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A vision for the University at Bournemouth and Poole

Summary of community engagement on plans to develop new Gateway Buildings at Talbot and Lansdowne Contents: Foreword By Professor John Vinney, Vice-Chancellor

1. Introduction pg 4-5 At BU we understand how vital our role is in the community – both as a major contributor to the local economy but also as a neighbour to many 2. Method of consultation pg 6-7 residents and businesses.

We aspire to become a top 50 University and improve the facilities we offer students and 3. Consultation responses pg 8-21 staff both now and in the future.

This is crucial if we are to attract high-calibre students and continue to do world-leading research, contributing annually £252m to the local economies of Bournemouth, 4. Comments section pg 22-23 Christchurch and Poole and £378m to the South West – this amounts to more than £1m per day.

5. Informing the design process pg 24-37 We do not want to achieve this in isolation and want to work with our neighbours and partners on reaching our goals.

6. Summary of responses pg 38 Our plans for two Gateway Buildings in Bournemouth and Poole will help us provide world-class facilities for world-class performance - but before submitting our planning applications we wanted to ensure we shared our proposals with the wider community, as well as staff and students. 7. Conclusion pg 39 Science & Technology, Talbot Those proposals also include important infrastructure works at our Talbot site – a new link road off the Boundary Road roundabout and a new bus hub – and for Lansdowne, new student accommodation to help meet our aim of providing all first year students with halls of residence.

The consultation we have completed has proved to be a very valuable exercise and the feedback we have received has helped inform our plans.

This report provides an overview of who was consulted and the communication channels we used. Appendices: It also summarises the feedback we received on the proposals for the new buildings and the infrastructure works at Talbot and the student accommodation in Lansdowne. Appendix 1 - BU Estates newsletter for local residents I would like to thank everyone who took the time to look at our plans and contact us with their views; I hope you will see from this report that we have listened to you. Appendix 2 - BU Estates e-newsletter for key stakeholders

Appendix 3 - Postcard invitation inviting key stakeholders to public exhibition

Appendix 4 - A5 flyer

Appendix 5 - Exhibition feedback forms

Appendix 6 - Public exhibition boards

Media & Communication, Talbot

2 3 1. Introduction

1.3 Link road, new bus hub and parking A bus hub will be located within BU’s Talbot site on the south-western boundary, providing a new drop-off for BU contracted buses to help relieve existing pressures on Fern Barrow and provide a safer environment for passengers. No BU buses will stop on Fern Barrow. Buses will be routed through the campus from east to west, reducing pressures on Wallisdown Road and improving highway safety. The new link road will be an all-purpose road created off the Boundary Roundabout.It will provide two-way vehicular access to BU, Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) and Talbot Village, fulfilling the requirements of the Borough of Poole’s long-term policy as set out in its Talbot Village Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). Plans for Talbot campus BU’s park and stride car park will be extended to replace any parking displaced from the campus as a result of the development proposals.

The purpose of this report is to outline the community engagement which took place to inform key stakeholders (see section 2.1) of Bournemouth University’s proposals to 1.4 Bournemouth Gateway Building develop a Bournemouth Gateway Building and a student accommodation block in The Bournemouth Gateway Building will provide purpose-built facilities Lansdowne; and a Poole Gateway Building, link road off the Boundary Road roundabout, for the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences (currently the faculty is based a bus hub and car park extension in Talbot. across several BU buildings in the Lansdowne). It will be between five to seven storeys high and occupy a prominent site overlooking Wessex Way, off the St Paul’s Roundabout on a site that has been used as a temporary surface level car park for many years. Feedback from the consultation will help inform the final proposals that will be Around 10,000sq m of space, the building will include a resource centre submitted as a planning application in spring 2016. and social learning space as well as offices, general teaching and research facilities, and an attractive piazza to the south to welcome students, staff and visitors. There will be new pedestrian links through to other parts of the 1.1 BU’s aspirations Lansdowne, with easy access to public transport and surface-level parking spaces alongside cycling facilities. Bournemouth University (BU) has a vision to create the most stimulating, challenging and rewarding university experience in a world-class It aims to meet the objectives of Bournemouth Borough Council’s learning community. Lansdowne Delivery Plan and the C:Side Creative Business Quarter It aims to be in the top 50 of UK universities and had made great strides to achieve this. initiative, by providing high quality buildings and public realms taking Bournemouth University (BU) is a high quality robust university that has been recognised in the Times Higher Education top 200 list of the into account traffic, landmark buildings and pedestrian routes. most international universities in the world. It will be built to achieve the ‘excellent’ rating through the Building In 2015 BU rose by eight places in The Guardian University League Tables to 63rd. Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), as a minimum. BU has a unique fusion of excellent education, research and professional practice to inspire students, graduates and staff to enrich the world. With nearly 18,000 students of which 1,500 are international students, BU’s activities contribute £378m to the region’s economy every year. It has a strong professional orientation with a focus on academic excellence and graduate employability. 1.5 New student accommodation at The higher education sector is becoming intensively competitive and students expect more from their investment in learning; including an expectation for high-quality learning space. Lansdowne To ensure it can continue to compete in the sector, BU wants to create world-class facilities for world-class performance. The new halls of residences will be a block in the region of 13 storeys, providing approximately 550 beds (this is in line with existing buildings Plans for Lansdowne campus in the Lansdowne quarter). Located off Oxford Road, Lansdowne the building will be developed on a site formed of 21 Lansdowne Road and a surface level car park accessed 1.2 Proposals for a Poole Gateway Building via St Pauls Place.Both of these properties are currently owned and The Poole Gateway Building will deliver an inspirational academic base for BU’s renowned faculties of Media & Communication and operated by BU. Science & Technology. Delivered by student residence developer ThreeSixty Developments, the Located at the eastern end of the Talbot Campus, facing Boundary Roundabout, the building will create an attractive visual gateway to the scheme will meet the housing needs of students and help towards BU’s campus, providing high quality technical facilities that support undergraduate and post graduate courses as well as research. aspiration for every first year student to be offered a place in managed halls of residence. The building will include facilities for TV, live and post production, audio studios, sound editing labs, media production spaces, green screen with motion capture suite, PC Mac Labs and cross-faculty collaboration spaces. It will be four storeys high (in line with most other buildings on campus) and approximately 5,600sqm. The building will reinforce BU’s aspirations to create a greener campus through high-quality landscaping. The building will achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating for the construction of environmentally sustainable buildings in the UK.

4 5 2. Method of consultation

In this section, the report outlines the methods of consultation and the audiences engaged with.

For this consultation, a comprehensive communication strategy was employed to reach a wide range of stakeholders in a timed programme of consultation.

BU’s Talbot site falls within the Borough of Poole and Lansdowne within the Borough of Bournemouth and authorities and organisations from both towns were consulted. .

2.1 Key stakeholders Key stakeholders are a range of people in the community who will have a direct interest in the proposals, including: n Local residents, including residents’ associations n BU Board, staff and students n Local MPs n Ward and neighbouring ward councillors n Leadership and Cabinet of both Poole and Bournemouth councils n Planning, conservation and highways officers at both Poole and Bournemouth councils Public consultation, Talbot n Business leaders n Statutory consultees, including Natural England, English Heritage, Environment Agency n Neighbouring landowners, Talbot Village Trust and Arts University Bournemouth n Pressure groups n Dorset Police n Local church and primary school n Local bus companies 2.3 Communication channels One-to-one briefings with priority stakeholders 2.2 Timing of consultation n n Stakeholder briefing pack The public consultation was formally launched on 25 January 2016 for a period of four weeks. n BU Estates News for residents living within a square mile of Talbot campus and postcode sectors covering Lansdowne. A second issue is planned to report consultation feedback and next steps. Prior to the launch, BU and its planning consultants had one-to-one briefings, telephone conversations and email exchanges with priority n BU Estates E-News - this e newsletter was sent to all key stakeholders. A second issue is planned to report consultation feedback and next stakeholders, including: Leadership and senior officers at both councils,local MPs, ward councillors, chair of residents association and statutory steps. consultees as well as presentations to both Poole and Bournemouth councillors. n E-alerts and announcements to BU staff and student portals. For the launch of the consultation, the following was sent out: n BU website containing details of the proposals. This site was publicised in both BU Estates News and E News and to staff and students. n A briefing pack and e-bulletin to more than 100 stakeholders n News release to local media. n Two news releases to the local media, one to announce the consultation and one to report the feedback from the exhibitions (resulting in n Presentation to Borough of Poole’s Members’ Engagement Forum and Bournemouth Borough Council’s planning committee. two page leads and a support article in the Bournemouth Echo, page lead in Dorset Business and coverage on BBC South and ITV n Exhibitions for BU staff and students on 8 and 10 February 2016. Meridian) n Exhibitions for the general public on 8 and 10 February 2016. n A newsletter delivered to residents living within a square mile of BU’s Talbot sites (13,000 households within Poole and Bournemouth) and postcode sectors covering Lansdowne/Bournemouth town centre (9,000 households). n An e-news alert to all BU students and staff

Four exhibitions were held on 8 February and 10 February. The first two exhibitions were held at Talbot, with one aimed at BU staff and stu - dents and the other a public exhibition. This was replicated on 10 February at the Executive Business Centre in Lansdowne for staff/students and the public.

These exhibitions were advertised via: n E-alert to BU staff and students n A newsletter to residents. n An e-newsletter to other stakeholders n Postcard invitation to key stakeholders n A5 flyers distributed to businesses, doctor’s surgery and placed in shop windows in Lansdowne, Talbot Village and Wallisdown.

6 7 3. Consultation responses 3.2 Feedback from staff, students and the public Four exhibitions were held on 8 and 10 February, two for staff and students and two for the general public. These were held in Lansdowne and Talbot.

At all events, feedback forms containing 12 questions about the proposals were posed with ‘strongly agree’ to ‘strongly disagree’ tick options. Spaces were also left for additional comments.

In total, 233 people attended the exhibitions:

n 79 people attended the first staff and student exhibition at Talbot. Of these, 33 completed (or partially completed) feedback forms.

n 88 people attended the first public exhibition at Talbot. Of these, 41 completed (or partially completed) feedback forms.

Media & Communication, Talbot n 40 people attended the second staff and student at Lansdowne. Of these, 35 completed (or partially completed) feedback forms.

n 26 people attended the second public exhibition at Lansdowne. Of these, 15 completed (or partially completed) feedback forms.

3.1 Feedback from statutory consultees Over the next two pages are illustrative headline figures of the responses from all exhibitions. As part of the pre-application consultation process, the following statutory consultees were asked to give feedback on the proposals:

n The Environment Agency n Dorset Police n Natural England n English Heritage n RSPB n Dorset Wildlife Trust

Of those which responded, the following comments were made: n The Environment Agency (on Lansdowne): Principally our involvement historically on the Bournemouth University sites has been due to surface water flood risk due to the size of the sites. This now sits with Bournemouth Council as the Lead Local Flood Authority. The only other constraint would be if any of the sites have had contaminated uses. Therefore, I would anticipate our involvement would be limited. n The Environment Agency (on Talbot): Requirement for a Flood Risk Assessment; sustainable design and construction should be implemented across the development; information on biodiversity impacts and opportunities to inform the scheme design; groundwater protection; impact on protected species and habitat; construction environment management plan – including pollution prevention measures. n Natural England: The proposal (Talbot) is not leading to additional residential units and hence does not trigger a need to consideration of effects on the Dorset Heathlands. The proposed car park area in the south does appear to prejudice delivery of the landscape avenue proposed in the draft Talbot Village SPD, this should be considered and adjustments made if required. We will have no issues with the proposed Bus Hub location and the other plan for parking. However, you should consider some additional tree planting along the avenue of trees where there are any gaps, as well as putting up some bird and bat boxes along the avenue to enhance biodiversity, as is required under the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). n Dorset Wildlife Trust: Would be encouraged to see a biodiversity element to the greening of the campus, eg planting native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, green wall or green roof, a bird and bat features. Would like to see a contribution towards improving green and brown spaces in accordance with the Great Living Landscape project. n Historic England: Statutory heritage considerations are likely to include setting and views into and out of the Talbot Village Conservation Area. n Dorset Police: Supports proposals to move BU buses off Fern Barrow; care to be taken with alignment of new link road to prevent wastage against Dulsie Road; welcomes progressive greening of campus; park and stride car par extension will need to be carefully integrated into the proposal and controlled; access to new building from Boundary Road roundabout will need to be considered carefully to minimise the risk of accidents and defend against criminal intent; care to be taken over physical security standards adopted, ie location of guards, lighting, cameras, alarm centres, access control etc. n Bournemouth Borough Council’s Transport Development Manager: Key matter to ensure any development does not prejudice the condition of highway safety and appropriate mitigation measures are implemented. The following should be addressed in any Transport Assessment: Identify existing and proposed pedestrian and cycle desire lines; assess the existing and anticipated proposed vehicular trips at Boundary and University roundabouts; assess vehicle speeds at entry and exist arms of Boundary Roundabout; identify likely vehicle speeds at entry and exist to proposed fourth arm to the roundabout; assess traffic accidents over a five year period at the two main roundabouts and pedestrian/cycle crossing points; assessment of stopping sight distances and forward visibility to any proposed new cycle/pedestrian crossing points; could the design of the new arm incorporate measures to minimise speed of vehicles at any crossing points; ensure any new cycle/pedestrian crossing points are suitably located in relation to desire lines; has consideration been given to a bus only link through Talbot campus instead of opening up fourth arm? Health & Social Sciences, Lansdowne

8 9 Public responses to Poole Gateway que stions

Q1: I support BU’s plans to build a new Gateway Building at the Talbot campus. Q4: I support the proposed new link road off the Boundary Roundabout.

Strongly disagree – 16% Strongly agree – 26% Strongly disagree – 11% Strongly agree – 49% Disagree – 2% Disagree – 5%

Neither agree nor Neither agree nor disagree – 9% disagree – 5%

Agree – 47% Agree – 30%

Q2: I believe the proposed Poole Gateway building will have a positive impact on staff and Q5: I support the new bus hub, which will see all BU contracted buses drop off and collect student experience. passengers at this point.

Strongly disagree – 7% Strongly agree – 28% Strongly disagree – 7% Strongly agree – 47% Disagree – 5% Disagree – 2%

Neither agree nor disagree – 13% Neither agree nor disagree – 11%

Agree – 33% Agree – 47%

Q3: I believe the proposed Poole Gateway building will help enhance BU’s reputation, Q6: I support BU’s aspiration for a greener campus at Talbot, including enhanced routes which in turn has a positive impact on the wider community and economy. for pedestrians and cyclists, and a proposed car park extension.

Strongly disagree – 12% Strongly Strongly agree – 58% disagree – 7% Strongly agree – 28% Disagree – 2%

Disagree – 9% Neither agree nor disagree – 7%

Neither agree nor disagree – 16% Agree – 21% Agree – 40%

10 11 Summary of staff/student responses to Poole Gateway questions

Q1: I support BU’s plans to build a new Gateway Building at the Talbot campus. Q4: I support the proposed new link road off the Boundary Roundabout.

Strongly disagree – 2% Strongly agree – 75%

Neither agree nor disagree – 10% Strongly agree – 73% Agree – 23%

Agree – 17%

Neither agree nor disagree – 0% Disagree – 0% Disagree – 0% Strongly disagree – 0%

Q2: I believe the proposed Poole Gateway building will have a positive impact on staff and Q5: I support the new bus hub, which will see all BU contracted buses drop off and collect student experience. passengers at this point.

Strongly disagree – 1.5% Strongly agree – 67%

Neither agree nor Neither agree nor Strongly agree – 68% disagree – 1.5% disagree – 8%

Agree – 30% Agree – 24%

Disagree – 0% Disagree – 0% Strongly disagree – 0%

Q3: I believe the proposed Poole Gateway building will help enhance BU’s reputation, Q6: I support BU’s aspiration for a greener campus at Talbot, including enhanced routes which in turn has a positive impact on the wider community and economy. for pedestrians and cyclists, and a proposed car park extension.

Disagree – 2% Strongly agree – 72% Neither agree nor disagree – 3% Disagree – 3%

Neither agree nor disagree – 10% Strongly agree – 75%

Agree – 16% Agree – 19%

Strongly disagree – 0% Strongly disagree – 0%

12 13 Public responses to Bournemouth Gate way questions

Q1: I support BU’s plans to build a new Bournemouth Gateway building in Lansdowne. Q4: I support BU’s plans to create more pedestrian links and forge a stronger identity for its Lansdowne campus. Neither agree nor disagree – 10% Strongly agree – 50% Neither agree nor Strongly agree – 67% disagree – 12%

Agree – 21% Agree – 40%

Disagree – 0% Strongly disagree – 0% Disagree – 0% Strongly disagree – 0%

Q5: I support the proposals to build a student accommodation block on the site of 21 Q2: I believe the proposed Bournemouth Gateway building will have a positive impact on Lansdowne in order to facilitate the delivery of the academic building. staff and student experience.

Neither agree nor Strongly agree – 38% Disagree – 3% disagree – 13% Strongly agree – 47% Neither agree nor disagree – 13%

Agree – 49%

Agree – 37%

Disagree – 0% Strongly disagree – 0% Strongly disagree – 0%

Q3: I believe the proposed Bournemouth Gateway building will help enhance BU’s Q6: I support BU’s aim to provide purpose-built accommodation for all first-year reputation, which in turn has a positive impact on the wider community and economy. undergraduates therefore helping to reduce the need for first-year students to be housed in residential areas. Disagree – 2.5% Strongly disagree – 2.5% Neither agree nor Strongly agree – 53% disagree – 10% Neither agree nor disagree – 8%

Agree – 37%

Strongly agree – 41% Agree – 46%

Disagree – 0% Strongly disagree – 0%

14 15 Staff/student responses to Bournemouth Gateway Questions

Q1: I support BU’s plans to build a new Bournemouth Gateway building in Lansdowne. Q4: I support BU’s plans to create more pedestrian links and forge a stronger identity for its Lansdowne campus. Neither agree nor Strongly agree – 77% disagree – 2% Neither agree nor Disagree – 2% disagree – 2%

Agree – 21% Agree – 19%

Strongly agree – 77%

Disagree – 0% Strongly disagree – 0% Strongly disagree – 0%

Q2: I believe the proposed Bournemouth Gateway building will have a positive impact on Q5: I support the proposals to build a student accommodation block on the site of 21 staff and student experience. Lansdowne in order to facilitate the delivery of the academic building.

Neither agree nor Strongly agree – 63% Neither agree nor Strongly disagree – 2% disagree – 2% disagree – 9%

Agree – 35% Agree – 37%

Strongly agree – 52%

Disagree – 0% Strongly disagree – 0% Disagree – 0%

Q3: I believe the proposed Bournemouth Gateway building will help enhance BU’s Q6: I support BU’s aim to provide purpose-built accommodation for all first-year reputation, which in turn has a positive impact on the wider community and economy. undergraduates therefore helping to reduce the need for first-year students to be housed in residential areas. Neither agree nor Strongly agree – 63% disagree – 6% Neither agree nor Strongly agree – 65% disagree – 6%

Agree – 31% Agree – 29%

Disagree – 0% Strongly disagree – 0% Disagree – 0% Strongly disagree – 0%

16 17 Combined total responses to Poole Gateway questions

The tables below combine all the responses received from the four exhibitions held at Talbot and Lansdowne, for the public and for students & staff.

Q1: I support BU’s plans to build a new Gateway Building at the Talbot campus. Q4: I support the proposed new link road off the Boundary Roundabout.

Disagree – 1% Strongly disagree – 8% Disagree – 2% Strongly disagree – 5%

Neither agree nor disagree – 4% Neither agree nor disagree – 8%

Agree – 24% Agree – 35% Strongly agree – 52% Strongly agree – 61%

Q2: I believe the proposed Poole Gateway building will have a positive impact on staff and Q5: I support the new bus hub, which will see all BU contracted buses drop off and collect student experience. passengers at this point.

Disagree – 3% Disagree – 1% Strongly disagree – 4% Strongly disagree – 3%

Neither agree nor disagree – 7% Neither agree nor disagree – 9%

Agree – 29%

Strongly agree – 58% Agree – 38% Strongly agree – 48%

Q6: I support BU’s aspiration for a greener campus at Talbot, including enhanced routes Q3: I believe the proposed Poole Gateway building will help enhance BU’s reputation, for pedestrians and cyclists, and a proposed car park extension. which in turn has a positive impact on the wider community and economy.

Disagree – 5% Disagree – 1% Strongly disagree – 7% Strongly disagree – 3%

Neither agree nor Neither agree nor disagree – 13% disagree – 5%

Agree – 28% Strongly agree – 51% Agree – 20% Strongly agree – 67%

18 19 Combined total responses to Bour nemouth Gateway questions

The tables below combine all the responses received from the four exhibitions held at Talbot and Lansdowne, for the public and for students & staff.

Q1: I support BU’s plans to build a new Bournemouth Gateway building in Lansdowne. Q4: I support BU’s plans to create more pedestrian links and forge a stronger identity for its Lansdowne campus. Neither agree nor Strongly agree – 65% disagree – 6% Disagree – 1% Strongly agree – 73%

Agree – 29% Neither agree nor disagree – 6%

Agree – 20%

Disagree – 0% Strongly disagree – 0% Strongly disagree – 0%

Q2: I believe the proposed Bournemouth Gateway building will have a positive impact on Q5: I support the proposals to build a student accommodation block on the site of 21 staff and student experience. Lansdowne in order to facilitate the delivery of the academic building.

Neither agree nor Strongly agree – 53% Disagree – 1% Strongly disagree – 1% disagree – 6%

Neither agree nor disagree – 14% Agree – 41% Strongly agree – 48%

Agree – 35% Disagree – 0% Strongly disagree – 0%

Q3: I believe the proposed Bournemouth Gateway building will help enhance BU’s Q6: I support BU’s aim to provide purpose-built accommodation for all first-year reputation, which in turn has a positive impact on the wider community and economy. undergraduates therefore helping to reduce the need for first-year students to be housed in residential areas. Disagree – 1% Strongly disagree – 1% Neither agree nor Strongly agree – 60% disagree – 7% Neither agree nor disagree – 7%

Agree – 33%

Agree – 37% Strongly agree – 54%

Disagree – 0% Strongly disagree – 0%

20 21 4. Comments Some of the comments left by the public, stakeholders, BU staff and students:

“Now that these top priorities for “Not having a quiet base in Ron Shields, Chief Executive of Dorset “Need to improve bus enhancing student experience are which to work and on which to HealthCare University NHS Foundation perhaps on the way to being covered, in services to the west – Canford stamp one’s own identity reduces Trust: “The Trust enthusiastically my humble opinion it is probably quite Heath, Broadstone, Wimborne. the feeling of belonging and supports the proposed developments. important, and as I think is planned Greater integration of esteem conferred to staff. Please The University’s ambitious plans will already from the attached information, university contracted services point out that a personal office is be a major benefit to the people of to provide office facilities for the many into area bus network.” an imperative for effective Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset. The academics that are sharing offices.” teaching, research and plans are also really important to the Member of the public pastoral care.” Member of staff provision and development of NHS Member of staff services in Dorset.”

“We do not want any roads or access off Boundary Roundabout for the campus. We are worried about the quiet residential area of Talbot Woods being affected by traffic, parking and building works. ” Member of the public “Will there be fitness classes and a gym within the Bournemouth building for students and staff to use, considering there is no “Bournemouth Gateway Building - provision other than travelling this is a desirable development which over to Talbot which is will not only optimise the use of the inconvenient/timely?” land available but will also provide a Student “The proposed Gateway ‘statement’ building at this important Building, which will create a arrival point into the town centre. The “Link Road - this must modern entrance to the architecture needs to be dynamic and be a pre-requisite of any further University and at the same time bold at this site. “ development of the site. A two way reinforce the main University Member of the public new access off the Boundary Road access from that direction.” roundabout is essential in order to Member of the public access the site from the east and provide some traffic relief for Wallisdown Road.” Member of the public

Additional comments:

I think a major investment in the area will lift the conurbations and make them more vibrant to live in. “Further development of BU “I’m fed up of Bournemouth being regarded as a place where people come to die. It’s an interesting will have adverse impact on the concept to have a city centre and more campus sites connected in the same university.” roads within the area surrounded “Student accommodation – I can’t see how creating a new bus hub will alleviate traffic congestion. Congestion is caused by the roundabout further up Wallisdown Road Lansdowne Road/ Oxford Road - We by Boundary Road, Columbia Road where the Aldi store is – not university roundabout.” support the university’s aspirations for & Kinson Road as students car “ accommodating students and the parking will increase in To have a single access to both over 500 residential units and two large institutions is unprecedented. If anything happens at Uni roundabout, outlined development. We believe that this area.” “and it does, there is no access to the village. The all-purpose access is badly needed. Equally, with BU’s aims to increase bus services, the new the increase in residential population bus hub is essential.” density in this area will be beneficial to Member of the public the area and the commercial capacity of I query the size and length of the student residential building (Lansdowne) which will dominate the low-rise buildings.” the Lansdowne.” Member of the public “ I would very much miss the present green open space beside the Boundary Roundabout, hitherto farmland. It provides a visual break when “travelling east to west and compliments the greenery of Talbot Village and woods to the north.” New buildings enhance university. Perhaps time to demolish Poole House which is an eyesore. Important to improve flow of traffic on “Wallisdown road.

22 23 5. Informing the design process Feedback on the design appearance of new buildings and infrastructure:

Subject Comments Response Subject Comments Response

Building Steve Hughes, Bournemouth Town Centre BID: The aspiration for a bold architectural response on this site is Building BU staff member: Bournemouth Gateway – will there be We are working closely with the Faculty to ensure there will design and Bournemouth Gateway Building. This is a desirable one which the University and the design team all embrace. design and fitness classes and a gym within the building for students be a series of working spaces which will accommodate the appearance development which will not only optimise the use of the The design of the Gateway building will showcase the activity appearance and staff to use considering there is no provision other variety of needs that have been identified here. This liaison land available but will also provide a ‘statement’ building of the faculty within, whilst making a positive statement on (cont) than travelling over to Talbot which is will continue as the detail of the design is developed. at this important arrival point into the town centre. The this very significant site in Bournemouth. inconvenient/timely. Currently there are no welcoming architecture needs to be dynamic and bold at this site. nice staff areas to escape to on lunch breaks within Royal London House. Will there be designated kitchens and staff rooms that have comfy sofas, full kitchen facility and a TV Health Education England Wessex: We note the We are excited by the step change that this new building will for staff to relax and have their lunch break in and a investment proposed by Bournemouth University in this provide to our students, academic staff and partners in terms separate ‘Quiet’ room for staff who want to read and have latest development phase, and acknowledge that this is of facilities and experience. We will ensure that as the designs some peace and quiet? part of an on-going and exciting strategy to improve develop, there is engagement with all key stakeholders to facilities for all students attending Bournemouth develop the detail of the specialist teaching and practice skills BU staff member: I see little consideration of staff University (BU). elements. workspace in the new designs. It is customary in all other From the perspective of Health Education England Wessex research-based universities for staff to have their own we particularly welcome the plan to provide purpose-built offices to permit uninterrupted thinking and focus, not to facilities for the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences which mention the issue of speaking to tutees about their are currently based across several BU buildings on the personal issues. I see this as a great oversight and it needs Lansdowne campus. We similarly note and welcome the to be rectified. Not having a quiet base in which to work overall aim to improve the quality of student facilities and and on which to stamp one’s own identity reduces the the consideration being given to transportation, open feeling of belonging and esteem conferred to staff. Please space, and environmental factors which in turn are likely point out that a personal office is an imperative for to have a positive impact on the students’ overall learning effective teaching, research and pastoral care. experience. Whilst recognising this phase of the consultation is focussed on initial plans, we would hope BU staff member: Now that these top priorities for that BU continues to engage with Health Education enhancing student experience are perhaps on the way to England Wessex and our local practice placement being covered are there plans to provide office facilities providers to ensure appropriate continuity arrangements for the many academics that are sharing offices? are in place for commissioned students during the development and build phase of the project, to ensure learning environment standards are maintained during Resident: I query the size and length of the student The student accommodation building would be 13 storeys this time and that no students are disadvantaged. We residential building (Lansdowne) which will dominate the high on the Madeira Road Roundabout frontage and on the look forward to working with you in this respect. low-rise buildings. Oxford Road / St Paul’s Place frontage. These points of the site are best suited to accommodating height. In between Resident: Designs for Lansdowne buildings are hideous! these two high points the building form would step down Dorset Police: care to be taken over physical security We are liaising with the Crime Prevention and Design Advisor Will they look good in 50 years’ time? between 11 and 8 storeys to reduce the mass of the building standards adopted, ie location of guards, lighting, cameras, to ensure these issues are co-ordinated with the developing and to ensure that it does not appear as a wall of alarm centres, access control etc. design. development when viewed from further afield. It is lower (some 14m) than the approved Watkin Jones student accommodation building further along on the other side of Oxford Road and would not dominate the adjacent buildings. The building steps down to 8 storeys at its closest point with Holland House, which is also 8 storeys high. The building extends the majority of the length of the plot along Oxford Road and Lansdowne Road in order to make best use of the available land.

Resident: I would very much miss the present green open We are working closely with the Design Team and the space beside the Boundary Roundabout, hitherto farmland. Planning Department to ensure that the building designs will It provides a visual break when travelling east to west and celebrate the location and create a showcase for the compliments the greenery of Talbot Village and woods to University to enhance its presence at the Talbot Campus. This the north. I would urge BU not to build a 4 story block on will include the selection of high quality materials which are the higher ground beside the R/B. If it has to do so, then able to stand the test of time. use the contours to conceal the building with The design of the proposed building would be in line with the accompanying designed landscaping. The impact of such a agreed Talbot Village masterplan, which proposes a four design would be far more effective, giving the students storey building in this location. This location will allow the and visitors a magical entry to the campus which would University to enhance its presence from the Boundary open up once that has passed through the entrance. An “in Roundabout end of the campus, and showcase the your face” building would be inappropriate and outstanding work of the students within. misconceived.

24 25 5. Informing the design process (cont) Feedback on the design appearance of new buildings and infrastructure:

Subject Comments Response Subject Comments Response

Sustainability Resident: New buildings enhance university. Perhaps time Poole House is a key academic building at the Talbot Campus Sustainability Resident: I think a major investment in the area will lift Comment noted. to demolish Poole House which is an eyesore. and at present there are no plans for its demolition. BU has (cont) the conurbations and make them more vibrant to live in. considered façade improvements to Poole House in the past I’m fed up of Bournemouth being regarded as a place and will bring forward enhancement proposals as and when where people come to die. It’s an interesting concept to funding permits. have a city centre and more campus sites connected in the same university. Steve Hughes, Bournemouth Town Centre BID: We support Comment noted. the university’s aspirations for accommodating students and the outlined development. We believe that the Landscaping Resident: This new proposal has no consideration for the The potential impacts of the proposal on the residents of increase in residential population density in this area will local residents especially Dulsie Road. I feel that it will Dulsie Road has been a consideration for BU during the be beneficial to the area and the commercial capacity of certainly have a negative effect on house prices in the design development stage. The dense tree belt that runs the Lansdowne. area. along the rear of the properties on Dulsie Road and the proposed landscape planting enhancements in this part of Dorset Police: welcomes progressive greening of campus. Comment noted. the site would provide a high level of screening for the new building when viewed from the east. Views of the new link The Environment Agency (on Talbot): Requirement for a The flood risk assessment and drainage strategy submitted road and car park extension from these properties are likely Flood Risk Assessment; sustainable design and with the planning application identifies a low to moderate construction should be implemented across the risk of surface water flooding as a result of the proposed to be partial (if any) and it is not considered that there would development; information on biodiversity impacts and development. To mitigate against this, the drainage strategy be an unacceptable impact on residential amenity. BU is not opportunities to inform the scheme design; groundwater proposes to discharge surface water from the Poole Gateway able to comment on whether the proposal would affect house protection; impact on protected species and habitat; Building and car park extension to runoff via soakaways prices. construction environment management plan – including (Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDs). The bus hub and link pollution prevention measures. road would discharge to an existing Wessex Water surface Resident: I feel the university has a significant presence The feedback that BU has received from its students and staff water sewer. With these mitigation measures in place, the risk already with an “entrance” aspect from Fern Barrow. I do is that it has a weak visual presence on the Bournemouth side of surface water flooding to neighbouring properties is not believe it is necessary to create a statement impact of the campus. This needs to be addressed because the considered to be low. building on green land. If further learning facilities are majority of visitors to the campus arrive from the east and the A Phase 1 ecological survey, which looked specifically at the potential for bats, reptiles and badgers, confirmed that the required then it would be preferable to develop the land weak frontage does not create a positive first impression. greenfield parts of the site have a low population of slow designated for future development next to “Fusion Historically BU has been able to deliver new buildings within worm and grass snake. No evidence of bats was recorded in Building One” in the plan and retain the green edge to the the confines of the campus. However, there are now very few buildings on the campus or trees to be affected by the campus. infill plots of an appropriate size available. BU must also proposal. A non-active badger sett was identified outside the balance the use of land with the need to maintain a certain site along the rear of the properties on Dulcie Road. A site- quantum of parking spaces for its staff. The Poole Gateway wide strategy of ecological enhancements including native Building will be partially built on the site of Tolpuddle House species and tree planting and the erection of bat and bird and grazing land. The grazing land has been made available boxes and the provision of habitat for dead wood to BU by Talbot Village Trust on commercially acceptable invertebrates is proposed to mitigate for habitat loss. Habitat suitable for nesting birds would be cleared outside the terms. The ‘future development’ land adjacent to Fusion nesting bird season and an ecological watching brief would Building 1 has been safeguarded for a new building in the be undertaken during the site clearance phase. future (subject to BU Main Board approval and the necessary It is envisaged that pollution prevention measures would be funding). agreed as part of a construction management plan (or similar) pursuant to an appropriately worded planning Dorset Wildlife Trust: Would be encouraged to see a The campus-wide landscape strategy (details of which have condition. biodiversity element to the greening of the campus, eg been provided with the application) proposes significant new planting native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, green wall or native trees, native planting and wildflower mixes. This would Resident: Your questions ignore the impact on residents in BU’s strategic aim is to ensure that all first year and overseas green roof, a bird and bat features. Would like to see a contribute to the improvement of green and brown spaces. this area. Q6 (Bournemouth) is misleading as the aim as students are guaranteed access to BU managed far as I understand is to encourage students to live accommodation as it ensures the provision of pastoral contribution towards improving green and brown spaces centrally & not move into residential areas. I would like support and mitigates the likelihood of negative impacts on in accordance with the Great Living Landscape project. the correct figures for number of students’ flats around the the wider community. In addition, BU invests significant Lansdowne area (include Bournemouth Art Uni). Whilst resources in working with local communities, community Steve Hughes, Bournemouth Town Centre BID: We Comment noted. appreciating the contribution to local economy, other wardens, awareness campaigns, support to the police (SNT), welcome the inclusion of the public realm space to the people live and work in this area too. environmental health and other organisations, to ensure the South of the proposed development, and believe this will best possible experience for students and local communities. be an important enhancement to the ‘liveability’ and good There are 2,223 BU-managed beds within halls of residence social use of the area. We believe that the main pedestrian at the Lansdowne. Private accommodation operators also routes outlined in your plan will be of great benefit to the provide circa 529 beds independently from BU. BU does not know the number of beds directly operated by the Arts Lansdowne area and increase the social use of the area University. and as a result the commercial potential of businesses in the vicinity. Resident: Sorry to be so negative, however you really need BU understands that some residents have concerns about the to be very considerate towards the residents of Talbot amount of development proposed for the area in the future. Natural England: Will have no issues with the proposed We will ensure adequate tree planting, bird and bat boxes are Woods. We have specifically moved to this area because of However, the future aspirations of the key stakeholders for Bus Hub location and the other plan for parking. However, proposed through the application as mitigation. its quiet & relaxing environment. Building works over the the area have been comprehensively considered as part of you should consider some additional tree planting along next 10/15/20 years will have a negative effect on our the Talbot Village SPD, which was subject to public the avenue of trees where there are any gaps, as well as properties. consultation and then subsequently adopted by Borough of putting up some bird and bat boxes along the avenue to Poole Council in December 2015. BU’s proposals to 2019 are consistent with the framework established by the SPD. enhance biodiversity, as is required under the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

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Transport, Resident: Link Road - this must be a pre-requisite of any BU is fully committed to delivering a new link road Transport, BU staff member: For the new HSS building location. How HSS car parking will be accessed from St Paul’s Lane, via traffic and further development of the site. A two-way new access off connecting Boundary Roundabout with Gillett Road, with the traffic and will the road network be improved to cater for the Oxford Road, as opposed to St Paul’s Place as at present. The parking the Boundary Road roundabout is essential in order to intention that it will function as a two-way route and be open parking increased volume of staff entering and exiting the car HSS building proposals are not designed to accommodate an access the site from the east and provide some traffic to all traffic. Traffic modelling, which will be presented in the (cont) park on Oxford Road during rush hour when it’s already increase in staff numbers, but will facilitate the relocation of relief for Wallisdown Road. Hence we would support the TA, shows that creating this extra route into and out of Talbot very congested trying to get onto St Pauls Road (which is staff from other BU buildings in the Lansdowne. The number proposed Gateway Building, which will create a modern Village will deliver significant benefits to journey times along a horrible road to try and get onto from Oxford Road). Will of staff using the building on the busiest day is forecast to entrance to the University and at the same time reinforce the Wallisdown Road corridor. there be other roads created to enter and exit the new site result in fewer than one vehicle per minute in the morning the main University access from that direction. more easily and quickly? and evening peak period. This will be much lower on a typical day. This is likely to be much lower than the movements generated by the existing temporary surface car park on the Resident: Bus Hub - We support the creation of a bus hub The bus hub has been designed to accommodate 8 buses. Our St Paul’s site, with these drivers relocating to other local within the University grounds, which avoids the need for analysis of the number of spaces required includes forecasts public car parks, or transferring to sustainable modes. any BU vehicles to wait in Fern Barrow. We trust that the of future service levels which are likely to be needed. The 8 details will provide sufficient bays and space to bus spaces provided also includes spare capacity to include accommodate all BU buses, including any laying over. buses laying over. This analysis is supported by Go South Resident: Concerned about the level of cars/parking in BU endeavours to provide sufficient parking for staff who However we do have some concerns as follows:The Coast, BU’s current bus service provider. Discussions will be residential areas in Winton. need to drive. Both Talbot and Lansdowne proposals include proposals only provide for buses through the University held with BoPC to determine whether buses will continue to significant investment in providing parking as part of the grounds from east to west. This means that all buses will layover on Gillett Road, or will use the bus hub itself. proposed developments, ensuring that there will be no net have to exit onto Fern Barrow and use the Wallisdown Two-way bus travel has been considered through the campus loss of parking on either campus. Neither development Roundabout whether they then travel east or west. but would require significant kerb-widening in excess of that proposal will result in material increases in staff, and thus Given your exhibition statements that you envisage needed to support one-way travel. The bus hub has been would not require additional parking over that which is additional bus use and additional buses will be provided, designed in such a way that two-way travel could be provided available at present. this will only add to existing congestion on Fern Barrow if deemed necessary in future. BU continues to operate a successful Travel Plan which has when exiting the site and onto Wallisdown Road. BU is proud of the significant increases in bus patronage achieved major success in encouraging staff and students to This will be particularly so during the evening peak and achieved amongst staff and students and forecasts for travel by sustainable modes. Since its inception, single once again produce greater problems for resident traffic in additional growth in bus patronage. This is a major positive in occupancy car travel for students has reduced from 15% to this area. limiting car usage, thus reducing congestion. BU runs a 10 4% (2015 travel survey) and for staff from 67% to 56% Surely provision should be made for the bus route through minute service frequency on the U1 service between (2014 staff travel survey). the University site to be two-way, for buses travelling east, campuses. It is likely that BU will need to increase the The Lansdowne development proposals include circa 550 thereby reducing traffic on that section of Wallisdown frequency to every 7-8 minutes to meet future demand. student beds. This will assist in achieving the aspiration of Road and giving residents, who only have limited egress However the increase from a 10 minute to a seven minute providing managed accommodation for all first year students, routes, a better opportunity. frequency equates to less than three additional buses per largely in the Lansdowne. The Lansdowne benefits from a hour, which is unlikely to have a noticeable effect on traffic high level of facilities and amenities within walking distance, congestion. Furthermore the majority of visitor car parking and good public transport links to the Talbot Campus. This accessed from Fern Barrow will be relocated to the Park and will reduce the perceived “need” for students to bring cars to Stride car park, removing cars from Fern Barrow. university. The creation of the link road will also have significant congestion reduction benefits for the Wallisdown Road corridor in the vicinity of Fern Barrow. Resident: Q5 Poole – Should buses be routed differently This has been considered but would introduce confusion depending on time of day? i.e. against the direction of amongst bus passengers which could be a barrier to public flow of peak time traffic? transport usage. A bus drop off lay-by is proposed on the link Resident: Two-way bus route - Having looked at the route, Two-way bus travel has been considered through the campus road to the south of the Boundary Roundabout for those it would appear possible to provide the additional width but would require significant kerb-widening in excess of that heading to the east of the campus. This is considered to be a required from within the existing University site. This may needed to support one-way travel. The land required to do major benefit to accessibility and enables BU buses to avoid be possible by relocating the section of crash barrier to this is also not fully in the University’s control as it is leased stopping on Talbot Avenue to the east of Boundary the north and rear of the University and removing the from the Talbot Village Trust. Thus further approval and legal Roundabout, which can exacerbate traffic congestion. Variable shrub strip to the west, opposite the student negotiation would be required to deliver this. The bus hub routeing would only enable the link road bus lay-by to accommodation. We think all of this land is in your control, has been designed in such a way that two-way bus travel function for part of the day. however if this is not the case can you give an assurance through the campus could be provided if deliverable and that the University will work towards this outcome. deemed beneficial in future.

Resident: As a local resident I attended your exhibition at BU is extremely glad to hear that the exhibition was useful. It the University last week where the proposed changes to is correct that the proposals will ease congestion on the Boundary Roundabout were explained well to me by Wallisdown Road. Traffic modelling, which will be presented Resident: Q2&3 Bournemouth – If signage to the building Details are to be confirmed but it is likely that some visitor Stuart Laird, your Director of Estates. It made a difference in the TA, shows that creating this extra route into and out of (website) is clear to those arriving in Bournemouth on the parking will be available for pre-booked appointments. to my concerns and I am grateful to his time and careful Talbot Village will deliver significant benefits to journey Wessex Way, e.g. including potential students/parents who Alternatively public parking is available nearby on Madeira explanation. I think it can probably only help ease the times along the Wallisdown Road corridor. The level of want to ‘pop-in’ to find out more – where should they go? Road. congestion in Wallisdown Road. I also believe that many of additional traffic which will be generated by BU’s proposals the residents’ concerns are more about the plans by the will be minimal, and is likely to be offset by the significant Talbot Village Trust and I certainly thought that the two mode shift from car use to public transport that we are different proposals amounted to the same thing. Good continuing to achieve, supported by our investment in bus luck with your plans. services and infrastructure.

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Transport, Resident: Q6 Poole – disagree as the proposed route This question appears to relate to TV SPD proposals rather Transport, Resident: Q4 Poole – This road must be for all vehicle BU is fully committed to delivering a two-way link road open traffic and directly affects me and my neighbours in Alyth Road, than BU proposals. BU’s proposed pedestrian/cycle route runs traffic and access to the campus/village. to all traffic. parking Talbot Woods. The cycle path/pedestrian path plans will alongside the link road and does not extend further south. parking (cont) exit via a very quiet residential cul-de-sac on Alyth Road. (cont) Especially worried as TVT has recently purchased a Resident: Concerns at speeding traffic passing by from link Road safety is a key priority for BU and efforts will be made to property at Alyth Road. road to Gillett Road and increase of traffic volume. address this point. A Road Safety Audit (RSA) of infrastructure Vulnerable people live in Mansel Close and need to cross proposals has been undertaken to inform the design of the Resident: We do not want any roads or access off Through the planning process BU will need to produce robust road safely. Will there be any traffic calming measures and link road. Speed reduction measures for incorporation into Boundary Roundabout for the campus. We are worried evidence in line with Best Practice and Industry standards to any crossing aids i.e. zebra crossing, pedestrian crossing, the detailed design of the link road, and the need for about the quiet residential area of Talbot Woods being demonstrate that the link road will not have an unacceptable traffic lights? Also more traffic entering car park H, which additional crossing facilities, are being investigated. affected by traffic, parking and building works. We will impact on Talbot Woods, and provide mitigation where will also make it difficult for residents to cross to go to It is appreciated that there will be additional trips to and support Dulsie Road residents who are very concerned necessary. The link road has been designed so as to be shop/GP/pharmacy safely from Car Park H. The number of trips will vary day to day but with all developments. located as far from the tree belt running alongside Talbot the additional level of car parking, likely to be 157 spaces, is Woods as possible whilst retaining sufficient land to the west relatively low. Given inbound trips tend to occur over a three Resident: Further development of BU will have adverse to deliver viable academic building proposals. The wider hour period, and outbound trips over a longer period, impact on the roads within the area surrounded by benefits of the link road for all who use the Wallisdown Road maximum additional trips would be in the region of only one Boundary Road, Columbia Road & Kinson Road as corridor will be presented in the Transport Assessment (TA). vehicle per minute. The car park will be primarily for BU staff, students car parking will increase in this area. 4 hours BU continues to work with near neighbours to address issues and is the furthest from the main campus and thus the least public consultation is insufficient. with students parking in nearby areas. We have also achieved attractive. This will mean that each space is not likely to be major success in encouraging staff and students to travel by used more than once per day. Cutler Close and the car park is sustainable modes. Since its inception, single occupancy car a low speed environment and car park barriers will remain in travel for students has reduced from 15% to 4% (2015 travel place, keeping speeds low. It is therefore unlikely that survey) and for staff from 67% to 56% (2014 staff travel crossing facilities would be required on Cutler Close as a survey). result of the car park extension. However BU will continue to monitor the situation and discuss with residents if necessary.

Resident: Need to improve bus services to the west – BU is currently tendering the contract to operate its bus Resident: Traffic through Gillett Road needs calming Road safety is a key priority for BU and efforts will be made to Canford Heath, Broadstone, Windborne. Greater integration services. This will include an appraisal of opportunities to measures put in place. Vulnerable residents and children address this point. A Road Safety Audit (RSA) of infrastructure of university contracted services into area bus network. enhance routes and service frequency. It is anticipated that leaving nursery. Not enough parking on campus, disabled proposals has been undertaken to inform the design of the any resulting improvements to BU services will be announced parking not close enough. More car share bays, there are link road. Speed reduction measures for incorporation into in Summer 2016. people or car sharing that don’t want to be in the Dorset the detailed design of the link road are being investigated. or car share scheme. BU’s parking surveys identify that on-campus car parks are typically full, but that car park H is generally only half full. On Resident: Q4 Poole – support on the basis that the link BU is fully committed to delivering a two-way link road open an event day car park H approaches capacity. This supports road has full public access in and out. to all traffic. the principle of re-providing any parking spaces lost through development proposals, but not providing additional spaces which could undermine the significant achievements that BU Resident: I can’t see how creating a new bus hub will Since the inception of the Travel Plan, single occupancy car has made in delivering mode shift from single occupancy car alleviate traffic congestion. Congestion is caused by the travel for students has reduced from 15% to 4% (2015 travel usage to sustainable travel modes. BU regularly reviews the roundabout further up Wallisdown road where the Aldi survey) and for staff from 67% to 56% (2014 staff travel on campus parking facilities which includes the number and store is – not university roundabout. I think the proposals survey). Furthermore, the number of students travelling by location of disabled parking bays in order to ensure it offers will greatly impinge on my home due to greatly increased bus has increased from 27% to 55% between 2002 and 2015 appropriate facilities for staff, students and visitors with noise levels of traffic at the rear of my property where (BU student travel survey, May 2015). The bus hub will enable access needs. There are currently 12 designated lift share there is no traffic at the moment, thus reducing the value BU to continue to achieve great success in increasing bus bays at Talbot Campus. BU has formed a car parking group to of my property. patronage and reducing single occupancy car usage. This will review how lift sharing can be further incentivised and made reduce the number of cars on the road and alleviate more attractive to staff and students. BU is working with the congestion. The link road will deliver major benefits in terms British Parking Association to review the campus parking of journey times along the Wallisdown Road corridor. This will facilities and is working towards the Professionalism in be evidenced in detail in the Transport Assessment (TA). Parking Accreditation (PiPPA).

Resident: To have a single access to both over 500 BU fully supports this view and is glad that the infrastructure Resident: Important to improve flow of traffic on It is correct that the proposals will ease congestion on residential units and two large institutions is proposals will deliver significant benefits to local residents. Wallisdown road Wallisdown Road. Traffic modelling, which will be presented unprecedented. If anything happens at Uni roundabout, in the TA, shows that creating this extra route into and out of and it does, there is no access to the village. The all- Talbot Village will deliver significant benefits to journey purpose access is badly needed. Equally, with BU’s aims to times along the Wallisdown Road corridor. increase bus services, the new bus hub is essential.

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Transport, Resident: The problem traffic (noise, pollution and jams) The proposals will ease congestion on Wallisdown Road. Transport, Graham Tuffin, Talbot Village Residents’ Association: The BU is fully committed to delivering a two-way link road open traffic and currently seen around the University greater site and felt Traffic modelling, which will be presented in the TA, shows traffic and TVRA welcomes the New Link Road into Talbot Campus, as to all traffic. BU intends that the majority of buses will enter parking in the adjoining 'peaceful' residential roads is just going to that creating this extra route into and out of Talbot Village parking it should reduce the bus and traffic congestion in Fern the campus via Boundary Roundabout. The exception to this (cont) be made worse! Consequently Bournemouth Council has will deliver significant benefits to journey times along the (cont) Barrow. It will, in our opinion, only work if the vehicle will be the U2 service which travels to and from the west. made a number of the roads yellow lined with parking Wallisdown Road corridor. access is multi-purpose, allowing traffic to join and leave This will continue to enter and exit via University Roundabout restrictions and yet, students still park where they The Poole Gateway Fusion Building proposals are primarily the campus onto Boundary Roundabout. The exception and Fern Barrow as to travel to Boundary Roundabout and shouldn't! The proposed changes to Boundary designed to improve the quality of facilities offered by the being BU Buses, which will only enter the campus at back through the campus would be a significant and Roundabout and the creation of a 'relief' road, (what or University to continue to attract the highest calibre of Boundary Roundabout, this should be the same for all unnecessary diversion which would affect the attractiveness who is being relieved?) is going to be nothing of the sort! students in the highly competitive market. The proposals will buses and coaches calling at BU. of the service to passengers. This equates to only two buses With an additional entry into the roundabout and the only facilitate mild growth, with BU remaining in the I understand that BU are to extend Car Park H, I hope per hour. 'relief road' being two-way, slowing the traffic down medium-sized university envelope. The level of additional space can be found for staff only parking for the doctors The on campus BU doctors surgery makes provision for staff further, is just going to make things worse along the traffic which will be generated by BU’s proposals will be surgery, as parking is particularly difficult for residents and parking through access to an affiliate parking permit. The already congested Wallisdown road! minimal, and is likely to be offset by the significant mode staff (a chance for BU to win another brownie point with Village surgery on Gillett Road is independent of BU and this With the number of students I see frequently running shift from car use to public transport that we are continuing the residents) in the on-going Good Neighbourly issue would need to be taken up directly with the Village across roads, often in between cars and cyclists who seem to achieve, supported by our investment in bus services and Approach. Surgery. to be on a bike for the first time, I fear the proposed infrastructure. BU continues to work with near neighbours to changes are going to cause student casualties! address issues with students parking in nearby areas.

Resident: The Poole Gateway is nothing of the sort and is Road safety is a key priority for BU and all designs have been simply the next stage of the relentless expansion of the developed with safety of all users as a primary objective. A University and Arts University. Unfortunately, the sites Road Safety Audit (RSA) of infrastructure proposals has been which are in Poole are immediately adjacent to the undertaken to inform designs. Proposals include clear Bournemouth residential area of Talbot Woods which is strategies for pedestrian and cycle movement including safe characterised by its sylvan and once peaceful setting. The crossing of the link road. BU works with local authority road development will further blight the area with more traffic, safety teams to educate staff and students about how to stay more unsightly buildings and more traffic noise for safe whilst walking and cycling to the University. The residents. University funds cycle safety initiatives and promotes cycle You will already be aware of the history of students safety training for staff and students. The University Speed parking in Talbot Woods which necessitated the council reduction measures for incorporation into the detailed design putting in yellow lines some years ago. They now park in of the link road are being investigated. the lower parts of Huntly and Keith road. Recently some have taken to parking in the restricted zones. The proposed relief road will bring considerable extra traffic noise to local residents, not of course in Poole where it will be based, but to those living in Bournemouth. The idea of putting the two way relief road through or adjacent to the campuses is misconceived. This will immediately become a rat run for those desperate to avoid the notorious Wallisdown Road and a safety risk to the high density of student pedestrians in the vicinity. You may be planning to install safe crossing points but there is no guarantee that students will stick to them. The two types of traffic are simply incompatible in close proximity. I trust you will take my comments on board before we see student road traffic casualties.

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Transport, Resident and local business owner: In general terms I The Poole Gateway Fusion Building proposals are primarily Transport, Go South Coast (BU bus service provider): Bus capacity of new transport interchange: The This support is welcomed traffic and have no objection to the expansion of the University designed to improve the quality of facilities offered by the traffic and provision of eight spaces for the boarding / alighting / layover of BU contracted services and lends great weight to parking facilities but I believe that inadequate provision has been University to continue to attract the highest calibre of parking is welcomed and represents the minimum level of appropriate level of provision for the the suitability of BU’s (cont) made for the impact on the surrounding area caused by students in the highly competitive market. The proposals will (cont) long-term. The nature of demand to and from the university is such that strong hourly proposals for transport the increased volumes of vehicular and non-vehicular only facilitate mild growth, with BU remaining in the peaks in arrivals and departures occur immediately prior to and after lectures ending / infrastructure. traffic caused by this further expansion. I appreciate that starting at xx00 minutes past the hour. The level of service provided reflects this and medium-sized university envelope. The level of additional BU recognises the benefits mitigating measures have been proposed but these would consequently the number of buses at the university itself peaks either side of the hour; at traffic which will be generated by BU’s proposals will be that two-way bus travel appear to be totally inadequate. present it is not unusual for up to six buses to be on site at the busiest time of day. Strong minimal, is likely to be offset by the significant mode shift through the campus would growth in passenger numbers has recently been experienced (a cumulative 50% increase from car use to public transport that we are continuing to provide but, as stated by Go There are two main areas of concern:- on route U1 over the last two years) and this is forecast to continue, particularly in achieve, supported by our investment in bus services and South Coast, there are other Inadequate on-site car parking -There should be more conjunction with the 1,500 additional residential units that are planned for the infrastructure. practical constraints. Two- provision for additional car parking on site for visitors and Lansdowne over the next three years. Background growth in student numbers and service way travel through the workers to the site. In the Winton area we suffer the proposals to enhance the usefulness of the network should also contribute to growth and BU’s parking surveys identify that on-campus car parks are campus would require consequences of a failed policy of restricting car parking it is estimated that a further 80% increase in usage from the Lansdowne direction will typically full, but that car park H is generally only half full. On significant kerb-widening in at Fern Barrow which leads to pressures on street parking occur in this period. This will necessitate further significant service enhancements and an event day car park H approaches capacity. This supports excess of that needed to for employees of firms trading in the Winton area as well will certainly require an increase in the number of spaces for buses at Talbot Campus. The the principle of re-providing any parking spaces lost through support one-way travel. The as restricting the numbers of people who are able to provision of eight spaces therefore appears prudent and should not be compromised. The development proposals, but not providing additional spaces land required to do this is easily visit the shopping area. This area is very reliant on intention to retain stops on Fern Barrow for non-BU contracted services is also welcomed which could undermine the significant achievements that BU also not fully in the on-street parking for its long term survival. Other as its continued existence is necessary to ensure the bus interchange itself operates has made in delivering mode shift from single occupancy car University’s control as it is developments e.g. supermarkets, entertainment complexes successfully. It also retains some long-term flexibility in the allocation of services to usage to sustainable travel modes. Car Park H is leased from the Talbot etc. cannot get away with small car parking facilities particular stops. approximately 250m from the main campus and is thus a Village Trust. Thus further citing ‘Park and Ride’ or ‘Park and Stride’ as an option so I viable alternative to the main campus car parks. This distance Pedestrian capacity of new transport interchange The bus station design would appear to approval and legal fail to see why the University should be any different. is unlikely to result in staff parking in surrounding residential represent an efficient use of the available physical space in terms of ensuring adequate negotiation would be areas as an alternative to car park H. bus and pedestrian capacity. Close inspection of the sketch proposal does suggest that required to deliver this. The Inadequate provision for cyclists and pedestrians - The the amount of available space for pedestrians / waiting passengers is considerably bus hub has been designed existing road structure is already overloaded causing BU continues to work with near neighbours to address issues greater than that which currently exists. This is necessary, as the current waiting area on in such a way that two-way congestion, pollution and danger to all road users with students parking in nearby areas. Examples of this are: Fern Barrow can already be very crowded at peak times, most notably in the period xx00- bus travel through the including pedestrians and cyclists. Adding an extra road In Talbot Village, the University has supported local residents xx20 minutes past the hour on term time afternoons. The busiest time is immediately campus could be provided if to the Boundary Roundabout will inevitably create more with their plan to enhance parking restrictions; In Slades after 1600, where passenger figures suggest in excess of 300 passengers are potentially deliverable and deemed congestion caused by cyclists and pedestrians crossing the Farm, the University has undertaken a survey to establish the waiting to board buses in Fern Barrow. This will only increase as demand grows. The beneficial in future. road with the danger of accidental injury. The numbers of extent of BU student parking in the locality. Students found 'island' nature of the proposed design makes it especially necessary to ensure students already using Talbot Road and the Toucan to be parking in the locality were asked to consider overcrowding does not occur, and therefore it would be worth ensuring that the design is Crossing in Talbot Avenue at peak times is considerable. alternative their impact on local residents and were provided able to cope with such large numbers of waiting passengers at peak times. Priority is given to pedestrians/cyclists which causes a with personalised travel plans outlining alternative travel build-up of traffic with motorists tempted to jump the options to the car. lights causing obvious danger. Provision of one-way bus route through Talbot Campus Road safety is a key priority for BU and all designs have been Health and safety of the students as well as the wider developed with safety of all users as a primary objective. A The preference from a bus operator's perspective would be provide a two-way link population should be of paramount importance when Road Safety Audit (RSA) of infrastructure proposals has been through the campus, as this would have several advantages over a one-way route, i.e. it developing such a plan as yours. Serious consideration undertaken to inform designs. Proposals include clear would a) simplify the network and make it easier for customers to understand, b) should be given to separating the pedestrians from the strategies for pedestrian and cycle movement including safe maximise the benefits of the bus service to students by improving coverage of the whole traffic by means of a subway or bridge to the University crossing of the link road. BU also invests in cycle safety campus site and thus minimise walk distances and times, and c) it would reduce the campus. There would appear to be more than enough training for staff and students. Speed reduction measures for pressure on the bus interchange itself, as passengers would be able to board and alight space at the Boundary Road Roundabout for this to be incorporation into the detailed design of the link road are at points other than the bus station. achieved. The Toucan crossing could then be removed, being investigated. It is nevertheless accepted that physical constraints exist and that the one-way option avoiding the interaction of vehicle and pedestrians while might be the only option. If doubts remain about the capacity of the bus station to cope improving traffic flow in the area. Notwithstanding the significant costs involved with providing with the number of boarders at peak times, it is perhaps worth considering whether a subway or a bridge, at a time when BU is investing in a link reversal of the flow of the one-way route might be beneficial, as this has the capacity to road and bus hub to the benefit of residents as well as staff spread boarders out throughout the site if appropriate boarding points were designed and students, it is unlikely that pedestrians would use a between the bus interchange and Boundary roundabout. bridge or subway. A bridge (or subway) would need to be designed to accommodate mobility impaired users and would thus need a ramp long enough to rise sufficiently high to Lansdowne developments clear an HGV and double decker bus. This would be a long The Lansdowne developments will obviously have a large impact on the required service diversion for most pedestrians and a large number would levels on routes U1 and U4 and their impact was covered at length in our recent tender cross through traffic. Subways are generally unattractive to submission. From an infrastructure perspective, the developments will put further pedestrians due to the fear of crime, resulting in a similar pressure on passenger boarding facilities, particularly those at Cranborne House, where outcome. Removing the Toucan crossing would make this there is already an acute need for increased kerb space for buses and increased shelter crossing unsafe, retaining it would render a bridge or subway length for passengers. redundant. More generally, Go South Coast fully supports the university's development plans at both Talbot Campus and Lansdowne. These will doubtless be of great benefit to the university, the local economy and the bus network.

34 35 5. Informing the design process (cont) Feedback on the design appearance of new buildings and infrastructure:

Subject Comments Response

Transport, Bournemouth Borough Council’s Transport Development BU fully recognises the importance of highways safety and traffic and Manager: Key matter to ensure any development does not this is a key priority in the design of the development parking prejudice the condition of highway safety and appropriate proposals. BU appreciates that BBC, as the adjacent Local (cont) mitigation measures are implemented. The following Highways Authority (LHA), has identified its concerns at the should be addressed in any Transport Assessment: Identify consultation stage to inform the content of the TA. These existing and proposed pedestrian and cycle desire lines; issues will be addressed in the TA. assess the existing and anticipated proposed vehicular trips at Boundary and University roundabouts; assess vehicle speeds at entry and exist arms of Boundary Roundabout; identify likely vehicle speeds at entry and exist to proposed fourth arm to the roundabout; assess traffic accidents over a five year period at the two main roundabouts and pedestrian/cycle crossing points; assessment of stopping sight distances and forward visibility to any proposed new cycle/pedestrian crossing points; could the design of the new arm incorporate measures to minimise speed of vehicles at any crossing points; ensure any new cycle/pedestrian crossing points are suitable located in relation to desire lines; has consideration been given to a bus only link through Talbot campus instead of opening up fourth arm?

Dorset Police: Supports proposals to move BU buses off The support to remove BU buses from Fern Barrow is Fern Barrow; care to be taken with alignment of new link welcomed, and is a key element of BU’s mission to improve road to prevent wastage against Dulsie Road; park and the attractiveness of bus services and increase patronage. stride car par extension will need to be carefully The park and stride car park extension will be controlled integrated into the proposal and controlled; access to new using the existing barriers. building from Boundary Road roundabout will need to be Pedestrian and cycle safety is a key priority of BU and a Road considered carefully to minimise the risk of accidents; care Safety Audit has been commissioned to inform the designs. Plans forLansdowne campus to be taken over physical security standards adopted. Pedestrian/cycle routes will draw users away from the mouth of the junction to a new “tiger” crossing located to the south of the Boundary Roundabout. A bus lay-by on the link road will guide bus passengers to an additional “tiger” crossing further to the south. A Road Safety Audit of infrastructure proposals has been commissioned to inform the design process and minimise the risk of accidents.

The appropriate safety and security standards will be adopted for each element of the design.

Plans for Talbot campus

36 37 6. Summary of responses 7. Conclusion

In this section we highlight the main findings of the consultation. From the feedback received – both informal and formal – the majority of people who have commented said they supported the overall proposals for the two Gateway Buildings and associated infrastructure.

6.1 Proposals for a new Poole Gateway Building. Where concerns were expressed these were: n Impact of new link road and further BU development on the Talbot Woods area, in particular Dulsie Road and Alyth Road. n From all feedback received a vast majority of all respondents approved of the proposed new building. n Whether the bus hub could provide two-way vehicular access for buses rather than an east to west route. n 87% said they supported the proposed Poole Gateway Building. When broken down it was 98% for staff and students and 73% for the general public. n Safety concerns for Gillett Road and Mansel Road. n From all feedback received, a vast majority also felt the new academic building would have a positive impact on staff and students. n Potential increase of student parking in residential areas. n 86% strongly agreed or agreed that the new building would have a positive impact on staff and students. When broken down it was 97% n Design/appearance of Lansdowne buildings. for staff and students and 75% for general public. n Loss of green land off Boundary Road roundabout. n From all feedback received, a majority also felt the building would help enhance BU’s reputation, which in turn would have a positive n Office space for teaching staff. impact on the community and the economy. n 79% strongly agreed or agreed that the new building would benefit the wider community/economy. When broken down it was 88% for staff and students and 68% for the general public. Most people who filled out feedback forms were largely supportive of all the proposals. Those that indicated their support mainly did not leave comments. n Most people supported BU’s aspiration to create a greener campus – 87%. When broken down it was 94% for staff and students and 79% for the general public. People who indicated that they were not in agreement with certain aspects of the proposals did leave comments to help explain their reasons.

Generally, people from the Talbot Woods area who attended the exhibition were concerned over the impact of the new link road and gateway 6.2 Proposals for new link road off Boundary roundabout and new bus hub building on their area. Many of them also expressed concerns over the wider proposals in the Talbot Village SPD, which has recently been at Talbot. adopted by the Borough of Poole, and do not form part of BU’s consultation.

n From all feedback received a large majority of all respondents approved of the proposed new link road off the Boundary roundabout. Generally, people from Talbot Village were in favour of the proposals, with many citing that a new access road and bus hub were vital if these n 85% said they supported the link road. When broken down it was 87% for staff and students and 79% for the general public. plans are to go ahead. n Most people also supported the new bus hub – 87%. When broken down it was 92% for staff and students and 80% for the general public. The feedback on the Lansdowne proposals was overwhelmingly in favour. Where concerns were raised, these centred on the appearance of the buildings and whether there should be more BU development and student accommodation in this area. Staff also raised concerns over lack of 6.3 Proposals for new Bournemouth Gateway Building. office space for them. n From all feedback received a vast majority of all respondents approved of the proposed new building. n 94% said they supported the proposed Bournemouth Gateway Building. When broken down it was 98% for staff and students and 90% for the general public. n From all feedback received, a vast majority also felt the new building would have a positive impact on staff and students. n 94% strongly agreed or agreed that the new building would have a positive impact on staff and students. When broken down it was 98% for staff and students and 87% for general public. n From all feedback received, a majority also felt the building would help enhance BU’s reputation, which in turn would have a positive impact on the community and the economy. n 91% strongly agreed or disagreed that the new building would benefit the wider community/economy. When broken down it was 94% for staff and students and 87% for the general public. n Most people supported BU’s aspiration to create more pedestrian links and a stronger BU identity in Lansdowne – 93%. When broken down it was 98% for staff and students and 88% for the general public.

6.4 Proposals for new student accommodation in Lansdowne.

n 83% supported plans for a new student accommodation block at 21 Lansdowne. When broken down 84% of the public supported it and 89% of staff and students. n Most people supported BU’s aspiration to provide purpose-built accommodation for all first-year undergraduates – 93%. When broken down 90% of the public were in support and 94% of staff/students.

Talbot campus at night

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Report prepared by Deep South Media l May 2016 Contact Rachel Read: 07788 392959 or [email protected]