Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & District Residents’ Association October Minutes

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Tom Thurston

Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & District Residents’ Association Founded 1958

Minutes of the Meeting on 11th.October 2017 at St Aldhelms Meeting Room, Lindsay Road at 7.30 p.m.

Present Bob Reid Chairman

Mike Parkin Membership Secretary Roger Allen Magazine Advertising Dugald Eadie Planning Officer

Cllr May Haines Cllr Mohan Iyengar

Approximately 20 members Apologies and Welcome

The chair welcomed new members/ visitors, the two Ward Councillors, and noted apologies from

John Gunton, Magazine Editor.

Carol Parkin, Secretary and Minute Secretary. Paul Fernley, Treasurer.

Stan Alfert, Dawn Goodson, Andrew Kileen, Steph Stevenson.

Minutes of September Meeting

The minutes were accepted as a true account of the last meeting.

Matters Arising

There was an update on the illegal incursions of Travellers in Car Parks since it was discussed in Parliament. John Sprackling had heard the debate on TV and thought that our MP Robert Syms contributed well but regretted R.S. did not inform local people whom he represents, beforehand that the debate was going to take place. It was felt that it is at Parliamentary level that solutions to this difficulty can be solved. A member thought the time freed up by Brexit could be used to change Legislation on the rights of Gypsies and Travellers.

As Steph Stevenson was not able to attend the last meeting to present the work being carried out in the Canford Cliffs Forum the chair welcomed her colleague Victoria Edwards to the meeting and invited her to present the ideas and plans which have been drawn up to date.

V.E. informed the meeting of progress including the Tesco application. Which M.I. confirmed is going ahead but no actual date to start work on the empty shops has been announced by Tesco.

V.E. showed some display boards of proposed plans for the road improvements, including benches, possible 20 mph speed limit and the planting of small ornamental trees.

The Association is supporting the plans and the bid for funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy, CIL. The chair agreed that the Executive would consider an actual financial contribution to assist the CIL bid.

The chair thanked V.E. for her time and the presentation.

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Abandoned, illegally parked vehicles, anti-social behaviour.

The Chair saidthis has become an increasing problem and where somevehicleswhich are lived in used to park at the end of Western Road they have moved to more residential areas due to the Parking Meters. JS confirmed that the two vans had been removed. M. H. informed that the occupiers of some vehicles had been offered alternative accommodation but could not be forced to take it.

JS thought the main reason for slow action lay with the Driver Vehicle Licencing Agency not having the capacity to take quick action.

A member (Adrian) knew of a vehicle which was left for 6 weeks even after it had been reported. R.A. pointed out that other people get booked very quickly so that should happen to all illegal or illegally parked vehicles.

When people live in them this is more difficult.

Beach Road Car Park

The chair reminded members present about the plan to build on the Beach Road Car Park which was first announced in a Draft Development Brief published in November 2016.

Roy Pointer updated the meeting on progress with the Association’s objections. RP explained that objection had been made at all stages:

Car park underuse due to poor signage, when on-road parking was proposed; Car park needed to support the seafront strategy for Poole beaches;

Council’s Proposed Development Brief in Jan 17;

Inclusion in the draft Local Plan revision (site A11);

Inclusion in the Pre-submission of Local Plan (site U8) to the Planning Inspectorate.

In the last case we have requested the opportunity to represent to the Inspector in person. That will be towards the year-end or early next year. Regret that the Council Cabinet persists with its development proposals despite significant and continuing objection from residents.

Council now seeks relief from the onerous covenants attached to the site and has sought ‘commercial confidential’ protection from sharing information. We have used FOI Requests to both Council and Justice Dept. as a result, we now understand that:

Council has applied to Justice Dept. for covenant relief;

Council has been instructed to consult with owners/occupiers of land within a 200m radius of the site;

Council proposes to place Notices in Echo and at site on 13th October giving details of its request to Justice Dept.

We knowthat when the car park proposal was included in theDraft Local Plan consultation, it received one of the largest numbers of responses of all the sites. Of the 62 responses, 53 were against, the remaining 9 were equivocal. Nevertheless, the site was carried forward to the eventual plan with a suggested scope for around 60 dwellings.

Association proposes to continue to object and seeks the support of Members to do so. Detailed strategy will be discussed at meeting of the Steering Group early next week.

Chris Stracey expressed his outrage that the council are attempting to overturn the covenants. He thought the Association should take legal advice on the council’s proposal as it affected more than the people living within the 200 metres of the park.

He referred to the case of Blake Dene Road where a site had covenants overturned.

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He suggested the hidden agenda of the council has been to keep this carpark difficult to find by poor signage and overgrown just to give the impression it is no longer viable. Like the Beehive Pub which was allowed to be rundown. He thought the whole handling of the car park was a “scam”.

He suggested the association notify everyone and pointed out that many consultation meetings take place during the working day.

He felt very strongly that the car park should remain.

Adrian thought that the BPCCRA should find out from other Associations if this is happening to them and warn them.

The council owns the land, but it is not known how the land was transferred without changing the covenants.

C.S. Said there is a strong feeling that the council is ignoring local opinion and ride roughshod over our opinions and don’t care about what people feel.

There was discussion on what legal advice might cost and it was agreed unanimously that the BPCCRA could seek legal advice up to £3,000 to defend the covenants and retain the Car Park as it is.

R.P. Reminded the meeting that once these notices are issued there is a time clock running. D.E. felt our main purpose is to look after covenants on our boundary areas.

Once permission is granted there will be a release fee and covenants being released is not new.

M.I. explained that the council must save a huge amount of money and while we want to protect our interests that he and the other two ward councillors are only 3 of the 42 councillors and Canford Cliffs ward will be affected by the cuts in some way.

He pointed out that anything that is non-statutory for the council may be cut, such as The Lighthouse, Street Maintenance, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Libraries.

He thought it would be hard to make the case for retaining the car park as it is when development would still leave 140 spaces which could be improved and of a high standard.

C.S. said this is another example of why this area is no longer attractive to tourists.

R.A. said the reality of life is that the council is under colossal pressure as explained my M.I. and there would still be 140 spaces.

Many agreed that the council tax should be increased to pay for the services we want and that most people would be happy to do this. There were several comments on the top rate of council tax not reflecting the properties not worth several million pounds and blocks of flats are paying a greater share than the more valuable houses on large plots of land.

R.P. remarked that if the council was business and was consolidating in the merger with Bournemouth and Christchurch there would be the ability to save a considerable amount of money.

M.I. Reminded everyone that the council has commitments to their workers who have pension rights and union representation. And we are waiting for the Secretary of State to confirm that the mergers can go ahead although some services are already sharing and combining between Bournemouth and Poole.

M.H. reminded us the delay has been caused by the election and events such as the Grenfell Tower disaster.

Planning Applications

D.E. The Planning Officer, Drew the meetings attention to those which were new or were of concern. APP/17/01531/P 26/09/2017

6 Pinewood Road.

Following refusal of previous application, new one for block of 5 flats to replace bungalow. No objections yet.

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APP/17/01470/P 18/09/2017 1 De Mauley Road.

Demolish existing house and replace with 3 storey block of 8 flats. No objections yet.

APP/17/01005/F 24/08/2017 2a Martello Park (Martello Lodge)

Increase existing approved 4 storey block to 5 storeys. Neighbours in South Lodge, having accepted the original plan, are not happy with the extra floor. All blocks around that area are 4 storeys. Red card is expected. Over 20 objections, including BPCCRA.

APP/17/01157/F 23/08/2017 1-5 Lindsay Road

McCarthy & Stone proposal for 37 retirement apartments to replace 3 bungalows. Advance consultation has already taken place. 18 letters, including at least 3 “approvals”. Objection from BPCCRA. Evidence that applicant does not realise implications of Conservation Area.

APP/17/01114/F 15/08/2017 43 Western Road

Replace existing 5 bedroom house with three blocks of flats (10 in total) Difficult to see how this can be justified in Conservation Area (existing house is listed in Poole Council documents). 26 objections – Dover Road residents quite active, objection from BPCCRA

APP/17/01164/F 9/08/2017 1,1A Canford Cliffs Avenue

Demolish existing bungalow and erect two 4-bed detached houses. See comments on 5 Canford Cliffs Avenue below. 4 objections from immediate neighbours, particularly concerned about impact on road, which has a cultivated central reservation. Also, a complete change to the style of the properties.

APP/17/01070/P 20/07/2017 9 Martello Road South

Demolish existing bungalow and replace with three dwellings. Further increase in density of housing in this area. Main objection from neighbour in Oratory Gardens, worried about overlooking windows and impact of basement construction. Now going to October Planning Committee meeting.

APP/17/00997/F 10/07/2017 5 Canford Cliffs Avenue

Demolish existing house and replace with 2 detached houses. 8 letters of objection – appears to be a threat to the whole stretch of land to Widdicombe Road. Several neighbours say that there are “covenants” which should prevent this.

APP/17/00785/F 13/06/2017 11 Martello Road South

Demolish existing house and erect block of 14 flats. This is an expansion of the existing approved plan for 9 flats. 4 letters of objection, but note that residents already tried hard to prevent original application, and will probably do less now. On 28 July 2017, Robert Syms MP wrote to the Chief Executive of Poole Borough Council to object to this proposal. There are some amendments to the plans.

We will be objecting to this application. DECISIONS

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APP/17/00957/F 3/07/2017 19 Wilderton Road

Demolish existing house and erect block of 6 flats. Refused 22/09/2017

Refused due to several issues, including parking, bin collection, pedestrian access, not suitable site for flats. Simply not appropriate for Conservation Area.

APP/17/01069/F 20/07/2017 109 Lilliput Road

Replacement of existing house with block of 3 flats, with flat roof including pond and seating area. Refused 5/10/2017

No objection to concept of flats, but actual proposal is not consistent with the rest of the road.

Community Working Group meeting held on 27th September.

The chair explained that he has attended the last two meetings of this group at the Civic Centre and gave a brief account of some of the discussions which had taken place. He pointed out that the minutes of the AGM were available, and the September ones were due soon.

He asked if someone would like to take over representing BPCCRA on this group as he did not have time to attend. They are quarterly and D.E. agreed to consider attending on our behalf.

As there was no Other Business the meeting closed 9.15 pm.

The next meeting is on the 8th November

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MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Tom Thurston

MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

PRESENT

Terry Stewart President Bob Reid Chairman

Carol Parkin Secretary/Minutes Secretary Mike Parkin Membership Secretary Roger Allen Magazine Advertising

Dugald Eadie Planning Officer Cllr. Mohan Iyengar

Cllr. May Haines

Approximately 30 members and wardens The Chairman welcomed those present. APOLOGIES

John Gunton, Paul Fearnley, Roy Pointer, Linda Brook, Julie Reid, Steph Stephenson. MINUTES OF MEETING HELD JULY 12, 2017

The Chairman explained why these minutes were longer than usual.

There were no comments from the members about these minutes and so they were approved. TRAVELLER INCURSIONS

Since the last Association meeting The Chairman went along to a meeting at the Council where Traveller Incursions was discussed. The Council are rather tied with the rules and laws from the Government.

The Association made a presentation at the meeting at the Council where the Associations views and opinions were presented by John Gunton along with details of the assault and the car damage, which the Council listened to carefully. They appeared to be concerned that the police were not being active enough and will speak with the PCC, Martyn Underhill.

The idea of Temporary Stopping Place (TSP) on a rotation basis was mooted, in order that there could be a site to which the Travellers could be directed. Travellers used to have a permanent site allocated to them in Poole, but this was taken away as they ‘trashed’ it. There is no TSP in Poole currently. DE brought up the question of definition of Traveller, as the ones we have in Poole appear to be ‘tourists’. The Chairman said that this is another whole new issue. A member pointed out that when he visited Winchester last month a large proportion of the Travellers illegally camped in the car park there were French. There was then general discussion on ‘Travellers’. John Sprackling said that there was presently a Traveller presence on the car park at Sandbanks. Cllr MI then brought us up to date with progress so far made by the Council. There is general agreement that there needs to be adjustment to the law but that Poole Council are unable to do this. He has had a meeting with the PCC’s office about police inactivity towards Travellers. They insist that they can do nothing until the law is changed. There is no support at the Council for having rotating TSPs. There is still the reticence of the population of Poole to have a site in proximity to where they live, but more importantly, no one rotating site would be large enough. There is the question as to whether there should be a TSP outside the Borough in a rural area, but the stipulation is that we must have a site

within the borough, and this is part of the law that Poole Council would like to be changed because of the constriction of space within the borough.

UNITARY COUNCIL

We’re still waiting a Government decision on this but plans need to be made because of the budget. Cllr Haines detailed the shared services Poole Council already has with Bournemouth.

For instance, there is now only one Head of Legal and Democratic Services, HR, Financial Services, and IT.

There has been a voluntary redundancy programme in order that each section of Corporate Services may reach its target of 20% saving.

The Seafront and library services are currently being negotiated.

TS asked how much had to be saved and Cllr. MH told him that it is about £10.8Million but as this is a work in progress there cannot be an exact figure.

MP asked if anybody is monitoring that those who take redundancy are not rehired as consultants. Cllr.MH said that this is very unlikely to happen.

JS said that he would like more detail to be provided when consultants are hired.

DE said that he hoped that our Council had some concept of ethics. It was pointed out that Stephen Thorne, who was the Head of Planning, had been re-hired on a consultancy basis!

Cllr MI explained that even though some beachfront services were shared, Poole seafront remains in the ownership of Poole Council, and the same for Bournemouth.

TS brought up the question of lack of information from Poole Council; Cllr MI agreed that there is still work to be done on communications.

CANFORD CLIFFS FORUM

This is a working group between the Council, the traders of Canford Cliffs and the residents of Canford Cliffs. Things are now beginning to happen. We had hoped that Steph Stevenson from HNB would be able to come to our meeting to give us a talk about the aspirations for Haven Road, though Canford Cliffs Village, but, unfortunately, she is unable to attend. However, the proposed plans for Haven Road are on display in HNB salon until the 15th of September. Steph Stevenson is extremely disappointed that she couldn’t be at the meeting, and hopes to be able to be at the next meeting of the Assn. to talk about that proposals for Haven Road. However, things are now going ahead, albeit very slowly due to Council resources and commitments.

A bid for CIL money to be used has been launched.

Work on the new Tesco in Haven Road should begin quite soon. PINECLIFF GARDENS

Roger Allen reported that things are going well with the garden and it is applying for a Green Flag Award. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

APPLICATIONS

APP/17/01005/F 24/08/2017

2a Martello Park (Martello Lodge) Increase existing approved 4 storey block to 5 storeys. Neighbours in South Lodge, having accepted the original plan, are not happy with the extra floor. All blocks around that area are 4 storeys. Red card is expected.

APP/17/01157/F 23/08/2017

1-5 Lindsay Road McCarthy & Stone proposal for 37 retirement apartments to replace 5 bungalows. Advance consultation has already taken place. 5 letters, of which 2 object, 3 approve (unusual).

APP/17/01114/F 15/08/2017

43 Western Road Replace existing 5 bedroom house with three blocks of flats (10 in total) Difficult to see how this can be justified in Conservation Area (existing house is listed in Poole Council documents). 18 objections so far – Dover Road residents quite active, objection from BPCCRA

APP/17/01164/F 9/08/2017

1,1A Canford Cliffs Avenue Demolish existing bungalow and erect two 4-bed detached houses. See comments on 5 Canford Cliffs Avenue below. 4 objections from immediate neighbours, particularly concerned about impact on road, which has a cultivated central reservation. Also, a complete change to the style of the properties.

APP/17/01084/P 25/07/2017

19 Canford Cliffs Road Demolish garage and erect new detached house, creating new entrance where there is an existing pedestrian gate. As usual. This will increase the density of housing. No objections so far.

APP/17/01070/P 20/07/2017

9 Martello Road South Demolish existing bungalow and replace with three dwellings. Further increase in density of housing in this area. Main objection from neighbour in Oratory Gardens, worried about overlooking windows and impact of basement construction.

APP/17/00962/P 13/07/2017

2 Mornish Road Demolish existing house and replace with single dwelling. No objections.

APP/17/00997/F 10/07/2017

5 Canford Cliffs Avenue Demolish existing house and replace with 2 detached houses. 8 letters of objection – appears to be a threat to the whole stretch of land to Widdicombe Road. Several neighbours say that there are “covenants” which should prevent this.

APP/17/00957/F 3/07/2017

19 Wilderton Road Demolish existing house and erect block of 6 flats. Blatant follow-on from approval for single dwelling on 19 May 2017. 7 objections, including BPCCRA. Allowing a block of flats in this part of the road would be against the principles of the Conservation Area.

APP/17/00785/F 13/06/2017

11 Martello Road South Demolish existing house and erect block of 14 flats. This is an expansion of the existing approved plan for 9 flats. 4 letters of objection, but note that residents already tried hard to prevent original application, and will probably do less now. On 28 July 2017, Robert Syms MP wrote to the Chief Executive of Poole Borough Council to object to this proposal.

APP/17/00742/F 02/06/2017

22 St Clair Road Demolish existing 3 flats and erect 2 no 4 bed houses with parking Unusually, 5 letters of support, only 1 objection, concerning privacy. Current building is an “eyesore”.

WITHDRAWN on 3 August 2017. Applicant knew that planning officer was going to refuse it, and it is likely that an amended version will be proposed. The Planning officer was clear that the buildings were too big for the site and the area.

APP/17/00206/F 15/02/2017

5 Ormonde Rd

Alterations, extensions and conversion of existing house to form 4 cluster houses with new vehicular access, parking and bin storage. Neighbourhood opposition with representatives attending the May BRCCRA monthly meeting. At least 20 letters of objection. Revised proposal on 9/08/2017, reducing to 3 dwellings, but neighbours still objecting. DECISIONS

APP/16/01623/F 28/10/2016 46-48 Tower Road

28 retirement apartments (McCarthy & Stone) Grant 3/08/2017

Variation on existing approval, some controversy about location/ traffic issues. APP/17/00405/F 22/03/2017

2 Western Ave

Plot severance and erection of detached dwelling with access from Canford Cliffs Road. Refused 28/07/2017

Strong objections seem to have worked (for now). Impact on trees was a major factor. Appeal made on 30/08/2107 (as expected) Appeal quotes 12A Western Avenue as a “model” to justify splitting the site.

APP/16/01353/F 1/09/2016

22 Balcombe Road New 2-storey house in plot carved out of existing.

Grant 28/07/2017

Some controversy due to increase in density, but numbering suggests that this was expected.

APP/17/00594/F 21/04/2017

11 Newton Road Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement Grant 14/06/2017

APP/17/00697/F 18/05/2017

7 Chaddesley Glen

Demolition of existing dwelling, to be replaced with block of 4 flats.

Grant 20/07/2017

Main point is that planning already exists for a similar building. The “right of light” issue raised by neighbours is a legal matter, and does not affect planning decision.

APP/17/00669/P 18/05/2017

6 Pinewood Road

Demolish existing dwelling and replace with 8 flats and basement parking Refused 13/07/2017

Reasons for refusal are consistent with the many objections. Slight inconsistency with original pre-app advice. PINES AND CHINES MAGAZINE

Just a reminder that anything for the forthcoming issue of the magazine should be given to John Gunton by Friday 15th September.

ACCOUNTS TO DATE

The Accounts are available with the Chairman if anyone wished to look at them. We currently have £32,658 in the account.

TERRY STEWART

Terry has been the President of the Association for some years and has been with the Association for 25 years.

Terry is moving out of the area and is resigning his duties as President. Chairman presented him with a local painting in order that he might remember his association with Poole.

Terry thanked the Association and remarked that our Association is remarkably active in the area. He wished to pay tribute to John Sprackling who was Chair of the Association for 14 years, and to Bob Reid, the current Chairman. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

The Chairman has had an e mail from Cllr. MI detailing the restoration of the landslip at Cliff Drive. If anyone wants to see this contact Bob Reid and he will send a copy.

The latest Neighbour Hood Watch newsletter is available here at the meeting if anyone wishes to take one. John Sprackling informed the meeting that the group Unite the Conurbation are fully supporting

The amalgamation of Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Councils. The ‘minded to’ notice may be received on Friday 15th. If this letter is not received, the Unite the Conurbation Group want to send a letter to Sajid Javid (Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government) to encourage him to make a decision. JS went on to say that the group wanted to get an idea or how people feel about this and asked that we could have a show of hands of those who support the unification of the conurbation. There was overwhelming support and two people against the idea.

Cllr. MI asked what the reasons were for being against this plan. The main reason was the fear that Poole would lose its identity and be steamrollered by Bournemouth.

The meeting closed at 8.45pm.

Branksome Park and Canford Cliffs Residents Association C/O Bob Reid (Chair)

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Branksome Park Canford Cliffs Residents Association September Meeting

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Tom Thurston

September Meeting

Our September meeting is on the 13th September at St Aldhelms 7.30pm

We will be following up on the incursions of Travellers.

Saying Good Bye to our President.

Being updated on current planning applications.

The Minutes of the July meeting and the Agenda for this meeting are on our website http://www.pinesandchines.co.uk/about/comittee/ and they are also published on our Facebook Group.

Minutes of January Meeting – Branksome Park and Canford Cliffs District Residents Association

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Tom Thurston

Minutes of the monthly meeting held on Wednesday 11th January 2017 at 7.30 pm.

Present Roger Allen (RA) Vice Chair

Terry Stewart (TS) President

May Haines (MH) Ward Councillor, Deputy Leader Conservative Group

Mohan Iyengar (MI) Ward Councillor, Conservative

10 Wardens and Members

Welcome and Apologies

Bob Reid Chair, Carol Parkin Secretary and minute secretary, Mike Parkin membership secretary, Paul FernleyTreasurer, John Gunton magazine editor,
ChrisStracey, Tracy Holmes, Martin Heath Julie Reid.

Roger Allen opened the meeting at 7.30 as Chair and Minute Secretary combined.

Minutes of the meeting 14th Dec 2016

The Chair explained that the Secretary Carol Parkin was unwell and hadn’t been able to write up the minutes as normal. Bob Reid had prepared the shortened version that was presented to members for approval. Terry Stewart proposed their adoption which received unanimous support.

Matters arising
Parking issues were to the fore and in effectthe discussions moved straight onto item 4 on the January agenda.

Item 4: On Road parking charges, latest update, raising parking charges
MH didn’t have the information as what the rise in parking charges would be but confirmed that BOP will be conducting a benchmarking exercise with other authorities.
TS said it was unfortunate that the detail was only notified three days before and that all traders were objecting. TS went on to say that town centres are facing big challenges with business retail shops closing and more charity shops opening. We have a marketing team to promote the town centre and raising car park charges is counterproductive to their work.
MI said that the decline of Poole town centre goes back many years with contributory factors being high rents and the rail line which crosses the pedestrian thoroughfare. He pointed out that BOP is investing £3.5 million and Legal & General’s contribution brings the total investment up to £10 million. This represents a huge investment and BOP has to balance the books.
StanAlfert (SA) asked if the new charges would be higher than Bournemouth. MH replied that the benchmark exercise would determine this. She went on to say that BOP would be funding the repairs to address the structural problems of the car park over WH Smith. SA expressed concern that if parking fees are raised to high there could be an actual loss of revenue as well as a negative impact on the businesses.
TS identified that parking fees in district car parks are doubling. TS said that he would conduct a research study and produce a matrix of current car parking fees against proposed increases.
MH and MI made the case strongly that BOP is facing a funding crisis. RA suggested that BOP could put forward a matrix for increases in community charge against services that would be saved etc. and then go out for a referendum. MH said that research shows the likely result would be a no to any increases above the cap and that the cost of a referendum at £120.000 is not affordable.

Item 5: Planning

Unfortunately our Planning Officer Tracy Holmes was out of commission after a riding accident, notwithstanding she kindly emailed a list of planning applications for discussion. RA read through the list many of which were new applications and some refusals. Please see Tracy’s Planning List which is a separate document attached.
The discussion centred on The HMO saga on Pinewood Road. The HMO is now closed. The owners have dropped plans to build a nursing home changing back to a block of flats and that application has now been changed to a bigger block of flats.
MH confirmed that she is monitoring the situation.
SA has concerns over the seemingly never ending situation at 4 Bracken Hill with applications for a larger house being refused and then going to appeal again and so on. The residents of Bracken Hill, some of which are members would like to see the RA backing a continual refusal of these out of character house designs.

Paul Fernley will be asked to check our memberships along Bracken Hill.
John Sprackling (JS) referred to the application at 8 Martello South where the
Planning Committee overturned an officer recommendation. JS and TS separately said that the committee overturns officer recommendations for refusal quite often and in so doing totally ignores the BOP Core Strategy. JS agreed that he would review the history of officer recommendations being overturned by committee. SA said that this part of the world appeared to overturn more decisions than was the norm.

Items 6 & 7 Plans for the Civic Centre reception and the closure of public toilets
These two items were discussed at the same time as the public and the press have linked the cost of remodelling the reception with the savings to be gained by closing public toilets.
MH opened the discussion by saying that there is no statutory requirement for BOP to provide public toilets at all. Her view is that the Civic Centre reception and cash office are very dated. There are issues around client confidentiality which would be improved if there were private interview facilities. And that advances in technology mean that a cash machine could be installed to receive payments and for those troubled by using such a machine help and support would be on hand. The saving from installing a cash machine would be in staff costs, and that redundancy costs had been factored into the calculations. The cost of for the work would be £216,000 of which £150,000 would come from existing budgets. The cost of maintaining the toilets earmarked for closure would be £72,000 and it wouldn’t stop there. The toilets in question are old and out of date and would in reality require capital investment to keep them going as well as scheduled maintenance. MH referred to the “Pay Back” of the costs for the reception project which would come in over a number of years.
RA asked if the project had actually been approved in principle, how the socalled “Pay Back” works as there isn’t actually an income stream being invested in and just because there is spare money in a budget shouldn’t mean it has to be spent on a project given the dire financial situation. MH replied that the pay back would be a result of savings on staff wages, and held to her position on the need for remodelling the reception justified the spend from existing budgets.
SA said that if the pay back was being calculated over a number of years and the building did become redundant in the relatively near future then the figures cannot be justified. The membership generally remained very circumspect over the perceived pay back. Roy Pointer confirmed his doubts over the pay back notion too and asked MH through the chair why they were intending to spend this money given the challenging financial situation if as the plan for conurbation develops the Civic Centre might well cease to be. MH stuck to her position that the reception is outdated and the work is essential.
In simple terms the general view at the meeting was that it’s not whether in an ideal world the changes that MH envisages should be carried out. Rather that the project should be delayed in the face of the move to form a conurbation which our council has now voted for. Following what had become an impasse between our Ward Councillor and the members.
Stan Alfet proposed a resolution as follows.
Discretionary expense that is not essential in the light of forthcoming prospects for change should be deferred for two years until we know more about future arrangements concerning the conurbation to bring Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch together and how this may affect Poole Civic Centre.
The proposal was seconded by Roy Pointer and carried with a unanimous vote in support.
It was agreed that TS would distribute the details of our resolution the following day.
SA asked for our disappointment over the closure of the public toilets to be
recorded. SA asked why BOP couldn’t look at the continental model for public toilets where prefabricated toilet pods are placed into public areas with a charge levied for use. RP mentioned that Wessex water have toilet schemes. RA said that in some areas toilet blocks have been sold for development as bars or cafes on the agreement that the operators will provide a public toilet.
MI said that he would he would follow up with BOP to explore business and
commercial opportunities with council WC’s. MH said that vandals inhibit
development of public toilets. SA said we should explore commercial options and not let vandals win the day.

Item 8: Beach Road car park
RP said that the date for submissions had been extended and he is crafting a
response accordingly. It was felt that the RA should be seen to be active where such a large project is being considered.
Item 9: Accounts
Copies of the 2016 accounts had been circulated. RA said that a late payment for advertising was now in which would bring the magazine within budget. The overall position remained much the same. It was mentioned that Sundries and Meeting costs were well over budget but other headings were either spot on or under.
It was suggested that the budget for 2017 should be reviewed to take account of the reality of sundries and that the budget needs to include likely costs for ad hoc meetings required during the progress of our various campaigns. RA said he would liaise with the Treasurer in this regard. RA thanked the Treasurer for his work.

AOB
TS referred to the report that made the claim that there had been a powerful
response to the consultation regarding the merger of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch and asked MH if a response of 3% could be considered as such. MH responded that the data against norms suggest the response was good and there was little adverse comment. RP by 31.01.17 all nine Dorset Councils will have voted on their various plans for amalgamations.
Mike Wrigley asked a question of MH as to where he can find information on
regeneration projects.
Before closing the meeting RA thanked our Ward Councillors for attending and paid particular tribute to May Haines who had come under fire somewhat but had held her ground and made many valuable points. RA said that we all very much appreciate her hard work and dedication as a councillor.

The meeting closed at 8.45pm

Roger Allen
BPCCRA Vice Chair
13th January 2017

Branksome Park Canford Cliffs & District Residents’ Association Minutes September

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Tom Thurston

Minutes of the monthly meeting held on Wednesday 14th September 2016 at 19.30

Present Bob Reid (BR) Chairman
Terry Stewart (TS) President

Tracy Holmes(TH) Planning Officer for Branksome Park
Cllr Mohan Iyengar(MI) Ward Counsillor
18 wardens and members.

Welcome and Apologies
Roger Vice-Chairman, and Zofia Allen, Carol (CP)and Mike Parkin Secretary and Membership Secretary, John Gunton magazine editor, Paul Fearnley Treasurer, and members Vivienne Evans, Dawn Goodson, Christine Norman, John Cribb and Sarah Holt.
Cllr May Haines (MH) Ward Councillor

BR thanked Julie Reid for helping to make notes for the minutes of the meeting, in the absence of CP
2 Minutes of meeting 13th July 2016
These had been circulated and a few were available at meeting for new members or reference.
3 Matters arising
William Mutlow (WM) pointed out that his comments had not been included in the minutes regarding Julian Osgathorpe as the Executive Director for Corporate Services for Bournemouth Borough Council and the Borough of Pooel.
Submitted by John Sprackling (JS) with reference to item 7. We are still waiting to learn the official outcome of the Licensing Sub Committee on 26 July 2016.

MI Agreed they should be online by now and explained that the confidential element would probably be due to requirements of the Legal Department.
BR pointed out that Martin Heath (MRH) has had a letter confirming that the Licence was granted with an end time of 11pm rather than 1am and restrictions on noise levels. Copies of the letter were available.
BR pointed out that the membership forms, separate from the magazine are already available and comply with ICO data protection requirements. BR also announced that following from the June meeting when questions were asked about the four empty shops in Canford Cliffs. There has been a development in that Mandy Payne, Economic Development Officer at Borough of Poole came to a meeting with JS, BR and George Perrins of the Land Society and discussed ways in which the appearance of the shops could be improved

Various options were discussed and it is hoped some progress can be made. She hopes to set up a Traders Collective.
MI filled us in with the information that he has been talking to Mandy about this and she has great experience in the field business promotion professionally, He did advise caution as the four shops pay full business rates and there will be legal restrictions on what can be done. The shops are family owned and their accountant baulked at spending £2000 on improving them.
On completing the matters arising TS proposed accepting the minutes and JS seconded.
4 On Road Parking Charges, Update after the Cabinet meeting.
BR informed that the Steering Group had been meeting regularly and is awaiting to hear when the Poole Cabinet will next consider the proposal. Cllr May Haines had indicated that it probably would not be at its October meeting.
We are carrying out preliminary work for a Judicial Review if necessary should the decision be to go ahead with the meters. And have started preliminary enquiries on legal advice to that end. Any such action would be referred to members for approval.
Roy Pointer(RP) reminded members that we have issued a newsletter, on our strategy and objections copies of which are available on the website. Following a number of unsatisfactory responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, RP had referred them to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for review. The latter had instructed Poole Council to provide better answers by 12th October. This £1/2 million project is claimed to ease congestion in Sandbanks area and to contribute to the 25 year Seafront Development Plan the only part of has been approved are some new beach huts.
RP explained that the public meeting in March and Poole Committee meetings had been filmed for a TV programme called “Parking Wars” to be screened on Tuesday next.
MI said that he could not add to what Janet Walton or MH have said and he said that Council would keep this proposal alive as it is their duty to consider all proposals that could raise money.
Martin Heath (MRH) said that Cabinet have never discussed congestion in detail and the project was simply about making money.
A member pointed out that the only congestion is on Sandbanks and most of the roads earmarked for meters are not congested
RP confirmed that when asked, the Council, admitted they had not recorded any complaints about congestion or the lack of parking.
A member said that living in Bingham Avenue for 15 years parking congestion had never reached their road.
Several members pointed out that you cannot legally use parking charges on roads simply to bring in funds.
Several other members spoke against the proposed scheme but no one spoke in favour.
A member said that the congestion at Sandbanks became worse after the Council took away the feeder lane to the car park.
He had also talked to the senior transport officer who told him that ‘people needed to change their attitude to the car and make more use the buses’ but all agreed that a family going to the beach would not do that, the buses are very infrequent and the “equipment” needed for a family day at the beach made the bus impractical.
5 Neighbourhood Watch
BR announced that Neighbourhood Watch had a coffee morning at Sandbanks Hotel last Friday 9th September and Pat Halliday invited us to take a table to promote what we do. BR, RP, JS attended and as a result we found some new residents who have now joined up. And we explained to others how we are opposing the parking scheme and other areas we help with. We work closely with N. W. as some of our concerns overlap e.g. Party Houses
BR also pointed that their Newsletter is available and has dates for future events.

6 New Council Options
BR said that the consultation for the amalgamation/reorganisation of councils started at the end of August and he outlined some of the options currently proposed and that there are “roadshow” drop in sessions, and the next one is outside Budgens in Broadstone on Friday. Also that the questionnaire and more information is online at BOP website.
Several members pointed out that the survey is available in local libraries and that only 20,000 have been posted out to individual homes.
BR pointed out that some of the cards giving the options were available provided by MH on Monday.
While the objective is to reduce costs and save money it was noted that over 70% of the budget is spent on child, and elderly services so savings by reducing some staff will not make a huge saving.
MRH said the financial basis on which the reorganisation is based has many flaws and does not show how the savings will be made unless you read the Local Partnerships’ Financial Analysis report which is difficult to follow.
Several members pointed out that there is little information available on which we are meant to make a decision.
A member was concerned that the financial planning was not properly done and that the planning and information available is very poor.
MRH pointed out that the Financial Analysis report shows that new Town Councils for Christchurch and Weymouth were being considered, but none for Poole and Bournemouth. It appears that existing Town and Parish Councils across Dorset are to remain. A member observed that if ceremonial Mayors were to be retained, then it would be necessary to have Town Councils.
A member queried whether there would be extra funding from the Government, but
MRH said that this has happened with the creation of Combined Authorities with elected Mayors and extra responsibilities, but was not applicable to the proposed Local Authority mergers.
BR mentioned the ORS firm doing the consultation, and MH pointed out that it is more market research than consultation.
A member noted that there had already been a consultation on a Combined Authority for Dorset.
Suggestions were made to combine the whole area as a unitary council but BR explained, and MI confirmed that the whole area would be too big.
MH discussed the funding around having Mayors.
TS clarified that there are two totally different exercises here. One is the merging of the nine councils into two Unitary Authorities, one urban and one rural. Separate from that there is the Dorset Authority which is linked in with the LEP. The LEP is the source of funding from Government but the LEP was being run my commercial managers with little democratic input so now they have made the leaders of the nine councils on the board and they have two responsibilities, one is transport for the whole county, and two the economic development for the whole county.
RP informed the meeting that on Monday MH had suggested the plan was to reduce staffing and other costs and save millions but that is unlikely to save very much.
BR suggested that MH, who had offered to talk to our committee could perhaps talk to our members at a meeting.
MRH was concerned that the harmonisation of council taxes was based on the assumption that Poole’s council taxpayers would be paying annual increases of 3.99% for the next 20 years, doubted the calculations and suggested that Poole residents will be paying an extra 3.99% for the next 20 years.
WM had also said that it would fall to the Tax payers to make up any shortfall.
The general feeling expressed by several members was that we had insufficient evidence on which to make a judgement so the consultation is largely irrelevant.
John Sprackling (JS) suggested we may need a public meeting to be more informed.
7 Planning issues
Report from Tracy Holmes was read out by BR

1 Beaumont Road, Poole, BH13 7JJ
Application: Demolition of the existing building and construction of three detached houses with associated parking and access (revised scheme)
9 Elmstead Road
Application: demolish existing dwelling and erect two new dwellings. Grant subject to conditions
The Gatehouse, 6 Tower Road West, Poole, BH13 6LA
Application: Use of The Gatehouse as a self-contained and non-ancillary unit of accommodation
33 Cliff Drive, Poole
Planning Committee : Grant with conditions installation of flue stack
5-7 Chaddesley Glen

Application for flats ongoing
14 Chester Road
Application for side extension: Appeal lodged
30 Tower Road
Application for 12 flats: Ongoing
15 b Bury Rd
Tree work application: Hearing today
HMO at 14 Pinewood
Following from my correspondence with Stephen Thorne, he has made an appointment to see BR.
2 Martello Park the original approved plan has been modified to raise the height by what appears to be 1 metre. Looking into this.BR

8 Residents parking scheme
BR informed the meeting that Roger Allen had contacted Steve Dean (SD) regarding the parking problem at Ormonde, Chester roads and that area.
BR referred to SD’s reply, thanking Roger for his introduction and said that POB council would want a positive and constructive relationship with the Residents Association and that he would pass the email to our ward councillors and to the Portfolio Holder for Transportation Drew Mellor
BR read out the final line of the email “I’ll look into the background of the situation and get back to you.
Mike Wrigley (MW) introduced Himself and Fanchea Clarke who live in Chester Road heard about us from Neil Denning and told the meeting that the problem of parking in Chester Road has increased dramatically over the last 4 years.
He further told members that since Zone K was implemented there has been no survey of the present situation and when contacting the Council they feel fobbed off. Every 6 months it goes round in circles.
MI pointed out that he has met with Neil and Mike and filled in the background.
Originally Chester Road residents did not want to join the scheme and forest road had Yellow lines painted.
MW responded that time has moved on and LV employees, and the Nursing Home staff are causing congestion now.
MI explained that in the current climate this is a very minor issue which Officers are not likely to reconsider the original decision.
BR suggested LV run a Park and Ride from the underused Beach Road carpark.
Julie Reid explained that from her daily commute, the current LV park and ride goes through the narrow railway bridge and causes congestion to which MI said without it the on road parking would be much worse.
BR also added that since the item of parking had appeared on the Agenda there has been a huge number of emails regarding this and where yellow lines should and should not be.

9 Accounts
BR said the balance on the accounts is still healthy at £30457.78 and members could take a copy of the details if they wished.

AOB
JS had brought to the Chairman’s attention that at the March Cabinet Meeting it was announced that Members were keen to ensure that work was started on the process of developing a commercial approach to the use of Council Assets as soon as possible.
At last weeks Cabinet meeting, we learnt that (a) the tender process had now been concluded and the Project will be moving forward with Deloitte as the council advisors and (b) Officers have produced an issue log- which enables specific actions agreed by the group to be progressed and reported back to the Regeneration Working Group.
The tender document included the “Poole Town Centre” and Sustaining Poole’s Seafront Supplementary Planning Documents. Are we permitted to know what Council-owned assets in Canford Cliffs Ward appear on the Council’s issue log.
JS explained that not all the Council properties are listed in the issue log. The question is what Assets in the Canford Cliff Ward are included.
MRH was concerned that items that had been ruled out for development in the SPD might come back in for consideration.

Terry Stewart (president) then briefed the members on The Draft Local Plan for Poole, put out for consultation. In this there has been an increase in the number of houses to be built, 11000 or 12000 houses and the whole conurbation would be 30000 houses which if you calculate is over 40000 cars in the borough. This seems over-development in an area bounded on the south and west by the sea and Bournemouth to the east, with protected heathland to the north.
So this will result in 12 stoery towers along the river. Higher density for many areas and encroaching onto Green Belt land such as at Canford Magna, and there is a campaign group to prevent this happening on green belt. TS thinks that 450 houses a year would be more realistic and not the 710 suggested by central government.
He went on to explain the problem of the brown field sites which developers find too uneconomic to build on so they lie derelict. He suggested the Developers have us “over a barrel” as there are over a million sites countrywide with planning permission but no developer will take them on.
We will circulate the details of the campaign to protect Poole’s green belt to those interested.

Meeting closed at 8.45, The next meeting will be on 12th October 2016

To learn more about the Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs and District Residents Association please see the pines and chines site http://www.pinesandchines.co.uk

Agenda for Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & District Residents’ Association – Feb 2016

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Tom Thurston

BRANKSOME PARK, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (Founded 1958)

@ THE COMMITTEE ROOM (formerly known as THE LOUNGE), REAR OF BRANKSOME ST ALDHELMS PARISH CENTRE

(ACCESS VIA LINDSAY ROAD) WEDNESDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2016 @ 7.30 pm AGENDA

7.30 pm.
1.	Apologies/Accuracy of Minutes (13 January 2016)
2.	Matters arising (Not covered under “Review”)
Poole Pottery/Old Orchard/Quay Thistle Hotel etc sites – update		John Sprackling
Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update		ditto
Community Working Group		ditto
Council Budget Monitoring report (2015/16) & 2016/17 Budget		William Mutlow
Public Rights of Way		Richard Dimbleby etc
Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden)		Wayne Hancock
Community Engagement		Terry Stewart
Sustaining Poole’s Seafront (Formerly Seafront Beaches Master Plan DPD)		ditto
Succession planning		John Sprackling
Uniting the Conurbation (UTC)		John Sprackling
Refreshing the Core Strategy and Review of Community Infrastructure		Terry Stewart
Levy (CIL)
Improving Association’s communications		Michael Parkin
Leaning garden wall at (?)25 The Avenue		Roy Pointer
Branksome Park & plot sizes		Tracy Holmes
Projection equipment for Canford Cliffs Village Hall		Roy Pointer
Proposal to introduce on-street charges on roads adjacent to beaches		John Sprackling
8.00 pm.
3.	New Housing Development	Keith Alcroft
4.	Accounts to date	John Sprackling
5.	Date of next meeting	John Sprackling

8.30 pm.

Any other business

Any other business should be advised to the Chairman at the meeting. Items raised during the evening may be put on the Agenda for the following month.

Date of next meeting : Wednesday 10 March 2016 at 7.30pm – The Committee Room, Rear of Branksome St Aldhelms Parish Centre (Access via Lindsay Road

Dates for your diary:

24 Feb 16 Cancelled – Canford Cliffs and Penn Hill Area Committee

Minutes Of The Branksome, Canford Cliffs & District Residents Association December 2015

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Tom Thurston

MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

MINUTES OF BRANKSOME PARK, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 09 DEC 2015

AT 7.30PM IN CHOIR VESTRY, ST. ALDHELM’S CHURCH

PRESENT:	John Sprackling (JS)	Chairman
	Michael Parkin (MP)	Membership Secretary
	Keith Alcroft (KA)	Planning Officer
	Carol Parkin (CP)	Secretary/Minutes Secretary
	John Gunton (JG)	Magazine Editor
	Cllr Mrs May Haines (MH)	Canford Cliffs Ward Councillor
	10 Members/Wardens

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES

JS welcomed those present, particularly, Cllr Mrs May Haines

Apologies: Terry Stewart, William Mutlow, Wayne Hancock & Martin Heath

Accuracy: JS said that he would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting held on 11 NOVEMBER 2015

2. MATTERS ARISING

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

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

2.Former Poole Pottery & Swan Inn site – ditto

3.Quay Thistle Hotel site – ditto

4.Old Orchard House – ditto

5.Land at West Quay Road – ditto

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update:

Victoria Education Centre (Landscaping to the new entrance) – No new developments
Martello Corner, Martello Road (also known as 83 Canford Cliffs Road) – (Change of
use of residential garage to dentists surgery} – Appeal lodged 14/07/15. Date of site
visit not yet announced.
16 Western Avenue (Erection of Single Storey Garden Room) – Application granted
by Planning Committee at it’s meeting on 03 December 2015.
Community Working Group (CWG): The Minutes of the CWG meeting held on 25	WH
November 2015 are not yet available and the next meeting will be the AGM on 23
March 2016
Council Budget Monitoring report (2015/16) – In the absence of William Mutlow,	WM
JS reported that the Council Budget Monitoring report (1 April 2015 to 30 September
2015) presented at the Cabinet meeting yesterday shows an end of year surplus of
£0.7m.
WM has sent JS the following note about the Council Budget Monitoring report (1 April
2015 to 30 September 2015)
A number of budgets within Children’s Social Care Services have continued to
overspend with significant mitigation provided from savings in other budgets across
the People Theme. The small surplus delivered overall is from reduced demand within
key budgets in the Place Theme, across Business Improvement activity and from the
receipt of Community Infrastructure Levy to support financing the Twin Sails Bridge.
The improved forecast outturn includes a saving within central financing of £0.5m over

the second quarter and a further growth of £0.3m in Children’s Social Care, to give an

annual forecast overspend for this Service of £1m for the year. The increased ACTION pressure is largely offset by savings within Education Services after allowing for two

additional resources agreed by Cabinet in September.

A number of budgets within Adult Social Care (ASC) have moved favourably over the quarter with a net movement of £1.3m, giving a total for the year of £1.6m. The favourable movement includes retention of unspent grant of £0.6m from the postponement to 2020 of the implementation of the Care Act Part 2, reduced budget pressures and additional income of £0.7m.

The net favourable movement in ASC budget variances has been offset by the need to take account of the increased cost of £1.4m from a revised Ordinary Resident claim from Dorset County Council (DCC). The Council’s final accounts for 2014/15 and the June 2015 Council Budget Monitoring report for 2015/16 were prepared on the basis of an agreement with officers from DCC. in July 2015. A creditor of £0.4m was set up for an agreed back-pay element. Poole had begun making payments directly to care providers for the accepted clients from the start of the financial year in good faith that a back pay element was close to agreement. However in October, DCC confirmed that they were not going to abide by the agreement reached in July. A fresh claim was submitted including that Poole should accept funding responsibility for further clients and from an earlier point in time. This higher claim was for £1.8m.

The Council is not accepting the additional £1.4m is now due to DCC, with officers continuing to negotiate a fair settlement and we are required to set aside a provision to reflect the potential liability until the matter is resolved.

Taking into account the above issues, the net forecast pressure across the People Theme is £0.6m. Work is ongoing to establish the extent to which there will continue to be a pressure over the period of the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP).

Other services and central items are forecasting combined net savings of £1.3 million to offset additional costs within the People Theme and deliver the surplus overall. The most significant savings are within Transportation Services (£0.5m), across Business Improvement Services (£0.3m) and growing Community Infrastructure Levy receipts supporting financing of the Twin Sails Bridge to replace payments previously charged to the General Fund (£0.5m).

The current Capital programme is £26m with expenditure in the half year at £10.9m, representing 42% of annual spend. This reflects the profile of individual project expenditure within the overall programme.

The Forecast revenue variance movements June to September 2015 greater than £100,000.

£292k increase for Children – Looked After: Pressures continue to grow for placements of Children.

£145k saving in Children – Education Staff Costs: Vacancies in the Capital Team and other service areas.

£111k saving in Children – Education – Other Savings: Education Services Grant retained due to schools not converting to academy status (£75k) saving plus other net saving (£36k).

£579k saving in ASC – Care Act (Parts 1 & 2) Implementation: Further savings following Government announcement of implementation delay to 2020 of Part 2 and the grant can be retained to support budget pressures.

£359k saving in ASC – Residential Care & Community Based Services: Main items: “Reduced over spending on Learning Disabilities from potential service users not taking up care, plus existing clients moving to more cost-effectivepackages (209k saving) Clients aged 18-24 leaving care (£106k saving).”

£171k saving in ASC – Other Income: Client contributions from fairer charges (£77k) plus other income (£94k)

£165k saving in ASC – Ordinary Resident Claims (excluding Dorset): Ordinary resident claims settled without back-pay and with lower on-going

costs than provided.

£1,362k increase in ASC – Ordinary Resident Claim Dorset: Increase in

Dorset claim from position agreed in July 2015. Correspondence in October
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confirmed Dorset are pursuing a higher claim to include additional clients and	ACTION
for 6 full years of historic costs.	ACTION
£250k saving in ECPS – Waste Disposal: Sustained reduced tonnage over the first
half year expected to continue.
£216k increase for ECPS – Street Scene: Additional drainage works and carriageway
& footway repairs.
£702k saving in Prudential Borrowing
£1,200k increase for Poole Bridge Funding Contribution: Community Infrastructure
Levy receipts applied to replace the forward funding previously used for the Twin Sails
Bridge. This has allowed the General Fund to be compensated for previous Minimum
Revenue Provisions (MRP) made.
Earmarked reserves at the 1 April 2015 was £24.2m, with £3.6m programmed to
support the 2015/16 Budget. Details of forecast movements greater than £100,000
since June 2015 totalling £885k:
Grant Related £248K saving
Reserves Supporting the MTFP £255K saving
Culture and Community £191k saving
Corporate Maintenance £158k saving
Corporate Re-organisation Fund £143k saving
Schools Dedicated Schools Grant £328k increase
NHS Partnership in ASC £188k increase
Carbon Management Programme £89k increase
Street Scene £57k increase
Preventing Homelessness £0 change
Reserves to support the 2015/16 budget £0 change
ICT reserve virement to capital £250k increase
ASC reserve virement to capital £0 change
Public Rights of Way	RD
Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – No new developments.	RD
Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden): No new developments.	WH
Community Engagement: At its meeting on 15 December, the Council is being	TS
asked to adopt the revised Statement of Community Involvement, with the provision
that notification to neighbours by letter remain unchanged and that minor changes be
delegated to the Head of Planning and Regeneration including Building Consultancy
Services in consultation and the Portfolio Holder with responsibility for this area.
JS reported that he had attended a ‘pilot’ Community Themed meeting at the Civic
Centre this morning which was attended a wide group of residents representatives
from throughout the Borough. Notes of the meeting will be circulated as soon as these
are available.
Agenda items included the following presentation by Cllrs Mrs Walton and Mrs Haines
Combined Authority Business Case for new Unitary Authority
Current position on Council budget for 2016/17
Proposal for change to waste collection
Sustaining Poole’s Seafront Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)	TS
(Formerly Seafront Beaches Master Plan SPD): The Sustaining Poole’s Seafront
SPD was recommended for adoption by the Full Council at the Cabinet meeting on 08
December 2015.. This includes the following proposals for Branksome & Branksome
Dene beaches…
6.5 Branksome Beach – A Window on the Beaches

The height of the cliff and spread of vegetation combine with the curve of the cliffs to present an opportunity for panoramic views from a new café/restaurant projecting from Western Road car park. Subject to full technical reports and identified SNCI

mitigation, this new Sky Café could be a truly iconic addition. Whether a destination


or a family café, an elegant architectural and engineering solution would be	ACTION
restaurantMINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION	ACTION
required.
Redevelopment of the existing library site for flatted development with provision of
new community facilities could be proposed.
Cllr MH said that there would need to be a replacement facility before there could be a
decision to demolish Canford Cliffs library.
6.6 Branksome Dene Beach – The Watersports Beach
Change here could include a new and larger community and leisure venue in an
elevated position with an enlarged terrace and a handful of rooms for hire. It could
include new changing space, toilets and showers. A kiosk could be located on a deck
that projects over the sand in a similar style to the decks at Shore Beach and Canford
Cliffs. Identified parts of the woodland of the Chine shall be managed and reinforced
to retain or create ecological habitats. Furthermore the woodland could be accessed
via a new rope zip wire? adventure activity feature, and watersports should be
supported here (subject to approval of environmental reports and mitigation) with
improved facilities and access.
The beach area is the preferred location for a watersports hub to be built. Storage
space for small craft and changing facilities for users could combine with training and
teaching areas, as currently exists for the Branksome Chine Surf Life Saving Club. It
is possible that it could be managed by a commercial operator.
Additional 8 beach huts could be constructed, of which all could be capable of
overnight accommodation.
Tony Beale asked if, when the area of the Branksome Beach car park and the chine
was ceded to the council, there were any covenants put on this at that time. JS said
that this needed to be looked into.
Succession planning: No new developments.	JS
Uniting the Conurbation (Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch) – the Council	JS
exploring options for the future of local government in Poole, Bournemouth and
Dorset
Option 1 – A Pan-Dorset Unitary Council including all nine councils in
Dorset
This option is a single unitary council to provide local government services for the
whole Dorset county area as well as Poole and Bournemouth. This would bring
together the current two unitary councils with the County Council and District
Councils, creating a single tier authority.
A unitary Council for this area would be the third largest local authority in England,
smaller than Birmingham and Leeds, larger than Sheffield.
Option 2 – A Unitary Council for South East Dorset This proposal is to create a
new unitary Council to provide local government services for Poole, Bournemouth,
Christchurch and East Dorset to come into effect in April 2019.
This would bring together the services of five Councils for the South East Dorset area
i.e. the two unitary Councils (Poole and Bournemouth), the two District Councils
(Christchurch and East Dorset) and the relevant part of Dorset County Council.
A new unitary Council for South East Dorset would be bigger, for example, than
Bristol, Southampton, Reading or Brighton and Hove.
Given that the proposal affects the Dorset County Council area, it will be necessary to
consider the costs and benefits of a revised local government structure for the rest of
the County area comprising the four District Councils and Dorset County Council.

	creation of a new unitary council for South East Dorset would need to be
The	MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION	ACTION
balanced by a new arrangement in the rest of Dorset. This could be retention of the
status quo or a new unitary council for the areas of Purbeck, North Dorset, West
Dorset and Weymouth& Portland Councils.
Option 3 – No change – Retain the existing local government structure The two
unitary councils in Poole and Bournemouth and the two tier structure in the Dorset
area with a County Council and six district councils would remain as they are.
Refreshing the Core Strategy and review of Community Infrastructure Levy:		TS
(CIL) – No new developments.
Improving Association’s communications – No new developments.		MP
Autumn 2015 ‘Pines & Chines’ magazine – Nothing to report		No
		further
		action
Leaning garden wall at (?)25 The Avenue – Cllr MH will follow up.		MH
Branksome Park & plot size: In the absence of Tracy Holmes, JS reported that KA		TH
had drafted a letter to go to the Planning Inspectorate refuting a number of assertions
made by Mr Horden in relation to the meeting between, himself, JS and Mr Horden in
April 2015.
Chairman’s note: I omitted to report that Terry Stewart has written a letter to Cllr Ian
Potter, the Portfolio Holder responsible for Planning & Regeneration, seeking the
requirement that all sites in the Branksome Park Conservation Area be a minimum of
0.3 hectares be reinstated in the Core Strategy.
3 NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT –
KA reported
16 Western Avenue (Erect a single storey garden room (Retrospective) – Application		KA
granted by Planning Committee at its meeting on 03 December 2015.
66, 68 & 68A Lilliput Road (Outline planning application for the demolition of the
existing properties and the erection of two separate apartment buildings containing 20
flats in total with associated access, cycle and bin stores) – Application refused by
Planning Committee at its meeting on 03 December 2015.
Other current planning issues
Salterns Harbourside Hotel, 38 Salterns Way (Demolition of the existing buildings
and the erection of 2 multi-storey mixed use developments containing 73 residential
units, a 60 bedroom hotel as well as restaurants, offices and marina service facilities)
– Controversial application
Ormonde Nursing Home, 12 Pinewood Road (Outline application for alterations,
extensions and conversion of the building to six flats with associated parking and
landscaping) – The Association lodged a letter of objection to this application on 13
August 2015. Still a ‘current application’.
5.	ACCOUNTS TO DATE – JS reported that the total Association funds as at 30	JS
November 2015 amounted to £31,420.22
6	ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Former Cllr Neil Sorton – JS said he was very sorry to inform those present that Neil
passed away on 06 December 2015. The funeral will be held at 1.30pm at Canford		All
Magna Church, Merley, BH21 3AF on 17 December 2015 followed by a private
cremation.

09	Projection equipment for Canford Cliffs Village Hall – RP reported that at the	RP

Neighbourhood Watch conference in the Canford Cliffs Village Hall, there was an embarrassing amount of trouble with the Power-point presentations. He suggested that maybe the Association could donate funds to be used for some equipment which could be used by all groups needing such equipment. JS suggested that RP liaise with Martin Heath who is a Trustee of Canford Cliffs Village Hall.

The meeting concluded at 8.00pm with Mulled wine and mince pies.

Date of next Meeting: Wednesday – 13 January 2016 – Committee Room (formerly Lounge), Rear of Branksome St Aldhelms Parish Centre (Access via Lindsay Road.

The meeting closed at 8.20pm..

ACTION

All

Community Working Group Meeting Minutes – BPCCRA Nov 2015

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Tom Thurston

COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP MEETING MINUTES

Planning & Regeneration Services including Building Consultancy

Wednesday, 25^th November 2015 2.00pm – 4.45 p.m. Room 134

	ATTENDEES:

	Borough of Poole Attendees:
	Stephen Thorne	(ST)	Head of Planning & Regeneration inc Building Consultancy (Chair)
	Richard Genge	(RTG)	Planning and Regeneration Manager
	Sue Ludwig	(SPL)	Business Manager
	Clare Taylor	(CPT)	PA to Stephen Thorne
	Community Groups / Resident Associations Attendees:
	Graham Whitehall	(GW)	The Lilliput and Neighbourhood Association (LANA)
	Ann Wood	(AW)	Hamside Residents Association
	Chris Allenby	(CA)	Poole Quays Forum
	Brian Finch	(BF)	Friends of Harbour Reach
	Pat Bullock	(PB)	Friends of Hamworthy Park
	Malcolm Tyler	(MT)	Lake Residents Association
	Terence Stewart	(TS)	Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs and District Residents Association
	Gerald Rigler	(GR)	Society of Poole Men & Broadstone N Forum
	Apologies External:-
	Ken Bearcroft	(KB)	Parkstone Bay Association
	Tony Hamilton	(TH)	Poole Agenda 21
	Tim Cundey	(TC)	Watch this Space
	Wayne Hancock	(WH)	Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs and District Residents Association
	Candice McMahon	(CM)	Lake Residents Association
	Apologies Borough of Poole:-
	Keith Pegram	(KDP)	Change and Performance Manager
	Steve Dring	(SD)	Senior Planning Officer

Item	Description			Action

1.	Around the Table Introductions
	ST welcomed all to the meeting.

2.	Minutes and Matters Arising – last regular CWG meeting held Thursday, 24^th
	September 2015
	ST requested comments on the minutes from the last meeting. The following items were
	raised:
	Item 8 – Nitrates in Poole Harbour SPD. Please provide the link to the background paper.
	The link is:
	http://www.poole.gov.uk/planning-and-buildings/planning/ldp/spds/nitrogen-reduction/
	Item 6 – Timetable for Policy Documents. It was noted that this is much clearer. GR
	advised that he had emailed BoP regarding the Poole Core Strategy Review. The Strategic
	Planning and the Duty to Co-operate and Strategic Planning Forum was discussed in detail.
	ST explained regarding the Local Plan process, the Growth Board, LEP, LNP, Place &
	Prosperity Group and the way in which these work and fit in with each other.
	TS requested that BoP provide an organisational chart of the CEO’s. ST will look at this.
	Action: ST to prepare an organisational chart of the CEO’s in respect of the Strategic
	Planning and the Duty to Cooperate.

Item	Description		Action

	ST advised regarding the SPPMF (Strategic Planning Policy Managers Forum), which he
	chairs and advised that there are no powers within this group. GR enquired if there are
	minutes available from this meeting online. ST advised that this is not a public meeting,
	there are no minutes, only notes, which are not made public. The meeting is designed for
	the members to express their views confidentially.
	It was noted that the new Planning Policy & Implementation Manager, Nick Perrins, has been
	appointed and will be commencing with BoP in mid February 2016.
	GR advised that he had sent an email with the timetable for the Poole Core Strategy Review,
	which needs to be updated online. ST will request Steve Dring (SD) to update as soon as
	possible.
	Action: ST will request Steve Dring (SD) to update the timetable for the Poole Core
	Strategy Review, at his earliest convenience.
	Item 11 – paragraph 3. It was noted that CA should be included in the Neighbourhood
	Forum’s discussions in order to agree a new boundary. CPT to update the minutes to reflect.
	Action: CPT to update the minutes of the last meeting held to include CA in Item 11,
	paragraph 3.
	TS enquired as to who has control, from Planning, in respect of the Neighbourhood Plan.
	RTG advised that BoP would encourage against a controlling plan. ST explained that the
	SPD is a guidance document only and in a lower position than the Neighbourhood Plan. A
	DPD is also in a higher position than an SPD.
	Building heights were discussed at length – e.g. 6/7 storey building applications and the
	likelihood of these becoming more common.

3.	Regen Site Update
	Nikal Site
	CA updated regarding the Nikal Site, the scoping has finished and there is a full application
	approaching. BF enquired if an update on pre-planning consultations could be of interest to
	tenants. RTG advised that pre-application advice is given in confidence, the designs have
	changed radically over the last year and there is nothing to report at this stage. BF raised the
	issue with the Nikal Car Park, which RNLI	are using, Nikal are charging. BF felt that this
	should be enforced. It was noted that past experiences of trying to enforce in a similar
	situation has resulted in the inspector stating that there is no harm in running a temporary car
	park. RTG advised that the future of the car park is seen as a regen site. ST added that
	once an application has been received, BoP will not be able to enforce the car park. RTG
	advised that if we were to “enforce” it would be more of a gentle reminder of the expiry.
	CA suggested a meeting between Poole Quays Forum and the Residents. It was noted that
	this would be a good idea.

4.	Planning Website Improvements – Feedback from Community Working Group
	SPL gave an overview of the website improvements currently in progress, e.g. making it
	easier and more user friendly to browse the website from a smart phone or Ipad. SPL
	requested feedback from the group, which will then be fed back to the team. ST added that
	the Q-Codes on the site notices are in operation, these can be scanned to access
	information quickly. It was noted that a QR app needs to be downloaded when using this
	facility. It is a service provision introduced to improve our service.
	TS stressed that not everyone surfs the internet. MT added that some difficulties have been
	found in web browsing. SPL advises that this is part of the BoP’s anticipated improvements
	to the website.

Item	Description	Action

5.	Other Items Raised by CWG Members
	5.1 Consultation on Community Involvement – Terence Stewart
	The Chairman’s Response to Community Involvement document, which was circulated
	by TS prior to the meeting, was discussed.
	TS enquired regarding the definition of neighbours next to the site, is BoP taking all
	relevant parties into consideration. ST responded by advising that it is whatever
	legislation states, it is either neighbour notification or site notices, BoP is under no
	obligation to provide both, however, it currently does. BoP is required to make savings
	and by abolishing neighbour notifications, it will make a saving of £14k per annum. ST
	added that the surrounding areas, including the back of the site, will have site notices.
	The weekly lists were discussed in detail. SPL advised that registering to receive
	these can be carried out on the website. After discussion, it was agreed that SPL
	would ask KP to prepare some detailed notes on registering, which could be circulated
	with the minutes. TS advised that these he has been receiving the weekly lists. BF
	added that the weekly list is received from Karen Atkins in PDF format, you can click
	on search and type in Hamworthy West, everything will appear on screen.
	CA enquired if applicant could notify neighbours. ST advised that the local land
	authority holds responsibility and there is no legal requirement for applicants to do this.
	MT stressed that BoP needs to take into consideration older people, who make not
	necessarily have access to, or even feel comfortable with, using apps on mobile or
	Ipad or utilising the internet.

5.2 Target Neighbour/Standard Expiry Dates – Graham Whitehall

GW advised that the details section on the planning portal, which sets out the target and expiry dates needs to be investigated, some clarity is needed, as the dates are not clear. It was noted that this is in respect of the tracker bar. RTG advised that this issue will be investigated. SPL added for the record that the deadline for comments is a minimum of 21 days to make any comments, a decision may not necessary have been reached.

Action: Planning Website – deadline dates to be investigated by RTG

BF advised regarding the Modern Mindset (http://www.moderngov.co.uk/) website, which is a software company specific for Councils. They can incorporate a meeting management system, where these can be recorded. SPL advised she will investigate their website further.

Action: SPL to investigate the Modern Mindset website

5.3 Gallaghers Site – Chris Allenby

We have lost Gallaghers for the moment on the power station site. Reported to be non viable. ST confirmed and advised that Gallaghers had withdrawn their application, due to not being commercially viable. However, CIL contributions are still relevant and, with the new tariff, this will probably be zero.

Is there a defined date for the completion of the Gallaghers section of the port link road? ST advised “no”.

Densities – it was noted that the limits are defined by the Strategic Habitats Regulation Assessment carried out, involvement from Natural England was discussed. TS enquired regarding standardisation of densities. RTG advised regarding the Strategic Habitats Regulation Assessments and the issued faced. The reduced bedrooms allowance to accommodate more dwellings was discussed. Open Space allowance per dwelling was also discussed.

MT suggested a representation to Gallaghers/Inland Homes in respect of Port Link Road, to get things moving.

CWG Efficacy of the Group – Email from Brian Finch

ST advised that an email had been received from BF and read this to the group.

BF responded as follows, in order to clear up any confusion:

“Just to explain my email and the context it was sent in:

I have personally and publically applauded Stephen’s contribution to public engagement and participation, of which Stephen is well aware of.

My email had a point to make which it seems may have been confused.

The point I was making is obvious if you have seen the council’s attitude and real life practice to public consultation and engagement, which I assumed most of you that this was sent to are aware of.

I feel it is only a matter of time till this group suffers the same demise as area committees, and whatever this group produces still has to go through council and cabinet which is a majority tory council.

I have sat in many committees since the elections and they are bombastically pushing through motions that have taken years to achieve with councillors with no previous input or experience with local issues or communities. Officers are cock a hoop that most their work gets through now and is not challenged or scrutinized with any degree of sincerity.

This type of policy breeds contempt and that could be mistaken in my email if the author didn’t know the facts which I do.

Stephen knows me well enough by now to know that I have due respect for him, I have no respect for his superiors whatsoever because there is none due or deserved.

I’m making no excuse for my email, I’m explaining the meaning of it, whether you agree with my views or not is not my business, I explain this for the benefit of showing due respect for Stephen which he deserves in bundles.

Thank you”.

After discussion, it was unanimously agreed that the Community Working Group is extremely important and should continue.

5.5 Items Raised by Terence Stewart

It is important for the Minutes to be distributed widely and promptly to all Resident and Community Associations. 7 weeks for the Sept. 24 minutes is too long.

ST response: Agreed. Unfortunately, the minutes were delayed due to Officers workload and CPT awaiting approval. It was agreed that approval will be sought from one of ST, SPL or RTG and CPT will have the minutes distributed within two weeks of the meeting.

Please can the Agendas and Minutes continue to be distributed to the previous members of the CWG to keep them informed.

ST advised that the Agenda and Minutes are distributed to current CWG Members for forwarding on to the various groups as appropriate. After a lengthy discussion it was agreed that CPT would add TS to the distribution list to enable him to forward on.

Action: CPT to add TS to CWG Distribution List for all future Agenda’s and

Minutes

Conclusions and timings for next steps on the Responses to the Draft Core Strategy and SPD.

ST advised that the responses have been consolidated, following the consultation and comments. The next step is the Strategic Planning and Duty to Co-operate, which ST gave an overview of the options and new plan going forward with reference to the number of residential units BoP are faced with supplying. ST advised regarding the 5-year land supply plan, which needs to be in place to ensure developers refrain from bombarding BoP with spurious planning applications, which they know the inspectorate will grant. This will happen if there is no 5-year land supply plan in place. RTG advised that developers are more than likely to be fully aware of the fact that the demand has increased from 500 to 710 residential units.

Building on the Green Belt.

ST gave an overview of the options: 1) – 500 houses per year. 2) Building Density – higher. 3) Expanding into the Countryside/Green Belt. 4) Any Other.

TS enquired if we build denser, would it mean that there would be no need to build in the Green Belt? ST advised that BoP are investigating the issues and we need to consider all options. The density, Green Belt and the quantity of houses this would create was discussed. It was felt that applications for properties with less bedrooms will be received in order to create more residential units but with less density.

TS requested a revised groupings map. RTG/ST advised this is located in the Town Centre SPD. ST – it is very likely that the Town Centre will change drastically over the next 10 years.

MT enquired if it will meet the need? ST advised yes and gave an explanation of the SPD going to ECOS on 01/12/15.

TS enquired if the SPD can be located in the local library. After checking, SPL advised that the documents go to the central library, Democratic Services are responsible for ensuring the documents are there. Note: It was assumed that Committee Minutes would not be distributed to the Libraries due to cost cutting.

Publication of the Seafront Plan to residents ahead of going to Committee.

This matter was discussed at length. ST advised that the SPD had been to Scrutiny four times plus the Workshop. It was noted that there had been changes to the document and ST advised that this was to be publicised in due course, anticipated to be next week but not guaranteed. The document is now in a position where the Members can either adopt or not. The document will need to go to full Council first.

Definition of Areas to receive CIL Levies, Who decides which projects benefit and process if Area Meetings are abolished?

ST advised that the Community Apportionment, which went to Cabinet in November decides the neighbourhood apportionments. Item 3.11 of the Cabinet Report states:

“Through the CIL Neighbourhood Portion Working Party the areas of Poole not covered by Neighbourhood Forums will have their CIL funds managed by this rest of the of the Borough working party (see Appendix B) made up of Councillors with representation from across the Borough. Councillors can put forward their proposals for CIL funded projects in their respective wards and the working party as a whole can decide upon the priority of these projects and where the CIL funds will be allocated. Through discussions with local people and Council Officers it would be the Councillors responsibility to establish what infrastructure needs there are in their ward. Representatives from the

Borough’s Neighbourhood Forums should also form part of the group to ensure that any cross boundary needs between Neighbourhood Forums and Wards can be discussed and resolved where necessary.”

ST advised that it is not known, at this stage, if the Area Meetings will be replaced with another similar meeting. ST confirmed that there is no executive authority at all.

Any Other Business

Notifications

TS requested that notifications are sent to CWG members of when items are going through Council/Cabinet in respect of CIL. It was noted that there are regular Newsletters – see item 6.2.

Planning Newsletter

It was noted that the Planning Newsletter, usually prepared and distributed by Policy, had not been received by CWG members for a long period of time. After investigation, it was found that the last two were released in March 2015 and July 2015. CPT will circulate these to the CWG with the minutes. The link to subscribe to receiving the Newsletters is:

https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKPOOLE/subscriber/new

Action: CPT will circulate the two Planning Newsletters, for March and July 2015, to the CWG with the minutes.

Raising Issues

ST advised that the raising of any issues can be carried out through Pauline Gill in Democratic Services.

Printing Documents

SPL advised that the Planning Unit is unable to carry out any documentation printing due to resource and printing issues.

Chris Allenby

CA advised that Poole Quays Forum wish to present the PQF Neighbourhood Plan in due course and enquired where this needs to go. ST advised he will investigate and let CA know.

Action: ST/SD to advise CA the process for independent examination.

Gerald Rigler

GR raised the matter of Brownfield before Green Belt and enquired if ST is aware of the flawed housing targets, which he then circulated to ST. CPRE challenging the inspectorate. ST advised that he is aware.

Highways, Contamination, Flooding, Building Regulations.

There being no further business the meeting finished at 16:45 hrs.

Date of Next Meeting: The Community Working Group

Wednesday, 23^rd March 2016 17:30 hrs – 21:00 hrs Committee Suite Civic Centre

Minutes Of Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & District Residents’ Association for September 2015

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Tom Thurston

MINUTES OF BRANKSOME PARK, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 09 SEPT 2015

AT 7.30PM IN COMMITTEE ROOM, ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:		John Sprackling (JS)	Chairman
		Wayne Hancock (WH)	Vice-Chairman
		Keith Alcroft (KA)	Planning Officer
		John Gunton (JG)	Magazine Editor
		Cllr Mrs May Haines (MH)	Canford Cliffs Ward Councillor
		19 Members/Wardens

	1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES			ACTION

JS welcomed those present, particularly, Cllr Mrs May Haines and those attending for the first time.

Apologies: Terry Stewart, Carol & Mike Parkin

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

meeting held on 12 AUGUST 2015, apart from one correction regarding the JS Christmas Lights in Canford Cliffs Village – the lights will be switched on Friday,

27 November, 2015, not 25th as reported in last Minutes

2. MATTERS ARISING

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

1.Quayside (former Dolphin Quays) development – The Council has received an application for consent to Assign the Lease at Dolphin Quays. The consent to the assignment was offered in April 2015 subject to Licence. The Licence has yet to be completed

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

3.Quay Thistle Hotel site – ditto

4.Old Orchard House – ditto

5.Land at West Quay Road – ditto

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update:

Victoria Education Centre (Landscaping to the new entrance) – No new developments

Martello Corner, Martello Road (also known as 83 Canford Cliffs Road) –(Change of use of residential garage to dentists surgery} – Appeal lodged – Interested Party Comments due 25 Aug 2015 Appellant/LPA Final Comments due 15 September 2015

16 Western Avenue (Erection of Single Storey Garden Room) – The Planning Enforcement Team served a Planning Control Notice on 16 Western Avenue yesterday (08/09/15) to establish current ownership and other parties with an interest in the land. It is understood that a new application should be lodged this week.

Chairman’s note: Application registered on 09/09/15.

8 Haig Avenue (TPO tree destroyed (EN/14/00707). Appeal against Tree Replacement Notice – awaiting outcome of Hearing on 18th August 2015.

Community Working Group (CWG): Meeting fixed for 24 Sept 2015 – the Council	WH
is planning to change its planning neighbour notification arrangements and the CWG
will be informed about this at this meeting.

Wednesday, 09 September 2015

MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
Council Budget Monitoring report (2014/15) & 2015/16 Budget – William Mutlow	ACTION
reported on the Council Budget Monitoring report covering the period 1 April 2015 to	WM
30 June 2015 – this forecasts a small surplus of £0.3m for the year 2015/16.
Cost pressures of £0.8m emerging in Children’s Services. Forecast includes higher
placement costs for Looked after children and cost pressures within the Adoption
Service.
Other services are forecasting Net Savings with the most significant being £0.4m
from Transportation, with reduced expenditure from Concessionary Fares and other
Budgets.
Vacancy management and an ongoing brake on expenditure are continuing to apply.
There remains uncertainty regarding a number of significant budgets, and there is no
longer a contingency within the annual budget to manage any unforeseen events.
There are a number of in-year changes to funding currently expected from the
Government’s post election announcements over the summer including the delay of
the implementation of Part 2 of the Care Act until 2020. The main provisions due for
implementation in April 2016 were to introduce a cap on residential care costs paid
by individuals and to significantly increase the capital threshold above which people
are required to contribute to the costs of their care.
The Council has already invested in systems, staffing and other costs funded by
government grants to prepare for implementation. We are awaiting further
announcements and no provision has been made within the current year forecast for
any funds to be returned.
The in year position needs to be seen within the context of the current £5.5m deficit
in the budget for 2016/17, acknowledged by Cabinet on 28 July, and the further
growth pressure expected from Children’s Social Care, the impact of the new Living
Wage on costs in the care sector and the Government cuts under review.
2016 High Season Parking Period should begin on 1st March from 2016 onwards.
Movement on reserves
The balance on earmarked reserves at the 1 April 2015 was £24.2m, with £3.6m
programmed to support the 2015/16 Budget. £2.578m of the expenditure variances
relates to the use of specific earmarked reserves in support of their intended
purpose.
As reported at last month’s meeting of the Association, the 3 year Medium Term
Financial Plan includes the assumption that Council Tax will rise by 2% per year
Reasons for significant Forecast Revenue Variances greater than £100,000
People Theme £512k Total Variances Cost Pressures
£421k Looked After Children: Pressures in residential care costs partially offset by
savings within fostering placements.
£180k Adoption Services: A number of children requiring greater support than
budgeted, together with an increase in other costs due to national changes.
£175k Children in Need & Independent Living: Increase in number of care leavers
requiring support.
£254K ASC – Residential Care & Community Based Services: The number of clients
needing support is over budget on residential care partially offset by savings in
community services and direct payments. Relating to older people the pressure is
£349k, with other age groups saving (£95k).
£287k saving in ASC – Care Act (Part 1) Implementation: Local deferred payment
scheme required few changes to implement the national scheme from April 15. This
had reduced spend from this one off non ring-fenced grant.
£168K saving in ASC – Employee Costs: Vacancies within social work and
commissioning teams.
£68K saving in ASC – Other: Grant announced after the budget was set to support
Wednesday, 09 September 2015

MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
the expected increase in Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding (DOLS) cases.	ACTION
£5k Other: Net Pressures.
Place Theme Variance a Saving of £557k
£153K saving in Transportation Concessionary Fares. Actual costs were 3.7% lower
in the first 2 months. The forecast assumes the 2014/15 trend of journey numbers in
the remaining 10 months. The actual level of activity is influenced by external factors
such as the weather.
£284k saving in Other Transportation. Savings made up from street lighting
electricity £93k, from additional parking and other income £73k, from expenditure
savings on bus subsidies £47k and from net other costs £71k.
£120k saving in Other Variances made up from Town centre management £45k and
from facilities management £75k.
Business Improvement Theme Variance a Saving of £325k
£159k saving in Human Resources. The main variance is additional income of
£137k.
£166k saving in Other Services. The main items are employee savings from
Corporate Management Team £73k and Corporate Strategy £44k.
Public Rights of Way	RD
Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – The sandbags serving to obstruct this	RD
route have been removed by the Council. It, currently, recognises this route as an
unrecorded Public Right of Way.. .
Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – No new developments
Bessborough Road – This road is owned by Canford Cliffs Land Society. The
Society is, currently, in conflict with the developers of the former Norfolk Lodge Hotel
regarding access.
Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden): WH said that the report of of the Royal	WH
Horticultural Society judge’s visit was expected at the end of this month. Volunteers
are still needed. WH is still waiting to receive from the Council the renewed License
to allow the Association to officially manage the garden.
Community Engagement: Cllr MH reported on the third meeting of the ‘Review of	JS
Council Governance Arrangements Working Party’ which was held on the preceding
Monday (07/09/15). About 12 members of the public were present.
Discussions on changes to the current Overview & Scrutiny Committees have been
concluded.
Area Committees will continue but the Working Party is looking at ways of widening
the scope of these meetings. Other alternatives being considered are Focus
Groups. ‘Themed’ meetings. Consultation is continuing and, at the time of the
Association’s meeting, no date had been set for the next Working Group meeting.
Chairman’s Note: The Minutes of the meetings held on 13 July and 03 August 2015
have still to be posted on the BoP website.
Navitus Bay Offshore Wind Farm: Navitus Bay Offshore Wind Farm: Roy	RP
Pointer gave an update on Navitus Bay. The decision will be published by the
Secretary of State this Friday 11 September, exactly 12 months from the opening of
the Examination process in line with the Planning Act 2008. He very much hoped
that the Application would be refused bearing in mind the effort put in by residents in
the wider area and the support of all local Councils (Poole excepted), MPs, National
Trust and the New Forest Parks Authority.
He referred to the recent piece in the Daily Telegraph indicating refusal of the project
but had nothing on which to base the article although Emily Gosden is a respected
journalist in the sector.
If the project is approved there is limited scope to challenge. The route is via Judicial	ACTION
Review but the grounds are very limited e.g. Law, process compliance and	ACTION
reasonabl ness of the decision but not the merits of the case e.g., visual intrusion,
Wednesday, 09 September 2015

	PCBA will look at the process if an adverse decision is given.
	noise etc.MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
	Chairman’s Note: RP writes “I’m delighted to say that on 11th September, Secretary
	of State Amber Rudd issued the decision refusing permission for the wind farm as
	well as a smaller option proposed at the eleventh hour by the developer. This
	represents a major achievement for the thousands of residents who objected, and
	for the work of Poole and Christchurch Bays’ Association in giving focus and weight
	to the planning arguments against this deeply unpopular proposal. It is a good
	example of how residents can influence decisions on national issues working
	with MPs, local councils and other interested groups.”
	Sustaining Poole’s Seafront (Formerly Seafront Beaches Master Plan SPD): A	TS
	report is due to be presented to Cabinet at its meeting on 13 October 2015 seeking
	resolution to adopt the Plan at the Full Council meeting on 17 November 2015.
	Cllr MH was unable to shed any light on this but said that there had been three
	rounds of consultation on this. We shall have to wait and see what the report comes
	up with.
	Chairman’s Note: The report should be posted on the BoP website around 06
	October.
	Succession planning: No new developments.	JS
	Pine Drive – It has been established that Pine Drive is a recognised Right of Way	No
	from Chester Road leading all the way to Leicester Rd/Penn Hill junction..	further
		action
	Uniting the Conurbation (Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch) – No new	JS
	developments
	Chairman’s Note: It has been announced that Bournemouth, Christchurch, East
	Dorset and Poole are jointly exploring the possibility of a single, brand new Council
	to cover their respective geographic areas. This would see all functions undertaken
	by the existing councils in these areas being delivered by a new single unitary
	authority.
	Andrew Flockhart is to be recommended to take over as Poole’s Chief
	Executive at the Full Council meeting on 29 September.
	Refreshing the Core Strategy and review of Community Infrastructure Levy	TS
	(CIL) – A summary of responses to Draft Core Strategy, has just published and a
	report is available via – http://www.poole.gov.uk/planning-and-
	buildings/planning/ldp/core-strategy-review/
	A report on the revised CIL proposals will be published as part of a report due to be
	presented at the Economy and Overview Committee on 5 November, where the
	Council will be seeking endorsement to publish the draft version of the charging
	schedule for formal comment before submission to the Secretary of State for
	Examination. The Council plans to publish it for 8 weeks over December 2015 to
	January 2016, which is two weeks longer than normal to account for the holiday
	season.
	Improving association’s communications – In the absence of MP, JS reported	MP
	that the new ‘Canford Cliffs Village’ magazine, which is currently being distributed
	throughout BH13 and part of BH14, includes a page about the Association and a
	page about the Sunken Garden.
	3 NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT –
	KA reported	KA
	27 Forest Road (Demolish existing house and erect 5 houses with associated	KA

	parking) – Letter of objection lodged on behalf of the Association on 24 August 2015
	but application granted on 01 September 2015.
	2 Dalkeith Road (Sever land and construct a detached house with integral garage)
	Wednesday, 09 September 2015

MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
– Letter of objection lodged on behalf of the Association on 02 September 2015.	ACTION
Chris Stracey raised concerns about the inconsistency of approach by the Local
Planning Authority in the case the various applications at Avalon, off Sandbanks
Road when compared with recent applications in Crawshaw Road. In both cases,
the applications involved sub-division of plots where trees were an issue. In the
case of Crawshaw Road the applications were allowed but in the case of Avalon,
the applications were refused
Cllr MH said that in the case of 14-16 Avalon, the proposed properties were taller
than those there at present, did not fit in with the character of the area and not
enough amenity space.
JS suggested that CS ask WH to take this up at the forthcoming Community
Working Group meeting.
Then followed a lengthy and, at times, heated discussion about 12A Western
Avenue (Erection of new single storey house) – Application registered 20 April 2015.
Tracy Holmes opened the discussion by saying that she was confused by the
process and sought answers to the following questions

1.Plot size precedent, as there will be two dwellings on a single plot of less than 1½ acres

In the view of the Association, this is not a plot severance and, if it ever existed, the 3/4 acre rule no longer applies. Members were informed of this in the Autumn 2014 magazine. JS said that, as far as he was aware, the only reference to the 3/4 rule is included in the Covenants held by (The) Branksome Park Association Ltd and Covenants are not a planning issue.

2.The reason why no objection was raised to this proposal

The proposal was viewed from a planning point of view. The existing Grade ii listed one bedroom bungalow cannot be altered. Thereby precluding any extensions. A replica style bungalow matching the existing & grouped together would be a unique asset to Branksome Park. It would not compromise policy PCS23 in Poole’s Core Strategy.

It would not breach the Branksome Park Management Plan as the proposed bungalow would be well masked from Western Ave – the additional planting proposed to the boundary would mask the flat roof bungalow from the adjoining properties.

The bungalow would sit on the disused Tennis Court & not compromise any trees or roots

3. The wider community were unaware of this proposal & plans to safeguard the community from similar requests

Because of the limited number of members who take an ‘active‘ role in the work of the Association, it has been the Association’s practice for some years now to adopt are-active approach to planning applications rather than pro-active and we rely on residents contacting us when they are concerned about planning applications.

JS said that, in his experience, it is important that, where a resident is concerned about a neighbouring development to, immediately, ‘lobby’ his/her neighbours to garner support for his/her objections.

JS invited those present to contact him for a copy of the List of the Planning

Applications which he receives for the Council on a weekly basis.

Chairman’s note: Only one request received to date.

4. Misinformation about the plot size of 8 Withingham Road

JS explained that explained how he came to make a mistake about the plot size of this property, which had been subject to sub-division, following the purchase of

adjacent land from the Victoria Education Centre.

Wednesday, 09 September 2015

MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
Peter Jackson made the point that both the Council’s Urban Design & Conservation	ACTION
Officer and Tree Officer had raised concerns about the proposal.
Stuart Rhys-Williams felt that the Association had ‘missed the boat’ and was allowing
the character of Branksome Park to be changed. He proposed that an Extraordinary
General Meeting of the Association should be held as soon as possible to rally
support for the re-introduction of the ¾ acre rule.
John Buckley supported this proposal and JS promised to send those members
calling for an EGM, a copy of the Rules of the Association.
Cllr MH said that the officer was due to make his decision the following week and, if
the application is due to be approved, this will be ‘Red-carded’.
Christine Norman questioned how the plot is, currently, registered with the Land
Registry and if it was known if there was any proposal by the owner to register the
two plots separately.
Stan Alfert encouraged those present who had not yet sent letters of objection to do
so as a matter of urgency and suggested they search the BoP Planning Application
website for suitable wording.
John Gunton that, in view of the apparent level of opposition to this proposal, he was
expecting more Western Ave residents to attend the meeting.
Roy Pointer felt that it was up to residents to object and garner support from
residents and thought it unfair to ‘have a go’ at the Executive.
Peter Jackson proposed that a letter of objection should be sent on behalf of the
Association, seconded by Stan Alfert, and this was, overwhelming, agreed by those
present with two abstentions.
Tony Holmes said, in conclusion, that if the application is not turned down, he will not
let the matter rest. Mr Horden has been given permission on three occasions to
extend his current property.
Stan Alfert referred to 2 Dalkeith Road (Sever land and construct a detached house
with integral garage). This was a first application to propose a sub-division in
Buccleugh Road and should be opposed.

Other current planning issues

66, 68 & 68A Lilliput Road (Outline planning application for the demolition of the existing properties and the erection of two separate apartment buildings containing 20 flats in total with associated access, cycle and bin stores) – Letter of objection lodged on behalf of the Association on 26 July 2015.

Ormonde Nursing Home, 12 Pinewood Road (Outline application for alterations, extensions and conversion of the building to six flats with associated parking and landscaping) – The Association lodged a letter of objection to this application on 13 August 2015.

Wateridge House, 5 Burton Road (Outline application to demolish the existing building and erection of 5 no. 2 ½ storey detached houses) – Application recommended for Refusal by Planning Committee at its meeting the following day..Chairman’s note: This application was refused.

Compton Acres, Canford Cliffs Road (Erection of building comprising 20 Apartments with basement parking; re-arrangement for the existing Compton Acres parking area, and demolition of the existing office building set within the current car park) – The developers have yet to comply with Condition 12 and it is noted that there appears to be no provision for coach parking.

Wednesday, 09 September 2015

	2015 ‘Pines & Chines’ magazine – This is in the process of being	ACTION
Autumn MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
compiled and will be delivered to all members during October
Leaning garden wall at (?)25 The Avenue – Cllr MH will follow up.
5.	ACCOUNTS TO DATE – JS said the figures for the Association’s funds as at	JS
31st August 2015 were not yet available.

6ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Date of next Meeting: The date of the next meeting clashes with the Canford Cliffs

& Penn Hill Area Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday – 14th October 2015, All so the Association’s next meeting will be held on 07 October 2015 at Committee

Room (formerly Lounge), Rear of Branksome St Aldhelms Parish Centre (Access via Lindsay Road)

The meeting closed at 9.00pm

Minutes Of Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & District Residents’ Association August 2015

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Tom Thurston

MINUTES OF BRANKSOME PARK, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST 2015

AT 7.30PM IN COMMITTEE ROOM, ST. ALDHELM’S PARISH CENTRE

PRESENT:	John Sprackling (JS)	Chairman
	Wayne Hancock (WH)	Vice-Chairman
	Carol Parkin (CP)	Secretary
	Keith Alcroft (KA)	Planning Officer
	John Gunton (JG)	Magazine Editor
	Michael Parkin (MP)	Membership Secretary
	Cllr Mrs May Haines (MH)	Canford Cliffs Ward Councillor
	8 Members/Wardens

1. APOLOGIES AND ACCURACY OF MINUTES	ACTION
JS welcomed those present, particularly, the two Ward Councillors
Apologies: Cllr Mohan Iyengar, Colin Brade, Chris Stracey, Ray and Janice Wylde
& Ken Sanson (Chairman, Sandbanks Assn)
Accuracy: JS said would sign the Minutes as a true and accurate record of the	JS
meeting held on 08 JULY 2015..	JS
2. MATTERS ARISING
Poole Pottery/Old Orchard/Quay Thistle Hotel sites update: JS reported..	JS

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

2.Former Poole Pottery & Swan Inn site – ditto

3.Quay Thistle Hotel site – ditto

4.Old Orchard House – ditto

5.Land at West Quay Road – ditto

Planning Enforcement, TPOs/Tree replacements – update:

Victoria Education Centre (Landscaping to the new entrance) – No new developments

16 Western Avenue (Erection of Single Storey Garden Room) – Elite Skills Arena are considering the submission of an amended planning application and, in these circumstances, it would not be appropriate to serve an enforcement notice,

8 Haig Avenue (TPO tree destroyed (EN/14/00707). Appeal against Tree Replacement Notice to be determined at Hearing on 18th August 2015.

Community Working Group (CWG): Next meeting fixed for 24 Sept 2015 – the	WH
Council is planning to change its planning neighbour notification arrangements and
the CWG will be informed about this at this meeting.
Council Budget Monitoring report (2014/15) & 2015/16 Budget – William Mutlow	WM
reported on the background to the setting of the Council’s Budget for 2016/17
and its Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) 2015 – 2018.
National Context:
In January 2015 Parliament approved the new “fiscal charter” for Budget
Responsibility. This commits the government to a goal of balancing day-to-day
Government spending (the structural deficit) by 2017/18. Put another way the
Wednesday, 14 August 2015

Government are trying to equalise the £24,000 per annum that it generates in income
MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION	ACTION
per household against the £27,000 pa that it spends per household. Such an
approach should also ensure that national debt is falling as a percentage of the
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2016/17. The Treasury have indicated that to
meet these targets any new government would have to make additional tax rises or
spending cuts of around £30bn.
It is clear that austerity will be something the Council will need to plan for a
considerable time to come.
As at February 2015:
The MTFP cost pressures were £12m in 2015/16; £9.1m in 2016/17: & £6.3m in
2017/18 giving an accumulative figure for the 3 year period of £27.4m.
The approved Budget identified Savings of £12m in 2015/16; £3.3m in 2016/17; &
£3.3m in 2017/18. This resulted in a Funding Gap of £0 in the current Financial Year;
£5.8m in 2016/17 and £3.0m in 2017/18
The Latest Position as at July 2015:
The NET FUNDING GAP is £0 in Current Financial Year; £5.6m in 2016/17 and
£3.0M in 2017/18. (a total of £8.6m still to find)
At this stage, no attempt has been made to update the MTFP relating to some of the
key issues highlighted in the Chancellor’s Summer Budget, including the impact of
the Living Wage, the Insurance Tax, and the 1% public sector pay limit for the next 4
years. This 1% limit does not apply directly to Local Government but has been
normally used by the employer’s side as an indication of the affordability of any
settlement. The MTFP will be updated after any settlement.
ALSO any developing current Financial Year cost pressures are not reflected in the
above figures. Early indications are that Children’s Services cost increases are likely
be significant
As part of the budget setting process the Council has a well defined process of
refreshing the Council’s MTFP at the end of July each year. At this stage, it is
intended to reflect the impact of the Chancellor’s Summer budget in the next October
update report to Cabinet.
The Council could face pressures of up to £18m over the term of its administration
(2015 to 2020). It is clear that the Council will need to look to creative and innovative
solutions underpinned by the culture of a strong and effective system of financial
management. Council will clearly be well served by making effective and early key
and potentially difficult decisions and recommendations agreed by Cabinet on 14th
July and 28th July will be significant in that regard.
Proposals which will generate positive returns include building additional Beach Huts,
investing in a Corporate Solar P V Energy programme, delivering the promised
£10.5m investment in street lights and LED Lamps.
Public Rights of Way	RD
Westminster Road end of Dalkeith Road – No new developments.	RD
Buccleuch Road to Lakeside Road – ditto
Bessborough Road – ditto
Pinecliff Gardens (Sunken garden): WH reported that an RHS judge had visited	WH
and a result is expected towards the end of next month. WH hopes that we do as
well, if not better than last year. He has made a little booklet with photographs,
showing what has been done. WH was congratulated on his part in this work..
Community Engagement: JS met with Leader of the Council, Cllr Mrs Janet Walton	JS
on 16 July 2015 and had had a broadly based discussion on this subject. The Council
Governance Arrangements Working Party also met on 29 July 2015 – the Minutes
have yet to be posted on the BoP website.
Wednesday, 14 August 2015

Navitus	Bay Offshore Wind Farm: Navitus Bay Offshore Wind Farm: Roy Pointer	ACTION
	MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION	RP
reported that the decision on Navitus Bay is almost certain to be published on
September 11, 2015.
RP wished to thank everyone who had helped in the campaign; lately those who had
distributed some of the 20,000 cards asking members to write to the PM, and, of
course, those who had written.
Recent approaches have been made to Chewton Glen hotel since the forest cables
run much closer than originally planned and the new development in Bournemouth
(Terrace Mount) in light of visual impact.
Half a dozen of our local MPs (with the exception of Robert Syms) have had a useful
meeting with the PM; this was arranged by Richard Drax MP.
Sustaining Poole’s Seafront (Formerly Seafront Beaches Master Plan SPD):		TS
JS reported that he and his wife had visited Elite Skills Area proposals on display at
the Haven Hotel Sandbanks on 30 July 2015. The proposals include “16 x 2/3
person overnight studios with private outside spaces and communal shower facilities.
Four x 3/4 person overnight studios with private outside space and private shower
facilities, Two large retail units….Beach Huts…and Catering Facilities)
John Montgomery of Tanner & Baker advised JS that he had had Pre-application
discussions with Stephen Thorne & Richard Genge. The proposals are intended to fit
the aspirations set out the Sustaining Poole’s Seafront Supplementary Planning
Document Consultation Draft Summer 2013, which has yet to receive the approval of
the Council.
Mr Montgomery also believes that the final plans will comply with the Poole Borough
Council Act and is in discussion with the Planning Dept about this.
Banquets Catering (South Coast) Ltd currently holds the leases for the beach
restaurants and kiosks from Branksome Dene to Sandbanks and, as JS understand
it, this does not permit any other concessionaire to operate along the seafront. As the
leases have a number of years to run, any variation of the lease would have financial
ramifications.
Succession planning: No new developments.		JS
Pine Drive – MH said that she will ‘chase’ Steve Dean.		MH
Uniting the Conurbation (Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch) –No new		JS
developments
Refreshing the Core Strategy and review of Community Infrastructure Levy		TS
(CIL) – JS said that he is aware of instances of outstanding CIL and it is hoped the
Council are ‘chasing’ these up.
Use of Poole’s Pop up Shop at 58 High Street – This facility ceases at the end of		No
this month and JS said that the Association might want to look at this again, when its		further
next available.		action
Improving association’s communications – MP reported that he had a very		MP
fortuitous chance meeting with Neil Armstrong who was taking photographs along
Haven Road and of the Village Hall. It transpired that he produces a number of the

free magazines and was intending one to be published by the beginning of September called ‘Canford Cliffs Village’. Over a drink of coffee at MP’s home, plans were explained. 7,000 copies of this magazine will be delivered to each home in the BH13 area and some in the BH14 area, plus estate agents etc. in the area.

From this first meeting, Mr. Armstrong met with some members of the Executive of

the Assn. After this, with an understanding of what Mr. Armstrong needed, JS, WH, Wednesday,RP, JG14andAugustMP put2015together a paper on what our Assn. stands for and its activities,

	course appealing for new members. This will cover two pages and will be no
and of	MINUTES OF THE BRANKSOME, CANFORD CLIFFS & DISTRICT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION	ACTION
cost to the Assn.
Capacity of Lilliput Surgery and local Dental practices to cope with additional		No
new residents – This will continue to be monitored..		further
		action

3 NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT –

KA reported

29 The Avenue (Sever plot and erect a 2 storey dwelling in location of existing sunken garden/swimming pool) – Appeal dismissed

Other current planning issues

Wateridge House, 5 Burton Road (Outline application to demolish the existing building and erection of 5 no. 2 ½ storey detached houses) – Application recommended for Refusal by Planning Committee at tomorrow’s meeting.

5. ACCOUNTS TO DATE – JS reported that the total Association funds as at 31st JS July 2015 amounted to £34,073.46.

6ANY OTHER BUSINESS

Party Houses – At around 4.00pm on Saturday, 8 August, there was an unacceptable level of noise emanating from the property. JS reported this on the Emergency hotline (0800 506050) and it seems that a number of other residents had ‘phoned in too, as the lady operator immediately knew what he was going to say when he said “2 Burton Road”.

JS had a call from an Environmental Control officer that evening at around 8.30pm, who said that he had just come on duty and would visit the site to ascertain the current position.

Cllr MH said that the Environmental Control officer had visited the site on the Friday & Saturday evenings but had heard no noise. JS suggested that those renting the house must have visiting the nightspots in Bournemouth at that time.

Autumn 2015 ‘Pines & Chines’ magazine – John Gunton would like material for the magazine by this month.

Leaning garden wall at (?)25 The Avenue – JS had reported this in May 2015. Cllr MH will follow up.

Christmas Lights in Canford Cliffs Village – Cllr MH reported that the lights will be switched on on November 25, 2015.

Date of next Meeting: The next meeting will be held on Wednesday – 09th

Wednesday, 14 August 2015

All

September 2015 at Committee Room (formerly Lounge), Rear of Branksome St Aldhelms Parish Centre (Access via Lindsay Road)

The meeting closed at 8.15pm..

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