Social Value Ideas for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

20-flat Holdenhurst scheme approved

The committee approved redevelopment of 426-432 Holdenhurst Road into 20 flats, replacing vacant commercial space and existing homes. Debate focused on housing mix, loss of commercial use, parking, he…

“Speaker 11: So to summarize this proposal, it complies with the core strategy policies mentioned in the report and recommends approval. Thank you very…”

48 Hillborr Road refused

The committee refused the 48 Hillborn Road application for two chalet bungalows after debate over the revised layout, building line encroachment, residential amenity, and plot subdivision policy. Memb…

“So, if everybody's satisfied with that, can we go to the vote to So, all those in favor of deferring this item for today, please. That's one, two, thr…”

Community hub variation refused

Members unanimously refused the application to vary the community hub design because they considered the revised building materially reduced the scale, quality and usefulness of the approved facility.…

“Speaker 2: So, I think I think we're all of one mind. I'd like to propose this refusal. I'd like to do so for for three reasons. The proposed variatio…”

Refusal of 41 Shillito Road HMO

The committee refused planning permission for a change of use from a family dwelling to a seven-bedroom HMO at 41 Shillito Road, relying on the same refusal reasons used for the neighbouring property …

“The motion is that we refuse this application for the same reasons as for 39. I would like to make it clear that we talked about amenity space for 39,…”

Support for Brownsea Road householder

The committee approved the householder extension at 8 Brownsea Road with conditions, accepting officer advice that the proposal would preserve character, avoid unacceptable amenity harm, and comply wi…

“Speaker 7: The alterations would enlarge the property to four bedrooms. And here, we have the existing and proposed site plans. The red dashed line on…”

Planning delegation reform changes

The committee considered changes required by national planning regulations, including a new scheme of delegation, triage of schedule two applications, and revised processes for own-interest applicatio…

“Speaker 0: Now moving on to the action and recommendation tracker. So let me just run through this again. This is supposed to be an aid memoir to us a…”

Theme park application deferred

Members agreed to defer the Meriton Lane theme park application because the applicant had submitted new information only two days earlier, leaving officers insufficient time to assess it, consult on i…

“Speaker 10: Yeah. Thanks, Cher. Just before you, potentially move to to Charlotte to do the presentation, I just wanted to just do a quick update on t…”

Decision notice and appeal

The chair closed the hearing and the legal adviser confirmed that the decision would be notified in writing, with a 21-day right of appeal to the Magistrates’ Court. This is a formal post-hearing acti…

“Speaker 0: I will now conclude the hearing. At the end of this meeting, the subcommittee will adjourn in private with the legal adviser and the clerk…”

Premises licence application adjourned

The sub-committee agreed to adjourn the new premises licence application for Units 1 and 2, Sterling House, Hall Hill, Bournemouth because of administrative reasons. The matter was deferred to 16 Sept…

“Item five, application for new premises license for Units 1 And 2, Sterling House 4850, Hall Hill, Bournemouth. Unfortunately, due to, administrative …”

Alcohol off-sales application contested

An application was made to allow off-sales of alcohol at Hengsbury Post Office from 6:00am to 11:00pm daily. The proposal triggered significant local opposition, with residents arguing it would intens…

“An application has been made to permit off sales of alcohol from 6AM until 11PM each day of the week. This is an established post office and general s…”

Premises licence variation revised

Bar Invest Limited sought to vary the premises licence for 182-184 Alma Road, but after consultation and objections the application was amended to align alcohol sales with planning permission and reta…

“Bar Invest Limited has submitted an application to vary the premises license under section 34 of the licensing act 2003 for the premises at 182 To 184…”

New off-sales licence application

Savers Health and Beauty Limited applied for a new premises licence to authorise off-sales alcohol at its Old Christchurch Road store. The application is under the Licensing Act 2003 and specifies sal…

“Thank you, chair. So before members today is an application for a new premises license made under section 17 of the licensing act 02/2003. The applica…”

Premises licence policy test

The committee heard an application for a new premises licence for Seafront Mini Market, with debate centred on whether the proposal met the licensing objectives and local policy, especially around cri…

“Speaker 6: Good morning, Chair. The matter before you for consideration this morning is an application for new premises license at Seafront Mini Marke…”

Festival licence application under review

SNA Entertainment’s application for the Taste of the Caribbean Food and Drink Festival was heard, with the committee considering whether to grant a premises/event licence for an annual weekend event a…

“Speaker 5: SNA Entertainment have made an application to license the Taste of Caribbean Food and Drink Festival, which is proposed to be held annually…”

Broadwater care home conversion approved

The committee approved conversion of the former Broadwater care home into 20 sheltered retirement flats for people aged 65 and over, with communal space and bin, bike and mobility scooter storage. Con…

“Speaker 11: Thank you, Jay. The application is at Broadwater's Week Lane, and the planning permission is sought for alterations in conversion of build…”