellow site notice is dated 09/08/10 with comments to be lodged by 28/08/10. MH will investigate.

Chairman’s note:

I am now informed that the planning application will be withdrawn from the Planning Committee on 19 August 2010 and is likely to be rescheduled for the meeting on 9 September 2010.

Brian Cox – JS reported that Brian Cox’ death notice appears in today’s Daily Echo. Brian was the former Chairman of the Canford Cliffs Land Society. His Funeral Service is to be held at All Saints’ Church, Branksome Park, Poole on Monday 23rd August at 2pm.

BPCCRA Autumn 2010 magazine – JS asked for material for the magazine by the end of this month.

Policy for financially supporting neighbour objections to Planning Applications NS reminded JS that this matter has yet to resolved. It was agreed that this would be discussed at the Assn’s next meeting.

Information messages from Dorset Police, distributed by Neighbourhood Watch – JS said that he had recently received two messages which he thought would be of interest to members and would

include these in the Minutes.

1. Dorset Police have received a large numbers of calls from members of the public across the County advising them of suspicious telephone calls they have received. The callers have been asking occupants questions about their home security and what type of property they live in. A

large number of them have also been asked for their age and on some occasions they have been asked for bank details and offered alarm systems for sale. The callers appear to be targeting older residents. Please do not give out personal details to

callers over the phone. Do not accept offers of alarm fitting over the phone. If you wish to purchase an alarm, wherever possible seek personal recommendations. Some companies operate high pressure selling tactics so do not be bullied into allowing them to visit you at home.

If you would like security advice please contact your local Safer Neighbourhood team.

2. Dorset Police would like to advice you of a scam two Dorset residents have reported to Trading Standards. Letters or calls are received from persons claiming to be calling on behalf of SKY offering satellite system insurance. Residents are asked for banking details and direct debits amounts are then taken monthly from their accounts. The telephone number provided by the caller and the insurance policies do not exist. If you receive a call please check the callers’ identity by asking for verification of the company for whom they work before agreeing to anything over the phone.

Do not give out personal banking details over the phone; if they are legitimate they should already have your details on record.

Please pass this information on to friends and neighbours. Thank you

The meeting closed at 8.30pm.

Date of next Meeting : Wednesday 8 September 2010 in the Main Hall at Branksome St

Aldhelm’s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road)

Branksome Park Minutes July 21st 2010

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MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT

RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 21st JULY 2010 AT 7.30PM IN THE LOUNGE, BRANKSOME ST. ALDHELM”S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:

  • Terry Stewart President
  • John Sprackling Chairman
  • Wayne Hancock Vice-Chairman
  • Carol Parkin Secretary/Minutes Secretary
  • Stan Alfert Data Protection Officer
  • Keith Alcroft Planning Officer
  • Cllr Mrs May Haines ditto
  • Cllr Neil Sorton ditto
  • Ken Sanson Chairman, Sandbanks Assn

Approx 10 Members/Wardens

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES

JS welcomed MH & NS and all those present.

Apologies: Apologies Parajumpers Jacka Herr received from Bob & Phyllis Young, William Mutlow

Accuracy: JS said that he would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting held on 09 JUNE 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 (Development of land at York Road to create a 116 bed care home with an associated Day Centre) – Appeal withdrawn on 16/06/10.

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

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements parajumperjackorse – update:

JS reported…

17 Over Links Drive (Application to demolish existing and erect 2 detached houses granted on 31/01/08) – It has been reported that there has been some activity on this site over the last day or two. An earth moving unit is on site and some ground work undertaken. JS has contacted the Planning Enforcement Officer as there are a number of conditions which should have been complied with before this development commenced.

19 Mornish Road (Tree replacement) – This is still under discussion and actions are underway

138 Canford Cliffs Road NS reported that he had seen a report in the Bournemouth Echo of a successful proceedings brought by the Council against the developers, Poole Property Ltd, about their unauthorised felling of a protected tree at 138 Canford Cliffs Road. The Court fined Poole Property Company £11,000 (the maximum fine for the felling of a single tree is £20,000) Even though NS thinks this is a paltry sum in comparison to the value of the site, he thinks it is substantial enough to send the correct message that Poole Council intend to act in these circumstances.

55 Canford Cliffs Road (Removal of the gates, railings, fence and hedge, and the erection of a low stone wall with planting behind) – A Breach of Condition Notice against Barrington Homes required work to be completed by 29/06/10.

Bella Rosa, 37 Haven Road (Erection of blue oblique glass screens positioned around the timber decking area located at the front of the property) – The smoked glass screens have been removed..

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)– No new developments

2 Compton Avenue & 93 Lilliput Road (Boundary treatment) – A new hedgerow will be planted once the work at 4-6 Compton Avenue has been completed.

Community Working Group (CWG), Progress re Sir Michael Pitt”s recommendations & IDeA Report: JS reported that the date of the next CWG meeting had been changed to 28/07/10 and if any member had an issue to raise would he/she liaise with Roy Pointer.

Poole Beaches and Coastal Defences: No new developments

Council Tax 2010/11 & Council”s Budget Monitoring report: In the absence of William Mutlow, JS reported that, as part of the £1bn saving announced by the Coalition Government last month, Poole had suffered in-year grant cuts of £2.9m pa. As a result, the Council have introduced a number of austerity measures to make sure it under-spends this year – it will need that leeway because it is unlikely that it will feel the full effect of the permanent cuts with only 6 or 7 months of the year remaining.

At the Southern Poole Chairmens” Liaison Group meeting on 28/06/10, John McBride, Poole”s Chief Executive, told those present that the Leader of the Council, Cllr Brian Leverett, is proposing a meeting with Residents” Associations in September 2010 to discuss next year”s Budget.

TS pointed out that ANY questions can be raised by Residents’ Associations, as long as the question is registered beforehand.

All expenditure over £500 is due be posted on the BoP website but, as JMcB said, this will have to be fine-tuned as individual Adult Social Care costs, for instance, are likely to be covered by the Data Protection Act. J McB also spoke of the idea of “Armchair auditors”- residents with access to the Internet monitoring the Council”s expenditure.. JMcB feels that this will act as a powerful deterrent to wasteful expenditure.

TS said that he is very impressed that JMcB has taken on board the current government’s ‘Big Society’ belief in moving as much power as possible down to local level, thus giving Residents’ Associations the opportunity to make constructive suggestions

Poole Partnership: JS reported that, last Tuesday he had attended a Poole Partnership Local Development Framework meeting in his capacity as Poole Partnership Steering Group representative for Residents” & Tenants” Assns and Community Groups. At this meeting, Nicolas Perrins, Senior Planning Officer, Planning and Regeneration Services gave a presentation by entitled “New direction of travel of Government policy for Planning and implications for Poole”. JS said that he would include the text of the Powerpoint presentation in the Minutes…

Direction of change

Decentralisation and Localism Bill – handing power back to local government and communities (Big Society):

1.   Slim downed National Planning Guidance focus on sustainable development (No definition of Sustainable Development);

2.   Scrapping of Regional Spacial Strategies (RSS);

3.   Planning and Housing decisions to rest locally;

4.   Compulsory consultation on development plans and planning applications;

5.   Recent revision to PPS3 (Planning Policy Statement 3) – re-classification of garden land as Green field – to stop “garden grabbing” (Core Strategy seeks to do this);

6.   New designation to protect green space above that of Public Open Space;

7.   Permissive approach to planning applications once National Framework in place;

8.   Third Party right of appeal;

9.   Abolition of Government Offices and introduction of Local Enterprise Partnership (Economic Development Role) – joint working across sub-regions;

10.   However, LDF (Local Development Framework) work is set to continue within new framework

“…The revocation of RSS is not a signal for local Authorities to stop making plans for their area. Local Planning Authorities should continue to develop LDF Core Strategies and other DPDs reflecting peoples aspirations on important issues such as climate change, housing and economic development” (CLG, 6th July 2010)

Issues

  • Major legislative reform to planning system to follow – will take time!
  • Local authorities to ensure housing, commercial and social needs are met but how will this be managed?
  • What will be put in place to ensure proper strategic planning to ensure cross-boundary co-ordination?
  • How will regionally significant infrastructure be co-ordinated?
  • What of s106/CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) and development mitigation?
  • How will authority manage greater public involvement?

Chairman”s note: Wayne Hancock kindly attended the first meeting of the newly formed Poole Partnership Vision Group (which replaces the Poole Partnership Steering Group) in my place and his report is set out below.

Report on the Poole Partnership Vision Group meeting 22 Jul 2010 Civic Centre, Poole

Although Richard Dimbleby had expressed his desire to stand down as chairman, he agreed to chair the meeting and it was hoped that a volunteer would come forward to take his place.

Adrian Dawson was elected Vice Chairman for the meeting and will consider whether to accept the role more permanently.

With the pressure on services due to cuts in government funding, the strategy document 2010 to 2026 will have to be changed and some items removed. Great emphasis was made of working together and sharing resources wherever possible. However, this should not to be at the expense of retaining a ‘Poole’ identity.

This partnership is to run from 2010 to 2026 and it is not yet known what will be the requirements in, say, five years time owing to the recent change in government. At the moment, new policies are appearing quite quickly, i.e. David Cameron’s ‘Big Society,’ where it is envisaged that local authorities and local groups will have their say and even be empowered to run local services which were previously run by the government. It is a turbulent time.

The big three issues are :

1. Deficit reduction

2. Decentralisation

3. Localism – localism – localism

A large number of ‘Target’ driven services are being decentralised and power is being handed down to local communities, i.e. PCTs. The government is removing the barriers and burdens currently standing in the way of local communities carrying out tasks. There is no ‘blueprint’- what works for one area may not work for the one next door. Issues that concern people will not just ‘go away’, but they will now have the means to do something about them. There are NO RULES – what you want you will try to get. It appears to be a ‘power to the people’ move. How will it really work? No-one knows at this stage.

Councils are expecting to supply a smaller number of services and it will be up to the local community to provide those no longer provided, i.e. libraries run by volunteers. Obviously this will have an impact on jobs – are people are saying ‘will I lose my job to a volunteer?’.

Social Enterprise is a new way of arranging to provide a service. For example, a church may set up and run a prison. However, Social Enterprise should not be at the cost of local people losing their jobs to organisations farming out the work to other areas. Concern was expressed at companies like BUPA and Virgin obtaining contracts at the expense of local businesses.

Government policy will drastically change the way things are done and poses the question who is responsible for what? Where will the power go?

Concern was expressed as to whether volunteers could be found to carry out the tasks required and, if so, would they have the knowledge and where-with-all to be able to carry them out satisfactorily? Also,

what happens if the services which are supposed to be provided are not, or are poorly managed?

It was the feeling of the meeting that the role of the vision group (PPVG) would be to set out the ideals; it would then be the responsibility of the management group (PPMG) to make things happen.

It was also felt that the role of the partnership program was to provide a forum for local communities. However, that requires all local community groups to be contacted and made aware of the partnership and how the partnership can assist them with their goals. A question was raised – how does the partnership report back to the local groups, communities and residents?

Finally, three papers were made available :-

1. HM Treasury – The Spending Review – June 2010

2. HM Government – The Coalition: our programme for government

3. Conservatives – Control Shift – Returning power to local people – Responsibility Agenda, Policy Green Paper No 9

Item 2.5 of the HM Treasury document lists 9 criteria for the allocation of resources.

End of Report

Canford Cliffs Village & proposal to plant trees in Haven Road : MH reported that she had attended last Wednesday”s Canford Cliffs & Penn Hill Area committee meeting where it was said that before any decisions, fund-raising etc. it is necessary to determine exactly where services and utilities are, as there is no definitive map of these. In order to do this, an exploratory trench would need to be dug at a cost of approximately £700.

Roy Pointer mentioned that it should be known by law exactly where the utilities are.

MH said that discussions she had had with the traders on Haven Road had come ‘full circle’ as they deem the loss of car parking space is not desirable, and they suggest that trees should be planted in tubs.

KA pointed out that the plan calls for only one parking place to be lost.

SA reported that he had detected opposition to this scheme, at the Area Committee meeting, from people other than the traders on Haven Road.

When asked what kind of trees were intended, KA answered that it wasn’t known yet, that he had been told by Mr. Osborne at the Council that this would be decided when the scheme was definite.

There was some discussion as to whether in the present climate was it correct to be spending money on something not essential. Mike Parkin, a regular user of Haven Road, suggested that in the making of car parking in Haven Road more difficult, there was a negative safety aspect to be considered.

JS suggested that we had a show of hands as to whether to proceed with this scheme or not.

Put the scheme on the “back burner”        5

Proceed with the scheme                        4

Therefore JS asked MH to report back to officers that the Association would not be able to fund this scheme.

Public Rights of Way:

Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – Officers are meeting with local residents on 26/07/10

Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – No new developments.

Bessborough Road – The Canford Cliffs Land Society have arranged the vegetation beside the footpath from Bessborough Road to Haven Road (next to the Electricity sub-station) to be cut back. MH said that, although the Land Society was organising this, the work is actually being done through the Community Pay Back Scheme and therefore the labour costs are nil.

Footpath 82 Spur – At special meeting of Canford Cliffs and Penn Hill Area Committee held on 19/07/10, Members granted the Definitive Modification Order to add this footpath to the Definitive Map.

Almost certainly, the Sandbanks Boatyard & Marina Co Ltd will appeal

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) MH reported that the Canford Cliffs Play Area is scheduled for 2001/2012. However, TS reported that Cllr Peter Adams had told him that this will not now be progressed. MH will double check to clarify this situation.

CD was not present to report on the current state of the sunken garden. However, JS said that Simon Legg was keen to set up a meeting.

Use of Assn”s Capital Reserve – No new developments.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI) – JS is pursuing.

Poole Council”s Business Transformation Programme – The Council”s Business Transformation Programme and Efficiency Review Programme are to be merged. A fully updated report is to be presented at the Council Efficiency and Effectiveness Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on 23/09/10.

Funding for Westbourne Medical Centre and the NHS Dental Practice in Westbourne –

Jim Wilson believes that the withholding of funds from both the medical & dental practices may have possible serious implications on the ability of those two individual practices being able to continuing carrying on over the medium to long term, even in their present state. This, of course, is going to be subject to whatever occurs when the present governments plans for change come to fruition and whether either of those practices have been able to retain the patients that exist.

JS proposed that a meeting with the non-executive members of the board should be put under way.

Chairman”s Note: Subsequent to the um Ihre Identitat und Ihr Recht auf die Gelder meeting, it has been agreed the the Association should take no further action at the present time and await the further communication next month from Anne Swan, Interim Chief Executive of NHS Bournemouth and Poole, as promised in Angela Schofield, Chairman, Bournemouth and Poole Teaching Primary Care Trust letter dated 12/07/10.

Overhanging Hedge at Kenilworth Court, 3 Western Road. MH reported that after considerable discussions with the residents of of the block he Mr. Hertz(?) the representative of the Managing Agent at Kenilworth Court, managed to secure agreement from the majority to have the hedge removed in the next few weeks with replanting to take place 6 months later. One of the residents however, contacted the council and asked if it would be possible instead to keep the hedge in-situ until the replanting takes place. This was deemed to be a reasonable request and this is where MH left it for now – that the replanting MUST be carried out before Christmas.

MH will put it on record that this is the case, so that if it is not done, the council themselves can take action.

3. NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Keith Alcroft reported

Former Cafe building, Compton Acres (Change of use of former cafe building A3 to playschool D1) – Temporary permission granted for two years from 28/06/10.

Chairman”s note: £41,258 capital funding from the “Early Years Quality & Access Capital Grant (2008-2011) is to be allocated to the Wise Owl Pre-school at Compton Acres following termination of the rental agreement for their current premises but applications must show the applicant’s sustainability and commitment to delivering a service for at least three years and this will be reflected in the funding agreement with the Local Authority.

6A Dalkeith Road (Demolish existing property and build new contemporary dwelling) – Application registered on 10/05/10 and letter of objection lodged on behalf of Assn on 25/05/10. Application withdrawn on 05/07/10.

Other current planning issues

Land at 5 Brackenhill (Sever land and erect a three bed detached single storey dwelling, with attached single garage at lower level) – Application registered 01/06/10. Local concerns.

4 Lawrence Drive (Demolish existing buildings and erect 1 block of 8 apartments with assoc parking) – Application refused on 05/03/10 is now the subject of an appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/10/2128771) The final date for statements & representations was 01/07/10

11 Leicester Road (a) Outline application to erect a 59 bedroom care home (class C2) with associated parking (15 spaces), bin & cycle store (revised scheme) (APP/Q1255/A/09/2118175) & (b) Conservation Area application to demolish existing dwelling & associated buildings (revised scheme) (APP/Q1255/E/09/2118176) – Appeals dismissed by Planning Inspector on 17/06/10.

The Cottage, Kingsgate, 7 The Avenue

(a) Demolish existing and erect a block of 5 apartments and associated garages) – Application was refused by Planning Committee on 25/03/10 but subject to “Written representations” appeal (APP/Q1255/A/10/2126736) Final date for statements & representations was 02/06/10.

(b) Erect a detached house on land adjacent to The Cottage and erect detached garage to The Cottage.

– Application registered on 01/06/10.

5 Highmoor Road (Demolish existing building and erect 1 block of 9 apartments with basement parking, bin & cycle stores) – Application granted, subject to Unilateral Undertaking at Planning Committee meeting on 08/07/10.

2 Tower Road (Demolish existing dwelling and erect 3no. detached houses with integral garages) – Application refused on 05/05/10.

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 is now the subject of a appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/10/2129589) statements & representations is 20/07/10

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) – Application refused under delegated authority on 29/01/10 is now the subject of appeal (APP/Q1255/A/10/2122302) to be determined by Written Representations. The date for final comments was 06/05/10.

2 Crawshaw Road (Demolish existing dwelling and erect x 2 detached dwellings with on site parking. (Revised Scheme) – Application registered 25/05/10. Amended plans lodged on 14/07/10.

Land adj 1 Over Links Drive (Sever land and erect a new detached house (Revised Scheme) – Application refused by Planning Committee on 10/12/09 is subject of a “Written Representations” appeal (APP/Q1255/A/10/2120940) The date for final comments was 31/03/10.

6 Durrant Road

(a) Demolish existing dwelling and erect x2 detached dwellings. (Revised Scheme) As amended by plans received 01/10/09) – Application refused under delegated authority on 11/12/09, now the subject of Written Representations appeals (APP/Q1255/A/10/2121180). The date for final comments was 31/03/10.

(b) Demolish existing dwelling and erect 2 No semi-detached dwellings with attached garages (Revised Scheme)– Application refused by Planning Committee on 08/07/10.

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. MH will keep the Assn advised of any further developments.

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) – Amended plans lodged on 13/05/10..

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.

4.     REPORT RE SOUTHERN POOLE CHAIRMENS” LIAISON GROUP MEETING (28/06/10

Chairman”s Note: I omitted to cover this item in my efforts to conclude the business of the meeting quickly. The Guest Speaker was Poole”s Chief Executive, John McBride, and much of what JMcB had to say and other topics discussed have been reported elsewhere in the Minutes.

5.      REPORT RE CANFORD CLIFFS & PENN HILL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING (14/07/10)

Chairman”s Note: Again, I omitted to cover this item in my efforts to conclude the business of the meeting quickly.

The subject of the new cycle lanes in Penn Hill Ave was discussed at length, particularly as there is no room for cycle lanes at Woodside/Kingsbridge Roads end of Penn Hill Ave. Cllr Parker proposed a review of the scheme after it”s been operation for a while.

The mini-roundabout at the junction of Kingsbridge/Highbridge Road was also the subject of some concern, as pantechnicons using this route, which the Council, in its infinite wisdom, has designated as a Prime Transport Corridor between Poole & Bournemouth find it difficult to negotiate this roundabout.

One pantechnicon recently driving over the roundabout has caused the surface to break up.

One Penn Hill Ave resident, present at the meeting, suggested a one-way system using Balmoral Road, Sandecotes Road and Kingsbridge Road.

6.         ACCOUNTS TO DATE

JS reported that the total funds as at 30th June amounted to £36,023

7.          ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Alexandra Park Lodge – The Council are planning to demolish this property and replace it with a single storey Childrens” Centre at a cost of £280,000. It is intended to submit an application with the intention of it being considered by Planning Committee on 19th August in order for the works to be completed in sufficient time for service delivery from March 2011.

The Children’s Centre will serve families living in the Parkstone, Penn Hill, and Canford Cliffs area.

There is to be two consultation events, both to be held at Alexandra Bowls Club at 10.00am 29th July and 6pm on 11th August. Flyers and information for local residents and parents will be delivered by the end of this week. There is a feeling that it is not just residents who back onto the park who need to be consulted but other groups that use the park on a daily basis. It is also felt that two short notice meetings at the Bowls Club notified by a flyer to residents at the end of this week does not constitute a proper consultation. It is suggested that this on a par with the letter the Council sent regarding the Playbuilder scheme which, again, was only posted to residents who actually backed onto

Bournemouth and Poole’s Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme -TS said that there was some confusion over the BSF programme i.e.is Ashdown College still to be funded? MH reported that this case still has to be put forward, and the outcome is still uncertain.

Parkstone, Penn Hill & Canford Cliffs Safer Neighbourhood Team meeting & Canford Cliffs Christmas lights – MH reported two dates for the future.

The Safer Neighbourhood Team will meet on Wednesday July 28th 7.00pm at the Conference Room, Civic Centre, Poole and looking ahead, the Canford Cliffs Christmas lights will be switched on on Haven Road on November 12th.

Parking in Ravine Road – Mike Parkin asked if MH had had her chat with the Mazda Car showroom on Haven Road re their use of the car parking spaces on Ravine Road. MH said that this still has to be done.

24 Ravine Road – Mike Parkin gave an up-to-date report on the planning application, currently, under Appeal for 24 Ravine Road. A site visit by the Inspectorate scheduled for July 28 has now been postponed. The house on this site has now been demolished.

Roland Cunnell said that he had “phoned the Planning Inspectorate to enquire about the site visit by the Inspector to land adjacent to 1 Over Links Drive and had been told that tis had not yet been arranged..

The meeting closed at 8.10pm and was concluded with a “glass” and “nibbles.

Date of next Meeting: Wednesday 11th August 2010 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm”s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road)