{"id":1137,"date":"2022-10-31T10:24:36","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T10:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bournemouthcivicsociety.org.uk\/?p=1137"},"modified":"2022-10-31T10:24:36","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T10:24:36","slug":"planning-applications-september-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bournemouthcivicsociety.org.uk\/comments-on-planning-applications\/planning-applications-september-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning Applications September 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

PLANNING\u00a0\u00a0 APPLICATIONS\u00a0 RECEVED\u00a0 BY\u00a0 BOURNEMOUTH PLANNING\u00a0 DEPARTMENT\u00a0 DURING\u00a0 SEPTEMBER\u00a0 2022 \u2013 A\u00a0 CRITIQUE\u00a0 BY\u00a0 JOHN\u00a0 SOANE,\u00a0 BUILT\u00a0 ENVIRONMENT\u00a0 CONSULTANT\u00a0 TO\u00a0\u00a0 BOURNEMOUTH\u00a0 CIVIC\u00a0 SOCIETY<\/strong><\/p>\n

43 Portchester Road\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ref.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7-2022-14340-C<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an application to build a two storey rear extension to an existing, early twentieth century detached, family house built in a distinctive late Arts and Crafts style with multiple casement windows and a prominent hipped roof.<\/p>\n

This development would create a compact, if extended, rectangular built foot print by the construction of the two storey, missing symmetrical portion of the rear elevation with a larger, complex,\u00a0\u00a0 hipped roof above.\u00a0 The new rear elevation would be symmetrically designed:\u00a0 with the exception of a ground floor French window, there would be balanced, modern sash windows and an enlarged, five panelled dormer in the roof.\u00a0 The new, extended side elevation would contain two vertical sash windows.<\/p>\n

Although the new dimensions are somewhat\u00a0 larger,\u00a0 in comparison with the present size of the adjacent houses,\u00a0 the Society feels\u00a0 that the improvements that would be made from the proposed design, would enable the new structure to fit into the existing townscape reasonably well.<\/p>\n

However we would suggest\u00a0 that the two new windows in the new side elevation extension be positioned further towards the corner of the new rear elevation in order to achieve a better, overall visual effect.<\/p>\n

Therefore because this proposal does not yet fully comply with the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, we suggest\u00a0 a deferment for further discussion and improvement.<\/p>\n

33 Uplands Road\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ref.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7-2022-20279-A<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an application to\u00a0 alter and extend a detached two storey inter-war family house.\u00a0 The principal extension in weatherboarding would be beyond and across the existing rear elevation: a new two storey projection,\u00a0\u00a0 two thirds the width of the existing rear elevation, it \u00a0would be constructed encompassing the kitchen below\u00a0 and a new main bedroom above. Further to the side a sequence of one storey utility offices would be constructed \u2013 encompassing a garage, storage space, a gym and a sauna.\u00a0 Three, three panelled large windows ( two integrated with each other and the gable above) would make up the new rear elevation.<\/p>\n

The Society think that the new enlarged built footprint although\u00a0 somewhat irregular, can be said to be reasonably similar to those of adjacent properties.\u00a0 However\u00a0 although under the circumstances, we find\u00a0 the design of the rear extension more or less competent, we do advise that the two architecturally integrated\u00a0 rear windows be more sensitively shaped, preferably by horizontal divisions and that the weatherboarding be removed.<\/p>\n

Consequently since what is presented does not yet fully approach the townscape requirements of the Bournemouth Local Plan, the Society suggests a deferment for further discussion and improvement.<\/p>\n

105 Parkwood Road\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ref.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7-2022-1495-G<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an application to build to build a missing corner rear section of a late nineteenth century two storey \u00a0detached family house.\u00a0 The principal fa\u00e7ade with two balancing, two storey gabled bay windows and a porched entrance has some architectural quality but the rear fa\u00e7ade appears quite unfinished.\u00a0 However the proposed extension would appear as quite a separate entity to the rest of the building.\u00a0 It would be weatherboarded and have a separate flat roof.\u00a0 On the S.E. elevation would be a French window\u00a0 and on the upper floor of the S.W. elevation a rectangular modern window.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0 Society is of the opinion that the extension is not very well designed and rather utilitarian.\u00a0 We think it should be integrated far better into the main structure by means of a smaller gable roof extension from the S.E. elevation.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We also think that the upper rectangular window on the S.W. elevation should be replaced by two narrower vertical windows.\u00a0\u00a0 Finally we consider that the weatherboarding on the S.E. elevation should not be used.<\/p>\n

Therefore in view of our suggested improvements, the Society does not feel that the existing proposal properly meets the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan and should be deferred for further consideration and improvement.<\/p>\n

6\/8 Cardigan Road\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ref.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7-2022-13085-Q<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an application to restore and considerably expand the old one storey General Post Office building in Winton.\u00a0 The former post office dealing area would become office space and the original structure would be expanded to the east and north by new\u00a0 blocks containing 12 flats built around the edges of the original internal courtyard.\u00a0 The entire new complex would be of three stories including mansard roofs.\u00a0 The general shape of the enlarged built foot print would be two rectangles joined at right angles. The extended ground floor fa\u00e7ade along Cardigan Road would enclose car ports and the entire street fa\u00e7ade would have uniform rectangular modern sash windows and other openings ( blank or otherwise )with dormers above.\u00a0 The new flat block on the north side of the old post office, would have a mixture of more traditional windows on the ground floor and more modern vertical windows above.\u00a0\u00a0 There would be a common balcony facing west for the flats positioned here.<\/p>\n

Generally speaking, the Society finds this project quite well designed externally; however we do find the studio flats on the first floor of the northern flat block really rather small.\u00a0 We would suggest that it would be better here if the number of\u00a0 smaller flats be reduced to three.<\/p>\n

Thus under the circumstances, we think that since this proposals does not fully meet the conditions of the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, it should be deferred for further consideration and improvement.<\/p>\n

244 Wallisdown Road\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

This site is actually reached by a narrow way, Talbot Mews from\u00a0 Alton Road.\u00a0 It is a severed site\u00a0 originally part of the developed site of 244 Wallisdown Road.\u00a0 The new site is\u00a0 now almost completely surrounded by developed plots.\u00a0\u00a0 The application is to construct a pair of semi-detached dwellings on this site.\u00a0\u00a0 The basic design would be in the\u00a0 form of a late nineteenth century artisan\/Arts and Crafts cottage -but divided into two.\u00a0 The new built footprint would take up nearly 50% of the site and the building line would come very close to the neighbouring boundaries. The principal elevation would be a symmetrical design with distinctive pitched roof, central entrances\u00a0 and triple, vertical bay windows either side\u00a0 with smaller windows on the first floor.\u00a0 The rear fa\u00e7ade would be simpler with French windows.<\/p>\n

The Society certainly have no complaint to make about the architectural design \u2013 it is competent and restrained.\u00a0\u00a0 However we disapprove totally with regard to its intended position; if built this structure would amount to excessive over development on a very restricted position.\u00a0\u00a0 Here we would respectfully remind the Planning Department of a device sometimes used by urban developers to ty and gain their aims.\u00a0 Namely the disguising of an oversized and unsuitable project by giving it a picturesque and desirable appearance to cover up excessive dimensions.\u00a0 In addition the Society agrees with local opinion\u00a0 that the existing entrance to the site is private and simply could not cope with an increase in traffic and increased noise.\u00a0 It is\u00a0 not surprising that a similar project has already been refused.<\/p>\n

Therefore in view of these circumstances, we have decided that under these circumstances, since this project does not comply with the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, we think it should be refused.<\/p>\n

Majorca Mansions, Crescent Road\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ref.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7-2022-28692-A<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an application to construct an extra floor of six flats \u2013 together with French windows and Juliet glass balconies on the ground floor \u2013 on to an existing two storey modernist block of flats built in contemporary modernist style in the mid Twentieth Century.\u00a0\u00a0 In both style and by its considerable rectangular foot print \u00a0this building is quite different\u00a0 in appearance from the adjacent late nineteenth century townscape.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Apart from the private patios, the new addition would replicate the existing fenestration pattern with a prominent new aluminium facia and flat roof above.<\/p>\n

The Society strongly feel that while the existing modern block of flats is a regrettable visual anomaly,\u00a0 an extra storey would create an excessively large and shapeless block which would create considerable aesthetic degradation to the existing townscape.\u00a0\u00a0 As far as we can see, the developers have no concept of suitable architectural design and\u00a0 no interest whatsoever in improving the appearance of this neighbourhood \u2013 only financial gain.<\/p>\n

Therefore because this proposal in no way observes the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, the Society has decided that it should be refused.<\/p>\n

42 Poole Hill ( Rear section \u2013 Upper Norwich Road )\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ref.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No.\u00a0\u00a0 7-2022-3384-l<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an application to construct a four storey block of four flats on part of an undeveloped\u00a0 rear courtyard of a listed, mid nineteenth century, three storey commercial property on Poole Hill \u2013 the new entrance being from Upper Norwich Road. The\u00a0 site is part of the Poole Hill and West Cliff Conservation Area. Utilities and service facilities would be constructed between the rear wall of the commercial building and the new flat block: the latter would have staggered \u00a0tall vertical modern windows on the interior courtyard wall\u00a0 and a traditional four story fa\u00e7ade with vernacular designed windows facing Upper\u00a0 Norwich Road. There would be two entrances and an access to the utility area on the ground floor.<\/p>\n

Under the spatial circumstances of this very old and rather densely built up part of central Bournemouth, the Society finds what is proposed fairly reasonable.\u00a0 However we would suggest that the exceptionally small studio flat on the ground floor \u00a0should be enlarged at the expense\u00a0 of the adjacent service facilities.<\/p>\n

And so on account of the fact that what is proposed, does not fully satisfy the conservation policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan,\u00a0 the Society feels it should be deferred for further discussion and improvement.<\/p>\n

Land rear of Chine Crescent\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ref.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7-2022-4909-AO<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an application to construct\u00a0 quite a substantial detached two storey three bedroom dwelling in modern Arts and Crafts style on a new severed site taken from the rear of the developed site at 29 Chine Crescent \u2013 the new entrance being from \u00a0Durley Chine Road South.\u00a0 The position would be within the Poole Hill and West Cliff Conservation area.\u00a0\u00a0 The new built foot print would take up nearly 50% of the new site and stretch right across it. The design of the principal elevation would be in the form of a chalet with a\u00a0 central gable projection merging into a pitched roof, pedimented dormers, with the main entrance and quite large\u00a0 three\/four section vertical windows on the ground floor<\/p>\n

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Although the Society find the design reasonably competent, we think that if built the new structure \u00a0would considerably harm the existing generous spaciousness of the surrounding late nineteenth century developed plots \u00a0which are such a valued characteristic for visitors to this part of the West Cliff. In effect this project if passed would amount to considerable over development.<\/p>\n

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Consequently\u00a0 since this application in no way enhances the conservation policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, we have decided it should be refused.<\/p>\n

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72 Howeth Road \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(Ref.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7-2022-4897-A<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an application to construct three small \u00a0two storey three bedroom \u00a0detached dwellings on the site of\u00a0 a single original property.\u00a0 The three houses \u2013 one somewhat larger than the others \u2013 would be built parallel to each other and have built footprints at about 50% the area of the site.\u00a0 The buildings would be designed in a simplified suburban design with slight front projections, hipped roofs and generally rectangular windows.<\/p>\n

Although the Society finds the general design reasonably acceptable we agree strongly with local opinion\u00a0 that the application amounts to considerable overdevelopment of the site which would in turn lead to loss of privacy, insufficient parking\u00a0 and a general loss of general security.<\/p>\n

Therefore the Society has concluded that\u00a0 if development is to take place\u00a0 it should either be in the form of only two detached houses or a replacement,\u00a0 single low density house or bungalow.<\/p>\n

Therefore because what is proposed does not yet\u00a0 meet the criteria of the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, we think the application should be deferred for further discussion and improvement.<\/p>\n

23 Bradford Road, \u00a0Muscliff\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ref.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7-2022-18655-A<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an application to extend the two storey eastern long side elevation of an existing modern house and also construct a short one storey utility wing from the new rear fa\u00e7ade.\u00a0 The new enlarged built footprint would become rectangular; the principal elevation would become symmetrical with a central entrance and balanced modern \u00a0metal windows and the less regular rear elevation would now include a horizontal window for the utility store.<\/p>\n

The Society is not especially impressed with the rather pedestrian new development; but more\u00a0 importantly we feel that the enlarged building in comparison with adjacent properties is now too large for the site.\u00a0\u00a0 We note that the enlarged building of the new extension would extend right up to the boundary wall.<\/p>\n

Therefore\u00a0 since this application does not fully comply with the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, the Society suggests it be refused.<\/p>\n

15 Southbourne Overcliff Drive\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ref.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7-2022-28187-C<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an application to demolish a substantial, mid twentieth century detached family house in modernised Arts and Crafts style in order to construct a modernist, three storey private residence.\u00a0\u00a0 The front elevation would consist of three super imposed\u00a0 concrete boxes filled with large glass panels including French windows and common glass balconies on the upper floors\u00a0\u00a0 Each storey would be stepped back and the side elevations would have double horizontal windows on each floor.<\/p>\n

In a neighbourhood where in spite of modern developments, there still exist\u00a0 a reasonable number of original Arts and Crafts properties, the Society is really most surprised\u00a0 that within the accompanying Planning Statement \u2013 whereas enormous efforts are made to try and justify the modernist design of what is proposed to be built, \u00a0no attempt whatsoever is made to come to terms with the great difficulty of\u00a0 attempting to \u00a0introduce a completely alien built form in relation to the existing, older, more organic structures that still exist along the Southbourne Overcliff Drive.<\/p>\n

We find this irresponsible dismissal of a mid twentieth century architectural form that had a significant, cumulative impact on the evolving maritime townscape of Boscombe and Southbourne, quite depressing.\u00a0\u00a0 Consequently the Civic \u00a0Society would be most grateful if the Planning Department could insist on a new design for\u00a0 15 Southbourne Overcliff Drive \u2013 in that while accepting a certain level of contemporary design, the final plans should also demonstrate a much greater level of sensitivity for the more organic and linear characteristics of \u00c9nglish seaside architecture which is still accepted in many parts of Boscombe and Southbourne Overcliffs.<\/p>\n

Under the circumstances, on account of this proposal in no way being able to satisfy the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, we have decided that this application should be refused.<\/p>\n

20 Old Mulbery Close,\u00a0 Wallisdown\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ref.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7-2022-2062-AF<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an application to construct what amounts to a glorified weather boarded shed with a flat roof and\u00a0 wooden French windows.\u00a0 It would be built in one corner of an already developed and somewhat crowded site \u2013 off a narrow track near Talbot Mews between Old Mulberry Close and Alton Road.\u00a0 The Society very strongly feels that that both the crowded characteristics of the site and its difficult location make this a most impractical project.<\/p>\n

Therefore we think that since this project\u00a0 simply does not correspond to the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, it should be refused.<\/p>\n

Land\u00a0 to the\u00a0 rear\u00a0 of\u00a0\u00a0 4 \u00a0Elmsway\u00a0 West Southbourne\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ref.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No.\u00a0\u00a0 7-2022-6750-C<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an application to construct a small \u00a0chalet style, detached residence on a new severed site that was originally part of the developed site of 4 Elmsway;\u00a0 the site is situated on the corner of Elmsway and a private lane.\u00a0 The structure is a very simple construction: it is built as a chalet with modern windows and entrances on the ground floor and two windows and skylights in the pitched\u00a0 roof.\u00a0 The rectangular built foot print is very tightly wedged into the new site, taking up 70% of the total area, and the building lines are right up against the site boundaries.<\/p>\n

The Society fully agrees with the majority of local inhabitants ( 22 responses ) in that here is yet another attempt to build a property merely for financial gain, on a site that in no way was ever meant to be built over \u2013 amounting to excessive over development\u00a0 Moreover we feel that if built, the appearance of the new house would be most harmful to the aesthetic harmony of the surrounding early twentieth century, residential neighbourhood.<\/p>\n

Consequently\u00a0 the Society feel that because this proposal in no way complies with the townscape policies of the Bournemouth Local Plan, it should be refused.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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