{"id":601,"date":"2018-02-01T20:09:25","date_gmt":"2018-02-01T20:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/mirror_bcs\/?p=601"},"modified":"2018-02-01T20:09:25","modified_gmt":"2018-02-01T20:09:25","slug":"committee-minutes-january-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bournemouthcivicsociety.org.uk\/committee-minutes\/committee-minutes-january-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Committee Minutes January 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Minutes of a Meeting of the Committee held at 18 Sandbourne Road<\/strong><\/p>\n

at 2pm on Monday 22nd<\/sup> January 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Present:<\/strong> John Barker (President<\/em>), Ken Mantock (Chairman<\/em>), Jean Bird (Vice<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Chairman), Hilda Brownlow, Elaine Cooper, Peter Lucas, Sally McGrath (Membership <\/em><\/p>\n

    \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Secretary<\/em>), Beryl Parker (Social Secretary), <\/em>John Soane (Built Environment Officer, <\/em>and<\/p>\n

    Paul Newsome (Minutes Secretary)<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Apologies:<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0James Weir (Heritage and Conservation Officer)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

       <\/p>\n

        \n
      1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>The minutes for the meeting held on 27th<\/sup> November were agreed subject<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        to changes to Para 5 \u2013 the Dean Park Cricket Ground was not discussed and plans for<\/p>\n

        the Durley Road car park were not only displayed at the Hallmark Hotel but also<\/p>\n

        discussed by the Board<\/p>\n

         <\/p>\n

          \n
        1. \u00a0\u00a0Matters Arising from the Minutes.\u00a0 <\/strong>\n
            \n
          • \u00a0\u00a0Strouden Park.\u00a0 <\/strong>A talk to Throop Muscliffe Holdenhurst and Strouden Park Forum By John B and Elaine was scheduled for the evening of 15th<\/sup> February<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

             <\/p>\n

              \n
            1. \u00a0\u00a0The Planning Policy Steering Group. <\/strong>\n
                \n
              • Meeting on 5th<\/sup> February <\/strong>will discuss various matters on the local plan in include a verbal report on submissions received on possible residential development sites.<\/li>\n
              • Meeting on 18th<\/sup> May <\/strong>to discuss the Conservation Area appraisals and \u00a0management plans for Poole Hill, Old Christchurch Road, West Cliff and East Cliff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                 <\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. Built Environment.\u00a0 <\/strong>\n
                    \n
                  • A338\/Bournemouth Hospital. <\/strong>See John Soane\u2019s report.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                     <\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. \u00a0\u00a0Heritage and Conservation.<\/strong>\n
                        \n
                      • Westover Road Cinemas. <\/strong>The developers have lodged appeals<\/li>\n
                      • Cliff End Hotel. <\/strong>Minor changes to the plans have been lodged so we will review and comment on.<\/li>\n
                      • Boscombe and Pokesdown. <\/strong>31st<\/sup> January meeting considering the local plan<\/li>\n
                      • Heritage and Character Buildings \u2013 <\/strong>John B and Elaine attended a meeting on 19th<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        January at the Town Hall (slides received) and it was a really useful and informative morning.<\/p>\n

                          \n
                        • Westbourne Bingo Hall. <\/strong>This was now closed as it was making continuous losses.\u00a0 The owner had been unable to find a buyer.\u00a0 As a listed building it was unlikely to be demolished but a sensitive and suitable alternative use needed to be found.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                           <\/p>\n

                            \n
                          1. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>See John Soane\u2019s report:\n
                              \n
                            • 40-42 Ashley Road. <\/strong>The proposals were excessive for the site.<\/li>\n
                            • 73 Alumhurst Road. <\/strong>The plan to replace a nursing home with 5 houses was good<\/li>\n
                            • 3 Benellen Avenue. <\/strong>The proposed design was hideous and improvement was needed<\/li>\n
                            • 2 Lorne Park Road. <\/strong>The proposed extra two storeys needed improved fenestration<\/li>\n
                            • West Hants Lawn Tennis Club. <\/strong>The proposed grounds men\u2019s hut and gymnasium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                              were out of view from adjacent roads and satisfactory<\/p>\n

                                \n
                              • Radcliffe Court. <\/strong>Balcony changes showed improved balance but could be even better if further modified.<\/li>\n
                              • Rear of 71-81 Southbourne Grove. <\/strong>The proposed conversion of buildings to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                dwellings was totally inappropriate.<\/p>\n

                                  \n
                                • 24 Percy Road. <\/strong>The revised plan for flats did not meet the required standard.<\/li>\n
                                • 25 Norwich Road. <\/strong>The proposal to convert workshops into flats should be rejected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  as the plan offered insufficient light into the dwellings.<\/p>\n

                                    \n
                                  • 2 Petersfield Road. <\/strong>Too many small houses for the site \u2013 not consistent with<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                    surrounding properties.<\/p>\n

                                      \n
                                    • 79 Lowther Road. <\/strong>There was insufficient space for the two storey extension<\/li>\n
                                    • 8 Carbery Avenue. <\/strong>The planned building was too large for the site and there had<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                      been 26 letters of objection<\/p>\n

                                        \n
                                      • Wessex Fields\/A338. <\/strong>The access road from Ringwood on the A338 was satisfactory but the dumbbell sweep of the return road towards Holdenhurst Village risked damaging that village, opening up the green belt for development and \u00a0the historic barn would need to be demolished.<\/li>\n
                                      • 318-324 Holdenhurst Road. <\/strong>The replacement of the car repair workshop with 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                        shops and 23 flats will enhance the area.<\/p>\n

                                          \n
                                        • 7-7A Beechwood Avenue. <\/strong>The suggested replacement of the existing Art Deco<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                          bungalow was inappropriate to the area.<\/p>\n

                                            \n
                                          • 8A Wharfedale Road. <\/strong>The proposal to add two storeys to the student block was<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                            excessive.<\/p>\n

                                              \n
                                            • Queens Park West Drive. <\/strong>See James Weir\u2019s letter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                               <\/p>\n

                                                \n
                                              1. Planning Sub-Committee.\u00a0 <\/strong>The Society\u2019s Planning Sub-Committee did not need<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                to meet this month.<\/p>\n

                                                 <\/p>\n

                                                  \n
                                                1. Planning Board Observations.\u00a0 <\/strong>John S attended the December meeting\n
                                                    \n
                                                  • 8 Branksome Dene Road. <\/strong>The replacement of a house with flats was allowed<\/li>\n
                                                  • 56 Christchurch Road. <\/strong>The existing house was to be retained.<\/li>\n
                                                  • 30 Branksome Dene Road. <\/strong>The proposed new flats were allowed<\/li>\n
                                                  • 1-5 Hendford Road. <\/strong>The proposal for 4 houses (infill) was agreed<\/li>\n
                                                  • 41 Linwood Road.<\/strong> Conversion to an HMO was agreed<\/li>\n
                                                  • 45 Richmond Park Road. <\/strong>An excessive number of small flats was approved<\/li>\n
                                                  • University Development \u2013 Oxford Road\/Holdenhurst Road. <\/strong>Changes to the plans were approved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                     <\/p>\n

                                                      \n
                                                    1. Communications Timetable. \u00a0<\/strong>Pre-AGM papers, including details of the<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                      \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>speaker to Sally by mid February<\/p>\n

                                                       <\/p>\n

                                                        \n
                                                      1. \u00a0Civic Voice. <\/strong>\n
                                                          \n
                                                        • Civic Day 2018. <\/strong>Civic Day will be 16th<\/sup> June, a decision on whether to mark it in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                          Bournemouth would be taken near the time.<\/p>\n

                                                            \n
                                                          • Civic Voice AGM. <\/strong>The Civic Voice AGM would be in Birmingham on 19-20 October<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                             <\/p>\n

                                                              \n
                                                            1. Bournemouth 2026 \u00a0<\/strong>Elaine attended the AGM at the Pavilion on 25th<\/sup> November when the speaker was Martyn Sim \u2013 \u2018What Makes a City Happy\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                              \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                \n
                                                              • Bournemouth-in-Bloom.\u00a0 <\/strong>A new handbook had been published – \u00a35 including<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                free entry to a number of events.<\/p>\n

                                                                 <\/p>\n

                                                                  \n
                                                                1. Activities Officer\u2019s Report. <\/strong>\n
                                                                    \n
                                                                  • Christmas Lunch. <\/strong>The Christmas Lunch at the Connaught Hotel was much<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                    appreciated and rated by those who attended as the best ever.<\/p>\n

                                                                      \n
                                                                    • Soup and Sandwich Talks. <\/strong>20 plus had booked for February event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                       <\/p>\n

                                                                        \n
                                                                      • Membership Officer\u2019s Report. <\/strong>Two new members and one resignation \u2013 a<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                        letter accusing the Society of letting the community down by not preventing the demolition of the Wessex Hotel \u2013 former member said it was Grade 2 listed true, but it wasn\u2019t and he didn\u2019t seem aware of the efforts the Society and others had in arguing against its loss.<\/p>\n

                                                                         <\/p>\n

                                                                          \n
                                                                        1. Webmaster\u2019s Report.<\/strong> The website was \u2018up and running\u2019 well and Ken gave a report on the recent heritage and planning enquiries people had made through it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                           <\/p>\n

                                                                            \n
                                                                          1. Treasurer\u2019s Report: <\/strong>Current account – \u00a313,489.38 following the closure of the<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                            CAF account and the receipt of a \u00a35,000 donation from Mrs Pulham in memory of<\/p>\n

                                                                            her late husband Ken.\u00a0 It was agreed \u00a0that enquiry should be made of Mrs Pulham<\/p>\n

                                                                            about making this gift aided which would give the Society an extra \u00a31,000<\/p>\n

                                                                             <\/p>\n

                                                                              \n
                                                                            1. Meeting with Andrew England on 28th<\/sup> November<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                              18.1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Peer Review Panel.\u00a0 <\/strong>John B was thanked for his contribution to the review.<\/p>\n

                                                                              18.2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2018Right Homes Right Places\u2019\u00a0 <\/strong>The increase from 700 to 1400 as the number of homes \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 the Borough was expected to build without funds or details as to the type of property<\/p>\n

                                                                              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>was questioned<\/p>\n

                                                                              18.3\u00a0\u00a0 Cliff End Hotel.\u00a0 <\/strong>There was a suggestion that it should be converted into a retirement<\/p>\n

                                                                              \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Home but the plans were for total redevelopment in this new form<\/p>\n

                                                                              18.4\u00a0\u00a0 Wessex Fields.\u00a0 <\/strong>The area was reserved as a conservation area and an employment \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 provider.\u00a0 For plans for access to the hospital see 7.13 above<\/p>\n

                                                                              18.5\u00a0\u00a0 Belvedere Hotel.\u00a0 <\/strong>Demolition had begun<\/p>\n

                                                                              18.6\u00a0\u00a0 C1 Bus Route.\u00a0 <\/strong>There was a lack of shelters at Alum Chine<\/p>\n

                                                                              18.7\u00a0\u00a0 Winter Gardens.\u00a0 <\/strong>The design and material quality of the proposed building were good but it was too big for the site.<\/p>\n

                                                                              18.8\u00a0\u00a0 Toilet Closures.\u00a0 <\/strong>No more closures were planned.<\/p>\n

                                                                              18.9\u00a0\u00a0 Retail Capacity Study.\u00a0 <\/strong>This had now been completed (and was reviewed by John S<\/p>\n

                                                                              during the committee Meeting)<\/p>\n

                                                                              18.10 Poole Hill.\u00a0 <\/strong>Hoardings had been placed around the listed building.<\/p>\n

                                                                                \n
                                                                              • Open Space Standards for Flats. <\/strong>This was requested<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                                                 <\/p>\n

                                                                                  \n
                                                                                1. Annual General Meeting. <\/strong>Arrangements for the Annual General Meeting on 9th<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                  \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 April were complete.\u00a0 It was agreed that Ken would ask Martyn Sim to be the Guest<\/p>\n

                                                                                  Speaker<\/p>\n

                                                                                  \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                    \n
                                                                                  1. Any Other Business. <\/strong>There was no other business<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                                                     <\/p>\n

                                                                                    \u00a0 The meeting closed at 15.50\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                                                     <\/p>\n

                                                                                     <\/p>\n

                                                                                    Ken Mantock<\/p>\n

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