BPCCRA Minutes May 3rd 2008

Posted on May 4, 2008 by Ben Harris

MINUTES OF THE FORTY NINTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE BRANKSOME PARK, CANFORD CLIFFS AND DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION,

HELD AT 10.30am ON SATURDAY, 3RD MAY 2008

IN ALL SAINTS CHURCH HALL

PRESENT:

Mr Terry Stewart President

Mr John Sprackling Chairman

Mr John Defty Hon Treasurer

Mr Keith Alcroft Planning Officer

Mr John Gunton Magazine Editor

Mr Stan Alfert Data Protection Officer

GUESTS: Cllr Mrs Carole Deas

Cllr Mrs May Haines

Cllr Neil Sorton

And approx 120 Members/Wardens of the Association

1. WELCOME

The Chairman thanked everyone for coming along. In particular he welcomed the guests mentioned above. The Chairman also welcomed Cllr Ron Parker, the guest speaker, Cabinet Member for the Local Economy with responsibility for planning.

2. APOLOGIES

Apologies were received from Robert Syms, MP, Rev’d John Byrne, Vicar, Michael Bond (Membership Secretary), Bob Young (Magazine Advertising Officer) & Phyllis, Jamie Pride (Chairman, Canford Cliffs Land Society), Madeleine Murphy (Chairman, Branksome Dene Residents’ Assn), Leon Ellis, Philip Gamble, Kim Head, Ben Hurley, & Chris Stracey. Ken Sansom, Chairman of the Sandbanks’ Assn sent a late apology.

JS also reported the sad death of Cllr Adrian Greenwood, former Mayor and Poole Councillor whose funeral takes place on Tuesday at 2.00pm at St Aldhelms Church.

3. AGM 2007 MINUTES: Accuracy & Matters Arising

The Chairman reminded members that the Minutes of the AGM held on 19th May 2007 had been included in the Autumn 2007 magazine. The Chairman said that any issues arising had been covered during the year and, as there were no items of accuracy or matters arising, the Minutes were approved, having been proposed and seconded and the Chairman said that he would sign these as a correct record of the proceedings.

4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

The Chairman proposed to limit his report to the up-dating of items included in the Spring magazine as follows:

Planning Enforcement, Tree Preservation Orders/Tree replacements

JS said that he was still waiting to hear the outcome of Kingsbury Homes 2nd prosecution in March re 118 Panorama Road.

Barrington Homes were also due in Court in March on summonses relating to four sites. Those relating to 15 Westminster Road, 55 Canford Cliffs Road, and 6a Bingham Avenue had been withdrawn and the summons re 19 Mornish Road is due to be heard at Wimborne Magistrates Court in the afternoon of 09/06/08.

Ravine Road car park

JS said that Gerard Gray, the Chairman of Martello House Management Committee had contacted him as he was originally concerned about the safety of the dead trees fronting Western Rd from the car park i.e. the dead branches falling on to footpath/road.

This subsequently developed into a hedgerow matter and it was agreed that the Council contractors reduce this to six ft. I gather that the resultant work ranges from virtually zero to untouched and, to add insult to injury, the contractors have dumped most of the debris into the middle of hedge. The dead branches on the trees remain..

JS said that he knows that Cllr Sorton has strong views about this and has asked him to look into this.

Cllr Sorton commented that he had requested that the hedge be cut no lower than 6ft. Unfortunately, the measurement was taken from inside the car park where the ground level is somewhat lower than on the road side of the hedge. This was a terrible mistake for which Cllr Sorton is truly sorry, but which nature will eventually put right.

Mr Gray commented that when he contacted the council about the debris which had been left in the middle of the hedge he was informed nothing could be done as there was no money available. Mr Gray suggested the contractor should be made to return and clear it up without any further charge.

JS reported that consideration of the use of the Ravine Road car park for the Canford Cliffs Farmers Market has been delegated to the Canford Cliffs & Penn Hill Area Committee meeting to be held on 28/05/08.

Poole’s beaches and coastal defences

JS reported that the Council has agreed that their preferred option is for up to six groynes at the eastern end of the Bay (between Branksome Chine and Branksome Dene Chine. This is subject to design and an application for Grant Aid has been made to DEFRA (Dept for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).

Bus Service to serve Lindsay Road & Penn Hill Ave

JS reported on the re-routing of the 150 (to be re-numbered 50) service from 25^th May and said that leaflets giving details of the new services were available. The new timetables have yet to be issued.

There is to be a two hourly bus service via Lindsay Road & Penn Hill Ave to Poole.

Prime Transport Corridor – Poole to Bournemouth (A35)

JS said that he meant to have reported in the Spring magazine that a Gap Creation Signals on County Gates at the junction with Seamoor Road is included in the 2008/09 Feasibility Programme.

Speeding in Branksome Park and surrounding area

JS said that he had been approached by a member, on behalf of All Saints PCC, about speeding vehicles in Western Road and he had suggested that he should speak to Sgt Jane Newcombe

Quayside (former Dolphin Quays) development, former Poole Pottery & Swan Inn, Old Orchard House, Quay Thistle Hotel & ‘Harbour Sail’

Quayside (former) Dolphin Quays development – The Appeal against LPA’s refusal to grant Application (To use the 1st floor open area in association with use of adjacent unit as a ‘bar/restaurant’) was dismissed on 09/04/08. JS has asked if this area could be be dedicated as an open space for general public use

Poole Pottery factory buildings in Sopers Lane – The Appeal against LPA’s refusal to grant Application (To demolish existing and erect a 116 bed care home, day centre and ancillary facilities) was dismissed on 08/04/08.

Southern Poole Chairman’s Liaison Group (Chairmen of nine local Associations)

JS reported that there is great concern about certain recent planning decisions and Terry Stewart, on behalf of the Southern Poole Chairman’s Liaison Group is seeking a meeting with the Leader of the Council, Cllr Dr Brian Leverett, Poole’s Chief Executive and the Head of Planning Design & Control Services to be chaired by Robert Syms MP and to be attended by representatives of all Poole Residents’ Assn.

Personalia

Vice Chairman – we continue to look for someone willing to take on this role but I would take this opportunity to pay tribute to the help and support which I receive from our President. Terry Stewart.

5. TREASURER’S REPORT AND APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR

The Treasurer advised that the audited accounts, which were included in the magazine, showed the accumulated fund for year ended 31^st December 2007 at £34,500.

In response to a question from Janet Boaler about where this money came from, the Treasurer explained that it was from subscriptions and advertising revenue. Stan Alfert added that the fund was originally built up to cover the legal costs of fighting planning applications, but that no such costs had been incurred lately. Also membership had grown.

The appointment Peter Schofield as auditor for a further year was approved by a show of hands.

6. ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE

The Chairman advised that the existing Executive Committee members were willing to stand for re-election, namely:

President Terry Stewart

Chairman John Sprackling

Vice Chairman Vacant

Treasurer John Defty

Membership Secretary Michael Bond

Planning Officer Keith Alcroft

Secretary Terry Smith

Data Protection Officer Stan Alfert

Magazine Editor John Gunton

Magazine Advertising Bob Young

Minute Secretary Val Short

The Executive was re-elected by a show of hands.

7. PRESENTATION BY CLLR RON PARKER, CABINET MEMBER FOR THE LOCAL ECONOMY

Cllr Parker thanked the Assn for inviting him and presented apologies from Cllr Ann Stribley, who had hoped to attend as the Planning Committee Chairman and also from Robert Syms MP.

RP stated that his role as Cabinet Portfolio Holder for the Local Economy involved working closely with businesses to make the town an attractive place for business. Poole, Bournemouth and Dorset, together with local businesses and the Government have created a partnership to develop a Multi-Area Agreement to tackle the key issues of local transport infrastructure, boosting employment skills, the environment, affordable housing and economic prosperity which will hopefully attract development and funding to the area.

RP reported that the Twin Sails Bridge was not making as much progress as hoped due to problems with developers, but, although it may be delayed for a year or two, he was optimistic that we shall achieve a bridge, thus opening up land for development and relieving the congestion currently experienced around the current bridge.

Tourism creates a substantial amount of employment in the town as well as bringing in money.

Planning and Building Control are essential to ensure developments are built according to the plans and also to reduce the carbon footprint. Recent awards received by Building Control include 5 Nairn Road, the Sunseeker expansion on Poole Quay and the RNLI.

RP then turned to Planning matters. He said that the Regional Spatial Strategy which sets out targets for housing, land use, employment and economic growth for the South West has been the subject to an Examination in Public and the Secretary of State for the Dept for Communities & local Government will make a decision on this later in the year. For Poole, we have been set a target of 10,000 homes by 2026 which Cllr Parker believes is achievable but Bournemouth and Purbeck District Council have been asked for more than they can reasonably be expected to accommodate.

So far, in Poole, we have been able to use brownfield sites but we do need the infrastructure to support growth. Again, there is pressure to use greenbelt but it is essential that we protect this

When planning applications are negotiated developers are expected to make financial contributions under Section 106 agreements towards recreational facilities, new transport infrastructure projects, heathland mitigation and education etc.

RP said that the Local Planning Authority endeavours to see that Residents’ Assns get the level of involvement they desire.

RP gave a brief overview of the staffing and procedures of the Planning Department.

The Planning Committee, comprising 10 members, is a regulatory body and is governed by planning legislation. Approved local and national policies must be applied in determining applications and the applicant has the right of appeal to government. The Committee is increasingly seeking to ensure planning applications to meet eco-policies.

RP provided a number of statistics which he thought would be of interest…

· The number of planning applications received is in excess of 2200 p.a.
· 9 out of 10 are delegated – officers make a recommendation and, if elected members are unhappy, it can be called to Committee. RP believes that residents receive excellent support from their Ward Councillors.
· 150 applications p.a. go to committee
· 80% of officer recommendations are accepted by committee
· 70% of applications are granted (60% in Canford Cliffs)
· 50% of major applications (10 or more dwellings) are refused in Canford Cliffs Ward
· 20% of applications are for houses, 70+% for flats, and 3% for bungalows
· 70% of flat buyers are from BH addresses
· Appeals are now held more quickly, 70% of appeals are dismissed
· 800 complaints are received per annum relating to planning enforcement issues. New planning regulations will allow minor household developments with application, this will save 300 – 400 applications p.a., but will also mean work can be undertaken without prior notification to neighbours.
There are 21 Conservation Areas in the borough and 200+ listed buildings
· 700 applications p.a. for treeworks of which 91% are either granted or split decision to grant, with 9% refused.
· Overall 34% down on major applications, in general down 13%

JS invited questions to Cllr Parker

Q. What effect does South West Regional Assembly (SWRA) have on Poole?
A. Poole is represented on the SWRA by two members who, RP feels, have always acted in Poole’s best interests. The Regional Assembly is due to lose its powers by 2010 and its role will be taken over by the Regional Development Agency (RDA). RP said that it is Important that Local Authorities are able to hold the RDA to account.

Q. Denis Riley expressed the concern of many residents relating to various contentious applications granted in the last month or so and mentioned Durrant Road, Alington Close, Haig Ave and the current applications re Lawrence Drive
A. The Planning Committee has to take into account the best use of land. It is governed by legislation. In the case of Durrant Road, Alington Close and Haig Ave, the Committee had no choice but to accept the officer’s recommendation. It was accepted that the questioner would not find this a satisfactory answer, but the issues are being addressed.

Q. A newcomer to area, previously resident in Edinburgh, commented that he was staggered by the Council’s approach to the replacement of perfectly good acceptable homes which provide areas with their special character, i.e. a low density area with attractive amenities, which is one of the main reasons people move here.
A. Councillors understand the frustration in certain areas, but strict legislation is interpreted by government inspectors. Local MP is taking this up.
Cllr Mrs Carole Deas added that PPS3 states the over-riding consideration should be the character of the area and she also will be taking this up.

Q. Andy Reed said the recent Planning Committee decision relating to 16-18 Durrant Road had been referred to the Local Government Ombudsman. The resident was concerned about the officer’s reference in his report to the “emerging character of area”. He said that Pre-application process causes concern with developers and officers meeting and agreeing schemes in advance, and asked if papers from these meetings will be available for public scrutiny?
A. It saves time to discuss schemes with council (developers are charged for their time), it does not always mean that schemes go ahead. There is no guarantee of success with pre-applications.

Q. Paul Fearnley said many developers are mailing/cold calling asking residents to move out of their houses so that they can be redeveloped.
A. This is part of a free economy.

Q. Jan Robins asked why, when a developer does work without obtaining permission, the LPA can’t issue a Stop Notice? Why does the LPA have to go through the ‘due process’, if developers don’t?
A. It is not simple and straightforward, if a Stop Notice is issued without due process and then the work is allowed, compensation may have to be paid to the developer. Retrospective applications have to be judged on whether the development creates demonstrable harm or is contrary to planning policy.

Q. A resident said that Councillors are elected to represent the residents’ views, if councillors cannot control the officers then what is the point of electing them?
A. Not that simple. The Planning Committee cannot refuse applications just because neighbours’ object. The Committee is a regulatory committee governed by policy and legislation, it is not a question of controlling officers, who give professional advice. The elected members must take all this into account in reaching a decision. If applicants take pre-application advice it is a way of avoiding waste of time and money on refused applications. There have been some very disappointing decisions in this area, but they cannot be challenged in law.

Q. John Gunton said residents have the opportunity to speak to councillors, but one of the things that is really needed is for members to attend appeals, etc.
JG also referred to disturbance to residents from noise, especially reversing alarms, which is a large problem. There is a broadband alarm system available which would help with this problem. Could we press for developers to do more to reduce noise?
A. RP will make sure that Environmental & Consumer Protection Services are aware of broadband alarm system is mentioned. It is possible to impose restrictions on working hours, but complaints are still received and parking on roads also causes problems.

Q. Roland Cunnell a resident of Over Links Drive referred to a recent planning application in his road which he was pleased to say had been refused by the LPA with support from Ward Councillors and the Residents’ Assn. This involved the severance of the plot and would have changed the character of the area. RC felt that in the case of some planning applications it is a long time before local residents are aware. RC asserted that some developers put in fundamentally incorrect applications just to get things underway.
A. JS said that yellow site notices are only put up in Conservation Areas or in the case of major developments. JS invited members to contact him if they would like to added to his circulation list to receive the Weekly Planning Lists distributed by the LPA.

Q. Mrs Rogers asked if a restriction could be made against any more homes in severed plots in back gardens? She has a three-storey house nearby causing overlooking and invasion of privacy to surrounding residents.
A. RP thought that enforcement had been taken on this backland development. He will check.

Q. A resident referred to the 16-18 Durrant Road decision and said that officer’s report didn’t say that this involved the felling of a protected tree. She felt that the ‘due process’ was not being followed.
A. RP said that the Council are very anxious to protect trees, but if arboriculturalist says it is dead, diseased or dying, nothing can be done.

JS thanked Cllr Parker for sparing the time to attend the Association’s AGM.

8. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

31 Western Ave: JS said that he had been asked to say that if anyone had had problems submitting comments on the Planning Inspectorate’s website between the 23rd and 29th, they are welcome to either post or email comments to the Inspectorate case officer, Mr Adam Hill, at the following addresses. If those to whom this applies, mentions the problems with the website, their letters will be accepted by the Inspectorate.

adam.hill@pins.gsi.gov.uk

Mr Adam Hill, The Planning Inspectorate, Room 3/19a Eagle Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN

William Belshaw reported that around 40 letters of objection were lodged with the Planning Inspector and he was grateful for the support of the Assn.

JS said that, whilst on the subject of Appeals, members may care to attend the following Hearings/Inquiry to be held this month to show their support for residents affected by these developments.

Wed. 7 May (H) 8 Nairn Road The Guildhall, Market St. (Outline application to demolish existing and erect a 2 storey block of 7 flats with rooms in roof, basement parking, cycle & bin storage)

Tues 13 May (H) 55 Haven Road The Guildhall, Market St. (Form new access off Haven Road (Revised scheme) and sever land and erect a chalet bungalow with integral garage)

Tues 20 May (I) 1 Moorfields Road Council Chamber (Demolish existing dwelling and erection of 2 1 or 2 storey building incorporating 7 flats and basement parking, as amended by plans)

Increasing volume of traffic and speed on Lindsay Road: Janet Boaler said that there is an urgent need for traffic lights at the St Aldhelms Road / Lindsay Road junction. Cllr Mrs Deas said that she had already raised this as an issue.

9. REFRESHMENTS

There being no further questions, the Chairman closed the meeting at 11.45am and invited members to stay for refreshments.

John Sprackling

Chairman

BPCCRA Minutes April 9th 2008

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Ben Harris

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

EXECUTIVE & WARDENS MEETING HELD ON 9^TH APRIL 2008 at 7.30pm

IN THE MAIN HALL BRANKSOME ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:

John Sprackling Chairman

John Defty Treasurer

Stan Alfert Data Protection Officer

John Gunton Magazine Editor

Val Short Minutes Secretary

Cllr. Neil Sorton Ward Councillor

Cllr Mrs May Haines ditto

Ken Sanson, Chairman, Sandbanks Assn

15 Members/Wardens

Welcomes JS welcomed Cllrs Neil Sorton & Mrs May Haines, Ken Sanson and all those present.

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES (12 MARCH 2008)

Apologies: Terry Stewart (Attending a meeting of CPRE, Purbeck Group), Bob & Phyllis Young (Short break) and William & Sarah Belshaw

Accuracy: JS said that NS had thought that the report of the Council`s 4 Stars from the Audit Commission in the last Minutes did not do justice to the high level of service provided by the Council and confirmed by the independent Commission. It was therefore agreed that the following additional sentence should be added… “This is a great tribute to the hard work of the Council and its staff at all levels”.

JS said that, subject to the above amendment, he would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting held on 12^th March 2008.

2. MATTERS ARISING

Poole Pottery/Quay Thistle Hotel sites update: JS reported that

1. Quayside (former) Dolphin Quays development – awaiting Inspector’s decision re Marston’s Inns & Taverns application to use the 1st floor open area in association with use of adjacent unit as a ‘bar/restaurant’ following Appeal Hearing on 28/02/08. Appellants sought award of costs against the Council.

JS said that, intriguingly, he had just been advised that the underlease to Marston’s Inns Plc has not yet been completed.

2. Poole Pottery factory buildings in Sopers Lane – Chairman’s Note: Appeal against LPA’s refusal to grant Application (To demolish existing and erect a 116 bed care home, day centre and ancillary facilities) dismissed on 08/04/08..

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

4. Quay Thistle Hotel site – ditto

5. Old Orchard House. 39-61. High Street – Planning Application (Installation of ground floor shop fronts including ATM. Siting of external refrigeration units at rear. Variation of condition No.4 of planning permission 06/13141/015/C delivery times) registered by Sainsburys on 01/04/08. JS said that Sainsbuys adopted a ‘cavalier attitude’ to planning laws at Sainsbury’s Local, 104-106 Bournemouth Road, where work was carried out prior to planning consent being granted.

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update:

62 Haven Road – JS said that Mr Dearing, the Planning Enforcement Officer, had visited the site yesterday (08/04/08) and the tree in question was classified as DDD (Dead, diseased or dying). A replant has been agreed.

Mr Dearing told JS that the tree surgeon was expecting a visit as he heard that, in so

many words, the Council were ‘hot’ on unauthorised tree work/felling in Poole. JS commented that it’s good to know that the message is getting around.

Unauthorised Advertisement Hoardings: No further developments re policy leaflet.

Poole Beaches and Coastal Defences: JS reported that the following resolution was agreed at the Cabinet meeting on 01/04/08

“That Cabinet be requested to note the recommendation from the Environment Overview Group that the preferred option for up to 6 groynes at the eastern end of the Bay be agreed subject to design and further details and that an application for Grant Aid to be made to DEFRA (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).”

Council Tax 2008/09 & Financial Monitoring report: There was no report as William Mutlow was not present.

Poole Partnership: JS reported on the Steering Group meeting held on 13/03/08 – the Agenda included…

· Restructuring of Steering Group including Work Plan for 2008
· Update on Poole’s Local Area Agreement 2008
· Consider delegation of final agreement of LAA to Performance Management Group
· Update from Performance Management Group
· State of the Area Debate to be postponed to September 2008
· Update on Investing in Children & Young People

Lindsay Road to Station Road Corridor/Speeding in Lindsay Road: No further developments but JS said that TS had sent a note to say that he hoped that a response about the Bournemouth/Richmond Roads junction would be received soon. He is not in favour of the no right turn into Richmond Road, but doesn’t feel strongly about this.

Canford Cliffs Village:

MH reported that the Farmers’ Market would not be held in Maxwell Road as objections had been received from residents of the road.

It was agreed at last Thursday’s Transportation Advisory Group that consideration of the use of the Ravine Road car park for the Canford Cliffs Farmers Market be delegated to the Canford Cliffs & Penn Hill Area Committee meeting on 28/05/08. This would give the opportunity to establish the number of spare spaces in the car park during May. Lost revenue from the car park will be paid for by the market organiser.

JS recalled that some local residents living in Canford Cliffs Road had had reservations about the use of the Penn Hill car park for the Organic Market before this opened but he has received no complaints since it started operating in September 2005. MH reported that the organisers have applied to move the market at Penn Hill from Sunday to Saturday.

Skywalk Tower, Sandbanks (Application No. 06/12765/016/F): No further developments.

Bus Service to serve Lindsay Road & Penn Hill Ave: JS referred to the Minutes of the ‘Route and Branch’ review group meeting held on 11/03/08 which included a section which will be of interest to residents living in the area covered by our Assn. JS said that he would include an extract in the Minutes – see below.

6. BUSES SERVING LILLIPUT

John McVey, Passenger Transport and Accessibility Manager, referred to the Petition that had been received requesting both earlier and later together with a more frequent service to Lilliput.

Nick Phillips, Accessibility Team Leader, referred to the 151 Service which travelled from Poole to Bournemouth via Pottery Road, Lilliput and Canford Cliffs.

This Service then continued to Swanage so there was a need for step entrance buses that could easily access the Ferry.

Members were advised that Wilts and Dorset were looking at improvements in this area in

order to achieve a better link into the network, including a half hourly, Bournemouth-Swanage (direct) also, a hourly, Poole-Lilliput-Compton Acres-Canford Cliffs-Sandbanks-Poole, and also a off-peak, 2 hourly service to pick up the remainder of the route, Penn Hill Avenue/Lindsay Road-Poole.

In conclusion, Members were advised that regrettably there would be a need to contact the Petitioners to advise that the Local Authority were “tied” until the Wilts and Dorset service changes were known, however, improvements would continue to be sought and revisited.

Public Rights of Way:

Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – The necessary forms had been registered with the Rights of Way Officer.

Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – JS said that SA would like some more statements to support the Assn’s application to register the rights of way over this path. If anyone is prepared to help please get in touch with SA. Form E (To be circulated separately with Minutes) needs to be completed and SA is very happy to assist completion. The forms should be returned to SA for bulk submission to the Council.

Bessborough Road – MH reported that the Canford Cliffs Land Society is in the process of getting the paperwork together to support their belief that this is a right of way, but not for vehicles.

Update re ‘Branksome Park Conservation Area is at RISK’

Branksome Park Conservation Area –

JS reported that the Planning Applications for 31 Western Avenue (Demolish existing house (retain pool complex) and erect 1 no. detached house with integral garage) and Conservation Area application to demolish existing dwelling) are subject to a Planning Hearing (APP/Q1255/E/08/2067926 & APP/Q1255/A/08/2067927 The deadline for comments is 29/04/08.

William Belshaw was unable to attend the meeting but would welcome support from members in opposition to this application. The small sub-group of Western Ave residents had drafted a letter of objection which members may wish to send to the Planning Inspectorate JS said that he would circulate this separately with the Minutes.

JS said the sub-group were considering appointing a Barrister to act for them and they had been told his fee would be in the region of £10,000 to £12,000.

NS advised that Tim Martin, Head of Legal & Democratic Services, had written to John Buckley advising him against using the services of a Barrister at the Hearing.

Chairman’s note: An extract from the note from Mr Martin reads “…lawyers are rarely present – or indeed welcome – at such hearings. The Inspectors handle these Hearings in as a round table discussion rather than the adverserial nature of a full Public Inquiry.”

Roy Pointer hoped that the Assn would lend similar support in opposition to 10 Wilderton Road (Demolish existing dwelling and erect replacement dwelling) which is subject to a Planning Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/08/2061619 & APP/Q1255/A/08/206120) The date for final comments was 26/03/08.

Ron Harryman mentioned how important it was for members of the public to attend Hearings/Inquiries in force, to show the strength of local feeling.

JS said that he and his wife had attended today’s Appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/07/2049008) re 4 Nairn Road (Erect two detached houses with integral garages. (Revised Scheme) when eight residents were present. JS was pleased to report

that the LPA had applied for costs and, from JS’ observation. this seemed a more regular occurrence.

Haig Ave & Lawrence Drive – MH reported the two applications re 7 Haig Avenue (a)

Outline application to demolish existing dwelling & annex and erect 3 detached houses

(b) Block of 9 flats with underground parking) had been granted by Planning Committee meeting on 20/03/08.

The residents have lost heart casino online and given up on the attempt to gain conservation status for Haig Avenue.

3 Lawrence Drive – the application which was refused 3 months ago has been resubmitted, but MH had not yet had an opportunity to examine the new plans. MH did not know if residents still plan to go ahead with obtaining professional advice to obtain Special Character Area status for the road.

Possible Charitable Status for Assn: No further developments but Roy Pointer raised the point who would act as Trustees.

BPCCRA AGM & Spring 2008 Magazine: John Gunton reported that the magazine will be with the printers next week and should be available for delivery the week after, in time for the AGM.

Speeding/Drivers using mobile ‘phones: JS said they TS had followed this up with Sgt Jane Newcombe.

Chairman’s Note: Sgt Newcombe wrote to TS on 14/03/08 “We area aware of the problems of mobile phone use while driving. We always stop drivers when seen and will continue to do so. I will make sure patrols pay attention to the area you mentioned, however we will not be in plain clothes as we need to be in a position to stop the vehicles to issue tickets.”

3. NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

KA reported that…

1 Over Links Drive (Sever land and erect a detached house with integral garage) – application withdrawn on 27/03/08.

4 Brudenell Avenue (Outline application to demolish existing dwelling and erect two 3/4

storey houses) – Application withdrawn on 10/03/08.

JS reported…

The application for 1, 2 & 3 Alington Close & 2a & 2b Shore Road

(Demolish existing and erect 6 x two / three storey blocks comprising 32 flats with basement car parking, accessed off Alington Close and associated works and landscaping. (Amended scheme) was granted by Planning Committee on 01/04/08.

Chairman’s Note: Earlier application (Demolish existing and erect 4×3 storey blocks comprising 32 flats with basement car parking and associated works and landscaping (Revised scheme). Amended plans received 10/7/07, 23/7/07, 25/7/07, 6/8/07 and 9/8/07) subject to a Planning Inquiry (APP/Q1255/A/08/2061709) and the date for final comments was 27/03/08.

The application for 1 – 3 Compton Avenue (Demolish existing and erect a block of 11 flats & 1 maisonette with basement parking (Revised Scheme) – to be determined by Planning Committee at meeting on 17/04/08

Chairman’s Note: Earlier application (Demolish existing and erect a block of 11 flats and 1 maisonette (total 12) with basement parking and bin store. Accessed from Compton Avenue (as amended by Drawings rec’d on 30.08.07) is subject to Appeal Hearing at a date yet to be announced.

SA reported that the appeal (APP/Q1255/A/08/2062337) re 40 Lakeside Road (Demolish existing dwelling and outbuilding. Sever land and erect 2 detached dwellings with shared access off Lakeside Road) was withdrawn on 04/03/08

The application (Demolish existing and erect 1 x 5-bed house and convert garage to office & storage) registered on 01/02/08 remains ‘Current’.

Other current planning issues

57 Haven Road (Demolish existing and erect a block of 14 flats with basement parking and bin store to be accessed from Haven Road. (as amended by plans received

28/11/06) – this development has not been constructed in accordance with the approved

plans and elevations and is now the subject of a revised planning application.

1-3 Chaddesley Glen

(a) Outline application to demolish nos. 1 & 3 Chaddesley Glen and construct 14

apartments with basement parking. Accessed from Chaddesley Glen) – awaiting

Inspector’s decision following Appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/07/2056180) on 01/03/08

(b) Demolish existing dwellings and erect 2 No blocks of 6 x 2 bed apartments (12 in total) on three floors with new vehicular access) – application registered on 04/03/08.

3 Westminster Road (Demolition of existing dwelling and erect 3 storey block of 8 flats

with basement parking to be accessed from Westminster Road) – awaiting Inspector’s

decision following Appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/07/2047001) on 27/02/08.

Canford Cliffs, Promenades 1 & 2 & Vacant plot of land to the west of Branksome Chine Car Park (Construction of 62 new beach huts) – application registered on 22/01/08.

Land at 140 Canford Road (Demolish house and erect a block of 8 flats with underground garages and secure cycle store) – application granted 14/02/08.

138 Canford Cliffs Road (Demolition of existing and erection of three detached

dwellings with integral garages) – application refused on 23/01/08. NB Outline consent

to demolish existing and erect 3 dwellings and garages was granted on 31/08/07.

142-144 Canford Cliffs Road (Demolition of existing houses and garages. Construction of 14 No. flats with underground parking) – subject to ‘Written representations’ Appeal

(APP/Q1255/A/07/2060701) – The date for final comments was 05/02/08.

146-148 Canford Cliffs Road (Demolish existing and erect a three storey block of ten flats with basement parking. (Revised) – Application registered on 12/03/08. An appeal against the LPA’s refusal to grant an earlier application for 12 flats was dismissed on 15/01/08

46-48 Tower Road (Erect a 2 – 5 storey block of 14 flats with basement parking) – appeal allowed.

12 St Clair Road (Erection of 2 x 4-bed detached dwellings with associated parking and rear vehicular access from St Clair Road. (Revised Scheme) – application listed for Planning Committee meeting on 20/03/08 but this was deferred for site visit prior to Planning Committee meeting on 17/04/08. The officer’s recommendation is to ‘Grant’.

103 Lilliput Road

(a) Demolition of existing dwelling and redevelop with 2½ storey flatted block of 7 units, associated access and parking (as amended by plans received 18.10.07) – subject to

Planning Inquiry (APP/Q1255/A/07/2058028) on 21/05/08.

(b) Demolition of existing dwelling and its redevelopment with a 2½ storey flatted block

comprising 7 dwelling units, associated access and parking (revised scheme).– Application granted with conditions on 17/03/08.

1 Westminster Road East (Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2 No. four bedroom detached properties with associated vehicular accesses, parking and landscaping) – application refused on 16/01/08.

5 Westminster Road (Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a part two, part three storey building comprising six flats with additional basement parking and integral cycle storage area and detached bin store) – application registered 27/02/08. If this application is not refused under delegated authority, this will be decided by the Planning Committee at a date yet to be announced.

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.

6 Tower Road West (Erect a 2-storey side extension to create an additional 4

self-contained flats with associated parking) – Appeal dismissed on 15/02/08.

5 Durrant Road

(a) Erect 5 storey block of 8 flats) – Appeal dismissed on 20/12/07

(b) Demolish existing and erect a 4 storey block of 8 flats with basement garage accessed

from Durrant Road. As amended by information received 02/10/07 and plans received 28/06/07, 11/07/07 and 17/09/07 – subject to ‘Written representations’ Appeal (APP/Q1255/A/08/2062977) The date for final comments is 12/03/08

16-18 Durrant Road

(a) Demolish existing and erect two 4 storey blocks each of 6 x 2 bed flats (12 in total)

with associated access and car parking) – ‘Written representations’ Appeal (APP/Q1255/A/07/2054198) withdrawn.

(b) Demolish existing and erect 2 blocks of 6 flats (12 total) with single linked basement

garage.– Application registered on 24/01/08.

60A Kings Avenue (Tree Replacement Notices to replant 3 Scots Pines) – subject to Written Representation appeal (GOSW Ref SW/THM/8147/1038)

4. ACCOUNTS TO DATE JD reported that the total cash this month was £36,856. The magazine will stimulate income for next month.

5. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

House on land at rear of 14 Torbay Road (Access via Wynford Road) – According to the Planning Enforcement Officer, David Edwards, this 3-storey house is 700mm taller than it should be. NS pointed out that this is significant and is the point of contention in the case

of 12 St Clair Road.

Chairman’s Note: In his Enforcement Appeal Decision Letter dated 20/12/05 re 27 Kinson Ave the Inspector says at 8 on page 2 “In the context of the appeal development, I consider that an increase in roof height (over the approved scheme) of around 600mm to be material.”

Polo on beach at Sandbanks – Ken Sanson reported that Poole is to host the British Beach Polo Championships this summer. This will be he first event of its kind in Europe and involve international players in an arena 100m by 50m on Sandbanks beach on 11^th &

12^th 2008.
Car parking for the event will be provided at the ‘open-air’ car park by the Poole Bus Station in Poole and competitors/spectators will be bussed to Sandbanks.

On the Sunday (13/07/08) there will be a football tournament organised on the beach by the Police at which young people from the more deprived areas of Poole are being encouraged to participate.

It was suggested that Rose growers should attend with buckets on the Friday and Saturday (Preferably before the football)!

21 Buccleuch Road – Jan Wylde referred to the wall around this property and wondered if this had planning consent.

Chairman’s note: I’m informed that the planning consent includes a 7ft high rendered wall and one access.

JS closed the meeting at 8.10pm.

Date of next Meeting: The next meeting is the AGM on Saturday 3^rd May 2008 in All Saints Church Hall

BPCCRA Minutes March 12th 2008

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Ben Harris

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

EXECUTIVE & WARDENS MEETING HELD ON 12^TH MARCH 2008 at 7.30pm

IN THE MAIN HALL BRANKSOME ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:

Terry Stewart President

John Sprackling 640-816 Chairman

John Defty Treasurer

Stan Alfert Data Protection Officer

Bob Young Magazine Advertising

Val Short Minutes Secretary

Cllr. Neil Sorton Ward Councillor

Cllr Mrs May Haines ditto

18 Members/Wardens

Welcomes JS welcomed Cllrs Neil Sorton & Mrs May Haines and all those present, especially those attending for the first time.

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES (13 FEBRUARY 2008)

Apologies: Keith Alcroft, Michael Bond & Ben Hurley

Accuracy: JS apologised for the omission of Stan Alfert’s name from the list of those present. Diana Rogers pointed out that16 Torbay Road should read 14 Torbay Road

WM asked for amendment under Council Tax 2008/09 & Financial Monitoring report – the Council are assuming (rather than ‘predicting’) a 5% increase in Council Tax for 2009/10 and 2010/11.

JS said that, subject to the above amendments, he would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting held on 13^th February 2008.

2. MATTERS ARISING

Poole Pottery/Quay Thistle Hotel sites update: JS reported that

2. Poole Pottery factory buildings in Sopers Lane – awaiting Inspector’s decision re plans to demolish existing and erect a 116 bed care home, day centre and ancillary facilities following Appeal Hearing on 20/02/08.

3. Former Poole Pottery & Swan Inn site – the ‘Poole guide 2008′ carries an advertisement for Poole Pottery which refers to a “re-building phase in 2008 (and) a brand new building. A firm of Bournemouth architects are working on this.

4. Quay Thistle Hotel site – this site is currently the subject of a Scoping Assessment- the deadline was 28/02/08. It is anticipated that, when the a Scoping Assessment has been agreed, a formal planning application together with an Environmental Assessment will be submitted.

5. Old Orchard House. 39-61. High Street – A £330,000 scheme for environmental enhancement in front of the new flats at Old Orchard fronting the Lower High Street funded totally by the development is included in Transportation Services Unit’s 2008/09 Capital programme.

6. ‘Harbour Court (24 one-bedroom flats and 8 two-bedroom flats above the Asda Superstore) and Harbour Sail (32 flats) West Quay Road – Three and a half years after the Asda supermarket opened, the 32 rented units are now occupied. The shared ownership units are currently being marketed. This will be done in phases the first phase being 11 units. Subject to the speed of sale of these, further phases will be released..

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update:

57 Haven Road (Demolish existing and erect a block of 14 flats with basement parking and bin store to be accessed from Haven Road. (as amended by plans received 28/11/06)

several local residents have pointed out that this development has not been constructed in accordance with the approved plans and elevations. This is now the subject of a revised planning application.

14 Torbay Road – Mrs Rogers advised that an Renault Romania Enforcement Order had been issued. The current building under construction is 3 storeys high.

62 Haven Road – JS said that he had heard anything further about the alleged unauthorised felling of pine trees on this site.

Unauthorised Advertisement Hoardings: A policy leaflet re Hoardings around construction sites was discussed at Local Economy Overview Group meeting on 28/02/08 but

Members were not entirely happy about some aspects of this. It was agreed that a revised leaflet would be circulated amongst Members for their agreement.

Poole Beaches and Coastal Defences: A report on Beach Control Structures is to be presented at tomorrow’s Environment Overview Group

Council Tax 2008/09 & Financial Monitoring report: WM reported that the Audit Commission’s Annual Assessment for 2008 has been issued – Poole is rated as 4 star authority, one of only three councils in the South West to achieve this top rating.

Poole Partnership: Next meeting of the Steering Group is to be held tomorrow (13/03/08).

Lindsay Road to Station Road Corridor/Speeding in Lindsay Road:

JS reported that the Transportation Services Unit’s 2008/09 Capital programme includes the following schemes which affect the area covered by the Association and JS said that he would include details in the Minutes – see below.

RELIEVING CONGESTION

Ashley Road (£95,000)
Consideration of general Traffic Management measures to reduce congestion, avoid delays to buses whilst reducing air pollution and improving road safety. Options being developed by partnering consultant Mouchel Group.

Alder Road/Poole Road (£80,000)
Consideration of general Traffic Management measures to reduce congestion, avoid delays to buses whilst reducing air pollution and improving road safety. Options being developed by partnering consultant Mouchel Group.

Ashley Cross (£105,000)
Alterations to the junction to improve the flow of traffic along the Prime Transport Corridor. Public Consultation of the options is currently being prepared for member consideration in Spring 2008.

Commercial Road/Station Road (£155,000)
An area wide scheme based around Parkstone Park to look at avoiding delays on Commercial Road whilst facilitating turning movements at Church Road and Station Road. Public Consultation of the options is currently being prepared for member consideration in Spring 2008.

Bournemouth Road/ Richmond Road (£100,000)
Alterations to the Traffic Signals to ban the right turn except for Buses to improve traffic flow along the Prime Transport Corridor and to carry out mitigation measures to the surrounding residential roads (Courthill Road 20mph Zone). Public Consultation of the options is currently being prepared for member consideration in Spring 2008.

Penn Hill (£120,000)
Completion of the scheme currently being constructed to improve traffic flow along Penn Hill Road and improve road safety on Archway Road

CYCLING
Cycling: Penn Hill (£30,000)
The implementation of a cycle route funded from developer contributions.
Cycling: Sandbanks (£100,000)
The completion of a strategic route along Sandbanks Road to the Beaches and Ferry.

ROAD SAFETY

Road Safety Strategy (£30,000) The investigation and potential delivery of schemes that will reduce casualties in line with the Road Safety Strategy whilst delivering LTP Targets. Schemes to be developed include:
– Shore Road/Haven Road.

Canford Cliffs Village: The proposed Farmer’s Market to be held in Maxwell Road has had to be cancelled, owing to objections to the closure of the road by residents living in the road.

It is hoped to hold the event in the Ravine Road car park on 25/04/08.

Skywalk Tower, Sandbanks (Application No. 06/12765/016/F) JS said that he had posted a note on the BoP website to say that the Planning Officer last wrote to the applicant seeking further information as long ago as 08/06/07. Has this information been provided? If not, shouldn’t the applicant be told that this application will be refused in the absence of this information?

Bus Service to serve Lindsay Road & Penn Hill Ave: No further developments.

Public Rights of Way:

Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – Michael Shaw has registered the necessary forms with the Rights of Way Officer.

Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – No further developments.

Bessborough Road – JS reported that James Pride, the Chairman of the Canford Cliffs Land Society (CCLS), had advised him that the CCLS has had many conversations over the last 2 years with PBC about Bessborough Road and its status. The movable posts allow right of way about which there is no dispute, but discourage it where possible. It has been accepted that the road surface is fragile and, recently, the CCLS successfully won an insurance claim against the council after a refuse lorry got stuck and damaged the surface. We will pursue any other user who damages the surface. The “dead end” signs on the roads leading to Bessborough Road have been erected by the highways department. The CCLS aim to retain this lane as an amenity for all residents, not just car users.

Update re ‘Branksome Park Conservation Area is at RISK’

Branksome Park Conservation Area –

Bill Belshaw reported that the application for 31 Western Avenue (Demolish existing dwelling and erect new dwelling with integral garage (Revised Scheme) was now the subject of a ‘Written representations’ The Appeal was lodged on 01/02/08 but the Council can do nothing more until the Start Letter from the Inspectorate at Bristol is received. It will probably be a good idea if objections are lodged again with the Inspectorate. Indications are that it will be a nursing home, in spite of claims that it will be for family use by daughters and their families, which would be multiple occupancy. The Head of Planning Design & Control Services has been asked to provide a definition of multiple occupancy.

JS said that he would investigate this too.

Haig Ave & Lawrence Drive – MH reported that English Heritage is not recommending listing for 7 Haig Avenue and the two applications (a) Outline application to demolish existing dwelling & annex and erect 3 detached houses (b) Block of 9 flats with underground parking are to be determined by Planning Committee meeting on 20/03/08.

The Officer’s recommendation is to ‘Grant’ both applications.

3 Lawrence Drive (Block of 8 apartments with underground parking) – application refused on 11/02/08.

MH went on to say that the Head of Planning Design & Control Services has indicated that he would be willing to consider a Special Character Area Assessment prepared by an external consultant. Residents to decide if they wish to proceed with this.

NS commented that the difficulty is that Conservation Area status cannot be used to stop development. After he had supported residents in Lakeside Road in their opposition to flat development, several changed their minds and sold property for redevelopment!

It is the LPA that makes the final decision.

Possible Charitable Status for Assn: Michael Shaw advised JS yesterday that he had now read, and digested, “The Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit”. He recommends that the Assn apply to become a charity. This does NOT mean that Mr Shaw thinks that the Assn will get charitable status but that it is worth applying

3. NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

JS reported that…

12 Wilderton Road (Demolish existing and erect a two/three storey replacement detached house. (Revised scheme) refused on 07/03/08.

1 Over Links Drive (Sever land and erect a detached house with integral garage) – application registered on 08/02/08. Letter of objection lodged by Assn on 28/02/08. If this application is not refused under delegated authority, this will be decided by Planning Committee at a date yet to be announced.

150 Canford Cliffs Road (Demolish existing building and erect 1 No block of 9 x 3 bed flats with associated parking, bin and cycle storage – Appeal Hearing

(APP/Q1255/A/07/2045273) on 04/03/08 cancelled at last minute.

1-3 Chaddesley Glen

(a) Outline application to demolish nos. 1 & 3 Chaddesley Glen and construct 14 apartments with basement parking. Accessed from Chaddesley Glen) – awaiting

Inspector’s decision following Appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/07/2056180) on 01/03/08

(b) Demolish existing dwellings and erect 2 No blocks of 6 x 2 bed apartments (12 in total) on three floors with new vehicular access) – application registered on 04/03/08.

Roy Pointer hoped that he could rely on the Assn’s support in opposing 10 Wilderton Road (Demolish existing dwelling and erect replacement dwelling) is subject to a Planning Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/08/2061619 & APP/Q1255/A/08/206120) The date for final comments is 26/03/08.

Other current planning issues

18 Buccleuch Road (Demolish existing dwelling and erect 2 detached dwellings with

integral garages) – application withdrawn on 14/02

1 Brudenell Avenue (Demolish existing and erect a 2 storey block of 5 x 2 bed flats) –

application withdrawn on 28/02/08.

4 Brudenell Avenue (Outline application to demolish existing dwelling and erect two 3/4

storey houses) – Application registered on 22/01/08. Letter of objection lodged on behalf of Assn on 14/02/08.

3 Westminster Road (Demolition of existing dwelling and erect 3 storey block of 8 flats

with basement parking to be accessed from Westminster Road) – awaiting Inspector’s

decision following Appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/07/2047001) on 27/02/08.

4 Nairn Road (Erect two detached houses with integral garages. (Revised Scheme)

Appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/07/2049008) fixed for 09/04/08.

Canford Cliffs, Promenades 1 & 2 & Vacant plot of land to the west of Branksome Chine Car Park (Construction of 62 new beach huts) – application registered on 22/01/08.

Land at 140 Canford Road (Demolish house and erect a block of 8 flats with underground garages and secure cycle store) – application granted 14/02/08.

138 Canford Cliffs Road (Demolition of existing and erection of three detached

dwellings with integral garages) – application refused on 23/01/08. NB Outline consent

to demolish existing and erect 3 dwellings and garages was granted on 31/08/07.

142-144 Canford Cliffs Road (Demolition of existing houses and garages. Construction of 14 No. flats with underground parking) – subject to ‘Written representations’ Appeal

(APP/Q1255/A/07/2060701) – The date for final comments was 05/02/08.

1 – 3 Compton Avenue

(a) Demolish existing and erect a block of 11 flats & 1 maisonette with basement parking

(Revised Scheme) – Letter of objection lodged by Assn on 14/02/08.

(b) Demolish existing and erect a block of 11 flats and 1 maisonette (total 12) with basement parking and bin store. Accessed from Compton Avenue (as amended by Drawings rec’d on 30.08.07) subject to Appeal Hearing at a date yet to be announced.

40 Lakeside Road

(a) Demolish existing and erect 1 x 5-bed house and convert garage to office & storage) A previous application a few years ago for a chiropractic surgery was refused, but concerned that change of use from garage to offices may open up possibilities for this type of use. New building is also very close to boundary of adjacent properties..

(b) Demolish existing dwelling and outbuilding. Sever land and erect 2 detached dwellings with shared access off Lakeside Road – subject to ‘Written representations’ appeal. Date for final comments is 31/03/08.

46-48 Tower Road (Erect a 2 – 5 storey block of 14 flats with basement parking) – appeal allowed.

12 St Clair Road (Erection of 2 x 4-bed detached dwellings with associated parking and rear vehicular access from St Clair Road. (Revised Scheme) – listed for next Thursday’s Planning Committee meeting and the officer’s recommendation is to ‘Grant’. An extract from the officer’s report reads…

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Planning Considerations

Character and appearance of the streetscene

• The proposed ridge height of the dwellings has increased by 1.03 m from the approved plans with a hipped roof and a dormer window. Whilst the additional height excess that as originally anticipated the only areas for concern related to the perception of height brought about by the front gable. The amendments now proposed reduce the apparent mass of the roof as the roof slope will slope away from the front elevation and the dormers will be read as a subservient addition.

• The proposed alterations to the ridge height and roof form including lowering the eaves height (from what has been already built on site) on the front elevation will not be materially harmful to the character or appearance of the streetscene.

• The proposed alterations cause no additional harm to the neighbouring properties.

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103 Lilliput Road

(a) Demolition of existing dwelling and redevelop with 2½ storey flatted block of 7 units, associated access and parking (as amended by plans received 18.10.07) – subject to

Written Representations appeal (APP/Q1255/A/07/2058028). The date for final comments was 16/01/08.

(b) Demolition of existing dwelling and its redevelopment with a 2½ storey flatted block

comprising 7 dwelling units, associated access and parking (revised scheme).– Application

registered on 23/01/08.

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.

6 Tower Road West (Erect a 2-storey side extension to create an additional 4

self-contained flats with associated parking) – Appeal dismissed on 15/02/08.

5 Durrant Road

(a) Erect 5 storey block of 8 flats) – Appeal dismissed on 20/12/07

(b) Demolish existing and erect a 4 storey block of 8 flats with basement garage accessed

16-18 Durrant Road

(a) Demolish existing and erect two 4 storey blocks each of 6 x 2 bed flats (12 in total)

with associated access and car parking) – ‘Written representations’ Appeal (APP/Q1255/A/07/2054198) withdrawn.

(b) Demolish existing and erect 2 blocks of 6 flats (12 total) with single linked basement

garage.– Application registered on 24/01/08.

1, 2 & 3 Alington Close & 2a & 2b Shore Road

(a) Demolish existing and erect 4×3 storey blocks comprising 32 flats with basement car parking and associated works and landscaping (Revised scheme). Amended plans received 10/7/07, 23/7/07, 25/7/07, 6/8/07 and 9/8/07 – subject to a Planning Inquiry

(APP/Q1255/A/08/2061709) and the date for final comments is 27/03/08.

(b) Demolish existing and erect 6 x two / three storey blocks comprising 32 flats with basement car parking, accessed off Alington Close and associated works and landscaping. (Amended scheme) – to be decided by officers on 10/03/08. If the officer decide to recommend approval, the application will then go to the Planning Committee for a final decision.

60A Kings Avenue (Tree Replacement Notices to replant 3 Scots Pines) – subject to Written Representation appeal (GOSW Ref SW/THM/8147/1038)

4. ACCOUNTS TO DATE JD reported that the accumulated fund stands at £36,871.

5. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

BPCCRA AGM & Spring 2008 Magazine – JS said that the AGM is to be held on 03/05/08 at All Saints Church Hall. Cllr Ron Parker, the Portfolio Holder for the Local Economy including responsibility for Planning, has agreed to be the Guest Speaker. JG said that it is hoped the magazine would be available for distribution around 15^th April.

Party in the Park in Canford Cliffs – JS reported that this event is due to take place again. This year a little later on 29^th June from 12.00 noon through to 7.00pm. Local restaurants are keen to participate and they will be providing a hog roast, barbeque and tapas, plus beers, wine, cider and soft drinks for the children.

The event is free for all to attend and is run on a village fete style theme with the intentions of bringing the local community together. The day will support the local charity TENOVUS.

16 Torbay Road – Mrs Rogers asked if there was anything she could do regarding this property which is now on the market again with new specification. JS replied not much could be done but just hope that the next purchaser completes the building.

Temporary closure of The Avenue between its junction with Western Road and its junction with Tower Road West – SA reported that this section of The Avenue is going to be closed for 6 weeks after Easter for resurfacing.

Chairman’s note: I see that the official notice about this closure appears in this week’s Advertiser (see below). In my experience, the Council always specify a longer period than is usually necessary, to be on the safe side.

Borough of Poole
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 THE POOLE (THE AVENUE) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2008

AMENDED NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Borough and County of the Town of Poole, the Highway Authority is satisfied that traffic on the said Road should be prohibited and has made an Order in exercise of its powers under Section 5, 14(1) and IS of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers as detailed above, the effect of which is that no person shall cause or permit any vehicle to proceed along The Avenue between its junction with Western Road and its junction with Tower Road West

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all limes. Emergency vehicles will be accommodated on a one off basis.

The proposed closure is required for the replacement of kerbs and road re-surfacing.

A diversion will be signed via Western Read and Tower Read West.

The proposed Order is effective between 25 March and 3 May 2008. The Order is operative for the period mentioned above but will continue in force for the statutory
period of eighteen months if required.

If the works are not completed within the statutory period the Order may be extended with the approval of the Secretary of State for Transport

Any person who uses or permits the use of a vehicle In contravention of the order will be

liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £400.

Head of Transportation Services, Borough of Poole, St John House. 5 Serpentine Road, Poole BH15 1DX

13 March 2008

Speeding – TS reported that the police now have trained officers on using laser speed guns and they are operating in the area and issuing penalty notices.

Drivers using mobile ‘phones – A member reported that drivers are frequently seen using mobile phones whilst driving in the Haven Road area, usually between 9 and 10 am. TS said that he would contact Sgt Jane Newcombe about this.

JS closed the meeting at 8.10pm.

Date of next Meeting: The next meeting is on Wednesday 9^th April 2008 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm’s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road)

BPCCRA Minutes February 13th 2008

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Ben Harris

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

EXECUTIVE & WARDENS MEETING HELD ON 13^TH FEBRUARY 2008 at 7.30pm

IN THE MAIN HALL BRANKSOME ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:

Terry Stewart President

John Sprackling Chairman

John Defty Treasurer

Keith Alcroft Planning Officer

John Gunton Magazine Editor

Bob Young Magazine Advertising

Val Short Minutes Secretary

Cllr. Neil Sorton Ward Councillor

Cllr Mrs May Haines ditto

18 Members/Wardens

Welcomes JS welcomed Cllrs Neil Sorton & Mrs May Haines and all those present, especially those attending for the first time. JS said that NS had rushed from an interviewing Committee meeting starting at 5.00pm short-listing candidates for the post of the Council’s Head of Financial Services – the highly-regarded Bob Jackson will be leaving Poole for promotion at New Forest D.C.

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES (09 JANUARY 2008)

Apologies: Michael Bond & Bill Belshaw

Accuracy: JS said that he would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting held on 9^th January 2008.

2. MATTERS ARISING

Poole Pottery/Quay Thistle Hotel sites update: JS reported that

1. Quayside (former) Dolphin Quays development – Marston’s Inns & Taverns application to use the 1st floor open area in association with use of adjacent unit as a ‘bar/restaurant’ is subject of an appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/07/2045557) on 28/02/08, in the Conference Room, Civic Centre at 10.00am.

2. Poole Pottery factory buildings in Sopers Lane – Plans to demolish existing and erect a 116 bed care home, day centre and ancillary facilities is subject to an Appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/07/204437) on 20/02/08 in the Council Chamber at 10.00am.

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

4. Quay Thistle Hotel site – TS provided JS with a letter dated 08/02/08 from Planning Design & Control Services to say that the Borough of Poole has received a Scoping Assessment, for this proposed development. The letter goes on to say that “It is anticipated that a formal planning application with the finalized Environmental Assessment will be submitted following the Scoping Assessment. As such you are invited to offer your opinion and observations with regard to the Scoping Assessment”.JS has asked for a copy of the Scoping Assessment.

5. Old Orchard House. 39-61. High Street – No further developments.

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update:

JS reported that, following a fine of £2000 (plus costs) for wilful damage to 11 mature pines on land adj. to 2 Mornish Road, Kingsbury Homes face a 2nd prosecution next month re 118 Panorama Road (Wilful damage to protected tree)

Barrington Homes are also due in Court next month on a s210(1) unlawful felling Summons re 19 Mornish Road and a s210(1) unlawful destruction Summons re 15 Westminster Road.

They also face prosecution for further offences including…

55 Canford Cliffs Road (s210(1) wilful damage and destruction to protected trees)

6a Bingham Avenue (Damage to roots to TPO trees damaged whilst carrying out works to lower drive)

It was agreed that, in view of the series of offences, the Assn should write to the Council requesting that it asks the Magistrates to refer these cases for hearing by the Crown

Court.

Unauthorised Advertisement Hoardings: TS has requested a copy of the final version of Policy on Advertising Hoardings around residential construction sites before this is presented at the Local economy Overview Group (LEOG) meeting on 28/02/08. JS said that the Agenda and supporting papers for the meeting should be posted on the BoP website next Wednesday 20/02/08 (i.e. at least five working days before the meeting).

NS referred to the latest Planning Notice Log (Enforcement Activity report) which accompanied the Agenda and supporting papers for the following day’s Planning Committee meeting and listed a number of cases where individuals had been successfully prosecuted with fines ranging from £100 to £2,500 plus costs..

NS also referred to the Head of Design & Control Services Report on the award of costs in Planning Appeals which refers to costs awarded in the case of 6 Birds Hill Road (Demolish existing and erect a block of 7 flats over 3 floor with associated parking) and 19-21 Munster Road (Demolish existing pair of detached houses and erect two 3-storey blocks of 7 flats each (14 total) with basement parking, cycle & bin stores)

NS said that Members need to have strong planning reasons for refusing an application.

A discussion ensued about whether Planning Officers should make a recommendation to ‘Grant’ or ‘Refuse’ in their report to the Planning Committee as it made it more difficult for the LPA to argue a case before an Inspector with conviction when the Planning Officer’s recommendation had been over-turned by the Committee. It was suggested the reports should go to the Planning Committee without a recommendation either way but NS said that Members needed to be guided by the professional advice of officers.

JS said that he would write the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government for guidance.

Chairman’s Note: By co-incidence, Cllr Graham Wilson raised this issue at the following day’s Planning committee meeting and said the situation wasn’t helped by the fact that officer’s report was stamped in large letters “DECISION OVER-TURNED”. The Chairman, Cllr Mrs Stribley, said that this was a debate for another day” MH said that she knows the Vice-Chairman of Planning in Bournemouth and will ask him about their procedure

JS said that he would include details of various unresolved complaints relating to the area covered by our Assn in the Minutes – see below.

Compliance Date

05/02/07 15 Haig Avenue – Replacement trees required, following unauthorised felling Tree Replacement Notice issued and replant was due to have been pursued last October.

04/06/07 31 Western Ave – Change of ground levels damaging TPO trees. The

Enforcement Notice is being monitored by the Council’s Arboricultural team

Date unknown Plot 2, 20 Flaghead Road (Relief of Condition 16 of Planning Permission 04/29819/001/P granted 28.04.05, concerning fixing and obscure glazing on Plots 3, 4 & 5) – Appeal dismissed and Breach of Condition to be followed up by Planning Enforcement Team.

Date unknown 82 Haven Road – 210(1) TPO Prosecution – date to be fixed

03/08/07 1 The Glen, 166 Canford Cliffs Rd – Unauthorised engineering works Enforcement Notice Engineering works levelling site, which was previously sloping in

character. TPO issues also.

12/12/07 6 Flaghead Road – Temporary Stop Notice Sought Prosecution file passed to legal 07/01/08

Poole Beaches and Coastal Defences: JS said that he had been contacted about the deep sand blown on to the Promenade from the beach.

JS has also been told that there is serious sand erosion on the beach in front of the houses/apartments on the narrow stretch of Banks Road, prior to reaching the Pavilion

when heading towards Sandbanks. The beach front is now very close to those dwellings.

This has been discussed by the Sandbanks Assn they will pursue the matter with Capital Works Manager. NS said that he would follow-up.

JS said that he would include the text of a note about the sand on the promenade which he had received from the Waste Services Manager on 04/02/08 in the Minutes – see below.

“Please be advised that we have been working on the promenade over the last few weekends including the Christmas and New Year periods to from a clear pathway where possible, similar to the one your correspondent has suggested. In fact we cleared the promenade on Saturday morning the 2nd February, only to incur the storms yesterday, which replaced the sand that had been removed with more dunes.

We accept this is a continual seasonal issue and we will look to rectify this where possible, but it is not possible to clear the promenade on a continual daily basis at this time of year, due to the weather conditions that exist. In terms of resources, we also only bring our main beach cleansing operations on line in advance of the Easter period each year, which is earlier this year than normal, with Good Friday being on the 21st March 2008.

We will endeavour to keep the promenade as clear as possible during this interim period and we also work with our collection crews who have already made us aware of the position you highlight.

Council Tax 2008/09 & Financial Monitoring report: JS said that the 2008/09 Council

Tax rate is expected to be 4.9% but this has still to be ratified by the Full Council at their meeting on 21/02/08.

William Mutlow reported that the Council’s Financial Monitoring Report shows an overspend of £579,000 as 31^st Dec.; 50% of the funds earmarked for Capital expenditure had been spent and some had been transferred into next year. The Council’s Financial monitoring is much improved and appreciated. Central Government have announced the amount of their financial support for the next 3 years and the Council are predicting a 5% increase in Council Tax for 2009/10 and 2010/11. There are some new resources available from Central Government, but also new demands and efficiency savings have to be found to get the new resources. Equal pay will cost another £0.5m a year. Funds can be raised by disposal of assets, but once sold cannot be recouped. The current deficit is likely to be offset by higher than expected interest rates.

Poole Partnership: Next meeting of the Steering Group is to be held on 13/03/08.

Lindsay Road to Station Road Corridor/Speeding in Lindsay Road: It was reported in

yesterday’s Daily Echo that the work on the traffic lights at Penn Hill is due to be completed on 28/02/08.

JG asked if anything could be done about speeding in Links Road. TS said that Beat Officers had been provided hand-held laser speed guns. At the moment, motorists are only being issued with a warning notices but the Police plan to get tougher shortly. TS suggested that JG should contact Acting Sgt. Jane Newcombe.

Canford Cliffs Village: JS reported that the planter on the corner of the Southern end of Ravine Road and Haven Road had recently been removed as a result of a motor accident. It seems that a car came out of Ravine Road and crashed into the centre of a Bedford van travelling along Haven Road. The van spun round and hit the planter which was bolted to the ground and pushed it across the pavement to the front of Berkleys Estate Agents. Luckily no pedestrian was injured as the van stopped dead at the kerb. It is now the subject of a Insurance claim.

JS said that he has been informed that Transportation Services checked the lines of sight before the CCTA were allowed to put the planters on the footpath and agreed their current positions.

Skywalk Tower, Sandbanks (Application No. 06/12765/016/F) & proposed Solar Pyramid: JS reported that the demise of the proposed Solar Pyramid was announced at the Cabinet meeting on 10/01/08.

Bus Service to serve Lindsay Road & Penn Hill Ave: Cllr Parker wrote to JS on 13/01/08 “We want a service from Penn Hill Avenue and Lindsay Road into Poole.”

Mobile ‘Phone Masts/Telecommunications masts roll-out procedure: JS said that he would include details of the amended procedures agreed at the Cabinet meeting on 29/01/08 in the Minutes – see below.

• To arrange an invitation for Mobile Operators (or their representative) to attend Area Committee meetings to discuss proposed installations, update on case law and other informative advice relevant to proposed applications.

• To produce a guidance leaflet which explains the broad principles of PPG8, permitted development rights, health considerations and answers commonly asked questions.

• To require a summary table of comments received from consultees, along with a response to those comments and copies of the actual letters to be submitted with an application seeking full planning permission or prior approval.

• To produce and maintain an ‘up-to-date’ mast register.

• To require Operators to submit an electronic map version of the Roll Out plans.

• To require Operators to submit ‘scaled’ photomontages or other illustrations that show the context, appearance and impact of proposed installations.

• To cross reference proposals within the Operator’s Roll Out to ensure consistency and other Operator’s plans to establish where mast sharing opportunities arise.

• To require Operators to submit cell coverage plans which are easy to read and understand.

Public Rights of Way:

Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – No further developments.

Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – No further developments.

Bessborough Road – MH reported that the moveable bollard probably should not be there, but that there is a need to clarify the matter with the Land Society. It depends on the definition of a Right of Way, the present arrangement allows walking, but not cars.

Update re ‘Branksome Park Conservation Area is at RISK’

Branksome Park Conservation Area – JS said that Bill Belshaw had copied him into the letter from the Head of Strategic Planning to a former member of the Assn dated 18/01/08. BB comments that the letter gives some re-assurance but we will keep trying for prescription. JS said that he would include the text of the letter in the Minutes – see below.

Haig Ave & Lawrence Drive – MH is to contact the Head of Strategic Planning to find out if a Special Character Area assessment for Haig Ave & Lawrence Drive carried out by a consultant is acceptable. There is a need to establish this before Lawrence Drive residents approach Phil Smith, who was Poole Council’s Conservation Officer until Sept 2007, who MH believes now works for the Matrix Partnership

The application for 8 flats at 3 Lawrence Drive has been refused. The application for 9 flats in Haig Avenue is being held in abeyance waiting to hear from English Heritage.

Branksome Park Residents Meeting -17 December 2007

I refer to the meeting attended by Peter Jackson, Bill Belshaw and yourself, together with Members and officers, on 17 December 2007. In addition, John McBride has passed me your letter of 19 December and I have attempted to respond to some of the points you make in that.

At the meeting it was agreed that I would write to you, setting out the relationship between

general and site-specific Local Plan policies and confirmation of the Council’s commitment to protection of Conservation Area character. Your loophole concern arises from what you perceive as a conflict and I hope that my explanation below puts your mind at rest.

Local Plan policies essentially fall into two categories; general and site-specific. Site-specific policies relate to sites or areas of land identified on the Proposals Map of the Plan. They are used when:

• The Plan is making specific development proposals for an area; or

• Site-specific policies need to be applied to an area(s) should planning applications be submitted. This usually, but not always, means that designated areas require some form of protection, whether that be of their use or character.

General policies are used when Borough-wide coverage is required and in circumstances where the future submission of planning applications cannot be predicted.

I can confirm that where there is a potential for conflict between a general and a site-

specific policy it is the latter that will take precedence. At the meeting you cited Local Plan

Policy H32 as generally allowing conversions of building to rest and nursing homes, subject to certain character and environmental safeguards. Policy BE23, on the other hand, indicates that for the Branksome Park and other named Conservation Areas, development should be restricted to single household detached dwellings, with supporting reasoned justification in paragraph 5.89. In this case, it is Policy BE23 that would take precedence.

At the meeting, John McBride also confirmed the Council’s continued commitment to the necessary protection of the Borough’s Conservation Areas as stated in the Poole Local Plan. You acknowledge this commitment in your letter. Necessary policy protection will of course vary from case to case, depending on the character of the Conservation Area concerned. We agreed at the meeting that ft would not be appropriate to have blanket Conservation Area policies because what might be acceptable in the Quay Conservation Area might not be acceptable in Branksome Park.

I have also indicated that the Council will be reviewing policies through the emerging Local Development Framework and that the Site Specific Local Development Document is the appropriate vehicle for revised Conservation Area policies. As part of that process we will engage with you in looking at the potential for greater policy prescription, assessing

whether that is practical and desirable. Again, you welcome this engagement. However, I cannot offer the hope of an interim policy; we have a reasonably up-to-date Local Plan and with the LDF now underway, an interim policy would be untested and would carry very little weight. Whilst I understand that you would prefer the greater certainty that you consider would follow prescription, the existing policy already gives Members and case officers the ability to refuse proposals that would adversely affect the character of the conservation area.

I note your comments about the relative merits of prescription and flexibility but, under the new Planning system, these will be weighed by an independent Inspector and his conclusions will be binding.

You refer to two other issues in your letter: the relative size of existing and proposed dwellings in the Conservation Area; and the question of demolition in advance of a planning permission for a replacement proposal. With regard to the former, my understanding is that Peter Watson is doing a piece of work on this. In respect of the latter, your interpretation is correct and I can only assume that your colleague must have misinterpreted Peter’s advice.

I hope this is the assurance you required.”

Possible Charitable Status for Assn: No further developments.

3. NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

KA reported that…

3 Lawrence Drive (Block of 8 apartments with underground parking) – This application has been refused due to tree concerns and privacy issues relating to the neighbour at 4 Lawrence Drive. The applicant will either re-submit or appeal… so watch this space.

18 Buccleuch Road (Demolish existing dwelling and erect 2 detached dwellings with

integral garages) – Letter of objection on behalf of Assn lodged on 14/01/08.

17-19 Torbay Road (Outline application to demolish existing and erect a

terrace of 7 houses and 1 detached house with parking and access from Torbay Road) – & 19 Torbay Road (Outline application to demolish existing and erect a terrace of 7 houses and 1 detached house with parking from Torbay Road) – applications refused on 31/01/08.

31 Western Avenue (Demolish existing dwelling and erect new dwelling with integral garage (Revised Scheme) – application refused on 10/01/08.

4 Brudenell Avenue (Outline application to demolish existing dwelling and erect two 3/4

storey houses) – Application registered on 22/01/08. KA has drafted a letter of objection..

3 Westminster Road (Demolition of existing dwelling and erect 3 storey block of 8 flats

with basement parking to be accessed from Westminster Road) – Application granted by Planning Committee on 27/09/07. Earlier application for 9 flats subject to Appeal

Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/07/2047001) on grounds of Non-Determination to be held on 27/02/08 in the Council Chamber at 10.00am.

4 Nairn Road (Erect two detached houses with integral garages. (Revised Scheme)

Appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/07/2049008) provisionally fixed for 12/03/08.

Canford Cliffs, Promenades 1 & 2 & Vacant plot of land to the west of Branksome Chine Car Park (Construction of 62 new beach huts) – The application registered on 22/01/08 is still for a two storey block which is contrary to NE25 which states that “Development or redevelopment of beach huts or chalets on existing raised sites behind

the promenade shall not exceed one storey in height”. A Poole resident has written to JS “I hope your Association will give consideration to this and the ward’s Councillors will investigate the position concerning the costs arising out of what appears to a further flawed application by our Local Authority.” MH will investigate.

TS asked about 12 St Clair Road. JS said that it was his understanding that the “Stop Notice” expired on 31 January 2008, but there is a voluntary agreement with Ravine not to work on site until their current Application as been considered by the Planning Officer.

TS also referred to

150 Canford Cliffs Road (Demolish existing building and erect 1 No block of 9 x 3 bed flats with associated parking, bin and cycle storage – subject to Appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/07/2045273) on 04/03/08.

1 – 3 Compton Avenue (Demolish existing and erect a block of 11 flats & 1 maisonette with basement parking (Revised Scheme) – Letter of objection lodged by Southern Poole Chairmens’ Liaison Group on 08/02/08. KA has drafted a letter of objection on behalf of the Assn and JS will lodge this in the next day or two.

Roy Pointer referred to 10 & 12 Wilderton Road. No 10 (Demolish existing dwelling and

erect replacement dwelling) is subject to a Planning Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/08/2061619 & APP/Q1255/A/08/206120) The date for final comments is 26/03/08. Revised application No: 08/39726/001/F) re No. 12 (Demolish existing and erect a two/three storey replacement detached house. (Revised scheme) registered on 18/01/08.

SA referred to 40 Lakeside Road (Demolish existing and erect 1 x 5-bed house and convert garage to office & storage) A previous application a few years ago for a chiropractic surgery was refused, but concerned that change of use from garage to offices may open up possibilities for this type of use. New building is also very close to boundary of adjacent properties..

Other current planning issues

7 Haig Avenue

(a) Outline application to demolish existing dwelling & annex and erect 3 detached houses – Application registered on 20/03/07 and was due to be determined at the Planning

Committee on 24/01/08 but deferred at last minute..

(b) Block of 9 flats with underground parking – Application registered on 12/12/07 and was due to be determined at the Planning Committee on 24/01/08 but withdrawn.

46-48 Tower Road (Erect a 2 – 5 storey block of 14 flats with basement parking) – awaiting Inspector’s decision following Planning inquiry (APP/Q1255/A/07/2055901) on 12/02/08.

12 St Clair Road (Erection of 2 x 4-bed detached dwellings with associated parking and rear vehicular access from St Clair Road. (Revised Scheme) – application registered on 28/01/08. Appeal (APP/Q1255/A/07/2049975) against earlier refusal withdrawn on 14/01/08.

9 Ravine Road (Erect 2 detached dwellings with basement floors (as amended by plans received 15.01.08) – application granted 24/01/08.

19 – 21 Munster Road (Erect two 3-storey blocks of 7 flats each (14 total) with basement parking, cycle & bin stores) – Appeal allowed and costs awarded against the Council.

103 Lilliput Road

(a) Demolition of existing dwelling and redevelop with 2½ storey flatted block of 7 units, associated access and parking (as amended by plans received 18.10.07) – subject to

Written Representations appeal (APP/Q1255/A/07/2058028). The date for final comments was 16/01/08.

(b) Demolition of existing dwelling and its redevelopment with a 2½ storey flatted block

comprising 7 dwelling units, associated access and parking (revised scheme).– Application

registered on 23/01/08.

138 Canford Cliffs Road (Demolition of existing and erection of three detached

dwellings with integral garages) – application refused on 23/01/08. NB Outline consent

to demolish existing and erect 3 dwellings and garages was granted on 31/08/07.

146 & 148 Canford Cliffs Road (Demolish existing dwellings and erect a 3-storey block

of 12 flats with basement parking) – ‘Written representations’ Appeal dismissed on 15/01/08.

18 Balcombe Road (Demolish existing and erect a part 2/part 3-storey block of 7 flats

with basement parking and bin store. As amended by plans received 09.11.06.) – appeal dismissed on 08/01/08.

27 Chaddesley Glen

(a) Erect 12 beach huts and create access to Public Right of Way. (Amended Plans altering the application site received 7.12.06) – application withdrawn.

(b) Add a rooftop bedroom to top flat – Appeal allowed.

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.

6 Tower Road West (Erect a 2-storey side extension to create an additional 4

self-contained flats with associated parking) – Awaiting Inspector’s decision following Appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/07/2038901) on 05/02/08.

5 Durrant Road

(a) Erect 5 storey block of 8 flats) – Appeal dismissed on 20/12/07

(b) Demolish existing and erect a 4 storey block of 8 flats with basement garage accessed

16-18 Durrant Road

(a) Demolish existing and erect two 4 storey blocks each of 6 x 2 bed flats (12 in total)

with associated access and car parking) – ‘Written representations’ Appeal (APP/Q1255/A/07/2054198) withdrawn.

(b) Demolish existing and erect 2 blocks of 6 flats (12 total) with single linked basement garage.– Application registered on 24/01/08.

1, 2 & 3 Alington Close & 2a & 2b Shore Road (Demolish existing and erect 6 x two / three storey blocks comprising 32 flats with basement car parking, accessed off Alington Close and associated works and landscaping. (Amended scheme) – Application registered 17/12/07. Considerable opposition.

1-3 Chaddesley Glen (Outline application to demolish nos. 1 & 3 Chaddesley Glen and construct 14 apartments with basement parking. Accessed from Chaddesley Glen) – subject to Appeal Hearing (APP/Q1255/A/07/2056180) – date to be announced. The date for final comments was 28/12/07.

60A Kings Avenue (Tree Replacement Notices to replant 3 Scots Pines) – subject to Written Representation appeal (GOSW Ref SW/THM/8147/1038)

4. ACCOUNTS TO DATE JD reported that the audit for 2007 had been completed. Year end funds £34,535. Cash position to end of January £36,463.50.

5. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

BPCCRA Spring 2008 Magazine – JG said that material required by the end of this month.

Meeting with representatives of You Home – JS reported that Terry Stewart, Keith Alcroft and JS had met Adrian Black and Jeremy Priestley of You Home on 31/01/08.

KA introduced this item by advising members that You Home are Estate Agents and have recently opened an office in Bournemouth. They do not currently have an office in the area covered by the Assn and KA suggested that their approach to the Assn might be simply to get a foothold in this area.

You Home would like to advertise in our magazine and include an ‘Advertorial’ It was felt that this might cause problems with our existing Estate Agent advertisers, namely

Berkeleys and Key Drummond who have always had the front and back inside cover pages. You Home would be willing to pay for these pages, if necessary, and pay a commuted sum to cover the next few years. KA said that it was not entirely clear how the Assn would benefit from information that was not already available.

AB stated that he believed that You Home had a lot to offer the residents of Canford Cliffs by trying to make property transactions more transparent. Their intent was to offer ‘an olive branch’ to the Assn, who they feel would benefit by the information that they could make available

SA and others were concerned that the magazine should not be used to promote one Estate Agent.

TS suggested that AB should submit an article for editorial assessment, this was agreed..

Branksome Beach Restaurant – JS said that he had been approached by Resource Advertising to ask if they might be able to purchase the Assn’s data base. JS said that the restaurant re-opened on 04/02/08

SA said that he had taken legal advice when the Data Protection Act came in to force and, at present, the list of members is totally confidential and should only be available to the auditor or an officer.

NS was not aware of the law, but passing on a name without permission could quite possibly be illegal and would, in any case, create a precedent.

BH pointed out the danger of the list being sold on.

It was agreed that selling the list of members was outside the rules of the Assn.

Chairman’s note: The following article appeared in Daily Echo dated 14/01/08.

Cooking up something

Branksome Beach restaurant has been granted planning permission to alter its landmark building by installing state-of-the-art windows into its first floor terrace area to make the most of the stunning views over Poole Bay, the Purbecks and the Isle of Wight.

The restaurant at Branksome Chine will have a fresh new look on the first floor. In addition to the new windows, the interior is to be completely redecorated and terrace bar refurbished. The ground-floor open-plan kitchen will be re-furbished with Charvet kitchen equipment. Outside both terraces will enjoy new furniture.

Branksome Beach’s general manager Nadine Frost said: “The restaurant will close for a short period of lime so work can be completed quickly. We will close from January 7 until February 4 and will re-open not only with a brand new look but also a new spring menu.”

Branksome Beach has employed local interior designer, Mirco Design.

16 Torbay Road – Diana Rogers advised that an Enforcement Notice has been issued but JS said that, as far as he could recall, this does not appear on the Planning Notices Log.

JS to follow up with the Planning Enforcement Officer.

Poole Sports Centre – John Gunton asked if council could help ensure the future of the Sports Centre in the Dolphin Centre. NS pointed out that the Sports Centre has never been owned or run by the council.

Parkstone & Newtown Area Committee meeting (06/02/08) – William Mutlow reported on this meeting and said that the play area at Whitecliff Recreation Ground is to be improved at a cost of £200,000 which will come from Planning Obligations money. 30m cable zip wires are to introduced for use by all

Planning Policy Statement 25 (PPS25) Development and Flood Risk – Ben Hurley referred to Planning Inquiry which he had attended the previous day re 46-48 Tower Road, where the appellants tried to justify the need for the proposed 14 flats in view of the restriction on other development in flood risk areas in Poole.

62 Haven Road – Ben Hurley alleged that there had been unauthorised felling of pine

trees at this site – logs there now. Application No. 07/04207/010/R granted 28/06/07 includes permission to fell T3 – a split stem pine only

Traffic signs at Westbourne Giratory – Ben Hurley wondered why traffic for the Beaches is directed down The Avenue rather than along Lindsay Road and up Canford Cliffs Road

which is has a much wider carriageway.

Possible meeting with Head of Strategic Planning – Roy Pointer reminded JS that it had been agreed that we would ask the Head of Strategic Planning to attend a meeting and JS was actioned to make this arrangement.

JS closed the meeting at 8.50pm.

Date of next Meeting: The next meeting is on Wednesday 12^th March 2008 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm’s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road)

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