<\/a> This is an outline application to construct an eight storey block of 49 flats on the site of an existing, two storey, late nineteenth century mansion structure, at present used as offices.<\/p>\nThe Society strongly feel that the site in question is the very last one towards the eastern end of Hinton Road on which a modern commercial building of more than five stories could be build, without seriously compromising the visual context of the Grade One church of St. Peters at the end of Hinton Road by Gervis Place.<\/p>\n
The built foot print of the new block would, as a result of the steep incline at the rear of the site, not be so different in extent to the existing one. The principal fa\u00e7ade would be symmetrically designed with two wide side projections and regularly positioned, traditionally designed French windows \u2013 complete with double, wrought iron style balconies on every floor. The Georgian idiom would be similar to that of the majority of large modern commercial buildings which have been constructed in the western part of Hinton Road over recent decades.<\/p>\n
But although the Society is reasonably satisfied with the general design, we think the wider perspective of Hinton Road can only be preserved if the maximum height of any new structure built along this road is limited to between six and seven storeys. Therefore we feel that this new proposal at 17 Hinton Road should be reduced by one storey and topped by a low mansard roof. In addition, the current proposal to increase the height of the adjacent structure (21 Hinton Road) should be kept at seven storeys.<\/p>\n
Consequently, the Society has decided that since the Fairview application does not fully conform to the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, it should be deferred for further consideration.<\/p>\n
35 Ophir Road Ref. No. 7-20-21-12347-C<\/b><\/p>\n
This is an application to make alterations and a new second floor roof extension in an interwar family house. These changes would consist of a one storey extension to the rear of the property and a large dormer above the front elevation. The rear extension would contain a new kitchen and dining room and include French windows. The new dormer would be triangular shaped and follow the shape of the pitched roof above<\/p>\n
Apart from the need for better designed windows in the rear extension, the Society thinks that the arbitrary and uncoordinated shape of the large dormer would completely disrupt the integrated perspective of the adjacent houses. We suggest a better alternative would be two, smaller dormers, designed to be more in keeping with the appearance of the house.<\/p>\n
Therefore the Society feels that since this application does not fully go along with the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, it should be deferred for further consideration.<\/p>\n
117 Southbourne Overcliff Ref. No. 7-2021-28163<\/b><\/p>\n
This is an application to remodel an interwar family residence in order to create a new second floor level. A large triangular shaped gable window would be created above the front elevation and large vertical windows would be placed in the two side elevations.<\/p>\n
The Society accepts the purpose of the alterations but finds the design of the new windows inappropriate in respect to the design of the house. We think the gable window should be somewhat narrower and the two side dormers should be made more horizontal in general appearance.<\/p>\n
Thus we have finally concluded that since this ap-plication does not fully satisfy the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, it should be deferred for further consideration.<\/p>\n
Woodrisings, 10 Branksome Wood Road Ref. No. 7-2021-4702-AA<\/b><\/p>\n
This is an application to demolish a two storey, partially Georgian style, terrace of flats built during the 1970\u2019s and to replace it with a very large, five storey block of 55 flats.<\/p>\n
The new building would be constructed in contemporary modernist style \u2013 basicly a huge rectangular box with recessed penthouse storey. Each floor would consist of a similar sequence of French windows and smaller rectangular windows with communal (glass?) balconies around the greater part of the perimeter.<\/p>\n
Although the Society accepts that some modern flat blocks have become an accepted feature of Branksome Wood Road in recent decades, we feel strongly that the proposed block would be far too massive in comparison to adjacent buildings. It would appear as massive angular concrete and glass structure and a complete aberration in respect to the surrounding landscape in the vicinity of the nearby Central Pleasure Gardens.<\/p>\n
The Society is not surprised that 58 objections to this development have been received by local residents. We agree with them that such an unwelcome intrusion would seriously effect the quality of life in the area leading to loss of privacy, more noise and pollution together with increased traffic hazards and insufficient parking places. Unease was also expressed that a massive disturbance of the water table might have a deleterious effect on the fauna and flora of the adjacent gardens. We also fully accept the residents\u2019 long term fears that too many developers were merely interested in financial gain with the result that many proposals were too large and aesthetically unsuitable for the area at the expense of badly needed family accomodation.<\/p>\n
Under the circumstances the Society must very strongly say that since this proposal in no way reflects the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, it must be refused.<\/p>\n
541 Wimborne Road Ref. No. 19533-C<\/b><\/p>\n
This is an application to create three small new flats and a new office area within an existing two storey shop (with flat above) dating probably the early Twentieth Century. A two storey extension complementing the original structure with French windows is envisaged.<\/p>\n
The Society observes that here is yet another example of an attempt create further inadequate and overcrowded accommodation on a developed commercial site that was never intended for such use.<\/p>\n
We strongly recommend that since this application seriously fails the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, it should be refused.<\/p>\n
The Talbot public house 59 Wimborne Road by Pine Road Ref. No. 7-2021-2910-K<\/b><\/p>\n
This is an application to convert a well known architectural landmark in Moordown into ten flats.<\/p>\n
The building is a fine example of late nineteenth century Arts and Crafts. The principal south and west elevation have complex\/integrated designs including: varied vertical fenestration; a considerable range of gables and distinctive pitched roofs. The Society thinks that the new flats may not ne exceptionally spacious but the internal alterations will not greatly affect the exterior appearance of the building apart from minor changes to the service facilities on the east elevation.<\/p>\n
We recommend without restraint the preservation and adaption of this fine historic structure.<\/p>\n
1446 Wimborne Road Ref. No. 7-2021-10556-J<\/b><\/p>\n
This is an application to build a new, very small chalet bungalow on an oblong piece of internal land where there is already a dwelling reached by a narrow private drive from Wimborne Road. The new dwelling would have three bedrooms on two floors; it would be rectangular in shape with a pitched roof, dormers and a pair of French windows.<\/p>\n
The Society is of the opinion that the site is already severely restricted and totally inadequate for a new building. If built we agree with local opinion that it would amount to severe overbuilding and overcrowding not to mention parking and turning problems. We strongly condemn yet another attempt to build merely for financial gain, on a developed plot which was never intended for two houses, let alone one.<\/p>\n
Consequently, the Society feels that since this application does not in any way comply with the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Plan, it should be refused.<\/p>\n
7 Talbot Avenue Ref. No. 7-2021-9508-AD<\/b><\/p>\n
This is an application to make alterations and extensions to a care home that is based in a fine example of an Arts and Crafts family residence – a style developed by Charles Voysey and Baillie Scott at the end of the Nineteenth Century : with neo-vernacular fenestration, prominent pitched roofs and distinctive, high elegant chimneys. Over previous decades, alterations have been made to the building. The building lies within the Talbot Woods Conservation Area.<\/p>\n
The principal alterations would be three new projections on the principal N.W. fa\u00e7ade and an extended wing at the S.E. rear corner.<\/p>\n
The central wide, two story projection together with somewhat larger, neo vernacular windows, would be balanced either side by smaller projections in the form of two storey bay windows. A new symmetrical fa\u00e7ade would be created and crowned by a complex series of smaller pitched roofs over the projections. The new S.E. wing would now balance in mass the existing wing opposite together with a balancing pitched roof that would merge into the main roof of the house. The fine entrance fa\u00e7ade on the north east side would not be affected by these alterations.<\/p>\n
Generally speaking, the Society is impressed by the sensitive way the alterations have been set out. In view of the previous changes that have happened to the structure, we think what is proposed would be a considerable improvement to the appearance of the house.<\/p>\n
Therefore because this application makes a creditable effort to observe the conservation policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, we feel it should be allowed.<\/p>\n
Flat development, Southbourne Cross Roads Ref. No. 7-2021-28119<\/b><\/p>\n
This is an application to build four blocks of 27 flats on the existing fairly narrow Southbourne cliff car park that backs on to the Southbourne Coast Road. The blocks respectively would be two, three, four and three storeys and irrespective of variations of dimensions and mass, each block would be a basic rectangular structure with very angular concrete stanchions framing mainly vertical glass panels in association with (glass ?) balconies. Some of the stanchions would project further than others \u2013 so giving the principal facades a kind of ambience of architectural symmetry.<\/p>\n
The Society note that the site is strategically positioned between the heart of the traditionally designed, early twentieth century, seaside resort of Southbourne near Belle Vue Road and the line of modern flats that has been constructed in recent decades along the Southbourne Coast Road.<\/p>\n
Therefore we think that the main problem facing this application is how to synthesise adequately these conflicting building traditions according to appropriate mass, form and style. While we feel that the built footprint of each block is satisfactory, we are of the opinion that while the two blocks along the Coast Road, being nearest to the existing blocks of flats, may plausibly be designed in a more overt modernist style, the last two blocks in the vicinity of historic Southbourne should be designed in a more restrained, modernist manner compatible with older established surroundings. And we are at one with local opinion when it expresses the fear that the new blocks would become a visual blot on the older townscape of Southboune \u2013 becoming merely brief holiday homes for the well-to-do.<\/p>\n
Apart from these particular aesthetic distinctions, the Society feels that at present all the new blocks are far too angular in appearance \u2013 each building looks as if it has been put together in the form of a random series of box containers with glass sliding panels. We feel that the facades appear to lack any distinctive character and only the most primitive form of architectural perspective. It must surely be remembered that the purpose of this development is to produce enhancing holiday accommodation in a vibrant seaside atmosphere. The Society thinks that what is offered is a throwback to the sterile ideological modernism of the 1960\u2019s. We feel strongly that far more vibrantly designed facades are needed in which the general horizontal shape of each block is proportionally balanced by a far great impetus of fenestration verticality and more attention to the appropriate optical ratio between wall and window.<\/p>\n
Under the circumstances, the Society has decided that since the present proposal does not come near to satisfying the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, it should be refused.<\/p>\n
The Chequers Hotel, 17 West Cliff Road Ref. No. 7-2021-1706-V<\/b><\/p>\n
This is an application to demolish the existing, but much altered, late nineteenth mansion block \u2013 recently a hotel – and to erect a four\/five storey block of 21 free market flats and six holiday lets. The site is triangular and stands on the boundary of the West Cliff and Poole Hill Conservation area.<\/p>\n
The new built foot print is nearly the same as the existing one and the projected structure has been designed as a considerably larger structure in late nineteenth historicist style. On either side of a distinctive, belvedere tower, the eastern side of the principal fa\u00e7ade would be more restrained, the western side more monumental and incorporating another, four square belvedere tower. There would be an elaborate pitched roof and separate roofs for the two belvederes.<\/p>\n
Fenestration is generally symmetrically positioned with a predominance of arched windows on the two lower floors but with paired, double sash windows in the easterner half of the main fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n
Even if the Society finds the new development somewhat large for the site, we feel that the elaborate, distinctive form of the architecture is an effective foil between the adjacent, post modernist Cliff Court Hotel and the large, modernist flat block \u2013 Crescent Court \u2013 just beyond.<\/p>\n
Although local opinion is much against the selling of the new flats to absentee visitors instead of permanent occupiers, everyone wants the new block to be built. For we much appreciate their problems in that during the last two or three years, the building has become a very disorganised HMO where there has taken place numerous drug parties and many other degrading activities.<\/p>\n
In this situation, the Society strongly supports this endeavour and since the application complies with the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, it should be allowed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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