7:30 pm, Wednesday 10th March

Main Hall, Branksome St Aldhelms Parish Centre

The Parkstone, Penn Hill & Canford Cliffs Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) held a Restorative Justice session involving three offenders who were responsible for throwing eggs at a property. Following consultation with the victim, it was agreed that the offences should be dealt with under the new Restorative Reprimand scheme, which is being pioneered by Dorset Police. The youths listened to the victim and learned how their actions had made the victim feel. They also apologised to the victim directly, offered their pocket money to pay for cleaning the windows and offered to clean the victim’s car. Restorative Reprimands such as these can be issued for low-level crimes committed by young people aged 10 to 17 years old, if they admit the offence. Unlike a usual reprimand, it brings together the offender and the victim to try to put things right.

Current Priorties

From Public meeting on 27 October 2009. You have told us that the following issues are important in your neighbourhood:

• Tackling domestic and commercial burglaries
• Parkins around Baden Powell and St Peters Schools
• Speeding around Broadwater Avenue

Your Safer Neighbourhood Team Home Safety Checklist

Following the busy period at the start of the New Year, it is easy to forget the simple measures that ensure the safety of you, your home and your personal possessions as we head into Spring. Dorset Police is asking residents to remain vigilant and be aware of who is calling at their door, in a bid to prevent distraction burglaries. Officials from all councils across Dorset and employees of utility companies will always carry identification with them so the advice is – if you are in any doubt about the person at your door, don’t let them in. All council staff are required to wear ID badges at all times which will be offered when carrying out visits. A limited number of council officials have powers to enter people’s homes without prior notice. A council spokesperson said: “We would never visit a resident without good reason and only in exceptional circumstances do we visit without prior notice. If people are suspicious of anyone visiting their home they should always check they are genuine before allowing them entry. “Genuine callers do not mind being asked for identification or waiting until you have telephoned the organisation they claim to be from, to verify their details.”

If someone calls at your door and you are not expecting anyone, the advice from Dorset Police is:

• Stop – Before you answer the door, stop and think whether or not you are expecting anyone. Check the back door is closed and locked and remove the key.
• Chain – Put the door chain or bar on the door before opening the door and always keep it on when talking to the person on your doorstep. If you can, look through a window to see who is calling.
• Check – Ask for and carefully check their identity card. Take the card and close the door leaving the caller on the doorstep. Do not let them in. Do not phone the number on the card as this may be fake. If the caller states they are from the council or other authority, look the phone number up in the phone book or on a recent bill. You will then be able to check the caller is genuine. Take your time. If the caller is genuine they will be happy to wait while you do this.

Debbie Oldfield, Crime Prevention Advisor, Dorset Police, explained: “If you do get any suspicious callers at your door asking to come in, please call Dorset Police on 01202 222 222.”

Safer Neighbourhoods is a commitment by Dorset Police to improving the quality of life in our communities by working together with partner agencies – including Borough of Poole and Dorset Fire and Rescue Service – to tackle the issues identified by local people as those that matter most.

Get in touch with us today to find out how you can raise your issues. This is your chance to influence the service that we, the police, and our partners provide. Your opinions are important to us – this process will not work without you.

New police station opens in Poole

The new Poole Police Station opened its doors to the public on 17 December 2009. The station is located in the Joint Emergency Services Building on Wimborne Road, near Poole Stadium, and will be open from 7am to midnight Sunday to Thursday, and from 7am to 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Chief Superintendent Lynn Hart, who opened the building, said: “I’m delighted to have opened this excellent community facility. The new police station is far more welcoming and accessible to members of the public than the old police station at Poole Civic Centre. “It also provides us with improved facilities, including 10 more cell spaces, for delivering   operational policing in Poole.”

The Joint Emergency Services Building is shared by Dorset Police and Dorset Fire & Rescue Service.

Priority Update

You said: vehicles are speeding in Broadwater Avenue, St Peters Road and Banks Road

We have: teamed up with colleagues from Dorset Safety Camera Partnership to conduct speed checks in these roads. Drivers found to be over the speed limit were issued with educational leaflets on the potential consequences of speeding in residential areas.

You said: anti-social behaviour is occurring in Alexandra Park, Constitution Hill and Sandbanks

We have: increased our high-visibility patrols in these areas, seized alcohol from anyone under the age of 18 and moved on those found to be engaging in anti- social behaviour.

You said: beach huts and motor vehicles are being damaged

We have: increased our high-visibility patrols and issued crime- prevention advice to beach hut owners and motorists.

Behind Bars

An unemployed man from Bournemouth has been sent to prison for three years after he attacked and injured a man in Poole.

The 23-year-old pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, after the incident near Poole Quay in May 2009.

Useful contacts

Police (Emergency)            999 Crimes in progress or life threatening incidents

To give information or report an incident which is not an emergency

24 hour answerphone or email: laglo@dorset.pnn.police.uk

24/7 you can use the ‘Report It’ and ‘Apply For It’ options on the ‘home’ page online at www.boroughofpoole.com for any Council service issue listed below.

Police (Non-Emergency)            01202 222222

Lesbian & Gay Liaison Officer (LAGLO)            01202 269911

Borough of Poole www.boroughofpoole.com

Environmental Issues

• Abandoned vehicles • Noise nuisance • Litter bins • Fly-tipping • • Refuse collection • Dogs (strays/barking/fouling) • Graffiti – ‘Report It’

Highways & Transportation Issues

• Potholes • Street lighting faults • Flooding – ‘Report It’ Parks & Open Spaces Issues – ‘Report It’

Community Safety Issues

Anti-social behaviour – ‘Report It’ – email: community.safety@poole.gov.uk Community Development – email: community.development@poole.gov.uk

Social Services

Adults Help Desk – email: sshelpdesk@poole.gov.uk Children & Young People – email: childrenandfamilies@poole.gov.uk

01202 261700

01202 262200 01202 261306

01202 633516 01202 633430

01202 633902 01202 735046

Raise your issues

Safer Poole Partnership

email: safetogether@poole.gov.uk

Poole Housing Partnership (PHP)

www.yourphp.org.uk

Main Switchboard

01202 633497/633805 01202 264444 01202 633633

Citizens Advice Bureau www.citizensadvice.org.uk                  01202 680838

Home Watch Pat Halliday www.nhwdorset.org.uk 01202 700911

NHS Direct www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk 0845 46 47

Wilts & Dorset www.wdbus.co.uk                  01202 673555

Benefits Agency www.dwp.gov.uk                  01202 446000

Dorset out-of-hours medical service            0845 600 1013

www.swast.nhs.uk

Benefits Fraud www.direct.gov.uk                  01202 333000

Crimestoppers            0800 555 111

Confidential anti-terrorist hotline            0800 789 321

Next public meeting:

Surgeries:

To be confirmed. See www.dorset.police.uk for details

Canford Cliffs Library, Western Road

First Friday of every month 10:30 am – 12 pm

Parkstone Library, Britannia Road

Last Friday of every month, 10.00am-12pm

Get in Touch

Let us know what concerns you most.

Call:

01202 222 222 or 07796 678451

Write to:

Parkstone, Penn Hill & Canford Cliffs SNT Poole Police Station, Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2BP

Email:

pp&c.snt@dorset.pnn. police.uk

www.dorset.police.uk

Visit www.dorset.police.uk for more opportunities to raise issues in your neighbourhood.

Including:

• Cabinet meeting recommends 2.9% Council Tax Rise.
• Canford Cliffs Play Area “on hold”.
• Notice Board for Library ordered.
• Carol Parkin appointed new Minutes Secretary from April 2010.
• 11 Leicester Road Care Home Application – Planning Inquiry on 20/04/2010 at the Guildhall at 10:00 am. Please attend to show the strength of local feeling.

Date of next meeting Wednesday 10th march, St. Aldhelms.

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

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 10^th FEBRUARY 2010 AT 7.30PM

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

PRESENT:

• John Sprackling  – Chairman
• Keith Alcroft – Planning Officer
• Stan Alfert  – Data Protection Officer
• Val Short – Minutes Secretary
• Cllr Mrs May Haines  – Ward Councillor
• Cllr Neil Sorton – Ward Councillor
• 20 Members/Wardens

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES

JS welcomed MH NS, those present for the first time and all those present.

Apologies: Apologies received from Terry Stewart (Holiday), John Defty, Bob & Phyllis Young, Peter DuLieu, Ken Sanson, Chairman, Sandbanks Assn

Accuracy: JS said that he would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting held on 13 January 2010.

2. MATTERS ARISING

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

1. 1. Quayside (former Dolphin Quays) development – No new developments
2. 2. Poole Pottery factory buildings in Sopers Lane – A planning application to erect a 116 bed care home with an associated Day Centre.was registered on 18/01/10.
3. Former Poole Pottery & Swan Inn site – No new developments
4. Quay Thistle Hotel site –
5. 5. Old Orchard House. 39-61. High Street – a statement in the accounts for Coltham Orchard Ltd for the year to 30/11/08 seems to contradict 3.5 of the report of former Head of Planning Control & Design presented to the Planning Committee on 11/12/08. The Head of Legal & Democratic Services does not feel that this is material from a planning point of view “at this stage”.  JS is pursuing this with BDO Stoy Hayward LLP, the accountants acting for Coltham Orchard Ltd.

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update:

JS reported…

75 Canford Cliffs Road (Alterations to existing entrance to form new vehicular access with gates) – Amended plans refused on 07/12/09. The owner has been asked to undertake the works to reinstate the boundary by 22/03/10.

55 Canford Cliffs Road (Front boundary treatment and gates does not comply with Branksome Park Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan) – a formal notice is being served.

19 Mornish Road (Tree replacement) - Preparation for presentation of the details of this case to legal advisers are underway.

15A Westminster Road – Planning Enforcement Officer was visiting site on 04/02/10 to see if the Notice served last year has been complied with yet.

Bella Rosa, 37 Haven Road – No new developments.

2 Compton Avenue & 93 Lilliput Road – ditto

Community Working Group (CWG), Progress re Sir Michael Pitt’s recommendations & IDeA Report: Roy Pointer reported on CWG meeting held on 20/01/10…

Pre-application advice – Concern has been expressed about the delay in the pre-application advice appearing on the website. Stephen Thorne has agreed to look into speeding up the process but said that it is not essential for them to be displayed before a determination just as long as they are displayed.

Ward Walks – The Spring Ward Walk is planned for 14^th April 2010.  Residents should bring matters to their Councillors that they wish to be discussed during the walk. NS reminded members that Ward Walks are not intended for discussing particular planning applications, just the general character of the area.

Sea Defences and Flooding – The group were informed that an external consultant has been commissioned to look into what flood defence measures are required to protect the town centre up to 2026, including costs. .

Major applications and developments – The level of engagement with the community representatives was questioned with regard to major applications and developments.

Newsletter – a 2^nd edition of the Planning & Regeneration Unit’s newsletter is currently being worked on the next and the aim is to release  this by 19^th February.

Annual Meeting – The Community Working Group has now been running for a year and it was always the intention that it will have a 50% refresh at the point of the annual meeting.  RP said that the Assn has been one of the most active contributors to the group we should do what it can to retain its seat on the Group.

JS said he would circulate the full Minutes of the meeting with the Assn’s Minutes.

Poole Beaches and Coastal Defences: JS reminded members that comments on Poole & Christchurch Bays Shoreline Management Plan are required by 17/02/10. A  comment form can be downloaded from the website  www.twobays.net

Council Tax 2010/11 & Council’s Budget Monitoring report: JS reported that the Council’s 2010/11 Budget was presented at last night’s Cabinet meeting and a 2.9% rise in Council Tax is to be recommended at next week’s Council meeting.

William Mutlow reported that the Council’s Financial Monitoring Report as at 31/12/09 shows a current forecast underspend of just under £1.9m.  This includes a provisional Housing & Planning Delivery Grant of £1.1m recently received from Central Government   Without this the underspend would have been £0.8m..  The unearmarked reserves for the next financial year is £6.7m – £7m’

At the last meeting, WM queried the Council’s use of ‘Earmarked Reserves’ which were not shown in the Original Budget, seemingly to ‘balance the books’ . Adam Richens, Head of Accountancy

“…Earmarked Reserves are amounts set aside to support one-off costs pressure associated with a specific project or programme where the expenditure will fall over more than one period of the Council’s Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP). They are not included in the budget book due to the uncertainties around the exact timing of the expenditure.

As an example in September 2008 the Council established a £300,000 earmarked reserve to be applied in support of the Carbon Management Programme over the MTFP period.

Within the Council’s December 2009/10 Budget Monitoring report (Appendix A8) £73,000 has been identified as the forecast expenditure to be spent in supporting the Carbon Reduction Programme in 2009/10. The £3.149m total use of earmarked reserves figure (Appendix A1) includes the estimated drawdown of this £73,000.”

Poole Partnership: JS reported that the State of the Area Debate meeting has been re-scheduled for  tomorrow (11/02/10).

Canford Cliffs Village & proposal to plant trees in Haven Road: MH reported that Highways have reprinted the maps from the internet, hopefully they will be better, but it is probably as good as they will get!

Public Rights of Way:

Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – No further developments

Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – ditto

Bessborough Road – ditto

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

Canford Cliffs Play Area/Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden):   MH reported that the Canford Cliffs Play Area had been “put on hold”.

JS reported on the meeting with Simon Legg and Karen Elborn, Natural Habitats Supervisor, Borough of Poole which took place on 20/01/10.  Also present were Cllrs Mrs Haines, Neil Sorton, Keith Alcroft & Ian Lewis, Chairman of Dorset Lake Residents’ Assn.

The planting in the sunken garden is be improved and the shrubbery immediately below the Southern wall is to be cut back to allow a better view in the direction of the Isle of Wight.  It may be possible, in the longer term, to remove the holm oak on the cliff face to provide a better view of the harbour.

It has been suggested that the Assn should take advantage of the Green Card scheme which allows local residents, community groups and other organisations to apply for new or improved leisure related facilities in parks or other open spaces across the Borough. The Green Card application form can be downloaded from the BoP website and JS is looking for a volunteer willing to take this forward.

Use of Assn’s Capital Reserve & Canford Cliffs Library Noticeboard:  JS reported that the Canford Cliffs Library noticeboard is on order.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI) –  JS is pursuing.

Mobile ‘Phone Mast, Elgin Road: A Prior Approval application to remove the existing 12 metre pole and replace with a 15 metre high pole & an additional cabinet at ground level was granted on 18/10/10.

3.  NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

KA reported…

Land adj 1 Over Links Drive (Sever land and erect a new detached house (Revised Scheme) – Application refused by Planning Committee on 10/12/09 is now the subject of appeal (APP/Q1255/A/10/2120940) to be determined at a Hearing. The final date for Statements & representations is 10/03/10.

Roland Cunnell suggested that Members might like to write to the Planning Inspectorate (using the on-line facility available via the Planning Inspectorate’s website <http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/public/planning/appeals/search/>) to show the strength of local feeling.

7A Bury Road (Demolition of the existing bungalow and detached garage and an amended proposal for a new 3 storey detached dwelling) – Appeal dismissed on 03/02/10.

JS reported that the application for 29 Links Road (Demolish existing dwelling and sever land to erect 2 detached town houses) is due to be determined at tomorrow’s meeting of Planning Committee. The officer’s recommendation is to ‘Grant Subject to Unilateral Undertaking’.

NS reported that the Planning Inquiry for 11 Leicester Road has been fixed for 20/04/10 and three days had been set aside for this.  This will be an important test case for Branksome Park

(a) Outline application to erect a 59 bedroom care home (class C2) with associated parking (15 spaces), bin & cycle store (revised scheme) – (APP/Q1255/A/09/2118175)

(b) Conservation Area application to demolish existing dwelling & associated buildings (revised scheme) – (APP/Q1255/E/09/2118176.

Other current planning issues

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

24 Cliff Drive (Extension to existing beach hut & relocate steps (revised Scheme) – Letter of objection lodged on behalf of Assn on 08/01/10.

4 Lawrence Drive (Demolish existing buildings and erect 1 block of 8 apartments with assoc parking) – Letter of objection lodged by Assn on 20/11/09.  Amended plans lodged on 18/11/09 and application has been ‘Red-carded’.  Note from Tree Officer dated 19/01/10 – “No objection”.

The Cottage, Kingsgate, 7 The Avenue (Demolish existing property and erect 5 replacement Townhouses) – Amended plans lodged on 30/11/09.

10 Nairn Road (Demolish the existing house and erect 2 x 4 bedroom maisonettes with associated parking) – Application registered on 24/08/09.  Letter of objection by Assn lodged on 10/10/09.  Amended plans lodged on 27/11/09.  Letter of objection from Natural England registered on 07/12/09.

Canford Cliffs, Promenade 2 (a) Construction of 18 new beach huts – Application No: 08/24380/005/F & (b) Conservation Area application to demolish 8 beach huts (nos 99-106) adjacent to Canford Cliffs Chine. Application No: 08/24380/007/U The applications were registered as long ago as 22/01/08 &13/02/08 respectively.  MH will keep the Assn advised of any further developments.

19 Sandbourne Road (Demolish existing and erect 5 apartments over 3 storeys with basement parking and associated cycle and bin store) – S106 details to be submitted before determining.

4-6 Compton Avenue (Non material amendment of planning permission 06/12687/005/F to extend basement parking, an additional staircase, two roof lights, convert half gable window to full height) – Application registered on 14/10/09.  There is a technical issue regarding the minor amendment, in relation to correctly linking the amendment scheme to the section 106 agreement of permission 07/12687/006/F which the LPA are trying to sought out with the agent.

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.

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

4. PRESENTATION ON CONSERVATION AREAS

Warren Lever, Environment and Design Team Leader gave an interesting and informative insight into

• Character Appraisals in Conservation Areas
• Design Judgement and Assessment for planning applications
• Character and By Design/PPS1 – raising the bar.
• Characterisation Work of Borough

NS:    What is professional relationship between design officer and case officers?

WL:  The design officer can offer advice, but the case officer is not bound to follow the recommendations

NS:  Should they not be on the ‘same side’?

WL:  Not always.  There needs to be more training on design issues for planning officers.  ‘Building for life’ assessment is driving up quality.

Roy Pointer:  The character of buildings in Branksome Park has not been consistent in the developments during the past 10 years or so (e.g. Thunderbirds / traditional) and there is no longer a defined architectural style.  New development cannot rectify the mistakes.

WL:  Planners need to assess the character of the street, although it is easier to define the character in some places than in others, and then try to guide in the right direction.

A member  It sets a precedent if “thing” is built in the middle of “good stuff”, this can lead to problems.

WL:  The prevailing grain and form of buildings in the area is the main guideline and sometimes the inspectorate with agree, sometimes not.

A member: Who decides where conservation areas are to be?

WL:  The local authority.  The aim is to raise the quality of the area, but you have to draw a line somewhere. A definite character trait is needed, and adjacent areas are also important.

SA: To what extent will planners change attitudes to ‘bits in the middle’?

WL  This comes back to the issue of Borough-wide Conservation Area guidelines.

Chris Stacey  There is a large amount of anger in the area over the characterisation of the Lilliput area being turned into a ‘Florida seafront’ with characterless properties not of lasting quality.  The constant building sites and associated traffic is upsetting local residents as it has been going on for some time.

WL  It is hoped that characterisation work will help with policies.

NS  Conservation area status gives greater powers to the local authority.

1. CANFORD CLIFFS & PENN HILL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING (04/02/09)  As TS was not present there was no report but the Agenda included reports on

• Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken Garden) – see above
• Tower Road (Request for parking restrictions) – The Traffic Panel met on 25/11/09 and recommended no action.
• Pedestrian lights at the Branksome Railway Hotel – It is argued that, before timing of the lights was changed, pedestrians were having a disproportionate effect on traffic congestion.

Chairman’s note: I do not accept this argument as, if a pedestrian presses the button and gets and immediate response, the traffic has to stop.  If a pedestrian presses the button and has to wait for a minute, the traffic will still have to stop. However, I fear that this is a lost cause.

5. ACCOUNTS TO DATE – JS reported that JD had asked to step down as Hon Treasurer and he has approached another member to take over this role.  The individual is willing to do so but already has e regular commitment on the 2^nd Wednesday of each month which means that he would not be able to attend the Assn’s monthly meetings, although he will be able to attend the AGM.

No member raised any particular objection to the idea of the treasurer not being able to attend meetings, as cash statements will distributed in the normal way and any queries can dealt with by

e-mail/telephone, as the need arises.

Chairman’s note: The total funds at 31^st January 2010 stand at £34,571.89.

6.ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Minutes Secretary – JS said that he had been seeking someone to succeed Val Short but, so far, without success.

Chairman’s note: I’m pleased to say that Carol Parkin, who is a Trustee of Canford Cliffs Village Hall,

has kindly agreed to take over the role of Minutes Secretary from 14/04/10.

The meeting closed at 9.00pm

Date of next meeting: The next meeting is Wednesday 10^th March 2010 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm’s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road)

Shed and garage burglaries are continuing to occur across the area. Recently a resident discovered a male sitting on his property wall whilst another was discovered inside his shed at the rear. He challenged the male, who claimed he was “hiding”. There was no evidence that any theft had taken place or been attempted. Please pass this information onto your friends and neighbours and ask them to ring the Police immediately if they discover persons acting suspiciously, to enable   officers to attend and verify the circumstances. Thank you

If you have any information regarding this please call the Dorset Police on 01202/ 01305 222222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

The home of Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset, UK. This website is also the home to the Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs and District  Residents Associaiton which aims to protect the interests of residents, and to investigate on their behalf any aspects which could be detrimental to private properties or public services.

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HELD ON WEDNESDAY 13th JANUARY 2010 AT 7.30PM IN THE LOUNGE, BRANKSOME ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:

• Terry Stewart – President
  John Sprackling – Chairman
  John Defty  – Treasurer
  Keith Alcroft – Planning Officer
  Bob Young  -  Magazine Advertising
  Stan Alfert – Data Protection Officer
  Val Short – Minutes Secretary
• Cllr Neil Sorton – Ward Councillor
• Ken Sanson – Chairman, Sandbanks Assn
• 15 Members/Wardens

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES

JS welcomed NS & Ken Sanson and all those present.

Apologies: Apologies received from Cllr Mrs Carole Deas (visiting elderly relative) & Cllr Mrs May Haines (re-scheduled Environment Overview & Scrutiny meeting)

JS said that he had  ‘phoned Warren Lever, Environment and Design Team Leader, Borough of Poole, and put off his visit until the Assn’s next meeting on 10/02/10.

Accuracy: JS said that he would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting held on 09 December 2009.

2. MATTERS ARISING

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

1.   Quayside (former Dolphin Quays) development – Driftwood Brasserie on the 1st floor was opened on 12/10/09 but closed last month and is expected to re-launched sometime in 2010. .
2.    Poole Pottery factory buildings in Sopers Lane - a planning application for a Care Home is to be submitted at the end of this week.
3.    Former Poole Pottery & Swan Inn site - No new developments
4.    Quay Thistle Hotel site - Andy Taylor, Head of UK Property, Stenham Property Limited wrote to JS on 05/01/10 “Following the recent debt restructuring I have arranged a meeting with our professional team next Friday to look afresh at the various development proposals which have been prepared for the site. Following this I hope to meet Poole Borough Council before the end of January.”

TS referred to the financial reports on the Thistle Hotel site and asked if the Council were confident that the developer is viable.
NS replied that the Planning Application needed to be dealt with first, then it is implicit that before the council enters into any negotiation all public enquiries are made.  Even if the Planning Application were approved on appeal there would be no obligation on the council to sell or lease land to anyone unsuitable.

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

Chairman’s note: A statement in the accounts for Coltham Orchard Ltd for the year to 30/11/08 seems to contradict 3.5 of the report of former Head of Planning Control & Design presented to the Planning Committee on 11/12/08 and JS is seeking clarification from the Head of Legal & Democratic Services about this.

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update:

JS reported

15A Westminster Road - No new developments.
Bella Rosa, 37 Haven Road – ditto
2 Compton Avenue & 93 Lilliput Road – ditto

TS has suggested the inclusion of ‘Key Planning Enforcement successes’ in the Community Working Group Newsletter.  This is particularly relevant in view of yesterday’s enormous media coverage about home owners and developers in Poole who are suspected of damaging protected trees in the Sandbanks & Branksome Park to provide better sea views or enhance the development potential of their sites.

Roy Pointer felt that the Assn should make it known that it supports the Local Planning Authority in all that it is doing to address this issue. It was agreed that

• BPCCRA does not condone this behaviour.

• We have a system of wardens looking out for this.

• We will report any problems to the Council.

• We support the Council’s determination to enforce rigorously where criminal damage to trees is identified and any publicity given to this is welcome.

• We are pleased that the media are taking interest in a topic about which we feel strongly.

NS was called to look at a tree in Haven Road 5 years ago, he also inspected the property which benefited from the damage to the tree, but nothing could be proved.
William Mutlow witnessed branches being removed from an oak tree adjoining his property by tree surgeons in the early morning, when WM contacted the council he was informed that the developer had telephoned to say that dead branches needed to be removed.
Concern was expressed that, although there is an exemption to the rules for trees that are dead, diseased or dying, no examination or investigation is made if a developer or tree surgeon telephones the council and informs them that the tree is dead, diseased or dying.
RP offered to put this on the agenda for next weeksí Community Working Group meeting, please email examples or case studies.  Items of a general nature also required for the agenda.

Community Working Group (CWG), Progress re Sir Michael Pitt’s recommendations & IDeA Report: RP reported that next CWG meeting is on 20/01/10.
RP
Poole Beaches and Coastal Defences: RP reminded members that comments on Poole & Christchurch Bays Shoreline Management Plan are required by 17/02/10. A  comment form can be downloaded from the website  www.twobays.net

Council Tax 2010/11 & Council’s Budget Monitoring report: William Mutlow commented, once again, that the Revised Budget at 30/09/09 showed significant variances to the figures shown for Original Budget. JS said that he write to the Head of Financial Services about this.
The Council’s 2010/11 Budget is due to be presented at the Cabinet meeting on 09/02/10.

Poole Partnership: JS reported that State of the Area Debate meeting scheduled for Monday (11/01/10) was cancelled and no new date has been set.

The Local Development Framework Working Group meeting scheduled for yesterday was cancelled – the next meeting is fixed for 13/04/10.

Richard Dimbleby, chairman of the Poole Partnership, a member of the South West Regional Council of the Learning and Skills Council and a governor of the Arts University College, Bournemouth.is the new chairman of the Community Foundation for Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.

The Community Foundation helps secure and distribute funding for local community groups and helps individuals and businesses looking to put money back into the community.
JS
Canford Cliffs Village & proposal to plant trees in Haven Road: KA reported that he had been passed copies of the utilities maps for the parade by MH a couple of weeks ago. KA said that the copies are difficult to read and he plans to make arrangements to see the originals
TS pointed out the planting season will end in March but KA said that it would not be possible to progress this before then.

Public Rights of Way:

Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – Richard Dimbleby has been passed a letter dated 21/12/09 from Sophia O’Sullivan – Rights of Way Officer is following this up.
Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – No further developments
Bessborough Road – ditto

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

Canford Cliffs Play Area/Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden): A meeting with Simon Legg and Karen Elborn, Natural Habitats Supervisor, Borough of Poole has been fixed for 20/01/10 at 2.30pm.

Use of Assn’s Capital Reserve & Canford Cliffs Library Noticeboard:

TS reported that the Canford Cliffs Library noticeboard would be installed on the outside wall under the existing Library sign, which would be raised to accommodate it.  The existing sign is blue and the aluminium lockable noticeboard could be a similar colour. The cost, inclusive of VAT and installation, would be £960.  There was overwhelming support from the meeting to spend up to £1000, provided the noticeboard had toughened glass, TS to ascertain.  TS to have authority to make decisions on colour, etc.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI) -  JS is pursuing.

Mobile ‘Phone Mast, Elgin Road: No new developments

3.  NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

KA reported…
24 Cliff Drive (Extension to existing beach hut & relocate steps (revised Scheme) – Letter of objection lodged on behalf of Assn on 08/01/10.
11 Leicester Road
(a) Outline application to erect a 59 bedroom care home (class C2) with associated parking (15 spaces), bin & cycle store (revised scheme)
(b) Conservation Area application to demolish existing dwelling & associated buildings (revised scheme) – Both applications applications, which were refused under delegated authority on 21/08/09, are now the subject of appeals (APP/Q1255/A/09/2118175 & APP/Q1255/E/09/2118176) to be determined at a Planning Inquiry. The final date for Statements & representations is 2nd February 2010.
Chairman’s note: Members might like to write to the Planning Inspectorate (using the on-line facility available via the Planning Inspectorate’s website <http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/public/planning/appeals/search/>) to show the strength of local feeling.
Land adj 1 Over Links Drive (Sever land and erect a new detached house (Revised Scheme) – Application refused by Planning Committee on 10/12/09.
St Ann’s Hospital
(a)Erect two 2-storey buildings on site to accommodate a 12 bed Psychiatric Care Unit and 48 long stay bed spaces. New combined entrance & extensions to existing 1980’s acute ward block. Demolition of 1970 block. Associated car parking, hardstanding & landscaping. Amended Plans 19/11/09) – Application refused by Planning Committee on 10/12/09.
(b) Listed Building application to replace existing metal escape staircase, alterations to reception counter & demolition of 70’s block and repair to west end of building) – Application ‘Granted with Conditions’ ‘by Planning Committee on 10/12/09.

Other current planning issues
19 Torbay Road (Demolish existing dwelling and erect 3 no. 4-bedroom detached houses with associated parking) – application granted ‘Subject to Unilateral Undertaking’ on 23/12/09.
46-48 Tower Road (Demolish existing houses and erect 14 flats with basement and surface parking)
-application granted ‘Subject to Unilateral Undertaking’ on 31/12/09.
Land adj. 2 Mornish Road (Erect a 5-bed detached house with attached garage, access from Mornish Road. (Revised Scheme) – application granted ‘Subject to Unilateral Undertaking’ on 22/12/09.
4 Lawrence Drive (Demolish existing buildings and erect 1 block of 8 apartments with assoc parking) – Letter of objection lodged by Assn on 20/11/09.  Amended plans lodged on 18/11/09 and application has been ‘Red-carded’.
75 Canford Cliffs Road (Alterations to existing entrance to form new vehicular access with gates) – Amended plans lodged on 02/12/09.
The Cottage, Kingsgate, 7 The Avenue (Demolish existing property and erect 5 replacement Townhouses) – Amended plans lodged on 30/11/09.
29 Links Road (Demolish existing dwelling and sever land to erect 2 detached town houses) – Application registered on 26/10/09 and has been ‘Red-carded’.
10 Nairn Road (Demolish the existing house and erect 2 x 4 bedroom maisonettes with associated parking) – Amended plans lodged on 27/11/09.
Canford Cliffs, Promenade 2 (a) Construction of 18 new beach huts – Application No: 08/24380/005/F & (b) Conservation Area application to demolish 8 beach huts (nos 99-106) adjacent to Canford Cliffs Chine. Application No: 08/24380/007/U The applications were registered as long ago as 22/01/08 &13/02/08 respectively.  MH will keep the Assn advised of any further developments.
19 Sandbourne Road (Demolish existing and erect 5 apartments over 3 storeys with basement parking and associated cycle and bin store) – S106 details to be submitted before determining.
4-6 Compton Avenue (Non material amendment of planning permission 06/12687/005/F to extend basement parking, an additional staircase, two roof lights, convert half gable window to full height) – Application registered on 14/10/09.  There is a technical issue regarding the minor amendment, in relation to correctly linking the amendment scheme to the section 106 agreement of permission 07/12687/006/F which the LPA are trying to sought out with the agent.
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.
60A Kings Avenue (Tree Replacement Notices to replant 3 Scots Pines) – Confirmation awaited that the Council’s Arboriculturist visited both 60 and 60a to check tree issues and that letters sent to the owners requesting planting under Treework/Planning conditions.

4.    ACCOUNTS TO DATE - JD reported that the total funds as at 31st  December amounted to just under £33,700.    JD

5.     ANY OTHER BUSINESS

NS reported on the following two matters

1. Proposed Chester & Forest Road Conservation Area: This was one result from the Ward Walks which NS & MH had taken part in with officers.  JS said he had been told that there was positive response from residents of the roads in question and a public consultation meeting was being held shortly.

2. Closure of Branksome Dene car park: The Car Park will be closed for essential works from 25th – 29th January. The essential works will include the roots of trees and shrubs, which are making access to the car park hazardous for cyclists and pedestrians.  Transportation Services and Leisure Services Arboricultural Officer Andy Osbourne will determine which roots are causing the problem before undertaking the appropriate . The Community Centre have been consulted and agreed the dates and all beach hut tenants/owners have been notified.

Canford Cliffs & Penn Hill Area Committee meeting: JS reminded members of the meeting on 20/01/10 at 7.00pm at the Main Hall, Branksome St Aldhelm’s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road)

The meeting closed at 8.15pm

Date of next meeting: The next meeting is Wednesday 10th February 2010 in the Main Hall at Branksome St Aldhelm’s Parish Centre (Entrance via Lindsay Road) To include presentation by Warren Lever, Environment and Design Team Leader, Borough of Poole.