2 March 2018 [30.11.17]

Regulation 14 Version for Consultation 20 January – 2 March 2018 [30.11.17]

Contents

CONTENTS MAPS AND TABLES 1 This document...... 4 Map 1 Neighbourhood Plan boundary ...... 7 2 Executive summary...... 5 Map 2 Character areas...... 9 Map 3 Land use...... 10 3 Background ...... 3 Map 4 Existing movement...... 11 4 Meeting the basic conditions...... 8 Map 5 Boscombe and Pokesdown Neighbourhood Plan proposals. . . . .32 5 About our area: character areas...... 12 Map 6 Conservation areas and listed buildings...... 36 6 Our vision, aims and objectives...... 26 Map 7 Open spaces and safe routes...... 50 Map 8 Licensed HMOs...... 69 7 Our policies – Heritage...... 34 Map 9 Retail zones...... 79 8 Our policies – Housing...... 52 Table 1 Population and households 2001 ...... 53 9 Our policies – Work, Shops and Services. . . .72 Table 2 Population and households 2011...... 53 10 Our policies – Site Allocation...... 88 Table 3 Population density...... 54 11 Table 4 Population density Bournemouth and England, Projects, Implementation and Monitoring . . . 94 London, Camden (for comparison)...... 54 12 Appendix: Basic Conditions Statement. . . . 108 Table 5 Change in accommodation type 2001 – 2011...... 55 Table 6 Change in accommodation type 2001 – 2011 Bournemouth and England...... 55 Table 7 Person per room (households)...... 57 Table 2 (from SHMA) Projected Household Growth, 2012-based Household Projections (2013-2033)...... 61 Table 3 (from SHMA) Projected Household Growth 2013-33 – 2012-based SNPP with 2012-based Household Formation Rates...... 61 Table 8 Estimated dwelling requirement by number of bedrooms (2013 to 2033) – Market Sector...... 63 Table 9 Bournemouth HMOs by ward...... 68 Table 10 Analysis of Boscombe Retail Study...... 80-82 Table 11 Site allocations...... 89-90

3 This document

Printed copies of this plan are available 1 This document to view at the following places: 1.1 This is the Draft Boscombe and • Boscombe Library Pokesdown Neighbourhood Plan. All • Pokesdown and Southbourne Library residents, businesses, land owners, • Bournemouth Central Library developers and stakeholders in the Forum Digital copies can be downloaded from area are invited to look at this plan and the following websites: comment upon it. This is a formal six-week • www.bournemouth.gov.uk consultation process which runs from • www.boscombepokesdown.org.uk January-February 2018, as required under • www.eca-cic.com Regulation 14 of The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012. 1.3 A programme of public exhibitions and workshops is planned for Spring 1.2 Comments are invited either in writing, 2018 in Boscombe and Pokesdown. sent to: ECA, 14 High Street Poole BH15 The dates and times will be published 1BP or preferably via the website at in local newspapers and on www.boscombepokesdown.org.uk www.boscombepokesdown.org.uk Questionnaires are available for downloading from the website and at consultation events.

4 Executive summary

2 2.3 Heritage is at the centre of the NP, as is This NP therefore proposes 11 policies, Executive summary the provision of family housing for which as follows: 2.1 Boscombe and Pokesdown there is an overwhelming need. The Neighbourhood Plan Forum (BAP NP) Forum want people to stay in the area and BAP1: The scale and density comprises members who either live or for this to be an established sustainable of development work in the designated Neighbourhood place to live. The high street has a number Plan (NP) area. Members include of significant heritage assets and the BAP2: Good design for the residents, community activists, Forum wish to celebrate these by having 21st Century shopkeepers, business owners and ward policies which will improve the public BAP3: Shopfronts councillors within the wards of Boscombe realm, renovate building façades and East and Boscombe West. provide for a variety of uses so the vitality BAP4: Open spaces and safe routes and viability of the area is improved. 2.2 The community from Boscombe and BAP5: The number and type of Pokesdown decided to join up and 2.4 The area has a number of regeneration new homes prepare a joint NP in 2015 following initiatives taking place, but these are BAP6: The quality of new homes various planning decisions and public focused around Boscombe and there is BAP7: Managing our houses in realm alterations within the Forum’s little coordination between Pokesdown multiple occupation (HMOs) boundary that they did not support. They and Boscombe. The Forum is keen to were very concerned about the number ensure that the regeneration of the area BAP8: Managing our high street of older buildings being replaced by is heritage led and boosts local creative BAP9: Providing the business space contemporary developments of poor businesses. The area also contains a we need quality design, which provided only small number of development sites and the flats and no family accommodation. They Forum were keen to have an active say in BAP10: Site allocations were equally concerned about the loss of what these sites are developed for. They BAP11: Priority improvement projects retail floor space and the replacement of want to ensure that these developments historic shopfronts. directly benefit the immediate environment and neighbourhoods in 2.5 An implementation strategy is included which they are located, and for the in the final section and seeks to identify community to have a say in the planned partners who can assist in the delivery delivery of infrastructure. of these policies together with potential funding sources.

5 Background

3 Background What is the Boscombe and What Area does the Plan Cover? Pokesdown Neighbourhood Plan? 3.6 The NP boundary shown on Map 1 Who is Boscombe and Pokesdown 3.5 The Boscombe and Pokesdown conforms with the neighbourhood forum Neighbourhood Plan Forum? Neighbourhood Plan is a community- boundary as approved by Bournemouth 3.1 The Boscombe and Pokesdown led plan, which aims to guide the Borough Council on 12 May 2016. This is Neighbourhood Plan Forum was set up future development, regeneration and the boundary that was suggested by under the Localism Act 2011 and formally conservation of the plan area. It contains the Planning Authority. The Plan adopted by Bournemouth Borough a vision, aims and objectives. It contains boundary follows the boundary of Council at their Cabinet meeting on planning policies and development the combined wards of Boscombe 12 May 2016. The Forum has various principles for improving the area. Once East and Boscombe West. planning powers, which includes the adopted, the NP will form part of the What period of time does the ability to prepare a neighbourhood plan. statutory development plan and will Plan Cover? Work on the plan commenced in 2015 need to be taken into account when all and has focused on four main themes: planning-related decisions are made, 3.7 The NP will form part of Bournemouth Heritage, Housing, Work, Shops and critically the determination of planning Borough Council’s Development Plan. Services and Site Allocations. applications within the plan area. For this reason, it will cover the period up to 2026. 3.2 The Forum is made up of key representatives from a defined geographical area which follows the ward boundaries of Boscombe West and Boscombe East. 3.3 Boscombe and Pokesdown Neighbourhood Plan Forum is chaired by Harry Seccombe and led by a working group of eight people and one technical advisor. Pokesdown Village Green 3.4 This plan has been prepared with support from ECA Community Interest Company, a planning and architectural practice Front gardens in the neighbourhood with funding from My Community and Boscombe West Bournemouth 2026.

6 Background BAP Neighbourhood Plan boundary map

Map 1 Neighbourhood Plan boundary

Area Boundary

7 Meeting the basic conditions

the authority (or any part of that Planning Policy Guidance (NPPG), and 4 Meeting the basic conditions area). In this instance, this relates to European Planning Guidance; 4.1 Only a draft NP which meets Central the Bournemouth Local Plan which • It is based on a sound and robust Government criteria can be put to a comprises the Bournemouth Core evidence base; referendum and be made. The Plan Strategy (adopted 2012), the saved • It reflects the needs of the business will be tested through an independent policies of the Bournemouth District and residential community in the NP examination and checked by Wide Local Plan (2002) and relevant area itself; Bournemouth Borough Council before Development Plan Documents (DPDs); • It is a sustainable plan supporting going to referendum. • it does not breach, and is otherwise employment, new housing compatible with, EU obligations, and and services. 4.2 The basic conditions are set out in • prescribed conditions are met in relation para. 8(2) of Schedule 4B of the Town and 4.4 A comprehensive list of relevant local, to the plan and prescribed matters have Country Planning Act 1990 as applied to national and EU policies, and how the NP been complied with in connection with neighbourhood plans by section 38A of the complies with these, is set out in the Basic the proposal for the plan. Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act Conditions Statement which is included as 2004. A neighbourhood plan can be made if 4.3 The Boscombe and Pokesdown Appendix I. it meets the following basic conditions: Neighbourhood Plan meets these basic • it has regard to national policies and conditions because: advice contained in guidance issued by • It is in general conformity with the Secretary of State; Development Plan policies, • it has special regard to the desirability as contained in the adopted of preserving any listed building or Bournemouth Local Plan Core Strategy its setting or any features of special (Adopted October 2012) and the Saved architectural or historic interest; Policies in the Bournemouth Local Plan • it has special regard to the desirability and other supplementary planning of preserving or enhancing the documents and guidance; character or appearance of any • It seeks to preserve or enhance conservation area; the character or appearance of the • the making of the order contributes Conservation Area’s, listed buildings towards sustainable development; and their settings; • it is in general conformity with the • It is in accordance with policies contained strategic policies contained in the within the National Planning Policy www.bournemouth.gov.uk/planningbuilding/ development plan for the area of Framework (NPPF) and also National CoreStrategyDocuments/Core-Strategy-(1).pdf 8 About our area Character areas map

Map 2 Character areas

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9 About our area Land use map

Map 3 Land use

Residential Special residential (C2 use – care homes and supported housing) Public car parking Retail/Commercial Community Hotel/Tourism

10 About our area Transport network map

Map 4 Transport network

Area boundary Land train Existing designated cycle routes Car parks Cycle friendly roads Transport hub (bus or train station) All bus routes Main traffic routes Train route One way for motor vehicles

11 About our area Area audits AREA 1 ANALYSIS AREA 1 5 About our area: area audits Location and Context network. Good footpaths provide access to the High Street and beaches to the south. Map 2 shows the 7 character areas analysed in Context this section. Relevant Planning Policy This densely built up area stretches south of the main arterial Christchurch Road high street and Bournemouth Core Strategy Policy comprises a mix of detached, semi-detached The commercial premises fronting Christchurch and terraced housing dating from the Edwardian Road (1084-1126 and 1067-1125), and also period onwards. It has a tight urban grain and is the southern end of Seaborne Road from predominantly of a domestic two storey scale. It Wentworth Avenue north to Stourfield Road is a sustainable and accessible location, within is designated a Secondary Frontage (Saved easy walking distance to a number of shops and LP policy 5.20), where planning permission services and Pokesdown mainline station. is granted for uses other than A1 retail, only Land Use under a number of circumstances including Location Plan on the basis that it does not lead to an over Map 3 shows the land uses in the NP area. concentration of uses which will have an Pokesdown high street has become a business adverse affect on the area. hub for furniture and antique dealers, as well as vintage and retro clothing. These are interspersed with independent cafés, bars and retailers serving a niche market. There are a few larger commercial businesses located along Seabourne Road. The area to the south is residential in character with Pokesdown primary school centrally located. Land Use Plan Movement Map 4 shows movement routes throughout the area. This section of the High Street is part of a busy thoroughfare on the public transport link between Bournemouth and Christchurch, with no cycle lane. On-street parking exists along the High Street providing access. Due to the tight urban grain, residential on-street parking constrains Main routes vehicle accessibility within the compact street Shops on Christchurch Road 12 About our area Area audits AREA 1

Built Form suffer from street clutter, which can interfere with access and is also interrupted by road Heritage Assets Open Space junctions. Pokesdown station is inaccessible for Pokesdown Village Green The area contains a number of listed buildings the disabled as the lift is broken. The station is at The Pokesdown Centre and along Seabourne unmanned and poorly lit. A community focal point recently Road. There is evidence of a number of improved with new landscaping, signage Management and Maintenance character buildings and the historical street and information point through work of network, however this is being gradually eroded The area surrounding the High Street has a lot of Pokesdown Community Forum. daytime activity supported by a strong network by some buildings suffering disrepair and infilling Rosebery Road of local retailers and residents that contribute to of more recent redevelopments. green space good community spirit in the area (Pokesdown Public Realm An area of green Community Forum). The forum help maintain space on the corner The tight urban grain creates a sense of the area and campaign for improvements such of Christchurch Road enclosure to the residential street network as to Pokesdown Village Green and a lift for the and Rosebery Road with good natural surveillance. Generally station. The area has suffered some historical with a bench. footpaths are of good quality and provide safe associations with crime and anti-social behaviour, access to the High Street. The High Street does which seems to be focused around the station.

Rosebery Green Opportunities for change Planning Policy: The independent shopping hub of Pokesdown has become part of the identity of this part of the Christchurch Road. There is a need for planning policies that seek to improve and enhance the quality of shopfronts to upgrade the appearance of the area. This section of Christchurch Road also has a collection of historic buildings and shopfronts which could be improved and enhanced. There is a need to preserve and enhance historic buildings and provide good living conditions for residents above shops. Pokesdown station is inaccessible for the disabled as the lift is broken. Pokesdown Village Green 13 About our area Area audits AREA 2 ANALYSIS AREA 2 Location and Context Avenue has traffic control measures that provide good pedestrian and cycle access. Context Relevant Planning Policy This large area is predominantly residential, laid out in a strong linear pattern of development Bournemouth Core Strategy Policy that stretches north and south from Beechwood Under policy CS21 most of the area is protected Avenue, a tree lined road with a sylvan quality from ‘urban intensification’. New housing is only and is bounded by Christchurch Road to allowed if it is in accordance with the scale, the north and includes the stunning beach character, appearance and density of the area and promenade to the south. Properties are and would not harm living conditions. generally detached, substantial dwellings set in Shelley Park, Woodland Walk, Fisherman’s Walk, spacious plots dating from the Victorian era. Location Plan the clifftop and beach are designated open Land Use spaces protected under Policy CS31. Parts of the clifftop are a Site of Nature Conservation This area is a predominantly residential in Interest (CS35), and, the cliffs themselves are a character with a sylvan quality. There are also a Site of Special Scientific interest (CS34) where number of institutional uses with education and features, biodiversity and geodiversity should be health buildings located at the Bournemouth preserved or enhanced. Collegiate school, Chiropractic college, Thomas Garnet primary school and the health centre at Shelley Manor. Shelley Theatre is a centre for local arts and theatre. Land Use Plan Movement The main issue here is pedestrian access to the beach from Overcliff Drive, which, due to the steep clifftop has limited accessibility with only 3 footpaths to the beach, some containing steps. Due to the spacious and linear layout of the area, it has good legibility and clear lines of sight and movement. Fisherman’s Walk & Woodland Walk provide tree lined footpaths linking Main routes Christchurch Road to the beach and Beechwood The clifftop 14 About our area Area audits AREA 2

Built Form zone. Footpaths are of good quality and well lit. A pedestrian crossing exists outside the medical Heritage Assets centre to control traffic and pedestrian access. Open Space Boscombe Manor conservation area is within the Local parks are safe and well maintained, The beach south west of this area and is largely composed however Woodland Walk and Fisherman’s Walk Extensive white sandy beach and of detached villas built between 1895 and 1920. have poor natural surveillance and are poorly lit, Promenade. On Boscombe Overcliff there is There are several buildings of outstanding which contributes to fear of crime. a Crazy Golf and small play area, Cafe (Riva) quality. Shelley Manor Theatre is a Grade II listed Management and Maintenance and parking. building within the conservation area. Parks are generally well maintained, however Shelley Park Public Realm both Woodland Walk and Fisherman’s Walk Area of recently refurbished public open The beach and associated promenade with its could be enhanced with more appropriate space and tennis courts, which includes wide golden sand and natural undeveloped cliff lighting and/or art installations. St James a children’s play area. This is an important top provides a significant amenity mainly used residents association are active in managing local amenity. by local people and is therefore relatively quiet and maintaining St James Square. Shelley when compared to other adjacent beaches. The Theatre are fund raising for investment St James home zone area benefits from traffic calming and parking into renovations that are needed for this to Area of hard and soft landscaping measures to some roads e.g. along Parkwood become a fully functioning cultural resource lying outside of Corpus Christi school. Road, Beechwood Avenue and St James home for the local community. Area includes benches and some play equipment. Woodland Walk Opportunities for change A tree lined footpath and cycle path linking Planning Policy: Christchurch Road to the cliff top. Well landscaped but poor natural surveillance There is a need to protect the residential quality of and lighting. the area from any further erosion by large blocks of flats or more informal conversions such as houses Fisherman’s Walk in multiple occupation (HMOs) serving the student Network of footpaths beneath trees population. This area has a good supply of green providing access between Southbourne infrastructure and links to this from other parts Shelley Park and the cliff top. The bandstand is a focal of the plan area could be improved by better point for community events. lighting enhancements to make routes safer.

St James’s Square 15 About our area Area audits AREA 3 ANALYSIS AREA 3 Location and Context The railway line cuts across part of this area which interrupts access to Kings Park. Generally there is Context good visibility and accessibility within the street This built up area stretches north of Pokesdown network. This area provides a pedestrian and High St and is predominantly pairs of semi- cycle link between Kings Park recreation ground detached and terraced housing dating from and the residential area and beach to the south the Edwardian period. It has a tight urban grain via either Kings Park Road or Gloucester Road. and is of a domestic scale. It is a sustainable There is a need for safer crossings at the junctions and accessible location, within easy walking where these roads meet Christchurch Road. distance of shops and Pokesdown mainline Relevant Planning Policy station. It also adjoins Kings Park recreation ground to the north, outside the NP boundary. Bournemouth Core Strategy Policy Location Plan Land Use Urban intensification allowing more residential properties within 400 meters of the District This area is dominated by residential uses and Centre on Christchurch Road, Seaborne Grove has a peaceful character, lying on the edge and Southbourne Road is supported in Policy of the cemetery and Kings Park recreation CS21 (Preferred Location for housing) and ground. There is a stone masons located in the includes this area and could potentially open up middle of the area set back from the residential this area to flats and HMOs. street of Gloucester Road, one of several commercial premises in the area. Some new Core Strategy Policy CS41 seeks to conserve and redevelopments including affordable housing improve townscape and ensure that all Land Use Plan are being developed in the western area. development is well designed and of a high quality Movement Built Form

Main routes Typical terraced and semi-detached housing 16 About our area Area audits AREA 3

Heritage Assets Roads are generally wide enough to accommodate on-street parking without The area contains a number of listed buildings Open Space compromising legibility. Generally footpaths are at St James Church and school and within Kings Park of good quality and provide safe access to the the western area in Gladstone Road. There is High Street to the south. There are a number Large area of public open space, two evidence of a number of character buildings of safe crossings along Christchurch Road, children’s play areas, indoor and outdoor and the historical street network, however this is however these do not line up with pedestrian bowls, athletics track, skate park, cricket being gradually eroded by some newer infilling and cycle connectivity routes from Kings Park. field, football stadium and pavilion/cafe. of more recent redevelopments. This lies just outside Management and Maintenance Public Realm the NP area, but is a Pokesdown Community Forum help maintain local leisure and The residential street network generally the area and campaign for improvements recreational resource. provides good natural surveillance. Hannington including a lift for the station. They are working Place is a substandard road that extends from to make improvements to Hannington Place. Christchurch Road and joins York Place.

Opportunities for change Planning Policy: Kings Park playground There is a need to protect the stock of family housing in this area and control urban intensification. The concentration of HMOs in the area has become problematic and brought about adverse effects to the quality of the environment and residential Pokesdown Station accommodation. There is a policy requirement to control the concentration of HMOs and improve living conditions in some parts of the plan area. There is a need to improve links between the station and the beach as well as access Graffiti in Hannington Place to the platform at the station, due to the Grade II listed building 68 Gladstone Road, Former broken lift. British and Foreign School 17 About our area Area audits AREA 4 ANALYSIS AREA 4 Location and Context Movement Context The area has a grid form of layout, which promotes good accessibility. On-street parking This large area is predominantly residential can constrain some routes especially around comprising a mix of dwelling types and tenures Churchill Gardens where roads narrow. Walpole including large, detached dwellings, terrace Road, St Clements Road and Knole Road are used housing, flats, open market housing, affordable as cut through ‘rat runs’ to avoid congestion along housing, HMOs and specialist housing dating Christchurch Road and can become hazardous for from the Victorian era onwards. The area has pedestrians and cyclists at peak times. historical significance and comprises a number of listed buildings and conservation areas, as Relevant Planning Policy well as some more recent redevelopments. Bournemouth Core Strategy Policy Location Plan Land Use Urban intensification allowing more residential Land uses in this area are predominantly residential. properties in this area is supported in Policy CS21 There are two schools located in the northern area (Housing Distribution Across Bournemouth). New and two areas of public open space, the main one houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) are only located at Churchill Gardens. There are a number of permitted where no more than 10% of dwellings hotels within the southern section of this area, in the area adjacent to the application property closer to the beach. The drug rehabilitation centre are also HMOs (CS24). ‘Providence Projects’ is located along Walpole Road Core Strategy Policy CS41 seeks to conserve and a large health centre and clinic located along and improve townscape and ensure that all Land Use Plan Shelley Road and Palmerston Road. development is well designed and of a high quality.

Main routes Churchill Gardens Conservation Area Churchill Gardens 18 About our area Area audits AREA 4

Built Form space, although Churchill Gardens is a well used park and community focal point. Traffic Heritage Assets Open Space calming measures exist along school routes and Churchill Gardens Churchill Gardens conservation area comprises Churchill Gardens where the road narrows. good examples of late Victorian and Edwardian On-street parking within the dense street Area of open space with children’s architecture. St Clements Church and school network can compromise legibility. There are playground for a range of ages as well as are all Grade II listed and the House of Bethany, no cycle routes. basketball courts. now used as sheltered housing is Grade II* A well used local facility that has suffered Management and Maintenance listed. Boscombe Spa Conservation area is from some problems of anti-social located within the southern part of this area and The Churchill Gardens Conservation Area behaviour and dog fouling. This park comprises a number of listed buildings. Management Plan was adopted in December contains some substantial trees and 2015. This aims to improve housing standards Public Realm extensive lawn areas. There is potential in the area, partnership working between the for more features in Given the high density of this area and the Council, Boscombe Regeneration Partnership the park to attract a mix of tenures that exist and also school and the local community and restore and wider age range. provision, there is limited provision of open enhance the significance of heritage assets.

Opportunities for change Planning Policy: The concentration of HMOs in this area particularly has given rise to adverse effects upon the living conditions and physical environment, including anti-social behaviour and crime. There is a need to resist any new HMOs in this area and promote and encourage the development of high quality family accommodation. There is a need to protect existing green spaces and upgrade these, as well as improve and enhance the road network and green links to make the area safer. There are a number of development sites within the area that could be redeveloped to provide for the community’s needs including family housing and community uses. Churchill Gardens Listed Water Tower, 58 - 62 Palmerston Road 19 About our area Area audits AREA 5 ANALYSIS AREA 5 Location and Context The tourism function of the area is supported by a number of pubs, cafés and shops located Context along the prom and Sea Road. This smaller area has a unique character defined Movement by the pier and beach. The layout of development here is not linear and the land falls away steeply Sea Road links Boscombe town centre to the towards the beach. Tourism uses and activities beach. Vehicle, pedestrian and cycle routes all intersperse with residential uses in this area, which lead to the pier and beach, which is accessible, has a wealth of heritage assets, being a holiday although it is a steep gradient. Car parking is destination since the Victorian era. Buildings are provided along Undercliff Drive to the west, generally a mix of older, historical dwellings, outside the plan area, at a cost. The land train, some converted to flats, as well as large, modern a tourist facility, provides access between Location Plan redevelopments of flats. The area has undergone Boscombe and Bournemouth Main routes significant change following regeneration beaches and to Boscombe town centre. focussed on the ‘reef’ and Boscombe Pier. Relevant Planning Policy Land Use Bournemouth Core Strategy Policy This area is predominantly residential in Policy CS28 resists the loss of existing Tourist character, with a mix of other uses. There are accommodation. Policy CS29 protects Tourism more hotels in this area compared to other sub and cultural facilities. Policies CS39 and CS40 areas given the proximity to the pier and beach. deal with heritage assets and the requirement to

Land Use Plan

Main routes Looking towards Hengistbury Head from Boscombe Pier 20 About our area Area audits AREA 5

preserve or enhance their significance. The clifftop clifftop provides a significant amenity for tourists and beach are designated open spaces protected and local residents. Public realm improvements Open Space under Policy CS31. Parts of the clifftop are a Site funded by Boscombe Regeneration Partnership, The Beach of Nature Conservation Interest (CS35), and, the have enhanced the Pier and access to the beach cliffs themselves are a Site of Special Scientific and gardens. The promenade is well maintained, Extensive sandy beach and Promenade interest (CS34) where features, biodiversity and however some clutter exists around Urban provide for a variety of formal and informal geodiversity should be preserved or enhanced. Reef where the promenade narrows which can recreational activities, including surfing on the artificial reef. Other more specialist activities Built Form compromise legibility. such as sailing can be done through adjacent Management and Maintenance Heritage Assets shops. The beaches and parks are generally well Boscombe Spa conservation area is within most Boscombe Chine Gardens maintained. of this area and is largely composed of detached Outside but adjacent to the boundary, this Victorian and Edwardian villas built between tree lined footpath and cycle path links 1870 and 1910. There are several buildings of Christchurch Road to the cliff top and includes outstanding quality, including Grade II listed landscaped and well lit gardens including San Remo Towers and 9 Owls Road, Burlington children’s play areas and basketball courts. Mansions, and the group of terrace townhouses Clifftop gardens along Windsor Road. This attractive area of landscaped green Public Realm space affords excellent clifftop views from its The beach and associated promenade with its footpaths and benches. wide golden sand and natural undeveloped Boscombe Pier

Opportunities for change Planning Policy: The existing tourism function of this area has benefited from recent investment. There are policies in place to resist the loss of uses that contribute to the function of the area e.g. hotels. There is a need to maintain and upgrade existing safe routes in the area such as the promenade and network of streets off the main routes preferred by cyclists. The steep gradient on Sea Road is a barrier to movement. A new public transport bus/park Honeycomb Beach Development and ride would attract more visitors from the beach to Boscombe central. Grade II listed San Remo Towers 21 About our area Area audits AREA 6 ANALYSIS AREA 6 Location and Context Library on Heathcote Road is an important community hub and is an example of a good Context quality and well-designed new building. This densely built up town centre area is Movement focused along Christchurch Road running from its junction with St Johns Road in the west to This highly accessible location accommodates a Parkwood Road in the east. Laid out in the small bus station but no designated cycle routes Victorian and Edwardian period this area has and limited cycle parking. There is a large car park been subject to substantial change although on Hawkwood Road although on-street parking many of its historic buildings are still evident. is limited. The central part of Christchurch Road is pedestrianised creating a sterile environment Land Use when the shops are closed. Vehicular movement Location Plan Christchurch Road is a local shopping centre north to south is restricted by one-way roads. with a variety of convenience shops, including a Relevant Planning Policies Sainsburys supermarket and some specialist Bournemouth Core Strategy Policy and Saved comparison stores and services mainly within Local Plan Policies the fully occupied Sovereign Centre or recently renovated Royal Arcade. Residential flats occupy The pedestrianised area including the Sovereign some upper floors, although many of the upper Centre is a designated Core Shopping Area floors and shops are vacant. There is an where only A1, A2 and A3 uses are allowed. On apparent lack of offices and larger commercial the remaining secondary frontage (CS9 & Saved premises/employment opportunities. The Policy 5.19) development is allowed which Land Use Plan

Main routes Royal Arcade: Significant heritage asset The Crescent 22 About our area Area audits AREA 6

maintains or improves the function, vitality & in the daytime and has potential. A new shared viability of the centre in relation to retail, cultural space on the junction of Christchurch Road Open Space and community facilities and does not harm and Centenary Way incorporates high quality The Crescent local residents amenities. The policy does not materials although members are concerned that allow the loss of ground floor retail/commercial this remains a dangerous crossing. Centenary This ‘pocket park’ was recently renovated in floorspace to residential use, although this often Way and its associated underpasses are a ‘conservation style’ and contains benches, no longer requires planning permission. outdated and intimidating areas. a lawn area, borders and large trees. Well used by dog walkers although there are Policy CS21 allows ‘urban intensification’ i.e. flats Management and Maintenance some anti-social behaviour issues. with limited car parking here and new HMOs Issues relating to antisocial behaviour in the are only restricted where there are others in the Boscombe High Street parks and open spaces make the area less vicinity (CS24). The large pedestrianised zone known attractive especially in the hours of darkness. Built Form as Boscombe High Street is a significant local amenity and vibrant thoroughfare Heritage Assets during the daytime. It The Crescent is located in the Boscombe Spa contains tables and Conservation Area. There are only two listed chairs for adjacent buildings including the Royal Arcade (1892) cafés and a street which is an imposing mixed use building in the market 2 days ‘mixed renaissance style’ also 506 Christchurch a week. Road (opposite). There are numerous fairly significant Edwardian Cafés and shops on the pedestrian precinct and Victorian buildings which afford no statutory heritage protection, many of which have Opportunities for change Boscombe High Street undergone some unsympathetic alterations in the past. Many of these premises are also under Planning Policy: used and have good potential for re-use and This area represents the greatest opportunity for change, with some potential renovation. redevelopment sites. There is a need to stimulate activity and investment in the high street and Public Realm Sovereign centre and also a need for office and small to medium sized commercial floorspace. There is a need to improve shopfronts and public realm and create more night time activity. A The public realm includes an extensive high concentration of HMOs in the area immediately surrounding this has given rise to adverse pedestrian area which is made up of some poor effects on the physical and social environment. There is a need to review this. quality paving materials. But this is a vibrant area

23 About our area Area audits AREA 7 ANALYSIS AREA 7 Location and Context Land Use Context Seaborne Road extends south from Christchurch Road to join Southbourne Grove and is This built up area stretches south east of characterised by a mix of residential and Pokesdown and comprises mainly detached and commercial uses including hairdressers, pairs of semi-detached and terraced housing takeaways and retail shops. Pokesdown and dating from the Edwardian period. The area is Southbourne Library and The Good Play cafe is generally of a domestic, two storey scale. It is along here. The Stourvale Centre is a community a sustainable and accessible location, within centre located on Stourvale Road east of the easy walking distance of shops and services in area. The area is predominantly residential. Pokesdown and Southbourne, as well as the mainline station. Movement Location Plan This section of Christchurch Road is part of a busy thoroughfare on the public transport link between Bournemouth and Christchurch, with no cycle lane. On-street parking exists along most streets. Due to the tight urban grain, residential on-street parking constrains vehicle accessibility within the compact street network. Shops on Seabourne Road Good footpaths provide access to Southbourne shops and Kings Park recreation ground.

Land Use Plan Relevant Planning Policy Bournemouth Core Strategy Policy The commercial premises fronting Christchurch Road & southern end of Seaborne Road from Wentworth Avenue to Stourfield Road is a designated Secondary Frontage (Saved LP policy 5.20) where planning permission is granted for uses other than A1 retail, only in some circumstances. Urban intensification allowing more residential properties within 400 Main routes Pokesdown and Southbourne Library 24 About our area Area audits AREA 7

meters of the District Centre is supported in Park Drive. A pedestrian crossing and cycle Policy CS21 and could potentially open up this paths exist on this section of Christchurch Road Open Space area to flats and HMOs subject to policy CS24. to aid accessibility. Kings Park Built Form Management and Maintenance Large area of public open space including Heritage Assets Pokesdown Community Forum and Southbourne two children’s play areas, indoor and Traders Association help maintain the area. outdoor bowls, athletics track, skate park The area contains a number of listed buildings, Southbourne-On-Sea Business Association and cricket field and pavilion/cafe. This lies including two along Southbourne Road. There work to improve the business environment for just outside the NP area, but is a local leisure is evidence of a number of character buildings Southbourne and stimulate investment. and recreational resource, accessible from and the historical street network, however this this area via Southbourne Road and Kings is being gradually eroded by infilling of more Park Drive. recent redevelopments. Public Realm On-street parking can compromise legibility within residential streets. Generally footpaths are of good quality and provide safe access. Pokesdown station is inaccessible for the disabled as the lift is broken. The station is unmanned and poorly lit. Access to Kings Park for recreation and leisure activity is focused on one main route via Southbourne Road and Kings Kings Park nursery on Kings Park Drive

Opportunities for change Planning Policy: With such a cohesive network of residential streets, this area has limited opportunity for change. Accessibility to the station and Kings Park is compromised by Christchurch Road and the railway line and there is a need for improved and safer pedestrian routes between Pokesdown station and the clifftop and beach. There is a need to maintain and stimulate investment within the secondary retail frontage along Seaborne Road. Public parking and flats Listed building on Seaborne Road, Southbourne 25 Our vision, aims and objectives

6 Some examples of questions asked and Our vision, aims and objectives responses. The Vision and Aims for the plan came about as a result of public consultation with the wider Aim 8: Identify what makes the neighbourhood forum. This was undertaken through a workshop unique in terms of its social and heritage assets, with members and an on-line survey. Some of and create policies which preserve and enhance the results are collated here. these assets for the next generation. Q.8.1: Do you agree with this aim?

Yes = 220 (90.5%) No = 12 (4.9%) Don't know = 11 (4.5%)

Do you feel safe cycling through the area?

Yes = 65 (26.7%) No = 86 (35.4%) Never cycle = 92 (37.9%) 26 Our vision, aims and objectives

What do you think about the quality of What should large redevelopment sites How do you get to the shops? Pokesdown Station? be used for? Tick more than 1 if applicable.

Walk Good Flats

Bike

Family housing

Car

Retirement housing and ﬂats Bus

Community uses Land train

Poor Arts centre Other

0 50 100 150 200 250 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 50 100 150 200

Good: 1 = 1 (0.4%) Flats = 38 (15.8%) Walk = 215 (87.8%) Bus = 55 (22.4%) 2 = 15 (6.3%) Family housing = 172 (71.7%) Bike = 54 (22%) Land train = 0 (0%) 3 = 68 (28.6%) Retirement housing and flats = 55 (22.9%) Car = 130 (53.1%) Other = 3 (1.2%) 4 = 72 (30.3%) Community uses = 158 (65.8%) Poor : 5 = 82 (34.5%) Arts centre = 92 (38.3%)

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The Wordle diagrams on these pages demonstrate the most repeated words in larger letters and the least repeated words in smaller letters.

Figure 1: ‘What do you love about your neighbourhood?’

Figure 2: ‘What do you hate about your neighbourhood?’

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Figure 3: ‘What would you like to see less of?’

Figure 4: ‘What do you like to see more of?’

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Vision Aim 1 Aim 4 The vision for the Boscombe and Pokesdown Establish a clear vision and list of priority Improve public parks, spaces and streets with a NP area in 20 years time is a desirable improvement projects for the NP area that most focus on designing out crime by providing safe, place to live, work and visit which is well- people support well-lit routes between key areas connected, prosperous, healthy and safe. All Aim 2 Aim 5 new development will be high quality and Provide better homes for existing residents Enhance the High Streets in Boscombe and meet the existing community’s needs without by rebalancing the housing stock (including Pokesdown to preserve and enhance their compromising the environment for future specialist housing) with a presumption in favour unique and quirky character, boosting their generations. Development will integrate with the of family dwellings with at least 2 bedrooms footfall in the day and night by making better social and historic fabric of the area and there throughout the area use of existing buildings and spaces for uses will be good facilities for the whole community. which the community wants and needs Aim 3 Improve access for all means of transport Aim 6 throughout the area particularly to and from the Provide a desirable environment to do business beach and make it easier to use public transport Aim 7 Make the best use of land by identifying sites that are under-used and have potential to be re-developed for uses which meet the community’s needs, identifying delivery mechanisms with key partners Aim 8 Identify what makes the neighbourhood unique in terms of its social, heritage and community assets and create policies that protect, preserve and enhance these assets for the next generation Aim 9 Change the perception of the neighbourhood by promoting it as a historic, thriving community by making it the most desirable place to live and work in the Borough 30 Our vision, aims and objectives

From the aims we devised four policy themes: Heritage Making the best of our natural and built environment and reducing crime Homes Providing homes that we need Work, Shops and Service Preserving and enhancing Boscombe and Pokesdown High Streets for employers, shoppers and the whole community Sites Allocating sites for uses, which the community needs

31 About our area BAPNP proposals map

Map 5 Boscombe & Pokesdown Neighbourhood Plan: Proposals map

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Legend

Area boundary BAP4: Proposed cycle connections BAP4: Proposed safe route BAP4: Open spaces BAP4(8): Proposed transport hubs BAP4(7): Improved access SAxx BAP10: Site Allocations BAP2: Proposed locally listed buildings & parks 1. Brewhouse & kitchen, 147 Parkwood Road 2. Gainsborough Court, Cromwell Road 3. Memorial Stone, opposite 1 Chessel Ave 4. Mead Court (Brewery) 27 Southbourne Road 5. Cromwell Place (all buildings) 6. Hampden Lane (all buildings) 7. Ashbourne House, 1 Ashbourne Road 8. Fisherman’s Walk 9. Pokesdown Station, Christchurch Road 10. 2 Percy Road 11. Portman Hotel, 97 Ashley Road 12. Railway Cottages, 2-48 North Road 13. NHS Hospital, 11 Shelley Road 14. Rosebury Park Church, Christchurch Road 15. Flower Shop, 739 Christchurch Road 16. The Bell Pub, 915 Christchurch Road 17. Dorset Nursing Supplies, 3 Wickham Road 18. 25 West Road 19. 40 Florence Road 20. St Georges Methodist Church & Church Hall 21. 661 - 685 Christchurch Road 22. ‘New Park’ shopping terrace, 630 - 654 Christchurch 23. Woodland Walk 24. Pokesdown and Southbourne Library 25. Fisherman’s Walk Cliff Lift

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7 Theme One: Heritage Boscombe, Pokesdown and Southbourne Our policies existed as outlying heathland, farmland, Making the best of our natural and Our policies are arranged into four themes woods and scattered cottages until the built environment and this is represented in map form in the BAP mid-19th century and some of these proposals Map 5: Background to our heritage policies cottages survive today, especially in the Heritage 7.1 Pokesdown and Boscombe have origins Pokesdown area. Making the best of our natural and built tracing back to the Bronze Age with a 7.3 Buildings in Pokesdown generally date environment and reducing crime complex history of poverty, enterprise, from an earlier period than Boscombe, ancient relics and even a possible Saint! being originally centred around a farm that Homes 7.2 Settlement of the area can be traced back had become a village with its own parish Providing homes that we need to the 16th Century: the earliest mention church by 1860. The high-density terraced Work, Shops and Service of the name ‘Boscombe’ is in 1574 when housing built in the mid- to late-19th Preserving and enhancing Boscombe and Boscombe was regarded as one of the century attracted an increasing number of Pokesdown High Streets for employers, ‘most likely places for an enemy to land’ working people and Pokesdown station shoppers and the whole community (Michael Stead, A history of our village, opened in 1886 followed by Boscombe fn. 24). Boscombe (then Bascombe) and station in 1897. Between 1871 and 1881 the Sites Alum Chine both appear on John Norden’s census population of Bournemouth tripled Allocating sites for uses, which the map of 1595 (The Liberty of Westover, from 6,507 to 18,590 as the area emerged community needs 1912), which notes that the ‘Cliffs extend from a rural way of life to one of tourism along practically the whole of the coast, and trade (Streets of Bournemouth, their average height being about 100 ft’. Michael Stead). Image: Alwyn Ladell – Flickr Ladell Alwyn Image: – Flickr Ladell Alwyn Image: Forum Community Image: Pokesdown 34 Our policies Heritage

7.4 The latter part of the 19th century saw uses. It is recognised that over time the 7.6 There are generally (but not exclusively) the rapid growth of Bournemouth significance of many heritage assets in five types of building in our area: and its satellite settlements. This was the area, including designated and non- • Cottages dating from the 1820s, Boscombe’s heyday when the area designated assets, has been harmed. It predominantly two floors; grew rapidly and The Royal Arcade and is also recognised that there has been a • Victorian and Edwardian terraced many other grand shops and villas were lack of understanding of the real wealth housing and small businesses, built, accommodating boarding houses of heritage assets in the NP area, which predominantly two floors; especially along Christchurch Road and has led to inappropriate changes and • Large Victorian Villas dating from 1880 Boscombe Spa. harm to character and significance. predominantly seen in Boscombe West Two of the three Conservation Areas and Boscombe Spa, the majority with 7.5 The character area audits and within the NP area, namely Boscombe three floors; assessments confirm that the area Manor and Boscombe Spa, do not • 19th-century commercial properties today is still characterised by historic have Conservation Area appraisals which are predominantly in retail buildings dating predominantly from and/or Management Plans and so uses along Christchurch Road and the mid-19th to the mid-20th century. lack a cohesive understanding of their Seabourne Road; Some buildings have been replaced character and how it can be managed • Contemporary 20th and 21st Century with infill developments and others have appropriately. Map 6 shows conservation infill developments of between three undergone significant alterations and area boundaries and listed buildings and five storeys, predominantly in high- extensions to accommodate modern-day within the Plan area. density residential uses. 35 Our policies Conservation areas and listed buildings map

Map 6 Conservation areas and listed buildings

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Existing Conservation Areas Existing Listed Buildings Existing Locally Listed Buildings Area Boundary Locally Listed Buildings: 1. Motorbitz, 709 Christchurch Road 2. Metropolitan Community Church, Hannington Road 3. Pokesdown Clinic, 896 Christchurch Road 4. 5 & 7 Southbourne Road 5. 21 Southbourne Road

6. Cobden Cottage, 4 Seabourne Place Image: Pokesdown Community Forum Image: Pokesdown Community Forum Image: Pokesdown Community Forum 7. Shopping parade, 136 - 144 Seabourne Road 8. Tudor Cottage, 48 Boscombe Overcliff Drive 9. Bournemouth Collegiate School, College Road 10. Boscombe Bowling Pavillion, Woodland Walk

Image: Pokesdown Community Forum

Image: Pokesdown Community Forum Image: Pokesdown Community Forum Image: Pokesdown Community Forum

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BAP1: The scale and density of para. 50 states that in order to deliver a 7.11 The Forum is very concerned that in some development wide choice of high quality homes, local instances these developments have planning authorities should plan for a mix given rise to cramped living conditions, What are the relevant Aims? of housing based on current and future adverse impact upon residential amenity, 7.7 The NP contains nine Aims, three of which demographic trends, market trends insufficient car parking and lack of are relevant to this theme, as follows: and the needs of different groups in the outside amenity space putting pressure • Aim 2: Provide better homes for community. on the adjacent public realm, as well as existing residents by rebalancing the on schools, health and social services 7.9 Policy CS21 of the Bournemouth Core housing stock (including specialist and the Police. From consultation with Strategy lays out the spatial strategy for housing) with a presumption in favour members it is evident that this is a real the Borough, but does not set specific of family dwellings with at least 2 issue. People have said time and time housing densities for areas. Instead it bedrooms throughout the area; again that there are significant problems directs different amounts of housing to the • Aim 8: Identify what makes the with drugs, homelessness, poor living following areas: neighbourhood unique in terms of conditions, litter, dog waste, overgrown A: Bournemouth Town Centre – 1500- its heritage and community assets, front gardens and anti-social behaviour. 2000 dwellings between 2011-2026; creating policies that protect, preserve These are symptoms of people living B: Within 400m of a district centre – 2000- and enhance these assets for the next in high housing densities in an area that 3000 dwellings between 2011-2026; generation; simply does not have sufficient private C: Within 400m, of key transport route – • Aim 9: To change the perception of the amenity space, shops, services and 1500-2500 dwellings between 2011- neighbourhood by promoting it as a transport to mitigate against the effects. 2026. historic, thriving community by making 7.12 Boscombe Spa (Character Area 5) and it the most desirable place to live and 7.10 The Core Strategy Key Diagram confirms Boscombe West (Character Area 4) in work in the Borough. that a large amount of the NP area is particular contain some large detached villa within Zones B and C, the area within properties, which contribute positively to What is the evidence? 400m of the district centre of Boscombe the character of the area. The gardens and 7.8 The National Planning Policy Framework and 400m of the key transport route of spaces between these buildings should be (NPPF) seeks to boost housing supply Christchurch Road. As a result this area retained and proposals resisted where they significantly and para. 47 allows local has witnessed significant change in result in the loss of gardens or buildings planning authorities to set out their own recent years leading to an intensification taller than adjacent villas as this is likely to approach to housing density to reflect of development at higher densities than undermine the architectural character of local circumstances. In addition, elsewhere in the Borough. buildings, which remain undeveloped.

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7.13 This NP seeks to control the residential 7.15 A review of various guidance on 7.16 We calculate densities by measuring the densities of new development in order to: densities has been carried out, including number of units/dwellings on a site and • Preserve the character and numerous local and national case dividing it by the site area, so appearance of the area; studies as set out below and also dwellings • Create well designed homes that contained within the CABE Guidance = density (Dwellings Per Hectare – DPH) hectares people want to live in; ‘Better Neighbourhoods: Making higher • Improve the reputation of the area by densities work’. The plan area is best celebrating its heritage. matched to the description in this document, ‘Central, accessible, urban Appropriate densities for Boscombe location, but not a City Centre with and Pokesdown 24/7 access to regular public transport, 7.14 A balance needs to be struck between good quality open space, shops and ensuring that land is not wasted and services’. The density gradient set out development is appropriate to the in the CABE guidance suggested that character and wider amenity of the a density between 69 dwellings per area. As set out above, the NPPF hectare (sustainable urban density) enables local authorities to set its own and 93 dwellings per hectare (Central densities. But there are no prescribed accessible urban density) would be densities in the adopted Bournemouth appropriate. This would correlate with Development Plan. the findings of our local case studies.

Address Development Density (calculated at dwellings per hectare) Poor examples of development in the BAP area 2 Cromwell Road 34 flats on 0.23 ha 147 dph 8 and 8a Roumelia Lane 8 flats on 0.03ha 266 dph 16 Walpole Road/corner with Carysfort Road 8 flats on 0.035ha 228 dph Good examples of development in the BAP area 37 Harcourt Road 2 x dwelling houses and 7 flats 112 dph 36 Browning Avenue 2 flats on 0.07 ha 28 dph 24 Browning Avenue 3 flats on 0.064 ha 46 dph

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What is higher density development? Density gradient Units/Ha Persons/Ha The following table shows that density itself Low density detached – Hertfordshire 5 20 should not be viewed as a reliable guide to the Average net density – Los Angeles 15 60 form or quality of residential development. Milton Keynes average 1990 17 68 Average density of new development in UK 1981–91 22 88 Minimum density for a bus service 25 100 Private sector 1060s/70s – Hertfordshire 25 100 Inner-war estate – Hertfordshire 30 120 Private sector 1980s/90s – Hertfordshire 30 120 Hulme – Manchester 1970s 37 148 Average net density London 42 168 Ebenezer Howard – Garden city 1898 45 180 Minimum density for a tram service 60 240 Abercrombie – low density 62 247 New town higher density low-rise – Hertfordshire 64 256 Sustainable urban density 69 275 Victorian/Edwardian terraces – Hertfordshire 80 320 Abercrombie – Medium density 84 336 Central accessible urban density 93 370 Holly Street – London 1990s 94 376 Holly Street – London 1970s 104 416 Abercrombie – High density 124 494 Hulme – Manchester 1930s 150 600

Average net density Islington – 1965 185 740 Beautiful older buildings if viable need to be preserved Singapore planned densities 1970s 250 1,000 An average dwelling size of 4 bedspaces has been assumed throughout this table although it should be Kowloon actual 1,250 5,000 noted that this is higher than the average household size in the UK. 40 Our policies Heritage BAP1: The scale and density of development In order to preserve the historic character and amenity of the area, save building materials and not exacerbate pressure on existing services buildings should be retained and sympathetically converted and extended*. IV. the density of the immediate All applications effecting Conservation Areas surrounding area; and/or heritage assets or their settings should V. The proposed density should be a be accompanied by an objective Heritage minimum of 40 dph and a maximum of Statement assessing the significance of the 100 dph; heritage asset(s) and the impact of the proposals. VI. The density should reflect the character All proposals must reflect the character of the of the area and should not exacerbate area in terms of: existing overcrowding and pressure for I. the height and number of storeys in adjacent on-street parking.. and original buildings; *The demolition of existing buildings will be resisted unless there are exceptional circumstances to justify this which include: (1) the building is II. the plot widths of adjoining buildings and sites; of poor quality design and out of keeping with the wider character of the III. area; (2) there is evidence that the building is not structurally capable of the spaces between buildings which should retention and conversion; (3) the development would bring substantial not be infilled; community benefits such as major employment opportunities. The Forum will work with the Council on ways to retain and restore existing heritage assets including consideration of an Article 4 Direction that would prevent demolition of assets of heritage significance.

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BAP2: Good design for the 21st century as ‘quirky’ with ‘heritage and history’ at its 7.20 Local people and members of the Forum heart. Its coastal location, long stretches have demonstrated a strong desire to What are the relevant Aims? of white sandy beach and a significant preserve and enhance the areas unique 7.17 This policy stems from three of the Aims clifftop with its associated nature reserve historic character and to celebrate of the NP as follows: also make this a very special place and what makes it special. The Forum was • Aim 5: Enhance the High Streets in attractive to visitors. surprised to discover that many of their Boscombe and Pokesdown to preserve treasured buildings have no statutory 7.19 However, very few people linger and and enhance their unique and quirky protections. At a workshop in December character, boosting their footfall in the stay in Boscombe and Pokesdown 2016, members ‘redrew the heritage map’ day and night by making better use of centres. Visitors’ perceptions of the area initially identifying 21 buildings they would our existing buildings and spaces for are that there are too many boarded-up like to see listed at local or national level uses that the community wants and shops and they don’t want to stay and and streets that should be included in needs. linger. Members of the Forum also think new or existing Conservation Areas. The • Aim 8: Identify what makes the these dead frontages contribute to poor Forum are now conducting more detailed neighbourhood unique in terms of appearance of some parts of the High audit work and working closely with its heritage and community assets, Street. Pokesdown Community Forum heritage officers from Historic England creating policies that protect, preserve receives regular enquiries regarding the and Bournemouth Council to ensure that and enhance these assets for the next ownership status of boarded-up shops. this happens. The priority is to create a generation. • Aim 9: To change the perception of the neighbourhood by promoting it as a historic, thriving community by making it the most desirable place to live and work in the Borough. What is the evidence? 7.18 The Forum wishes to protect identified assets to ensure that all development proposals preserve or enhance the historic environment taking account of its social history and the wider character of the area, which makes it so unique. Forum members have described the area 42 Our policies Heritage

new Conservation Area on Christchurch Road where there are a considerable number of non-designated assets that require protection as a result of significant development pressure on these areas; BAP2: for example, replacement shopfronts and Good design for the 21st century changes of use to residential (some of All development must incorporate high standards III. Ensure the reduction, reuse or recycling which do not need planning permission, of sustainable and inclusive urban design and of resources and materials, including but Prior Approval under the General architecture. Imaginative modern design is aggregates, water and waste. This will Permitted Development Order). encouraged provided it respects the historic and include the provision of high quality natural character of the area. Development will: 7.21 Campaigners and members of the Forum durable materials and development that I. are passionate about protecting the Retain, preserve and enhance ‘Proposed can adapt to changing circumstances environment. Indeed this NP area has all Locally Listed Buildings’ identified on over time. the ingredients to become a sustainable the ‘Proposals Map’ which are of special architectural or historic interest; community capable of meeting all its day- II. Reduce energy emissions that contribute to to-day needs. Policy BAP2 identifies how climate change during the life cycle of the we can create a greener place, ensure development* *Developments of 3 or more dwellings will be required to provide details that all new development is sustainable of the use of on-site renewable energy or low carbon sources to meet a minimum of 10% of predicted energy use of the residential development, and for the benefit of the neighbourhood. as set out under policy CS 2 of the Bournemouth Core Strategy. This will be through ensuring that new development is capable of generating energy on site. Bournemouth Core Strategy policy CS2: Sustainable Homes and Premises requires 10% of predicated 7.22 The Forum also wants to reduce the energy to be provided through renewable carbon footprint of development and sources on site, but is applied to minimise its impact on the local and 7.23 The Forum agree with the most popular developments of 10 of more dwellings wider environment. In addition to this they definition of sustainability contained in the or 1000m2 of non-residential floor space. have identified the potential for a larger, Brundtland Report of 1987, which said: This should be applied to all stand-alone renewable energy scheme Sustainable development is development developments of 3 or more dwellings as harnessing power generated by the that meets the needs of the present the majority of developments in the NP tide, wind and/or sun, all of which are in without compromising the ability of future area are smaller developments. abundance in the NP area! generations to meet their own needs. 43 Our policies Heritage

BAP3: Shopfronts What are the relevant Aims? 7.25 The NP contains nine Aims, three of which are relevant to this policy, as follows: • Aim 5: Enhance the High Streets in Boscombe and Pokesdown to preserve and enhance their individual character, boosting their footfall in the day and night by making better use of our existing buildings and spaces for uses that the community wants and needs. • Aim 6: Provide a desirable environment to do business. • Aim 8: Identify what makes the neighbourhood unique in terms of its heritage and community assets, creating policies, which protect, preserve and enhance these assets for the next generation.

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What is the evidence? Road in the east through to Pokesdown Station in the west and then south down 7.25 The character and appearance of to Seabourne Road, although this is shopfronts and their design, influence largely mixed use in character. The current people’s shopping choices and the development plan, as set out in the amount of footfall. It is important that a Bournemouth Core Strategy and Saved high standard of design is executed in Policies in the Bournemouth District Plan existing and new shopfronts in order to defines the shopping frontages on the make the area attractive to shoppers. Proposals Map as follows: 7.26 Forum members want to celebrate the • Core Shopping Area – 552-654 heritage of the area by retaining original Christchurch Road and 555-659 features and shopfronts and providing Christchurch Road high quality new or replacements • Secondary Shopping Area – shopfronts when they are needed. Existing 660-940 Christchurch Road and planning policies are weak and not 160-200 Seaborne Road and at the completely relevant to our unique area. bottom of Seabourne Road. Bournemouth’s shop front guidelines 7.29 Today the retail offer in Pokesdown and are also dated and there is a need to Southbourne is unique and provides update these. a variety of antique shops and retro 7.27 This Plan includes a proposal to shops, which are used and valued by designate parts of Christchurch Road the community. These shops provide as a Conservation Area in recognition specialist ‘comparison’ retail attracting of its unique historic character. This will customers from the rest of the Borough assist in reducing the number of ‘Prior and beyond. The retail in Boscombe is Approval applications’ and introduce focused around convenience retail to higher standards of design for shopfronts. meet the local population’s day-to-day Christchurch Road is the life and soul of needs and a wider variety of cafés and the area and the vitality of these roads bars. Other smaller convenience shops relies on the appearance of shopfronts. and services are also scattered about the area. Shops of all kind 7.28 The ‘town centre’ for the NP area is focused along Christchurch Road in Boscombe from its junction with Adeline 45 Our policies Heritage

7.30 There are often conflicts between retailers’ desire to conform to commerciality and the standardised approach to design of shopfronts and advertising, at the expense of the removal of original features. This results in generic design that fails to pay attention to the original design of the building and contributes to gradual loss of character. This creates a poor-quality, unattractive environment. In recent years What makes up a good shop front? IV. Signage: Internally illuminated signs there have been a number of original are bulky and look bad when they are shopfronts replaced. 7.32 Key elements of a shop front to consider not lit or are not working properly. The when designing modifications or a 7.31 There are seven important elements replacement: materials associated with them are that make up a well-designed shop I. Original layout: Central and curved also unattractive and not in keeping front. When shopkeepers are designing entrances focus attention on the with the age and style of properties a replacement or modified shop front in the majority of the plan area. The all of these elements must be carefully entrance and animate the frontage. design should be integrated and considered. Where there are two entrances with an entrance to the premises above this illumination should be external. Halo encourages footfall on the street and illumination (where individual letters/ designs out potential crime. characters are illuminated) can also II. Stall risers: Focus attention on the look more attractive. Keeping them shop display area and are an essential simple with external illumination is feature of any good shop front. Where always best! these have been removed it gives V. Design features: Original design the appearance that the upper floors features provide a real insight into the are floating! physical and social history of a building III. Fascia: Large fascia can ‘squash’ and provide context for the area and a shop front and create an over- the community. Features should be Example of original layout dominant advert. They can often retained and sympathetically replaced. Example of original layout obscure original features and dominate Features in real need of attention in the shop front. They often go out of our area include pilasters, architraves, date and became tatty and dirty. mouldings and glazed tiles. 46 Our policies Heritage

BAP3: Shopfronts projecting signs will be allowed. Only one There is a presumption in favour of retaining projecting sign per building, placed at the and renovating shopfronts that are original to the same height as the fascia; building. Any replacement shopfronts should be V. Original design features: All decorative designed in accordance with the character of the elements (architraves, moldings and whole building. glazed tiles) should be retained and All new shopfronts should include all of the restored or if in a poor state of repair following elements: replaced to match original; VI. No solid roller shutters are allowed: I. Original layout: Central and curved If it can be demonstrated that there are entrances, entrances to upper floors and rear exceptional circumstances justifying a service yards and facilities should be retained; roller shutter then this should be lattice II. Stall risers: To be included at a height which with Perspex glass behind. Exceptional matches existing or adjacent original stall risers; circumstances are when there have been III. Fascia: To be a depth which matches the repeated vandalism or burglaries recorded; original fascia and does not obscure any VII. Materials: shopfronts should be timber original features; and glass unless it can be demonstrated VI. Roller shutters: obscure the interior IV. Externally illuminated fascia and projecting that the alternative material is just of the shop and create an austere signs: No bulky internally illuminated fascia or as pleasing. No plastic is allowed on environment when the shop is closed. shopfronts or signs. They create a dead frontage, which is not animated and is less attractive to walk past at night. If rollers shutters are essential then these should be VII. Materials: The majority of shops in our open or lattice so the shop is still area date from the late Nineteenth shopfronts are a generic design and visible from behind. These can be century when timber was almost frame the window inappropriately. placed on the inside of a property, look exclusively used. Later Crittall windows Shopfronts should be timber and glass fine, provide security and don’t need and metal detailing was added to unless it can be demonstrated that the planning permission. The shop display some shopfronts. These materials alternative material is just as pleasing. or interior should be lit at night for the allow fine detailing and are easy Plastic is out of keeping with the same reason. to repair. In comparison modern positive character of the area. 47 Our policies Heritage

BAP4: Open spaces and safe routes 7.35 The Forum identified a series of potential (2) The Crescent; (3) Pokesdown Green; green walking routes by (1) mapping the (4) Fisherman’s Walk; (5) Woodland Walk; What are the relevant Aims? natural and green assets; (2) asking (6) Shelley Park; (7) Beach and promenade; 7.33 The NP contains nine aims, two of which people to map their favourite cycle routes, (8) Boscombe Overcliff Drive and cliff top; are relevant to this policy as follows: walks and shortcuts; (3) asking people (9) Boscombe Cliff Bowling Green; • Aim 4: Improve public parks, spaces where they do not feel safe and avoid (10) Land next to 61 St Clements Road. and streets with a focus on designing walking and (4) identifying key destinations The neighbourhood funding element out crime by providing safe, well-lit for leisure, shops, services and living. of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) will routes between key areas Policy BAP4 was formulated from this and be available to be spent on improving access • Aim 8: Identify what makes the a walking map produced, which to and the environments of these spaces. neighbourhood unique in terms of encourages the creation and enhancement its heritage and community assets, of routes in order to promote a more creating policies that protect, preserve sustainable way of travelling around the and enhance these assets for the next area whilst encouraging the use of local generation. shops and services. What is the evidence? This policy applies to the following 7.34 Whilst there are only a few formal publicly accessible open spaces identified parks and open spaces they are key on the BAP Proposals Map 5 including local amenities and provide pleasant (1) Churchill Gardens; walking routes within the area. Map 7 shows locations of green spaces. The beach is potentially a huge open space and playground, but residents find it difficult to get to. It is of historic interest as a significant natural landscape feature commanding spectacular views from the top and bottom of the cliff, as well as being of special nature conservation interest and protection.

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BAP4: Open spaces and safe routes Development will be encouraged where it: I. Provides better* pedestrian and cycle connections to open spaces, especially to enable easy and inclusive access; VI. Provides new and improved paths to the II. Enhances the character and appearance of beach from Boscombe Overcliff Drive as open spaces with well-designed amenities identified on the proposals map; which take account of all ages and users; VII. Provides new and improved vehicular III. Prioritises proposed ‘safe routes’ as shown access to the precinct, Christchurch on the proposals map; Road in the evenings, Hawkwood IV. Provides new lighting that designs out crime Road car park and the seafront from whilst being sensitive to the natural and Palmerston Road; historic environment; VIII. Improves links to transport hubs at V. Increases biodiversity whilst improving Pokesdown Station, Boscombe Train public access and usage and promote Holt, Boscombe Bus interchange.

community gardens; *better – this means pedestrian and cycle routes should be formally laid out to meet highway standards to ensure public safety. Cycle routes should have a solid line to prevent traffic from going into the lane or parking in it.

References The liberty of Westover: with Holdenhurst and Bournemouth, Pages 133-137 of A History of the County of Hampshire: Volume 5. Originally published by Victoria County History, London, 1912 (Michael Stead, A history of our village, fn. 24). 49 Our policies Heritage

Map 7 Existing open spaces

Green Recreational Area Inaccessible Green Area Other Public Realm Green Space/Public Realm outside of BAP Boundary

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Theme Two: What is the evidence? plan have been prepared in consultation with local residents, businesses, landlords Providing the homes that we need 8.2 Boscombe and Pokesdown Neighbourhood and Bournemouth Council departments, Background to our Housing Policies Forum conducted a questionnaire between though a series of presentations, July and October 2016. The questionnaire What are the relevant Aims? working groups, meetings and email received 246 responses, which is correspondence in Spring - Summer 2017. 8.1 Two of the aims of the Neighbourhood considered to be a good turn out rate. The Plan (NP) are relevant to this chapter, findings of the questionnaire in relation to Some facts namely: housing can be summarised as follows: 8.4 The NP area is made up of Boscombe • Aim 2: Provide better homes for • Almost 85% of people agreed with East and Boscombe West. According to existing residents by rebalancing the Aim 2. the 2011 census, there are 20,719 people housing stock (including specialist • 80% of people would like to see more living in the wards of Boscombe East housing) with a presumption in favour family housing and large flats in the area. and West. In 2014 the population was of family dwellings with at least 2 • 82% of people do not want any more estimated to have increased to 22,000 bedrooms throughout the area; HMOs or bedsits in the area. (ward profile July 2016). A population • Aim 7: Identify sites that are under- • Over 50% of people want to prevent of 22,000 over an area calculated at used and have potential to be re- the development of 1 bedroom flats 282 hectares represents a density of 78 developed for uses that meet the in the area. persons per hectare. This is significantly community’s needs, identifying 8.3 The policies and aims of this part of the higher than the Borough average of delivery mechanisms with key partners.

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40 persons per hectare. The 2001 census recorded the density as 68 persons per hectare. 8.5 Table 1 shows the population and number of households in the NP area in 2001. Table 2 shows the same data for 2011. This shows that the population in the NP area has increased by 3,729 people and that the number of households has increased by 2,176. The tables also show that, as a proportion of the Bournemouth area, the population and number of households has increased. 8.6 Population density in Boscombe West is particularly high at 99 persons per hectare. This can be compared to the London Borough of Camden, which has a density of 101 persons per hectare. However, the NP area does not have a comparable level of access to public transport, shops and services 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week,

Table 1: Population and households 2001 (Source: ONS Neighbourhood statistics) 2001 Boscombe East Boscombe West NP area total Bournemouth as % of Bmth England Population 9,392 7,598 16,990 183,491 9% 53,493,700 Households 4,143 4,010 8,153 82,374 10% 22,063,368

Table 2: Population and households 2011 (Source: ONS Neighbourhood statistics) 2011 Boscombe East Boscombe West NP area total Bournemouth as % of Bmth England Population 10,876 9,843 20,719 183,491 11% 53,493,700 Households 4,888 5,441 10,329 82,374 13% 22,063,368

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like Central London does. This gives an between 2001 and 2011 the census shows England. The proportion of purpose built indication as to why the NP area is showing that the number of households in the area flats equates to 30% across Bournemouth signs of stress such as traffic congestion, increased from 8,153 to 10,329, but that in 2011 and 16% in England overall. Tables rubbish and social issues. Tables 3 and 4 the proportion of houses went down by 5 and 6 show these figures. show these figures. 6% from 30% in 2001 to 24% in 2011. The 8.10 Overcrowding data is measured by the 8.7 The population density of Boscombe East data also shows that the proportion of number of persons per room within a is far lower at 59 persons per hectare, but purpose built flats increased dramatically household. The census confirms that still exceeds the average for the Borough. by 17% from 20% in 2001 to 37% in 2011. the number of households in the NP area increased by 27% from 8,153 in 8.8 Other features of change in the area 8.9 This is compared to Bournemouth overall 2001 to 10,329 in 2011. The proportion show a significant increase in flats at the where the proportion of houses equates of households identified as having 0.5 expense of houses. In the 10 year period to nearly 50% in 2011 and 76% across persons per room stands at around 70% Table 3: Population density (Source: ONS Neighbourhood statistics) Boscombe East Boscombe West NP area total 2001 2011 2001 2011 2001 2011 All usual 9,392 10,876 7,598 9,843 19,235 20,719 residents Area (hectares) 183 183 99 99 282 282 Density (number 51.3 59.4 76.7 99.4 68.2 73.5 of persons per hectare)

Table 4: Population density Bournemouth and England, London, Camden (for comparison) (Source: ONS Neighbourhood statistics) Bournemouth England London Camden 2001 2011 2001 2011 2001 2011 2001 2011 All usual 163,444 183,491 49,138,831 53,012,456 7,172,091 8,173,941 198,020 220,338 residents Area (hectares) 4,618 4,618 13,027,843 13,027,843 157,205 157,215 2,180 2,180 Density (number 35.4 39.7 3.8 4.1 45.6 52.0 90.8 101.1 of persons per hectare)

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Table 5: Change in accommodation type 2001 – 2011 (Source: ONS Neighbourhood statistics) Location Boscombe East Boscombe West NP area total (as % of the NP area total (as % of the % NP total 2001) NP total 2011) change Census year 2001 2011 2001 2011 2001 2011 Houses 2,243 2,267 700 568 2,943 30% 2,835 24% -6% Flats (purpose 629 1,355 1,391 3,061 2,020 20% 4,416 37% 17% built) Flats (converted 1,219 1,348 2,277 2,163 3,496 35% 3,511 29% -6% inc bedsits) Flat in 275 240 174 183 449 5% 423 4% -1% commercial building Vacant 380 191 380 292 760 8% 483 0 2nd homes 154 128 154 264 308 3% 392 0 Totals 4,900 5,529 5,076 6,531 9,976 100% 12,060 100%

Table 6: Change in accommodation type 2001 – 2011 Bournemouth and England (Source: ONS Neighbourhood statistics) Bournemouth England 2001 as % 2011 % 2001 as % 2011 % change change Houses 43,253 53% 43,912 47% -6% 16,993,672 77% 17,847,916 76% -1% Flats (purpose 17,476 22% 27,388 30% 8% 2,967,790 13% 3,854,451 16% 3% built) Flats (converted 13,443 17% 13,225 14% -3% 968,266 4% 984,284 4% 0 inc bedsits) Flat in 2,165 3% 2,058 2% -1% 244,179 1% 257,218 1% 0 commercial building Vacant 3,027 0 3,051 0 676,196 0 412,706 2% 2nd homes 1,586 0 3,097 0 135,202 0 133,598 1% Totals 80,950 92,731 21,985,305 23,490,173

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in the NP area, which is a similar figure in Bournemouth and England as a whole. 8.11 There is evidence to show that the number of households identified at between 0.5 – 1 person per room and 1 – 1.5 person per room (i.e. the number of households where there are more people per room) is increasing from 28%-30% and 1%-2% respectively which is slightly higher than the Bournemouth and England figures overall. This is shown inTable 7. 8.12 49% of households are identified as 1 person households in the NP area. This is compared to 39% in Bournemouth overall and 30% nationwide. This shows a high percentage of lone households in the NP area.

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Table 7: Person per room (households) (Source: ONS Neighbourhood statistics) Location Boscombe East Boscombe West NP area total Census year 2001 2011 2001 2011 2001 % 2011 % All households 4143 4,888 4,010 5,441 8,153 10,329 Up to 0.5 persons per 2,996 3,441 2,766 3,528 5,762 71% 6,969 67% room (households) Over 0.5 and up to 1.0 1099 1,368 1,151 1,684 2,250 28% 3,052 30% persons per room Over 1.0 and up to 1.5 32 50 37 115 69 1% 165 2% persons per room Over 1.5 persons per 16 29 56 114 72 1% 143 1% room

Location Bournemouth England Census year 2001 2011 2001 2011 All households 72,212 82,374 20,451,427 22,063,368 Up to 0.5 persons per 52,080 72% 57,826 70% 14,545,916 71% 15,695,637 71% room (households) Over 0.5 and up to 1.0 19,197 27% 23,063 28% 5,518,751 27% 5,904,342 27% persons per room Over 1.0 and up to 1.5 613 1% 937 1% 269,925 1% 343,583 2% persons per room Over 1.5 persons per 322 0% 548 1% 116,835 1% 119,806 1% room

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Other interesting facts from the • The 2011 Census recorded 5,975 Bournemouth Ward Profile, July 2016 are: household spaces in the ward, comprising 568 houses and 5,407 flats. Boscombe West In 2001 there were 700 houses and • The proportion claiming 3,842 flats in this area. unemployment related benefits • Between 2001- 2011, the number of stood at 3.1%. The equivalent figure household spaces have increased by for Bournemouth was 1.5% and the over 30%. UK 1.9%. (March 2016). This equates to double the Borough wide figure. Boscombe East • There is a larger proportion of residents • As at March 2016, ward claimant with ‘other qualifications’ compared numbers stood at 1.9%. The equivalent with the Borough and England and figure for Bournemouth was 1.5% and Wales. Other qualifications include the UK 1.9%. vocational/work related qualifications • Just over 57% of households are owner and foreign qualifications. occupiers with 36% renting privately • There are fewer households with and only 7% renting from housing dependent children in this ward associations or the local authority. although the proportion of these living • Purpose built flats and flats in in lone parent households is a very converted houses are the largest similar proportion to the Borough as a housing type. whole. • The percentage of households living • 34.5% of households are living in in overcrowded accommodation is overcrowded conditions based on the slightly higher than in Bournemouth. number of rooms. • The 2011 census recorded 5,211 • Over 62% of households live in household spaces, 2,267 were houses privately rented accommodation; this and 2,943 were flats. compares with only 31% in the Borough • Between 2001 and 2011, the number as a whole. of household spaces increased by 18% • Most accommodation in this ward is for all properties but by 39% for flats. in flats with nearly 59% of households The number of household spaces living in privately rented flats. increased by just 24.

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Relevant Strategic Policies supply of housing for which there is a 8.16 The evidence base being used to known need, and plan for a wide range of formulate the housing policies is as follows: 8.13 There is already a planning policy housing in terms of size, mix and tenure. • Bournemouth Local Plan: Core Strategy structure in place that sets the framework and evidence base 2012 for development in the area, but these 8.15 Bournemouth Borough Council have • Saved policies from the Bournemouth policies are either not sufficiently detailed the following Borough wide policies District Wide Local Plan (originally or relevant to the NP area and further contained in the Core Strategy (2012): 2002, saved in 2007, saved policies policies are needed to secure the • Policy CS19: Protecting small family updated in 2013) community’s aspirations. The following dwelling houses • Strategic Housing Market Assessment national and local policies provide a • Policy CS20: Encouraging small family 2015 framework for our policies: dwelling houses • Bournemouth Borough Council Annual 8.14 The most relevant national housing • Policy CS21: Housing Distribution Monitoring Report (AMR) (March 2017) policies are included in para. 47 and across Bournemouth • Article 4 Direction – Houses in multiple 50 of the NPPF, which states that local • Policy CS24: Houses in multiple occupation (Bournemouth Borough authorities should boost significantly the occupation Council, 2011) • Selective Licensing Proposal for Boscombe East, Boscombe West and East Cliff & Springbourne (Consultation Document January 2017) • Homes for Boscombe, Housing Regeneration Vision 2012 – 2015 and update (Boscombe Regeneration Partnership) • Residential Development; a design guide (2008) Parking Supplementary Street in Southbourne West Planning Document (July 2014).

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BAP5 and BAP6: Fulfilling our 8.20 The Eastern Dorset 2015 Strategic Bournemouth by 18,104 or a change of housing needs Housing Market Assessment summary 21.3 % – higher than in the eastern for Bournemouth published in August Dorset region overall and the average Background to Local Housing Need 2015 identified the following in terms of in England overall 8.17 We have not undertaken a Housing Needs housing need: • This equates to a projected base need Assessment for the NP area. To work out the • It is projected that the population of for 956 dwellings per annum between ‘objectively assessed need’ (OAN) for new Bournemouth will increase by over 2013 and 2033 Borough wide homes, which is what Local Authorities use 30,000 between 2013 and 2033 from • The objectively assessed housing to assess housing need, we would need 188,733 in 2013 to 219,423 in 2033 – a need (2013 – 2033) is identified as 979 to have access to figures to show potential percentage change of 16% dwellings per annum in Bournemouth, economic growth in the NP area and the • Household growth is projected to which also takes into account the demand for affordable homes in the area. increase in the same period in affordable housing need. 8.18 There is currently no evidence on the level of housing need at ward level. There is a proposal in the Governments Housing White Paper ‘Fixing our broken housing market’ published in February 2017 to make amendments to legislation to enable neighbourhood planning groups to obtain a housing requirement figure from their Local Planning Authority (LPA). However, no guidance is given as to how that “housing requirement figure” will be set by local authorities. At the time of writing Bournemouth Council are awaiting guidance from central Government on this issue. 8.19 The Council is currently working with other authorities in the Eastern Dorset Housing Market Area to commission an update to the Eastern Dorset Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA). Initial data is www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/ www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/media/210470/SHMA-Executive- attachment_data/file/590464/Fixing_our_broken_housing_ anticipated later in 2017. Summary-2015/pdf/SHMA_Executive_Summary_2015.pdf market_-_print_ready_version.pdf 60 Our policies Providing the homes that we need

8.21 Tables 2 and 3 of the SHMA set out below show the projected household growth in Bournemouth, the region and England, and shows how the base housing figures have been worked out. Housing Need in the NP area 8.22 If we apply the same projections to the NP area we can identify a crude base line market housing need of 110 dwellings per annum. 8.23 This is worked out by applying the same household growth rate identified Crowds on Bournemouth beach in Bournemouth between 2013 - 2033 (21.3%), to the existing household numbers in the NP area. In 2011 the Table 2 (from SHMA): Projected Household Growth, 2012-based Household Projections (2013-2033) (Source: Eastern number of households in the plan Dorset SHMA Report) area was identified as 10,329. 21.3% Households 2013 Households 2033 Change in households % change from 2013 of this figure is 2,200. It is therefore Bournemouth 84,848 102,952 18,104 21.3% anticipated that the number of Eastern Dorset 258,474 305,300 46,826 18.1% households in the plan area will South West 2,308,994 2,721,252 412,258 17.9% increase by 2,200 in the 20 year period, or 110 dwellings per annum. England 22,499,536 26,797,826 4,298,290 19.1%

Table 3 (from SHMA): Projected Household Growth 2013-33 – 2012-based SNPP with 2012-based Household Formation Rates (Source: Eastern Dorset SHMA Report) Bournemouth Christchurch East Dorset North Dorset Poole Purbeck Eastern Dorset Households 2013 84,848 21,727 38,043 29,457 64,559 19,839 258,474 Households 2033 102,952 26,009 43,780 33,345 77,234 21,981 305,300 Change in households 18,104 4,282 5,736 3,887 12,675 2,142 46,826 Per annum 905 214 287 194 634 107 2,341 Dwellings (per annum) 956 231 298 206 665 121 2,477

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8.24 This data can be broken down further to show the need for different size homes using data from the SHMA and applying the same ratios to the NP area and data. 8.25 Table 8 (next page) of the SHMA as car clubs, walking and cycling sets out the estimated dwelling BAP5: improvements and public transport requirement by number of bedrooms The number and type of new homes provision. for the market sector. Provision will be made for 110 market dwellings • Sympathetic conversion and extension 8.26 If we apply these figures to the per year during the plan period. Affordable of existing houses, Villas, buildings and anticipated 110 dwellings per housing will be provided in addition to this in HMOs, in developments of 10 or more annum this would equate to: accordance with Borough wide policies. dwellings to include: • 15 one bedroom units/ I. There is a presumption in favour of: ➢ – 50% to be 3 bedrooms or larger; dwellings per annum Family units with two or more bedrooms • ➢ – 40% to be 2 bedroom; • 44 two bedroom units/ Retention and conversion of historic • ➢ – 10% to be 1 bedroom; dwellings per annum buildings • Sensitive redevelopment of existing • 33 three bedroom units/ Development will be delivered through: II. sites and the comprehensive dwellings per annum • Sympathetic conversions and extension redevelopment of sites set out under • 17 four plus units/dwellings of existing houses and upper floors Policy BAP10 and identified on the of business premises and shops, in Proposals Map, to include: 8.27 It would appear that the above percentages tally with the Forum’s aims to provide more developments of 10 or less dwellings, ➢ – 50% to be 3 bedrooms or larger; two and three bedroom dwellings in the to include: ➢ – 40% to be 2 bedroom; At least 1 x 2 bedroom flat with direct area than smaller one bedroom properties. ➢ – ➢ – 10% to be 1 bedroom; access to outside amenity space; This is therefore reflected in the NP policies. III. We will strongly resist: At least 1 unit which meets lifetime home ➢ – • New HMOs Aims of NP housing policy standards; • Developments of units suitable for 8.28 The Housing policies in the NP should ➢ – Car-free housing may be acceptable one person unless in the case of older therefore aim to: in constrained locations provided that people or those with disabilities appropriate financial contributions • Promote family housing are made towards alternatives such • Encourage development that provides a mix of house types consistent with the needs of the community 62 • Encourage new developments of an Table 8: Estimated dwelling requirement by number of bedrooms (2013 to 2033) – Market Sector appropriate density Area 1 bedroom 2 bedrooms 3 bedrooms 4+ bedrooms BAP 7: Managing our houses in multiple Bournemouth 13.7% 40.9% 29.8% 15.7% occupation (HMOs) and bedsits East Dorset 8.3% 48.7% 43.0% 0.0% 8.29 The Boscombe and Pokesdown (Source: Eastern Dorset SHMA Report) neighbourhood forum have identified that the high concentration of HMOs in the NP area contributes towards some of the issues they have identified as aspects BAP6: they would like to change about the The quality of new homes area, including anti-social behaviour, the All new residential units either through new build or conversion of existing dwellings or houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) will comply with the following standards: I. ‘Technical housing standards – nationally described space standard (March 2015)’ which include minimum gross internal floor areas of: • 1 bedroom, 1 person units to be at least II. The density of developments should 39 sq. m; be in accordance with BAP2; • 1 bedroom, 2 person units to be at least III. Provision of adequate amenity space, 50 sq. m; refuse storage, car and bicycle • 2 bedroom, 3 person units to be at least storage, designed to a high standard 61 sq. m; so as not to harm visual amenity; • 3 bedroom, 4 person units to be at least IV. Have regard to the design policies of 74. sq. m. this plan and that of the Bournemouth Core Strategy.

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reputation attached to the area in terms of What do we already know? and Local Government (DCLG) in 2008. drug use and rehabilitation, poor housing The report, titled ‘Evidence Gathering 8.30 The Borough has already identified conditions and the high density of people – housing in multiple occupation and that the ‘high concentration of HMOs in in the area. The wordle below has been possible planning responses’ identified particular parts of the town have led to generated using responses from people the challenges in respect of the high negative impacts on the amenities of local who have attended consultation events concentration of HMOs in some areas residents and on the character of an area.’ on the NP. The larger words show the as follows: (Core Strategy, 2012, para. 4.3.24) This things that people ‘hate’ the most about • “The inflow of students into a particular was highlighted in research carried out the NP area. area can result in unintended by the then Department for Communities consequences that can create friction with the indigenous community • The makeup of the local housing market can lead to changes in the

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infrastructure of a neighbourhood. • Increased population densities The effect of a high concentration of associated with houses in multiple HMOs can lead to a displacement of occupation and the lifestyles that established residents, to be replaced accompany such occupants can place with an increasingly younger and a strain on existing services such as transient population. The change in refuse disposal, street cleaning and social groups within a neighbourhood car parking.” (Section 2.3 What are the can lead to a change in infrastructure, Challenges experienced from high which can undermine the provision concentrations of HMOs) of traditional retailing functions, How does this relate to the NP area? community facilities and schools in favour of a concentration of takeaways, 8.31 Many of the challenges identified above pubs, accommodation letting agents, have been witnessed in the NP area and are convenience shops and discount aspects that the forum can identify with as food retailers. things they would like to change about the • The concentration of a young transient area. Below is the wordle to show ‘things that people would like to see more of’ in the social grouping living in insecure NP area. ‘Community’ features very strongly accommodation can lead to increased in this, for instance ‘community events’, levels of burglary and crime in an area. ‘community buildings’, ‘young people • All (above) factors can have a knock- activities’ as well as family housing. on effect of alienating the longer-term population and contributing to the 8.32 The challenges identified above may have resentment and hostility that develops given rise to the challenges faced in the between the transient population NP area, where a high concentration of and other residents, potentially a particular (transient) social group in the pushing some people out of the area living in insecure accommodation has neighbourhood. led to a change in infrastructure. This has • Private rented accommodation is often undermined the provision of community the poorest quality when compared facilities and services for families and to other tenures and this can lead the resident population, in favour of to a poor quality local environment, a concentration of takeaways, pubs, including unkempt property frontages accommodation letting agents, convenience and litter. shops and discount food retailers. 65 Our policies Providing the homes that we need

8.33 In 2012 Bournemouth Borough Council, in association with Bournemouth 2026 Following a New Housing Design Debate in traditional design, so that they are and Boscombe Regeneration Partnership parliament on 5 September 2017, Neil Parish popular with the public. Secondly, I will published ‘Homes for Boscombe – MP discussed housing with John Humphries call for the creation of a new homes Housing Regeneration Vision 2012 – 2015’. on the Today Programme on BBC Radio 4 ombudsman, to give homebuyers The purpose of the report was to set out Wednesday 6 September 2017. redress for any problems with their new ‘the strategic vision for the regeneration homes, to ensure the highest possible Some issues he commented on were: of housing in Boscombe.’ The report standards. • He’d worked in planning for 12 years published findings of the National Place so is aware of many planning issues. There was one policy in the Conservative Survey undertaken in 2008. The results • Make sure density of new builds is election manifesto that I dare say I was are summarized below: correct for the area. delighted to recommend to everyone, • “28% of Boscombe West respondents • Developers to take into account local unlike one or two in the manifesto. We felt they belonged to their design. are committed to building neighbourhood compared to a • Residents should have more say on Bournemouth wide level of 49% and a “better houses, to match the quality of the design of new builds in their area. national level of 59%. those we have inherited from previous • How buildings should look, i.e not a • 55% of Boscombe West respondents generations. That means supporting repeat of same design in every town. said they were satisfied with the high-quality, high-density housing like • Every town/area should have its own local area compared to 82% for mansion blocks, mews houses and identity. Bournemouth overall. terraced streets.” • The way they are built, the quality, all • 67% of Boscombe West respondents need more time spent on them www.neilparish.co.uk/news/new- said they felt there was an issue with • Planning needs to keep an eye on housing-design-debate Anti Social Behaviour (ASB) compared half built properties when developers to just 21% for Bournemouth and 20% go broke. nationally. • New Homes Ombudsman is required. • 80% of Boscombe West respondents stated that they felt that drunk or See below transcript from the start of the rowdy behaviour was a problem for debate on 5 September: their area.” I will make two points in my speech. 8.34 A local survey was carried out in 2010, I will argue that the majority of new which showed improvements in some homes should be built in a high-quality areas since the 2008 Place Survey. For

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instance satisfaction with the area had it is not the demand from the client group Bournemouth Housing Register 2012 improved to a level of 67%, however ASB that draws them to Boscombe, but the as follows: was still identified as an issue, although price of the accommodation and the “29% of households are living in perceptions of this are reducing. Drunk and yields which can then be gained.” (Homes overcrowded conditions. There are rowdy behaviour and perceptions of drug for Boscombe. 2012. Page 7) currently 8,849 households on the housing use or drug dealing were still identified at 8.37 The report discusses issues identified by register of which 1,206 (13.6%) are from around the 80% level in the 2010 survey. the police relating to persistent offenders the Boscombe area. 15.5% of those (Homes for Boscombe. 2012. Pg. 5). and Probation housing resources in the households have an overcrowding issue. 8.35 The ‘Homes for Boscombe’ report also area, which ‘make for hot spots of repeat The general housing register comprises identified the housing issues in Boscombe offending.’ (Homes for Boscombe. 2012. 20.5% overcrowded households.” being linked to the ‘transient population’: Page 7). This demonstrates that the transient population that is concentrated “Nearly one third of people in Boscombe in the NP area is a social group comprising have lived in their homes for less than 2 a number of different profiles including years and more than half want to move ex offenders, those accessing drug and in the next 5 years. The population is alcohol support services and people on relatively transient – in part due to the low incomes. nature of privately rented property, in part because accommodation is too small What do the statistics show? for their needs, and in part because as 8.38 The previous section of this document people’s economic situation improves they identified that the proportion of move away from Boscombe.” (Homes for households has increased significantly in Boscombe. 2012. Page 6) the NP area and that these have mainly 8.36 The report also identifies the ‘high been in the form of flats. This has given proportion of households with complex/ rise to a dramatic increase in densities of support needs’: buildings and people in the area. “1 in 3 of Bournemouth’s drug and alcohol 8.39 The report ‘Homes for Boscombe’ service users live in Boscombe. There identified that ‘nearly 50% of households are 18 supported housing schemes, live in privately rented accommodation. representing 17.5% of all supported The majority of rented accommodation is housing stock in Bournemouth. Providers flats (many are conversions).’ In addition of such accommodation have confirmed the report cites the findings of the 67 Our policies Providing the homes that we need

8.40 There are 143 HMOs with a mandatory Table 9: Bournemouth HMOs by ward license in the NP area compared to 517 HMO throughout the Borough, which equates Ward Mandatory to 27% of the Boroughs licensed HMOs. Licence In addition, there are other HMOs that Boscombe East 23 are difficult to quantify as they do not Boscombe West 120 require a license. Table 2 confirms that Central 55 this is disproportionate to the number East Cliff and Springbourne 88 of households in the NP area when compared to the rest of the Borough, as East Southbourne and Tuckton 7 the NP area accommodates just 12.5% of Kinson North 0 all the Boroughs households (10,329 out of Kinson South 0 82,374 households). This data provides the Littledown and Iford 0 context for the social and physical issues Moordown 4 in the NP area and parts of Boscombe Queen’s Park 39 West in particular. Redhill and Northbourne 1 8.41 Map 8 confirms that there is a significant Strouden Park 0 concentration of licensed HMOs in the www.bournemouth.gov.uk/communityliving/ LivinginBournemouth/BoscombeRegeneration/homes-for- Talbot and Branksome Woods 46 northwestern part of Boscombe West, boscombe-vision-2012-2015.pdf centred around Churchill Gardens. Throop and Muscliffe 0 and applies to the whole area covered by Wallisdown and Winton West 13 What is the policy position in Bournemouth Borough Council. Bournemouth? West Southbourne 19 8.44 Therefore, all developments of HMOs Westbourne and West Cliff 76 8.42 The Council has a restraint policy on require planning permission to be sought Winton East 26 the number of HMOs as set out in Core from the Council, and are already subject Strategy policy CS24 and an Article 4 to the restraint policy set out in Policy Total 217 (Source: Bournemouth Borough Council) direction, which seeks to control the CS24. This states that: number of HMOs in the Borough. “In order to encourage mixed and 8.43 Larger HMOs are a ‘sui generous use’ balanced communities, the change of only be permitted where no more than and therefore always need planning use from a Use Class C3 dwelling house 10% of dwellings in the area adjacent to permission. The Article 4 Direction to a house in multiple occupation (HMO), the application property area within a Use removes permitted development rights either Use Class C4 or Sui Generis, will Class C4 or Sui Generis HMO use.” 68 Our policies Providing the homes that we need

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What does the forum want to achieve BAP7: • the design, layout and intensity of in addition to the policy position? Managing our houses in multiple use of the building would not have an occupation (HMOs) and Bedsits unacceptable impact on neighbouring 8.45 The evidence makes a compelling case residential amenities; for addressing the high concentration of The number of houses in multiple occupation • internal and external amenity space, HMOs in the NP area. The Council have (HMO) will be managed and the overall number refuse storage, letterboxes, door bells already made significant steps to address reduced by: and car and bicycle parking would be the high concentration of HMOs through I. Allowing the conversion or redevelopment provided at an appropriate quantity, the adoption of the Core Strategy policy of existing HMOs to larger residential units in and would be of a high standard so as CS24 (2012) and the Article 4 Direction accordance with other polices in this plan; not to harm visual amenity; confirmed in 2011. II. Carefully managing and improving the • the proposal would not cause quality of existing HMOs in partnership with 8.46 In order to seek to control or restrict the unacceptable highway problems; and, Bournemouth’s Housing Department and concentration of HMOs, any future policy • the proposal would not result in an special licensing initiatives; approach in the NP should consider the over concentration of HMOs in any one III. Not permitting any new HMOs throughout the type of control that it seeks i.e. seeking to area of the ward, to the extent that it NP area, unless: allocate an ‘area of restraint’ and/or would change the character of the area • a threshold, similar to that already in there was no harm the character and or undermine the maintenance of a place, but perhaps a more stringent or appearance of the building or adjacent balanced and mixed local community stricter approach. buildings; in accordance with Bournemouth’s Core Strategy.

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Theme Three: What is the evidence? 9.3 There is no single major employer or office building in the neighbourhood plan area Work, shops and services 9.2 The following documents have been but there are numerous small to medium Background to this chapter and taken into consideration in the formulation scale employers attracted by historically of policies for this neighbourhood plan: our policies low rents and the area’s slightly alternative • Relevant strategic planning policies; image. The area still accommodates What are the relevant Aims? • Relevant local plan policy; some hotels and guesthouses and there 9.1 Aims 5 and 6 are the most relevant to • Economic Development Strategy are numerous shops, restaurants, cafés this chapter: 2005-2016 for Bournemouth, Dorset and pubs predominantly located in and • Aim 5: Enhance the High Streets in and Poole; around Christchurch Road, which is within Boscombe and Pokesdown to preserve • Strategic Economic Plan for Dorset walking distance to a large residential and enhance their unique and quirky (Dorset LEP) population of varying affluence levels. In • The Boscombe Commitment by the character, boosting their footfall in the addition to this and scattered throughout Boscombe Regeneration Partnership day and night by making better use of the area are numerous local services • The Bournemouth Annual Monitoring our existing buildings and spaces for which includes two libraries, five junior/ Report uses that the community wants and primary/infant schools, nurseries, doctors’ • 2011 Census (ONS) and the 2016 needs surgeries and NHS medical facilities. Bournemouth Ward Profiles – facts • Aim 6: Provide a desirable environment There are a number of churches and about the area to do business

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places of worship and The Shelley Theatre Facts about our area • Boscombe East has a higher proportion is an important arts facility and theatre. of self-employed people (16.3%) when 9.10 We need to plan for the unique economic compared with the national average 9.4 We have combined the employment and factors affecting our area. The 2011 (13.9%); work issues with shopping and services census (ONS) and 2016 ward profiles • In Boscombe West a significant because these are town centre uses, (Bournemouth Borough Council) draw the amount of the economically active which have the potential to regenerate following relevant conclusions: population (34.4%) are long-term sick Christchurch Road and make the • There is high unemployment in or disabled, which is extremely high wider neighbourhood plan area more Boscombe West. In 2011, 8.6% of the when compared to Boscombe East sustainable. We want the area to provide working population was unemployed (17.1%) the Borough (14.9%) and national for its day-to-day needs so people do not in Boscombe West and 6.3% in average (13.8%); have to travel outside the area for their Boscombe East compared with 5.5% in • The number of people in professional work, shopping or services. We want to Bournemouth and 6.3% nationally; occupations is comparatively low create a truly sustainable neighbourhood; • Of the economically active population where as those in Elementary ‘To create a vibrant high street providing there is a proportionally small amount Occupations is very high - 16.5% when shops, services and leisure for our diverse of people who are retired (25.6% in compared with 11.1% nationally; community and to provide space for a Boscombe West and 34.3% in Boscombe • The number employed in wide variety of businesses to establish East) when compared with 40.5% in accommodation and food service and flourish.’ Bournemouth and 45.6% nationally; activities is comparatively high

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reflecting the abundance of tourism Link in Palmerston Road, also home to visiting Bournemouth off-season, related business in the Borough - 12.2% Dorset Race Equality Council; encourage repeat visits, increase the compared with 5.6% nationally; • The Boscombe Regeneration visitor spend and help businesses • Over 44% of households don’t have a Partnership launched the Boscombe by negotiating discounts with key car in Boscombe West when compared Commitment and Action Plan in 2012; suppliers; with just under 26% in Bournemouth; • As at March 2016, the proportion What the Forum want: Survey Results • The life expectancy at birth in 2008- claiming unemployment related 2012 for Boscombe West ward males benefits stood at 3.1% in Boscombe 9.5 Boscombe and Pokesdown is 71.4 and for females the figure is West and 1.9% in Boscombe East Neighbourhood Forum conducted a 79.7 years. Comparisons show that for compared with 1.5% in Bournemouth questionnaire between July and October males the Bournemouth figure is 78.6 and 1.9% nationally. 2016. The questionnaire received 246 years and the national figure is 78.9, • An Enterprise Hub operates from responses, relevant findings of which can while for women the Bournemouth Darracott Road, delivering a European be summarised as follows: figure is 82.9 years and the national funded scheme – Outset Bournemouth • Almost 92% of people agreed with figure is 82.8 years. - supporting people into self- the aim: ‘Enhance the High Streets in • The area is home to the Bournemouth employment. Boscombe and Pokesdown to preserve Volunteer Centre, which is part of • The coastal part of the ward is also and enhance their unique and quirky Bournemouth Council for Voluntary covered by the Coastal BID which character, boosting their footfall in the Services and based at the Boscombe aims to increase the numbers of those day and night by making better use of

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our existing buildings and spaces for • When asked ‘Do we need more office uses which the community wants and space?’ the response was mixed with needs.’ 38% saying ‘Don’t Know’, 28% saying • Most respondents wanted more ‘yes’ and 33% saying ‘no’ diversity on the High Street with 75% • There was general support (68%) for a wanting good quality food shops new purpose built events space and 82% wanting more independent 9.6 The Forum conducted a more detailed retailers. and relevant survey in July-August 2017 • Respondents wanted to see less which was targeted at business owners, betting shops and payday loan the results of which are summarised here: companies. Charity shops were also • The majority of people think vacant Shop on Seabourne Road cited as unpopular. shops on Christchurch Road are a • 76.9% value the vintage and antiques problem. quarter in Pokesdown. • The majority of people think vacant • 95.9% agreed that we need to provide shops should be used as office or a desirable place to do business. workshop space or as housing • 78.6% said there should be more focus on creative industries in our area

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requirements. Chapter 1 specifically • identify priority areas for economic relates to ‘Building a Strong, Competitive regeneration, infrastructure provision Economy’. Policies in this neighbourhood and environmental enhancement; and plan have taken into consideration the • facilitate flexible working practices requirements of this national policy such as the integration of residential framework, specifically para. 21 which and commercial uses within the same sets out the requirements for preparing unit’ planning policies, as follows: 9.8 Chapter 2 of the NPPF seeks to ensure ‘In drawing up Local Plans, local planning the vitality of town centres and confirms authorities should: in para. 23 that planning policies should • set out a clear economic vision be positive, promote competitive town and strategy for their area which centres and should seek to manage positively and pro-actively encourages sustainable economic growth; • set criteria, or identify strategic sites, for • The majority of people think vacant local and inward investment to match shops in the Royal Arcade should be the strategy and to meet anticipated used as small cafés and independent needs over the plan period; restaurants or as an art gallery or • support existing business sectors, exhibition space. taking account of whether they are • Over 90% of people support a mixed expanding or contracting and, where high street which includes shops, food, possible, identify and plan for new or drink, leisure and services emerging sectors likely to locate in Relevant Strategic Policies their area. Policies should be flexible enough to accommodate needs not 9.7 The National Planning Policy Guidance anticipated in the plan and to allow a (NPPF) places great emphasis on the rapid response to changes in economic need to create a Strong, Responsive and circumstances; Competitive Economy by ensuring that • plan positively for the location, sufficient land is available in the right promotion and expansion of clusters or place and at the right time to support networks of knowledge driven, creative growth and innovation and also by The National Planning Policy Guidance or high technology industries; www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/ identifying and coordinating development attachment_data/file/6077/2116950.pdf 76 Our policies Work, shops and services

and grow centres over the plan period. Relevant Local Plan Policy • Saved Local Plan Policy 5.20: The It specifically states that policies should remaining parts of Christchurch Road 9.9 Bournemouth Council have a number of within the neighbourhood plan area define shopping areas, making clear which Borough wide policies contained in the uses will be permitted in such locations. It Core Strategy (2012) and Saved Policies (1084-1126 and 1067-1125 Christchurch also states that planning policies should: of the 2002 Local Plan, the following of Road) and also the southern end of • retain and enhance existing markets; which are of most relevance: Seaborne Road are designated as a • allocate a range of suitable sites to • Saved Local Plan Policy, 5.19: The Secondary Shopping Frontage where meet the scale and type of retail, commercial premises fronting Planning Permission is granted for leisure, commercial, office, tourism, Christchurch Road from its junction uses other than A1 retail only under cultural, community and residential with Palmerston Road to Ashley a number of special circumstances development needed in town centres; Road is designated a ‘Core Shopping including on the basis that it does not • recognise that residential development Area’ where current planning policy lead to an over concentration of uses can play an important role in ensuring only allows A1 retail uses. A2 and A3 which will have an adverse effect on the vitality of centres; uses are only allowed where they the area. • where town centres are in decline, make a positive contribution to the • CS9: Enhancing District Centres: local planning authorities should plan diversification of the core including Boscombe, Boscombe East and positively for their future to encourage retail character, vitality and viability and Southbourne Grove are also economic activity. the change meets a number of criteria. designated as ‘District Centres’

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where policy CS9 provides for more environmental problems and the the primary shopping streets in the diversification provided that proposals location of the premises is no longer neighbourhood plan area, which includes ‘enhance the function, vitality and suitable for employment use. the whole of Christchurch Road and viability of the district centres. Seabourne Road. It forms an important The Boscombe Commitment, 2016 Uses must maintain or improve the part of the evidence base for the function, vitality and viability of a 9.11 The Boscombe Commitment is of neighbourhood plan and has been critical centre in relation to its retail, cultural particular relevance and seeks to improve in informing the relevant planning policies and community facilities. In these the economic prospects of Boscombe in a in this section of the plan. However, locations proposals for the change of number of ways. Of most relevance to the the Forum does not accept all the use of ground floor retail/commercial neighbourhood plan are to: recommendations of the report, further floorspace to residential use is not • Promote and develop Boscombe town details are set out below. allowed although development that centre in particular for its accessibility, 9.13 The following findings are of most unreasonably harms the amenity value and established brands. relevance to our plan: of local residents should not be • Encourage inward investment • Boscombe’s vacancy rate is 14% allowed. A range of environmental • Support local entrepreneurs to set up compared to 12.4% nationally; improvements will be encouraged in and grow their business and remain in • Condensing the spatial extent of the and around the centres. Boscombe shopping area by converting some • Other relevant policies seek to protect • Supporting Creative Industries to thrive units to other uses would create a existing local facilities and services and remain in the area more focused retail hub around the including Core Strategy Policy CS11: • Improve and grow the market, Protecting Local Facilities and Services attracting more shoppers to the area and CS12: retaining Community Uses • Consider what’s viable as a retail area • CS26: Protecting Allocated and in terms of an evening economy Employment Sites: Ashley Road Coal and develop that vision Yard is the only protected employment The Boscombe Retail Study, 2015 site in the plan area. New development 9.12 The Boscombe Retail Study (September is expected to provide uses falling 2015) is highly relevant and has within Class B1, B2 or B8. The loss heavily influenced our policies. It was of B1, B2 and B8 floorspace on other commissioned by the Boscombe sites is not permitted by Policy CS27 Regeneration Partnership and carried The Boscombe Retail Study (September 2015 ‘Protecting Unallocated Employment out by Independent Retail Consultants, www.bournemouth.gov.uk/communityliving/ Sites’ unless it can be demonstrated LivinginBournemouth/BoscombeRegeneration/ FSP Retail Business Consultants. It covers BoscombeRegenDocs/BoscombeRegenPublications/ that the current use causes boscombe-report-2016-final.pdf 78 Our policies Work, shops and services

Sovereign Centre and the Precinct; • The number of independent shops is an asset • There are 7 distinct retail zones, as follows: 1 Sovereign Centre 2 Christchurch Road West (between Palmerston Road and The Crescent) 3 Royal Arcade 4 Boscombe Central – main pedestrianised area (Christchurch Road) 5 Christchurch Road East – between Ashley Road and Chessel Avenue 6 Pokesdown (other retail) – Christchurch Road between Chessel Avenue and Seabourne Road 7 Seabourne Road to Southbourne Grove

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Analysis and implications for Neighbourhood Plan Policy 9.14 The table below summarises the discussions taken place in the context of the Boscombe Retail Study (FSP Retail Business Consultants, 2016) and existing planning policy. Policies on Managing the High Street have come out of this. Table 10: Analysis of Boscombe Retail Study and Existing Planning Policies and implications for the neighbourhood plan

BAP Retail Assumption Source of information and existing NP Planning Policy implications Strategic planning policy implications Zone (see from discussion planning policy plan) 1 * Sovereign Centre: Sales Boscombe Retail Study (Zone 1)(pg. 42) Given the age and configuration of the To be compliant with Strategic Policy density is comparatively Core Shopping Frontage under centre and findings of Site Allocations report 5.19 and CS9: Ground floor uses to low. ‘All stores adopted planning policy (2002 and (AECOM) consider reallocation/alterations/ remain as A1 with some potential for A2, performed significantly 2012) redevelopment for other uses on the upper A3 uses provided it is demonstrated that worse than average floors. Need to consider parking supply and it would improve the function, vitality across FSP audited demand in town centre to ensure vitality and and viability of the centre. Locations’ viability of the wider centre is not harmed. Potential on upper floors for residential/ employment uses. Potential for a 4-6 storey building across this large site. 2 Christchurch Road West Boscombe Retail Study (Zone 2) (pg. 42) This area is performing relatively well. The None (between Palmerston Secondary Shopping Area and District proliferation of takeaways in this location is Road and Crescent) has Centre due to the areas proximity to a number of high proportion of Food HMOs. and Beverages and Existing land use policy seems to be household goods and adequate here. Could consider policies to leisure goods perform provide more flexibility and the introduction strongly here. of services and shop front improvements. 3 * Royal Arcade: lowest Boscombe Retail Study (Zone 3) (pg. 42) There is no potential for redevelopment To be compliant with Strategic Policy sales area, performs This is Core Shopping Frontage under and significant internal alterations given 5.19 and CS9: Ground floor uses to poorly despite potential adopted planning policies (2002 and Grade 2 listed status of the site. Land use remain as A1 with some potential for A2, as a destination. 2012) policies currently restrict other uses and A3, D2 uses provided it is demonstrated diversification here. that it would improve the function, Need to consider alternative uses and more vitality and viability of the centre. flexibility to secure viability of the building Potential on upper floors for other uses. and wider area. Introduce more services here to. Planning History includes residential on the upper floors but this does not appear to be viable.

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Table 10 : Analysis of Boscombe Retail Study and Existing Planning Policies and implications for the neighbourhood plan (continued)

BAP Retail Assumption Source of information and existing NP Planning Policy implications Strategic planning policy implications Zone (see from discussion planning policy plan) 4 * Boscombe Central: The Boscombe Retail Study (Zone 4) (pg. 42) Land use policies currently about right. More To be compliant with Strategic Policy Pedestrianised precinct: This is Core Shopping Frontage under flexibility to be considered. Improvements 5.19 and CS9: Ground floor uses to strong performance. adopted planning policies (2002 and to the environment and public realm would remain as A1 with some potential for A2, With Household Goods 2012) enhance footfall and introduction of vehicles A3, D2 uses provided it is demonstrated and Leisure Goods during the evenings would benefit the night that it would improve the function, performing best here. time economy and encourage more active vitality and viability of the centre. use of the O2 venue and The Royal Arcade. Potential on upper floors for other uses. Introduce more services here to meet local need. 5 Christchurch Road Boscombe Retail Study (Zone 5) (pg. 42) This is neither the heart of Boscombe or Saved Local Plan Policy 5.20: East (Between Ashley Secondary Shopping Area and District Pokesdown. Christchurch Road (1084-1126 and 1067- Road and Chessel Ave) Centre. A lot more flexibility should be provided 1125 Christchurch Road) designated as performs relatively here for a range of uses that could include a Secondary Shopping Frontage where poorly. High proportion residential, B1, D2 and other local services. there is a presumption in favour of A1 of units classified as This has the potential to focus activities use but Core Strategy Policy CS9 seeks Food and Beverage. around Pokesdown and Boscombe Centres. to enhance District Centres and provide Household Goods and for more diversification. There is some Leisure Goods perform flexibility in current policy to allow for worst here. Personal variation here. goods perform best. Secondary frontage is more of a local issue so can be amended in NP Policy.

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Table 10: Analysis of Boscombe Retail Study and Existing Planning Policies and implications for the neighbourhood plan (continued)

BAP Retail Assumption Source of information and existing NP Planning Policy implications Strategic planning policy implications Zone (see from discussion planning policy plan) 6 * Pokesdown: Boscombe Retail Study (Zone 6) (pg. 43) This area is performing relatively well. The Saved Local Plan Policy 5.20: Christchurch Road Secondary Shopping Area and District Forum has a strong desire to maintain and Christchurch Road (1084-1126 and 1067- (between Chessel Centre 2016 survey: Almost 92% of enhance Pokesdown as a specialist shopping 1125 Christchurch Road) designated as Avenue and people agreed with the aim: ‘Enhance area. a Secondary Shopping Frontage where Southbourne Grove): As the High Streets in Boscombe and There is a presumption in favour of retail there is a presumption in favour of A1 there are a number of Pokesdown to preserve and enhance here, but planning permission has been use but Core Strategy Policy CS9 seeks specialist retailers in the their unique and quirky character, granted in recent years for reduction in size to enhance District Centres and provide area this zone performs boosting their footfall in the day and of retail units, residential and other non core for more diversification. There is some almost as well as Zone night by making better use of our uses which has weakened the centre. flexibility in current policy to allow for 2 (Christchurch Road existing buildings and spaces for uses variation here. West) Household Goods The introduction of Core Frontage would which the community wants and needs’ provide more protection but not suitable t Secondary frontage is more of a local perform better than the issue so can be amended in NP Policy. catering sector here. character of frontage and would be overly restrictive for A2, A3 and D2 uses which provide more vitality on this part of the High Street at present. Consider strengthening policy to provide more support for refusing applications for conversion to residential and more proactive approach to managing the High Street. 7 Southbourne Grove: As The Retail Study includes this in Zone There are more services in these shopping None - need to consider CS11. there are a number of 6 but actually this area has a different parades including a library and indoor play specialist retailers in the character to Pokesdown. centre. Parts of the shopping parade contain area this zone performs Planning Policy Designation: Most heritage assets such as Julian Terrace. almost as well as Zone of this street is not designated as a The Forum highly value existing shops and 2 (Christchurch Road shopping frontage. services here and don’t want to see the loss West) Household Goods Policy CS11 does not allow proposals of any further units to residential on the perform better than ground floor. catering (Retail Study). for residential development on the ground floor where it would lead to the Consider strengthening policy to ensure loss of ground floor premises used or no further erosion of shops and services last used for commercial purposes. here OR should we allow that here (subject The exception is the southern end of to heritage policies) so there is more Southbourne Grove that is designated concentration in Pokesdown and Boscombe as Secondary Shopping Area.

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Groynes Our policies Work, shops and services that any new proposal incorporates uses BAP8: at ground floor level that will enhance the Managing our high street the High Street in the long term. The function, vitality and viability of Boscombe proximity to Bournemouth and the existing Christchurch Road will be central to Central. Appropriate ground floor uses are demographics of the area suggest that the all aspects of community life and its unique considered to be A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, D1, D2 area will not attract better quality retailers Victorian heritage will be celebrated. This will uses. The loss of the car park will only be until the housing stock changes and more be achieved by allowing land uses, streetscape allowed if it is successfully demonstrated families come to live in the area in place of and access improvements which respond to that there is no need for this large car park the HMOs and small flats. Our housing and the unique character of different sections of this currently available to shoppers. heritage policies should help with this. long road. Alternative uses will be encouraged Zone 2: Christchurch Road West especially at upper floor level that bring vacant or 9.19 But we do need to plan for an alternative under-used buildings back into use, and enhance Boscombe and Pokesdown Neighbourhood offer where the High Street can become the vitality and viability of the area as follows: Forum will work with partners on an a hub for not only retail activities but for investment programme for environmental leisure and services. The Development Zone 1: Sovereign Centre improvements to the buildings façades Plan as set out in the Saved Local Plan Planning permission will be granted for and shop fronts. A mix of uses excluding Policies (2002) is out dated and does not redevelopment of the Sovereign Centre for a residential will be encouraged at ground floor allow for much diversification or flexibility. mix of uses (including residential and student level in accordance with Bournemouth Local The more recent Core Strategy Policies accommodation as set out under BAP10) provided Plan Policies. which are strategic policies do allow Continued on next postcard more flexibility and our policies comply with these. Christchurch Road in order to focus 9.20 The management of the High Street is activity in the two distinctive centres; also a particular issue. In Pokesdown there • The proximity to Bournemouth and are 6 shops that have been vacant for a alternative shopping destinations long time. New businesses are interested limits how much quality retail and in occupying these vacant units despite employment uses we can attract; a low footfall in this area however the • Inappropriate alterations to former landlords are absent and not proactive in shops has damaged the commercial managing the stock. character of Christchurch Road; 9.21 The main issues to come out of discussion • Affordable, good quality car parks groups with the Forum were as follows: are needed to attract business • mixed views on whether we should and shoppers, but from people’s relax restrictions on the centre of observations, there appears to be an over supply. 84 Our policies Work, shops and services

Zone 4: Boscombe Central Boscombe and Pokesdown Neighbourhood Forum will work with partners on an Zone 3: Royal Arcade investment programme for a range of Boscombe and Pokesdown Neighbourhood environmental improvements to the building Forum will work with Partners on a feasibility façades and streetscape in and around the assessment into potential alternative viable uses precinct and including but not exclusively: – replacement shop fronts and signage for The Royal Arcade. Planning permission will be strategy; granted for the change of use of the Royal Arcade – new vehicular access arrangements; (ground and first floor) to viable uses that: – street lighting and furniture; – secure the long term future of this listed building; – traffic management and car parking; – street planting and landscaping. – enhance the vitality and viability of Boscombe Central; Continued on next postcard – provide activity during the daytime and evening for local people.

Zone 5: Christchurch Road East Zone 6: Pokesdown & Zone 7: Southbourne Grove Boscombe and Pokesdown Neighbourhood Planning permission will be granted at ground Forum will work with partners, on an floor level for a mix of uses such as local services investment programme for environmental and amenities but excluding residential uses in improvements to the shop fronts, buildings accordance with Bournemouth Local Plan Core façades and vacant units in Pokesdown. Strategy Policy CS9 and CS11. The use A mix of uses excluding residential will and conversion of the upper floors for be encouraged at ground floor level in residential will be encouraged. accordance with Bournemouth Local Plan Policies.

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BAP9: Providing the business space that we need BAP9: 9.22 We have worked with Boscombe Providing the business space Regeneration Partnership to discover that we need what type of businesses there are in the area and how we can make it easier Planning permission will be granted for the for them to set up in the area and stay redevelopment of sites allocated in this in the area. Boscombe Regeneration neighbourhood plan provided they provide Partnership are working with a large business floorspace at ground floor level community of creative employees comprising B1, D2, D1 uses. In order to involved in work which includes accommodate the business needs of the local design, visual arts, film, music, community. theatre, dance and digital media and have recently formed the Creative Business Alliance which is made up of 12 businesses in the creative industry sector. This aims to support and develop existing businesses and forge links with local schools and Universities. moved out of the area when they needed 9.23 The neighbourhood plan area does to expand. This is probably because of the not have a demand for large-scale lack of medium scale premises, but it may purpose built offices due to the proximity be because they wanted to move away of Bournemouth and the Lansdowne from the area or move somewhere else. Employment Area. However, it has 9.24 It is generally considered that the traditionally been attractive to small conversion of vacant retail units is unlikely start-ups because rents are relatively to meet businesses needs because they affordable and the area is perceived are either too small, inappropriate or too to have the right type of premises that costly to convert. Despite this there is such businesses need e.g. flexible and an anticipated need for medium scale affordable space. It is well known that business units in the medium term that Creative businesses have previously comprise 1000-3000 sq. ft. 86 Our policies Work, shops and services

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Theme Four: Site allocations on a longer list of 21 sites. Following the and walkabouts in the area. results of this the list was shortened and Background to this chapter and our 10.5 AECOM (funded by the Department for AECOM were commissioned to conduct policies Communities and Local Government more detailed assessments, the findings (DCLG) were then commissioned to 10.1 The NP area is densely built up. However, of which have informed the allocations. undertake an independent site appraisal there are a number of small to medium What are the Relevant Aims? of some of these sites to ensure that scale sites that are vacant and under- key aspects of its proposals will be utilised and provide opportunities for • Aim 1: Establish a clear vision and list robust and defensible. This was useful regenerating the area and adjacent of priority improvement projects for the in providing an independent and public realm, and providing the homes NP area that most people support. objective assessment of the sites. The and business floor space the community • Aim 2: Provide better homes for report provides a clear assessment needs and identified by the Forum. The existing residents by rebalancing the as to whether the identified sites are Forum were keen to identify sites for housing stock (including specialist suitable, available and viable for certain redevelopment in order to assist in the housing) with a presumption in favour uses, including residential, employment, regeneration of the area and put less of family dwellings with at least 2 community uses or open space/ pressure on existing occupied sites. Often bedrooms throughout the area green infrastructure provision. The sites have been redeveloped for high • Aim 6: Provide a desirable environment site selection process was sufficiently density residential flats that are, in the to do business robust enough to meet the Basic opinion of the Forum, considered out of • Aim 7: Making the best use of our Conditions that will be considered by the character with the area and create poor land by identifying sites which are Independent Examiner. quality living conditions. under-used and have potential to be Relevant Strategic Policies What the Forum want re-developed for uses which meet the community’s needs, identifying 10.6 The National Planning Policy Guidance 10.2 In November 2016 we prepared and delivery mechanisms with key partners. (NPPF) places great emphasis on the distributed a Site Pro-Forma sheet. This need to create a Strong, Responsive was distributed to members and put on The Evidence Base and Competitive Economy by ensuring the website. A number of sites were put 10.4 Boscombe and Pokesdown that sufficient land is available in the forward through this process. A more Neighbourhood Plan Working Group right place and at the right time to formal Call for Sites took place in October identified a list of potential sites that support growth and innovation and 2017, which included an advert in the could be allocated for development. This also by identifying and coordinating local paper. was supplemented by a review of the development requirements. Chapter 1 10.3 On the 8 February 2017 the main forum Bournemouth SHLAA, consultation with

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Table 11: Site allocations

Site ID Address Site Area Minimum Maximum Other floor space acceptable Preferred development option/ uses number of number of dwellings dwellings SA1 9-11 The Crescent 0.044 ha 4 4 D1 or D2 Preferred use is a doctors surgery, health clinic or private gym. Potential for some residential as part of a mixed use scheme. Existing buildings to be retained. SA2 Hawkwood Road Car Park (part) 0.34 ha (part) 14 14 Public open space N/A SA3 Ashley Road Coal Yard, North Road 1.1ha 50 60 Open space, transport hub N/A SA4 Royal Victoria Hospital Shelley Road, 0.64 ha 0 20 D1 or D2 Mixed use to provide healthcare facilities Phase 2 and community use. If healthcare is relocated from the site then there would be potential for a significant mixed use scheme with the provision of residential and community use. Existing Hospital to be retained. SA5 Gladstone Road West (Centenary Way) 1.85 ha 40 40 Highway and public realm N/A SA6 Sovereign Centre and Car Park 2.16ha 86 216 A1 floor space at ground floor level. Comprehensive redevelopment with a mixed use building providing retail at ground floor level and residential above. Student accommodation for identified local institution as alternative to residential could be provided here. SA7 9 Warpole Road (opposite Providence 0.095 ha 3 5 N/A Provision of family housing in accordance Surgery) with BAP policies. Retention of existing villa is preferable. If not viable redevelopment to provide 3 town houses. SA8 Opposite Hawkwood Road Car Park r/o 0.12 ha 5 12 N/A N/A KFC, Primark and adjacent to Primark SA9 617 - 623 Christchurch Road and 0.32 ha 13 20 N/A Redevelopment in connection with public car park behind (Sainsbury’s), on realm improvements and new pedestrian Hawkwood Road link between Christchurch Road and Hawkwood Road. SA10 871 Christchurch Road 0.03 ha 1 12 A1/ B1 at ground floor level. N/A

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Site ID Address Site Area Minimum Maximum Other floor space acceptable Preferred development option/ uses number of number of dwellings dwellings SA11 552-560 Christchurch Road 0.288 ha 11 28 A1/ B1 at ground floor level. N/A (McDonalds and Pub) SA12 Boscombe Bus Station 0.121 ha 0 0 Open space, transport hub Public realm project to include existing bus station and new open space/ play area/ community garden. SA13 Corner site west of precinct (546 0.032 ha 0 0 B1/ A1 floorspace, cycle parking N/A Christchurch Rd) SA14 Corner site east of precinct (site adj. 0.245 ha 0 0 B1/ A1 floorspace, cycle parking N/A 554 Christchurch Rd) SA15 36a Southbourne Rd 0.035ha 1 2 N/A N/A SA16 Garages, R/O 1-5 Grosvenor Gardens 0.02 ha 1 3 N/A N/A SA17 175 Seaborne Road 0.03 ha 1 2 A1/ B1 at ground floor level. N/A SA18 St John Centre, 26 Shelley Road 0.12 ha 5 5 Community use/ offices Ground floor office/ employment floor space with residential above. TOTAL 487

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BAP10: Site allocations specifically relates to ‘Building a Strong, family housing in accordance with policies Competitive Economy’. Policies in this In order to protect the character and BAP5 and BAP6 of this neighbourhood NP have taken into consideration the appearance of the area, provide homes and plan. Public open space will also be provided requirements of this national policy distribute development across the plan area, to contribute towards green infrastructure framework, specifically para. 21 which the development of sites in accordance with within the NP area. sets out the requirements for preparing uses and amounts set out in Table 11 (pages 89- Development will provide: 90) will be supported. planning policies, as follows: • 12-16 dwellings with associated Specific allocations are set out below for the landscaping and parking ‘In drawing up Local Plans, local planning following sites: • Public car parking authorities should: • Public open space • SA2: • set out a clear economic vision and Hawkwood Road car park • • SA4: Permeability to provide safe strategy for their area which positively Royal Victoria Hospital • SA5: routes through the development and proactively encourages sustainable Gladstone Road West linking to Hawkwood Road and • SA6: economic growth; Sovereign Centre (as per BAP8) access to high street. SA2 – Hawkwood Road car park • set criteria, or identify strategic sites, for • Evidence that development has local and inward investment to match Hawkwood Road car park has been identified as had regard to other policies in this the strategy and to meet anticipated a suitable location for development to deliver plan that seek to prioritise family needs over the plan period; housing, sustainable transport and green energy measures • support existing business sectors, taking account of whether they are Continued on next postcard expanding or contracting and, where possible, identify and plan for new or emerging sectors likely to locate in their area. Policies should be flexible enough to accommodate needs not anticipated in the plan and to allow a rapid response to changes in economic circumstances;

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• plan positively for the location, promotion and expansion of clusters or networks of knowledge driven, creative or high technology industries;

• identify priority areas for economic • New development of the remaining regeneration, infrastructure provision SA4 – Royal Victoria Hospital, Shelley area of the site to deliver up to 20 and environmental enhancement; and Road, Phase 2 dwellings if needed • Enhancing biodiversity and linking • facilitate flexible working practices Should the site become available, Royal Victoria the adjacent public open space to such as the integration of residential Hospital has been identified as a suitable location the rest of the site and commercial uses within the for a mixed-use development, comprising: • Reinforcing the permeability of the same unit’ • Healthcare facilities in D2 use site by improvements to existing • Community facilities in D2 use Relevant Local Plan Policy footpath links through the site • Creative Hub 10.7 The NP, which covers the wards of • Preserve and enhance the heritage Boscombe East and Boscombe West (see Providing that consideration is given to assets of the site including the main Map 1 Neighbourhood Plan boundary other policies within this plan, the following hospital building and the Grade II page 7), is being prepared in the context development will be allowed: listed water tower • Retention and conversion of the main of the emerging Bournemouth Local Continued on next postcard hospital building for a mix of residential Plan and the current development and community purposes plan for Bournemouth, comprising the Core Strategy, Affordable Housing Development Plan Document and saved policies of the Bournemouth District Wide Local Plan. The new Local Plan is not due to be adopted until 2019, and the current development plan does not include up- to-date allocations for the Boscombe and Pokesdown Neighbourhood Plan area.

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SA6 – Sovereign centre and car park The Sovereign centre and car park has been identified as an area with significant redevelopment potential, given the under use of the upper levels of the multi-storey car park and the outdated appearance of the SA5 – Gladstone Road West existing building. The site comprising the area surrounding Providing that consideration is given to other Gladstone Road West and Centenary Way policies within this plan, the comprehensive has been identified as a suitable area for redevelopment of the site for a high-density redevelopment to deliver housing as well as scheme to deliver a mix of uses will be highway and public realm improvements. allowed and should comprise: Providing that consideration is given to • Appropriate town centre uses, other policies within this plan, the following including retail floor space, at development will be allowed: ground floor level • Family housing • Residential and/or student • Public realm improvements accommodation on the upper floors

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Background to this chapter and our Key partners are Boscombe Regeneration Relevant Strategic Policies Partnership, Boscombe Creative Alliance, policies 11.7 The National Planning Policy Guidance Pokesdown Forum and Boscombe Forum. 11.1 During the course of preparing the plan, a (NPPF) confirms that neighbourhood number of projects have been identified 11.4 During the course of preparing this Plan, planning is a tool for local people to which will assist in implementing our the Forum have identified the need for ensure that they get the right types of policies. Work has now commenced with a new or existing organisation to be development for their community. It some partners, to see how these projects established to deliver the implementation enables the community to shape and can be taken forward. The projects are of this plan, its policies and improvement direct sustainable development in their listed in priority order below. projects. The most significant challenge is area (para. 184). 11.2 The purpose of monitoring the NP Policies to deliver more family homes, regenerate Relevant Local Plan Policy privately owned shopfronts and invest is to assess their performance against 11.8 The Neighbourhood Plan, which covers in the public realm especially along key outcomes and to determine whether the wards of Boscombe East and aims and objectives are being met. To be Christchurch Road. One option is to set up Boscombe West is being prepared in the effective, monitoring needs to be based a Community Land Trust. context of the emerging Bournemouth on indicators of achievement and targets. What are the Relevant Aims? Local Plan and the current development The monitoring of the plan is linked to our plan for Bournemouth, comprising 11.5 All the aims are relevant to this section priority improvement projects. the Core Strategy, Affordable Housing of the plan, but particularly Aim 1 which Development Plan Document and saved What the Forum want states: policies of the Bournemouth District Wide 11.3 Through the production of the NP we • Aim 1: Establish a clear vision and Local Plan. have started to build relationships with list of priority improvement projects the wider community. Site specific for the NP area that most people projects provide an opportunity for these support. relationships to be developed and for The Evidence Base more people to get involved in improving the area. Boscombe and Pokesdown 11.6 Boscombe and Pokesdown Neighbourhood Plan Forum will work Neighbourhood Plan Working Group with all relevant partners to establish an identified a list of potential projects. effective delivery mechanism to ensure We then consulted Boscombe that all local residents, businesses and Regeneration Partnership and other interested parties are actively Bournemouth Council about involved in shaping projects for the area. these projects. 94 Projects, implementation and monitoring

11.9 Chapter 5 of the Bournemouth Core Strategy relates to delivery and BAP11: monitoring and contains a Delivery and Priority improvement projects Implementation Table. As the NP will be monitored by Bournemouth Planning In order to preserve and enhance the character Authority, we have followed the same and appearance of the area and deliver the format and it is contained below. homes and community facilities that we need, Boscombe and Pokesdown Neighbourhood Our Priority Projects Plan Forum will work on the implementation • HERITAGE: Preservation and 11.10 Policy BAP11 contains a list of projects that of the following projects (which are listed in enhancement of historic shopfronts the Forum would like to see being brought priority order): • WORK, SHOPS AND SERVICES: forward in the plan period between 2018- • HOUSING: Finding a suitable viable use for the Establish a local housing 2026 and beyond. This is in priority order land trust with Wessex Land Trust Royal Arcade

and has been subject to consultation. • SITES: Establish a working group and • WORK, SHOPS AND SERVICES: Boscombe Central renewal Monitoring development strategy – Royal Victoria • HERITAGE: Hospital, Shelley Road Woodland Walk renewal 11.11 Monitoring indicators need to be • HERITAGE: Churchill Gardens renewal providing a safe, clean, space for all measurable, readily available and • HERITAGE: providing a safe, clean, space for all Conservation Areas and meaningful and should show the Locally listed buildings review with desired direction of change as a result Bournemouth Council of implementing a policy. The indicators are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Deliverable with a Timescale (SMART). 11.12 The Delivery and Implementation is included on the following page and examines how the policy links each objective of the plan and how and when the policy will be delivered. It examines potential mechanisms and funding sources for bringing the policies forward.

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Policy Key outcomes Neighbourhood Plan Aim How will these be Who is Indicators of Monitoring sought delivered responsible achievement targets for delivery BAP1: The scale A qualitative Aim 2: Provide better homes for existing Through the Borough of % of Planning 100% of schemes and density of improvement in the residents by rebalancing the housing development Bournemouth applications being meeting the development. design and function stock (including specialist housing) management assessed against Policy checklist criteria. Applicants of development with a presumption in favour of family process. BAP1. within the NP area. dwellings with at least 2 bedrooms Developers/ throughout the area. Agents BAP2: Good Creation of a Aim 5: Enhance the High Streets in Through the Borough of % of Planning 100% of applicable design for the 21st distinctive and safe Boscombe and Pokesdown to preserve development Bournemouth applications being schemes (more Century. urban environment. and enhance their unique and quirky management assessed against Policy than 3 dwellings) Applicants A qualitative character, boosting their footfall in the process. BAP1. meeting all improvement day and night by making better use Developers/ checklist criteria. in the design of of our existing buildings and spaces Agents development within for uses that the community wants the NP area. and needs. Through a Bournemouth Provision of new Provision of new Aim 8: Identify what makes the character appraisal Borough. conservation area conservation area neighbourhood unique in terms of of the proposed character appraisals. character appraisals its heritage and community assets, conservation area. during the plan creating policies that protect, preserve period. and enhance these assets for the next generation. Through a review Bournemouth Inclusion of all Updated and designation Borough. ‘Proposed locally Bournemouth Aim 9: To change the perception of the of more locally listed buildings’ on the register of locally neighbourhood by promoting it as a listed buildings on BAP ‘Proposals map’ listed buildings historic, thriving community by making the Bournemouth on the Bournemouth during the Plan it the most desirable place to live and register of Locally register of locally listed period. work in the Borough. Listed Buildings. buildings.

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Policy Key outcomes Neighbourhood Plan Aim How will these be Who is Indicators of Monitoring sought delivered responsible achievement targets for delivery BAP3: Shopfronts A qualitative Aim 5: Enhance the High Streets in Through the Borough of % of Planning 100% of schemes for improvement Boscombe and Pokesdown to preserve development Bournemouth applications being new or replacement to the design and enhance their individual character, management assessed against Policy shopfronts given Applicants of existing, new boosting their footfall in the day and process. BAP3. planning permission and replacement night by making better use of our Developers/ meeting the shopfronts existing buildings and spaces for uses Agents checklist criteria. especially along that the community wants and needs. Establish a grant Boscombe and Successful grant At least 10 Christchurch Road. Aim 6: Provide a desirable environment programme for Pokesdown application funder. shopfronts to do business. shopkeepers Neighbourhood improved during Aim 8: Identify what makes the to enable the Plan forum. the plan period in appearance of accordance with neighbourhood unique in terms of Boscombe shopfronts to planning policy. its heritage and community assets, Regeneration be improved, in creating policies, which protect, Partnership. preserve and enhance these assets for accordance with the Pokesdown the next generation. policy criteria. Forum. Prepare Shopfront Bournemouth New SPD on shopfront New SPD on Design guidance for Borough Council design shopfront design the whole NP area. adopted during the plan period.

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Policy Key outcomes Neighbourhood Plan Aim How will these be Who is Indicators of Monitoring sought delivered responsible achievement targets for delivery BAP4: Open Creation of a Aim 4: Improve public parks, spaces and Woodland Walk Boscombe and Prepare costed plan for Public realm spaces and safe distinctive and safe streets with a focus on designing out renewal providing Pokesdown Woodland Walk and improvement routes urban environment. crime by providing safe, well-lit routes a safe clean space Neighbourhood obtain funding. programme during Provide more cycle between key areas. for all. Plan forum. the plan period. Implement paths and safe Aim 8: Identify what makes the Boscombe improvement project. walking routes. neighbourhood unique in terms of Regeneration its heritage and community assets, Partnership. creating policies that protect, preserve Pokesdown and enhance these assets for the next Forum. generation. Churchill Gardens Boscombe and Prepare costed plan Public realm open space renewal Pokesdown for Churchill Gardens, improvement providing a safe, Neighbourhood obtain funding programme clean, space for all. Plan forum. and implement implemented during improvement project. the plan period. Boscombe Regeneration Partnership. Pokesdown Forum. Investment Boscombe and Prepare costed plan At least 100 metres programme to Pokesdown for proposed cycle of new footpaths or improve access Neighbourhood lanes and safe routes cycle lanes during by foot and cycle Plan Forum. in accordance with the the plan period. across the area BAP proposals map. Boscombe including safer Regeneration Obtain funding routes to school. Partnership. and implement improvement project. Pokesdown Forum.

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Policy Key outcomes Neighbourhood Plan Aim How will these be Who is Indicators of Monitoring sought delivered responsible achievement targets for delivery BAP5: The number Provide good quality Aim 2: Provide better homes for existing Through the Bournemouth % of Planning 100% of schemes for and type of new homes, and more residents by rebalancing the housing development Borough. applications being new or replacement homes family homes in stock (including specialist housing) management assessed against Policy dwellings given Applicants order to create a with a presumption in favour of family process. BAP5. planning permission more stable, less dwellings with at least 2 bedrooms Developers/ meeting the transient population. throughout the area. Agents. checklist criteria. Aim 7: Identify sites that are underused and have potential to be redeveloped Establish a local Boscombe and Establish a local land Establishment of a for uses that meet the community’s housing land trust Pokesdown trust. local land trust. in order to deliver Neighbourhood needs, identifying a delivery Identify budget and Obtain planning more affordable Plan Forum. mechanisms with key partners appropriate properties. permission for family homes Boscombe at least one new for people who Obtain planning Regeneration scheme during plan currently live in the permission. Partnership. period. NP area. Pokesdown Deliver at least 3 Forum. new affordable dwellings during the Boscombe plan period. Forum.

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Policy Key outcomes Neighbourhood Plan Aim How will these be Who is Indicators of Monitoring sought delivered responsible achievement targets for delivery BAP6: The quality A qualitative Aim 2: Provide better homes for existing Through the Bournemouth % of Planning 100% of schemes for of new homes improvement in the residents by rebalancing the housing development Borough. applications being new or replacement design, appearance stock (including specialist housing) management assessed against Policy dwellings given Applicants and function of with a presumption in favour of family process. BAP6. Planning permission all residential dwellings with at least 2 bedrooms Developers/ meeting all the development within throughout the area; Agents. checklist criteria. the NP area.

BAP7: Managing Provide high Aim 2: Provide better homes for existing Remove all poor- Bournemouth Number of HMOs 100% of planning our houses quality affordable residents by rebalancing the housing quality HMO Borough Council improved under the applications relating in multiple homes and a stock (including specialist housing) accommodation Councils registration to HMOs meeting all Boscombe occupation and stable residential with a presumption in favour of family that is not fit for scheme. (Operation the checklist criteria Regeneration bedsits population. dwellings with at least 2 bedrooms habitation from the Galaxy) in BAP7. Partnership throughout the area; housing market and Overall reduction in the replace them with Aim 27: Identify sites that are under- number of HMOs in the either larger flats or used and have potential to be re- NP area. good quality HMOs. developed for uses that meet the community’s needs, identifying delivery Through the Bournemouth % of Planning 100% of planning mechanisms with key partners development Borough. applications being applications relating management assessed against all to HMOs meeting all Applicants process. the checklist criteria in the checklist criteria Developers/ Policy BAP7. in BAP7. Agents.

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Policy Key outcomes Neighbourhood Plan Aim How will these be Who is Indicators of Monitoring sought delivered responsible achievement targets for delivery BAP8: Managing To create a vibrant Aim 5: Enhance the High Street in Through the Bournemouth % of Planning 100% of planning our High Street high street providing Boscombe and Pokesdown to preserve development Borough. applications being applications shops, services and and enhance their unique and quirky management assessed against all meeting all the leisure opportunities character, boosting their footfall in the process. the checklist criteria in checklist criteria in appropriate to the day and night by making better use of Applicants Policy BAP8. BAP8 communities they our existing buildings and spaces for Developers/ serve uses that the community wants and Agents. needs Establish a grant Boscombe and Successful grant At least 10 Aim 6: Provide a desirable environment programme for Pokesdown application to fund the shopfronts to do business. shopkeepers Neighbourhood project improved during to enable the Plan Forum. the plan period in appearance of accordance with Boscombe shopfronts to planning policy. Regeneration be improved, in Partnership. accordance with the policy criteria. Pokesdown Forum.

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Policy Key outcomes Neighbourhood Plan Aim How will these be Who is Indicators of Monitoring sought delivered responsible achievement targets for delivery BAP9: Providing To provide space Aim 6: Provide a desirable environment Through the Bournemouth % of Planning 100% of planning the business for a wide variety to do business. development Borough. applications being applications relating space we need of businesses management assessed against Policy meeting Policy to establish and process. BAP9. BAP9. flourish. Applicants Developers/ Agents.

BAP10: Site Assist in the Aim 1: Establish a clear vision and list of Through the Bournemouth % of Planning 100% of planning allocations regeneration of priority improvement projects for the NP development Borough. applications being applications relating the area, put less area that most people support. management assessed against Policy meeting Policy Applicants pressure on existing process. BAP10. BAP10. Aim 2: Provide better homes for existing occupied sites and Developers/ residents by rebalancing the housing make the best use Agents. stock (including specialist housing) of brownfield land with a presumption in favour of family Site SA2 – Boscombe Undertake Parking Parking survey for the benefit of the dwellings with at least 2 bedrooms Hawkwood Regeneration Survey complete whole community. Road car park Partnership throughout the area. Devise schematic Obtain outline redevelopment. Aim 6: Provide a desirable environment designs with approval planning permission to do business. from community. during the plan period. Aim 7: Making the best use of our land Identify delivery partner by identifying sites which are underused and funders. and have potential to be redeveloped Obtain outline planning for uses which meet the community’s permission. needs, identifying delivery mechanisms with key partners. Disposal of the site.

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Policy Key outcomes Neighbourhood Plan Aim How will these be Who is Indicators of Monitoring sought delivered responsible achievement targets for delivery BAP10: Site Site SA4 – Royal Boscombe and Establish a Produce draft allocations Victoria Hospital, Pokesdown working group and development brief (continued) Shelley Road Neighbourhood development strategy during the plan redevelopment Plan Forum for the site. period. Boscombe Devise schematic Regeneration designs and Partnership development brief with approval from community. Devise a realistic funding strategy with landowners and partners.

SA5 – Gladstone Pokesdown Obtain outline planning Road West Neighbourhood permission Plan Forum Dispose of the site for Boscombe redevelopment. Regeneration Partnership SA6 – Sovereign Boscombe and Establish a Produce draft Centre: establish Pokesdown working group and development brief a working group Neighbourhood development during the plan and development Plan Forum period. Strategy and brief for strategy for the site Boscombe the site. Regeneration Partnership

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Policy Key outcomes Neighbourhood Plan Aim How will these be Who is Indicators of Monitoring sought delivered responsible achievement targets for delivery BAP11: Priority In order to preserve Aim 1: Establish a clear vision and list of Review the Bournemouth Conservation Area Conservation Area improvement and enhance the priority improvement projects for the NP Conservation Council Character Appraisal Character Appraisal projects character and area that most people support. Area boundary’s produced. produced. appearance of the and Locally listed Proposed locally listed Proposed locally area and deliver buildings with buildings formally listed buildings the homes and Bournemouth designated. formally designated community facilities Council with an aim that we need. to designate more heritage assets

Establish a local Boscombe and Establish a local land Establishment of a housing land trust Pokesdown trust. local land trust. in order to deliver Neighbourhood Identify budget and Obtain planning more affordable Plan Forum. appropriate properties. permission for family homes Boscombe at least one new for people who Obtain planning Regeneration scheme during plan currently live in the permission. Partnership. period. NP area. Pokesdown Deliver at least 3 Forum. new affordable dwellings during the Boscombe plan period. Forum.

Boscombe Precinct Boscombe Prepare costed Public realm (Central) renewal- Regeneration plan, consult the improvement improve the Partnership community and obtain programme during function, access and funding. Implement the plan period. Boscombe and public realm improvement project Pokesdown Neighbourhood Plan Forum

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Policy Key outcomes Neighbourhood Plan Aim How will these be Who is Indicators of Monitoring sought delivered responsible achievement targets for delivery BAP11: Priority Royal Victoria Boscombe and Establish a Produce draft improvement Hospital, Shelley Pokesdown working group and development brief projects Road- establish Neighbourhood development strategy during the plan (continued) a working group Plan Forum for the site period. and development Boscombe Devise schematic strategy for the site Regeneration designs and Partnership development brief with approval from community Devise a realistic funding strategy with landowners and partners Churchill Gardens- Boscombe Prepare costed Public realm open space renewal Regeneration plan, consult the improvement providing a safe, Partnership community and obtain programme during clean, space for all funding. Implement the plan period. improvement project Prepare Shopfront Bournemouth New SPD on shopfront New SPD on design guidance Borough Council design shopfront design and launch a adopted during the cost-effective plan period. improvement Successful grant At least 10 programme application to a funder shopfronts to fund the project. improved during the plan period in accordance with planning policy.

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Policy Key outcomes Neighbourhood Plan Aim How will these be Who is Indicators of Monitoring sought delivered responsible achievement targets for delivery BAP11: Priority Woodland Walk Boscombe Prepare costed plan, Public realm improvement renewal providing Regeneration consult the community improvement projects a safe, clean, space Partnership and obtain funding. programme during (continued) for all the plan period. Implement improvement project Work with Boscombe Prepare costed plan, At least 100 metres Bournemouth Regeneration consult the community of new or improved Council to design Partnership and obtain funding. cycle ways and an investment footpaths improved Bournemouth Implement programme to during the plan Council improvement project improve access period. by foot and cycle across the area including safer routes to school

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Introduction (b) having special regard to the desirability This Statement will demonstrate how the NP has of preserving any listed building or met the Basic Conditions tests by assessing each This statement has been prepared by ECA its setting or any features of special policy against the criteria in the Regulations, Community Interest Company to support the architectural or historic interest that providing justification and concluding the submission of the Boscombe and Pokesdown it possesses, it is appropriate to make outcome of the assessment. It comprises four Neighbourhood Plan Proposal. the order; sections, as follows: Purpose (c) having special regard to the desirability • Section One sets out how the plan of preserving or enhancing the character complies with the National Planning Policy This Basic Conditions Statement has been or appearance of any conservation area, Framework outlining particular paragraphs prepared in accordance with Regulation 15(1) it is appropriate to make the order; in the NPPF that have been taken into of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) (d) the making of the order contributes consideration in the drafting of policies; Regulations 2012 which states that when a plan to the achievement of sustainable • Section Two sets out the NP’s contribution proposal is submitted to the Local Planning development; to sustainable development; Authority (LPA), it must include a statement (e) the making of the order is in general • Section Three sets out how the NP explaining how the proposed Neighbourhood conformity with the strategic policies conforms with the strategic policies of the Plan (NP) meets the requirements of para. 8, of contained in the development plan for development plan; Schedule 4B to the Town & Country Planning Act the area of the authority (or any part of • Section Four sets out how the plan is 1990. Para. 8(2) states: that area); compatible with other EU obligations; A draft order meets the basic conditions if – (f) the making of the order does not • Section Five is a summary of the findings (a) having regard to national policies and breach, and is otherwise compatible of this report. advice contained in guidance issued by with, EU obligations; and the Secretary of State, it is appropriate (g) prescribed conditions are met in relation to make the order to the order and prescribed matters have been complied with in connection with the proposal for the order.

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Section 1: Compliance with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

Neighbourhood Plan Relevant NPPF Core Principle/Paragraph Summary/Conclusion – how the plan has had Section/Policy regard to the NPPF Whole Plan Core Principles: (para. 17) The NP comprises policies that have been 1. Genuinely plan led empowering local people to shape their surroundings with succinct drafted to reflect the local community’s local and neighbourhood plans setting out a positive vision for the future. They should vision for the area. They are local policies of provide a practical framework within which decisions on planning applications can be made relevance to the NP area. The policies provide a with a high degree of predictability and efficiency. practical framework in which to assess planning applications. This has been an empowering 2. The process is not simply about scrutiny, but instead be a creative exercise in finding ways creative exercise that will improve the local to enhance and improve the places in which people live their lives. environment and the way people live their lives 3. Pro-actively drive and support sustainable economic development to deliver the homes, in the NP area, consistent with Point 1 of the core business and industrial units, infrastructure and thriving local places that the country needs. planning principles set out under para. 17. 4. Always seek to secure high quality design and a good standard of amenity for all existing and future occupants of land and buildings. 6. Support the transition to a low carbon future in a changing climate, encourage the reuse of existing resources, including conversion of existing buildings. 7. Encourage the effective use of land by reusing land that has been previously developed (brownfield land). 10. Conserve heritage assets in a manner appropriate to their significance, so they can be enjoyed for their contribution to the quality of life of this and future generations 12. Take account of and support local strategies to improve health, social and cultural well being for all, and deliver sufficient community and cultural facilities and services to meet local needs

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Neighbourhood Plan Relevant NPPF Core Principle/Paragraph Summary/Conclusion – how the plan has had Section/Policy regard to the NPPF Whole plan Para. 1 – Introduction The NPPF provides a policy presumption in The NPPF provides a framework for local people to produce their own distinctive Local and favour of sustainable development which is the Neighbourhood Plans, which reflect the needs and priorities of their communities. golden thread running through both plan making and decision taking. The policies in this plan are Para. 16 – in compliance with the main thrust of the NPPF The presumption in favour of sustainable development has implications for neighbourhoods to and guidance. develop plans that support strategic development set out in Local Plans. The NP recognises the importance of heritage Para. 126 – assets within the NP area and puts forward a Neighbourhood Plans are powerful tools for local people. They should reflect the Local Plan number of policies that seek to recognise and policies and should not promote less development or undermine strategic policies. enhance the special interest of these, consistent Para. 185 – with section 12 of the NPPF, para. 126 – 141 of the NPPF. Outside these strategic elements, neighbourhood plans will be able to shape and direct sustainable development in their area. The plan reflects the needs of the business and residential community in the NP area itself, consistent with NPPF and guidance on neighbourhood planning. Vision Para. 17 – Succinct local and neighbourhood plans should set out a positive vision for the future A clear vision is set out in the plan which has of the area. been subject to extensive consultation. This is a sustainable plan supporting good design, new family housing and employment space together as well as dealing with managing houses in multiple occupation and poor quality accommodation in the area, making it a safer place to live. It will make the area a more attractive place to live, work and visit. It is in compliance with the relevant NPPF principles.

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Neighbourhood Plan Relevant NPPF Core Principle/Paragraph Summary/Conclusion – how the plan has had Section/Policy regard to the NPPF BAP1: Scale Core Principles: (para. 17) This policy seeks to identify and protect the and density of 6. Support the transition to a low carbon future in a changing climate and encourage the reuse heritage value of the area and retain and development of existing resources, including conversion of existing buildings, and encourage the use of upgrade historic buildings through sympathetic renewable resources (for example, by the development of renewable energy); conversions. It also seeks to control the density of development recognising the adverse impact 10. Conserve heritage assets in a manner appropriate to their significance, so that they can be high densities have had on living conditions enjoyed for their contribution to the quality of life of this and future generations; and the historic character of the area. It is in Para. 47, Point 5 – set out their own approach to housing density to reflect local circumstances compliance with the relevant NPPF principles. Para. 58 – Local and neighbourhood plans should develop robust and comprehensive policies that set out the quality of development that will be expected for the area. Such policies should be based on stated objectives for the future of the area and an understanding and evaluation of its defining characteristics. Planning policies and decisions should aim to ensure that developments: - will function well and add to the overall quality of the area, not just for the short term but over the lifetime of the development; - establish a strong sense of place, using streetscapes and buildings to create attractive and comfortable places to live, work and visit; - respond to local character and history, and reflect the identity of local surroundings and materials, while not preventing or discouraging appropriate innovation; - create safe and accessible environments where crime and disorder, and the fear of crime, do not undermine quality of life or community cohesion; and - are visually attractive as a result of good architecture and appropriate landscaping. Para. 128 – In determining applications, local planning authorities should require an applicant to describe the significance of any heritage assets affected, including any contribution made by their setting.

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Neighbourhood Plan Relevant NPPF Core Principle/Paragraph Summary/Conclusion – how the plan has had Section/Policy regard to the NPPF BAP2: Good design for Core principles (para. 17) The Core principle is reflected in this policy. It 21st Century 1. Be genuinely plan-led, empowering local people to shape their surroundings, with succinct comprises a robust and comprehensive policy local and neighbourhood plans setting out a positive vision for the future of the area. that confirms high quality development will be expected for the area. 4. Always seek to secure high quality design and a good standard of amenity for all existing and future occupants of land and buildings The policy also seeks to protect local heritage assets for the benefit of the areas heritage value Para. 56 - The Government attaches great importance to the design of the built environment. and identity. Good design is a key aspect of sustainable development, is indivisible from good planning, and should contribute positively to making places better for people The policy also requires development to seek to reduce energy emissions during the life cycle of Para. 58 - (above) the development. Para. 60 - Planning policies and decisions should not attempt to impose architectural styles It is therefore in compliance with para. 17, 56-58, or particular tastes and they should not stifle innovation, originality or initiative through 60, 95 and 97 of the NPPF. unsubstantiated requirements to conform to certain development forms or styles. It is, however, proper to seek to promote or reinforce local distinctiveness. Para. 95 – LPAs should actively support energy efficiency improvements to existing buildings. Para. 97 – LPAs should recognise the responsibility on all communities to contribute to energy generation from renewable or low carbon sources. They should support community-led initiatives for renewable and low carbon energy, including developments outside such areas being taken forward through neighbourhood planning. BAP3: Shopfronts Core principles (para. 17) This policy sets out a presumption in favour 4. Always seek to secure high quality design and a good standard of amenity for all existing and of retaining and renovating shopfronts that future occupants of land and buildings. are original to the building. Any replacement shopfronts should be designed in 10. Conserve heritage assets in a manner appropriate to their significance, so that they can be sympathetically to reflect the character of the enjoyed for their contribution to the quality of life of this and future generations; building. Specific details are set out in relation to Para. 57 – It is important to plan positively for the achievement of high quality and inclusive new shopfronts. design for all development, including individual buildings and public and private spaces This policy is consistent with design advice set Para. 64 – Permission should be refused for development of poor design that fails to take out in para. 57, 64 and 67 of the NPPF. the opportunities available for improving the character and quality of an area and the way it functions. Para. 67 – Poorly placed advertisements can have a negative impact on the appearance of the built and natural environment

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Neighbourhood Plan Relevant NPPF Core Principle/Paragraph Summary/Conclusion – how the plan has had Section/Policy regard to the NPPF BAP4: Open spaces Para. 73 – Access to high quality open spaces and opportunities for sport and recreation can The open space policy seeks to preserve and and safe routes make an important contribution to the health and wellbeing of communities. enhance existing open spaces and link these Assessments should identify specific needs and quantitative or qualitative deficits or surpluses together with safe walking routes within the area of open space in the local area. and to other large spaces outside the area. It is therefore in compliance with para. 73 of the Para. 76 – Local communities through local and neighbourhood plans should be able to NPPF. identify for special protection green areas of particular importance to them. BAP5: The number and Core principles (para. 17) This policy seeks to identify a housing need type of new homes 1. Genuinely plan-led empowering local people to shape their surroundings with succinct local figure for the NP area consistent with the advice and neighbourhood plans setting out a positive vision for the future. They should provide a in the NPPF, which seeks to boost significantly practical framework within which decisions on planning applications can be made with a high the supply of housing. It also seeks to provide degree of predictability and efficiency. a broad range of house types, making family housing a priority for the area and discouraging 2. The process is not simply about scrutiny, but instead be a creative exercise in finding ways to new developments of houses in multiple enhance and improve the places in which people live their lives. occupation (HMOs) and smaller units, except in 3. Pro-actively drive and support sustainable economic development to deliver the homes, the case of the elderly or people with disabilities. business and industrial units, infrastructure and thriving local places that the country needs. The NP identifies family housing as a priority Every effort should be made objectively to identify and then meet the housing, business and and HMOs as contributing to some of the social other development needs of an area. problems in the NP area, therefore the NP has 8. Encourage the effective use of land by reusing land that has been previously developed prioritised para. 50 of the NPPF in the formulation (brown field land), provided that it is not of high environmental value; of policies, in addition to Points 1 and 2 of the Para. 47 – To boost significantly the supply of housing Core planning principles set out under para. 17. Para. 47, Point 1: Use evidence base to ensure plans meet the full, objectively assessed needs for market and affordable housing. Para. 49 – Housing applications should be considered in the context of the presumption in favour of sustainable development. Para. 50 – To deliver a wide choice of high quality homes, widen opportunities for home ownership and create sustainable, inclusive and mixed communities, LPAs should: 1. plan for a mix of housing based on current and future demographic trends, market trends and the needs of different groups in the community (such as, but not limited to, families with children, older people, people with disabilities, service families and people wishing to build their own homes); 2. identify the size, type, tenure and range of housing that is required in particular locations, reflecting local demand;

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Neighbourhood Plan Relevant NPPF Core Principle/Paragraph Summary/Conclusion – how the plan has had Section/Policy regard to the NPPF BAP6: The quality of Core principles (para. 17) This policy sets out requirements to comply new homes 1, 2 and 3 (above) with the nationally described space standards in order to improve the quality of housing in the 4. To always seek to secure high quality design and a good standard of amenity for all existing NP plan area. This policy complies with Points and future occupants of land and buildings. 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the core planning principles set Para. 58 – Local and neighbourhood plans should develop robust and comprehensive policies out under para. 17. This policy addresses Points that set out the quality of development that will be expected for the area. Such policies should 1 – 4 of para. 58 set out under section 7 ‘requiring be based on stated objectives for the future of the area and an understanding and evaluation good design’. It is therefore in compliance with of its defining characteristics. Planning policies and decisions should aim to ensure the the relevant aims of the NPPF. developments: 1. Will function well and add to the overall quality of the area, not just for the short-term but over the lifetime of the development; 2. Establish a strong sense of place, using streetscapes and buildings to create attractive and comfortable places to live, work and visit; 4. Respond to local character and history, and reflect the identity of local surroundings and materials, while not preventing or discouraging appropriate innovation; 5. Create safe and accessible environments where crime and disorder, and the fear of crime, do not undermine quality of life or community cohesion; and 6. Are visually attractive as a result of good architecture and appropriate landscaping. BAP7: Managing our Core principles (para. 17) This policy seeks to address the social problems houses in multiple 1, 2 and 3 (above) the NP has identified associated with a high occupation concentration of HMOs by seeking to resist the 4. To always seek to secure high-quality design and a good standard of amenity for all existing development of new HMOs and setting out a and future occupants of land and buildings. presumption in favour of conversion of existing Para. 58 – Local and neighbourhood plans should develop robust and comprehensive policies HMOs to residential uses. that set out the quality of development that will be expected for the area. Such policies should This is an example of a policy the NP has put be based on stated objectives for the future of the area and an understanding and evaluation forward to empower the local community to of its defining characteristics. Planning policies and decisions should aim to ensure the shape, enhance and improve their surroundings, developments: (Points 1 – 6 above) all consistent with the relevant NPPF policies. Para. 64 – Permission should be refused for development of poor design that fails to take the opportunities available for improving the character and quality of an area and the way it functions. Para. 66 – Applicants will be expected to work closely with those directly affected by their proposals to evolve designs that take account of the views of the community.

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Neighbourhood Plan Relevant NPPF Core Principle/Paragraph Summary/Conclusion – how the plan has had Section/Policy regard to the NPPF BAP8: Managing our Core principles (para. 17) This policy puts forward six zones where high street 3. Pro-actively drive and support sustainable economic development to deliver the homes, development of appropriate uses will be business and industrial units, infrastructure and thriving local places that the country needs. promoted and encouraged through the NP. This is consistent with the core planning principles set 5. Take account of the different roles and character of different areas, promoting the vitality of out under para. 17 and relevant policies set out our main urban areas. under Sections 1 and 2 of the NPPF that relate 9. Promote mixed use developments and encourage multiple benefits from the use of land in to ‘building a strong, competitive economy’ and urban areas. ‘ensuring the vitality of town centres’ 11. Actively manage patterns of growth to make the fullest possible use of public transport, walking and cycling, and focus significant development in locations which are or can be made sustainable. 12. Take account of and support local strategies to improve health, social and cultural wellbeing for all, and deliver sufficient community and cultural facilities and services to meet local needs. Para. 19 – Planning should operate to encourage and not act as an impediment to sustainable growth. Para. 21 – Planning policies should recognise and seek to address potential barriers to investment, including a poor environment or any lack of infrastructure, services or housing. Para. 22 – Planning policies should avoid the long-term protection of sites allocated for employment use where there is no reasonable prospect of a site being used for that purpose. Land allocations should be regularly reviewed. Para. 23 – Planning policies should be positive, promote competitive town centre environments and set out policies for the management and growth of centres.

BAP9: Providing the Core principles (para. 17) This policy identifies appropriate uses that are business space we 3. Pro-actively drive and support sustainable economic development to deliver the homes, needed in then NP area and requires that sites need business and industrial units, infrastructure and thriving local places that the country needs. allocated in the plan deliver the business space identified. This is consistent with the aims of Para. 19 - Planning should operate to encourage and not act as an impediment to sustainable NPPF policies in respect of neighbourhood growth. planning, acknowledging that planning’ should genuinely by plan-led, empowering local people to shape their surroundings.’

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Neighbourhood Plan Relevant NPPF Core Principle/Paragraph Summary/Conclusion – how the plan has had Section/Policy regard to the NPPF BAP10: Site allocations Core principles This policy refers to the site allocations set 3. Pro-actively drive and support sustainable economic development to deliver the homes, out in Table 11 of the plan and states that the business and industrial units, infrastructure and thriving local places that the country needs. development of these sites will be supported Every effort should be made objectively to identify and then meet the housing, business and where is complies with the quantum of other development needs of an area. development and uses put forward. The purpose of this is to deliver the housing and business Para. 47 – To boost significantly the supply of housing, local planning authorities should: needs of the local community, consistent with 3. Identify a supply of specific, developable sites or broad locations for growth. Core Principles 1 – 3 and Sections 2 and 6 of the 5. Set out their own approach to housing density to reflect local circumstances. NPPF. Para. 49 – Housing applications should be considered in the context of the presumption in favour of sustainable development. Para. 50 – To deliver a wide choice of high quality homes, widen opportunities for home ownership and create sustainable, inclusive and mixed communities, LPAs should: 1. Plan for a mix of housing based on current and future demographic trends, market trends and the needs of different groups in the community (such as, but not limited to, families with children, older people, people with disabilities, service families and people wishing to build their own homes); 2. Identify the size, type, tenure and range of housing that is required in particular BAP11: Priority projects Core principles (para. 17) 1. Genuinely plan led empowering local people to shape their surroundings with succinct local and neighbourhood plans setting out a positive vision for the future. They should provide a practical framework within which decisions on planning applications can be made with a high degree of predictability and efficiency. 2. The process is not simply about scrutiny, but instead be a creative exercise in finding ways to enhance and improve the places in which people live their lives. 3. Pro-actively drive and support sustainable economic development to deliver the homes, business and industrial units, infrastructure and thriving local places that the country needs. Every effort should be made objectively to identify and then meet the housing, business and other development needs of an area.

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Neighbourhood Plan Relevant NPPF Core Principle/Paragraph Summary/Conclusion – how the plan has had Section/Policy regard to the NPPF BAP12: Core Principles: (para. 17) BAP12 promotes joint working with interested Implementation Be genuinely plan-led empowering local people to shape their surroundings with succinct parties to ensure they are actively involved local and neighbourhood plans setting out a positive vision for the future. They should provide in shaping proposals for the NP area and a practical framework within which decisions on planning applications can be made with a high suggests that these should include master degree of predictability and efficiency. plans, development briefs, maintenance and management plans. Para. 1 – Introduction The Policy was prepared in consultation with key The NPPF provides a framework for local people to produce their own distinctive Local and community members who were involved in the Neighbourhood Plans, which reflect the needs and priorities of their communities. brief and identified the preferred option. Para. 184 This demonstrates that the Policy is in Neighbourhood Planning provides a powerful set of tools for local people to ensure compliance with the relevant NPPF principles. that they get the right types of development for their community. The ambition of the neighbourhood should be aligned with the strategic needs and priorities of the wider local area. Neighbourhood plans must be in general conformity with the strategic policies of the Local Plan. Neighbourhood plans should reflect these policies and neighbourhoods should plan positively to support them. Neighbourhood plans and orders should not promote less development than set out in the Local Plan or undermine its strategic policies. Pre-application engagement and front loading Paras. 188-191 states that early engagement has a significant potential to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the planning application system for all parties. Local authorities should also, where they think this would be beneficial, encourage applicants who are not already required to do so by law to engage with the local community before submitting their applications. The more issues that can be resolved at pre-application stage, the greater the benefits.

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SECTION 2: The Neighbourhood Plan’s contribution to sustainable development Para. 8(2)(d) of the TCPA states as follows: Sustainability Appraisal is not a requirement of a Neighbourhood Plan. However, this Plan “The making of the Neighbourhood Plan can demonstrate that it has taken into account contributes to the achievement of sustainable the need to achieve sustainable development development” to deliver economic, social and environmental The government is clear that the purpose of the benefits. The table opposite summarises the planning system is to contribute to sustainable neighbourhood plans contribution to the three development by addressing the social main elements of Sustainable Development with sustainability to build stronger communities, the stars (*) representing the strength of that environmental sustainability to protect against contribution. inappropriate development and economic sustainability to improve infrastructure and support growth. “At the heart of the National Planning Policy Framework is a presumption in favour of sustainable development” (NPPF, para. 14).

118 Appendix I Basic Conditions Statement Neighbourhood Social Economic Environmental Contribution to Sustainable Development Plan Policy BAP1 ** ** *** The policy promotes the use of heritage statements to asses and consider the impact of development on the areas heritage assets. This will make the area more attractive to live, work in and visit. This will improve levels of social interaction, economic investment and the quality of the environment, as well as protecting and enhancing the areas heritage assets for the enjoyment of all in the future. BAP2 ** * ** The policy promotes high quality design which will make the area more attractive to live and work in and visit. This will improve levels of social interaction, economic investment and the quality of the environment, contributing to the achievement of sustainable development. BAP3 * ** *** This policy seeks to improve the appearance of shopfronts, which will enhance the environmental quality of the area and encourage greater investment in the longer term. This will contribute towards sustainable economic growth. BAP4 *** * **** This policy will improve levels of social interaction for pedestrians by creating more attractive open spaces. Improvements to public realm can be linked to private inward investment which will improve the economic wellbeing of this urban area. The policy supports biodiversity and green infrastructure. BAP5 *** *** *** This policy seeks to address the housing needs in the area by prioritising the number and type of new homes required. This will bring economic and social benefits to the area due to the potential for inward investment and improvements to the quality of housing for local people, contributing towards sustainable development. It will also bring environmental improvements as the policy sets out a presumption in favour of sympathetic conversions of existing buildings. BAP6 **** ** *** This policy requires all new residential units, either as a result of conversion or new build, to meet nationally described space standards, in order to improve the quality of residential accommodation in the area. This will mainly bring social benefits as well as environmental enhancements. BAP7 **** ** *** This policy seeks to resist the development of additional houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in the area, as the evidence base has identified that this type of accommodation attracts a transient population and creates social and environmental problems. Controlling the number of HMOs in the area will assist is establishing residential accommodation of better quality that will contribute towards establishing a more sustainable population. This will bring social and environmental benefits. BAP8 ** **** *** This policy sets out six zones where specific uses and development will be promoted in order to work towards sustainable economic growth within the NP area. BAP9 ** **** *** This policy seeks to prioritise developments for specific uses that are in demand in the NP area. This will assist with promoting sustainable economic growth within the NP area. BAP10 ** *** *** This policy sets out the sites that have been identified for development in order to deliver the housing and business needs of the NP area. This will assist in the sustainable economic growth of the area. BAP11 *** * *** The implementation of master plans for priority projects will improve the quality of the environment considerably and promote social interaction for the long term benefit of the community. BAP12 **** * * This policy will improve levels of social interaction by promoting partnership working.

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Section 3: Conformity with the strategic policies of the development plan Para. 8(2)(e) of the TCPA states as follows: Core Strategy – Strategic policies: Core Strategy – Non-strategic policies: The making of the Neighbourhood Plan CS1: National Planning Policy Framework CS11: Protecting Local Facilities and is in general conformity with the strategic – Presumption in favour of Services policies contained in the development Sustainable Development CS12: Retaining Community Uses plan for the area of the authority (or any CS2: Sustainable Homes and Premises CS16: Parking standards part of that area) CS3: Sustainable Energy and Heat CS24: Houses in Multiple Occupation The Bournemouth Local Plan comprises the CS5: Promoting a Healthy Community CS27: Protecting Unallocated Core Strategy, The Town Centre Area Action CS6: Delivering Sustainable Communities employment sites Plan, Affordable Housing DPD, the saved policies CS9: Enhancing District Centres CS38: Minimising Pollution of the Bournemouth District Wide Local Plan CS13: Key Transport Routes CS40: Local Heritage Assets and Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocation DPD. CS18: Increasing opportunities for cycling CS41: Quality Design The Bournemouth Core Strategy was adopted and walking in 2012 and sets out the vision, broad principles Relevant saved policies from the Bournemouth CS20: Encouraging small family and spatial approach for development in District Wide Local Plan dwellinghouses Bournemouth for the period 2006-2026. Strategic saved polices CS21: Housing Distribution across Policy 5.1 Job creation The Core Strategy provides the spatial strategy Bournemouth for the Borough. It has had regard to the Policy 5.14 Prime shopping area CS23: Encouraging Lifetime Homes Sustainable Community Strategy and the Standards Policy 5.19 Core shopping areas procedural requirements for public consultation Policy 5.20 Secondary shopping areas for Development Plan Documents. It has been CS26: Protecting Allocated Employment subject to a Sustainability Appraisal, Equalities Sites Policy 6.3 Retention of residential Impact Assessment and Habitats Regulations CS30: Promoting Green Infrastructure accommodation Assessment. CS31: Recreation, Play and Sports Policy 6.4 Loss of residential The relevant strategic policies against which CS32: International Sites Policy 6.5 Conversion of floors above shops to residential the Neighbourhood Plan policies have been CS34: Site of Special Scientific Interest Policy 6.8 Residential infill identified are as follows: CS39: Designated Heritage Assets Policy 6.9 Residential development of Derelict/Vacant land

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Policy 6.10 Flats redevelopment Policy 6.13 Flat conversions – Location of property Policy 6.14 Flat conversions – type of property Policy 6.16 Flat conversions – car parking Policy 7.21 Open space provision Policy 8.1 Development on primary & county distributor routes Policy 8.2 District distributor roads Policy 8.10 Highway network improvements Policy 8.12 New Distributor Roads Policy 8.20 Rail network Non-strategic saved policies Policy 4.4 Development in Conservation Areas Policy 4.8 External Roller Shutters in Conservation Areas Policy 4.21 Shopfronts Policy 5.3 New B1 uses Policy 5.35 Student living accommodation Policy 8.22 Development effecting public car parking spaces Policy 8.35 Access onto primary, county and district distributor roads

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Neighbourhood Plan Policy objectives Relevant Strategic Policies of the Local How the Neighbourhood Plan conforms with Policy Development Plan the Relevant Strategic Policies of the Local Development Plan Vision “Our vision for the Boscombe and Pokesdown CS1: Presumption in favour of sustainable The vision seeks to promote the unique Neighbourhood Plan area in 20 years time is development identity of the area and establish a sustainable a desirable place to live, work and visit which CS5: Promoting a healthy community community through delivery of high quality is well-connected, prosperous, healthy and design, homes the community needs and well CS6: Delivering Sustainable Communities safe. All new development will be high quality connected routes within the Boscombe and and meet the existing community’s needs CS9: Enhancing District Centres Pokesdown Neighbourhood Plan Area. without compromising the environment for CS21: Housing distribution across Bournemouth This is consistent with strategic policies CS1, future generations. Development will integrate CS39: Designated heritage assets CS5, CS6, CS9, CS21, CS39. with the social and historic fabric of the area Other policies: and there will be good facilities for the whole community.” CS11: Protecting local facilities and services CS12: Retaining community uses CS18: Increasing opportunities for cycling and walking CS41: Quality Design BAP1: The scale - To identify and protect the heritage value of CS6: Delivering sustainable communities CS6 states that ‘The Council, working with other and density of the area CS39:Designated heritage assets partners and developers, will ensure that local development - Retain and upgrade historic buildings neighbourhoods are improved and enhanced through sympathetic conversions. to reinforce local identity, access to services and functionality’. BAP1 focuses on retaining - Control the density of development the unique character and quality of buildings in recognising the adverse impact high densities the NP area and retain and celebrate the areas have had on living conditions and the historic local distinctiveness, consistent with policy CS6. character of the area. CS39 states that ‘the LPA will seek to protect designated heritage assets from demolition, inappropriate alterations, extensions or other proposals that would adversely affect their significance.’ BAP 1 requires a heritage statement to be submitted with all applications affecting listed buildings or in conservation areas, consistent with CS39 of the Bournemouth CS.

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Neighbourhood Plan Policy objectives Relevant Strategic Policies of the Local How the Neighbourhood Plan conforms with Policy Development Plan the Relevant Strategic Policies of the Local Development Plan BAP2: Good design for - Requires development to incorporate high CS2: Sustainable homes and premises BAP 2 complies with core strategy policies the 21st century standards of sustainable and inclusive design. CS5: Promoting a healthy community CS2, CS5, CS6, CS39. CS6 requires, among other things, the mitigation of, and adaptation - To preserve and enhance important local CS6: Delivering Sustainable Communities buildings to, climate change impacts, promoting CS39: Designated heritage assets sustainability and the reduction of carbon - To reduce energy emissions and reduce and Other policies: footprints. reuse materials. CS41 Quality Design BAP3: Shopfronts - Presumption in favour of retaining and CS9: Enhancing district centres CS9 relates to development that will enhance renovating shopfronts that are original to the the function, vitality and viability of the building. Any replacement shopfronts should district centres. It also states that ‘a range be designed sympathetically to reflect the of environmental improvements...will be character of the building. encouraged in and around district centres.’ BAP3 relates to retaining and renovating original signage to improve the visual appearance of shopfronts and building façades. This will enhance the area and make it a more visually appealing place to live and work, and also stimulate investment. BAP4: Open spaces - Improving pedestrian and cycle connections CS5: Promoting a healthy community BAP4 seeks to improve pedestrian and cycle and safe routes within NP area CS6: Delivering sustainable communities links in order to promote alternative and more sustainable means of travel in the NP area. - Enhancing the character and appearance of CS9: Enhancing district centres open spaces This is consistent with national planning policy CS13: Key transport routes priorities carried through into local plans, - New lighting to design out crime CS18: Increasing opportunities for walking and set out in Core Strategy policies. CS6 refers - Increase biodiversity cycling to ‘improving accessibility and permeability on foot and by cycle by providing for a well- connected, safe and attractive network of streets and roads, open spaces and other routes.’ CS18 states that ‘the Council working with other partners and developers, will promote walking and cycling.’

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Neighbourhood Plan Policy objectives Relevant Strategic Policies of the Local How the Neighbourhood Plan conforms with Policy Development Plan the Relevant Strategic Policies of the Local Development Plan BAP5: The number and - Identify a housing need figure to deliver the CS1: Presumption in favour of sustainable BAP 5 seeks to recognise the highly sustainable type of new homes homes needed development location of the NP area and the application of - Seeks to provide a broad range of house CS5: Promoting a healthy community CS21, which seeks to concentrate development in locations with good access to shops and types, making family housing a priority for the CS6: Delivering Sustainable Communities area services, along main distributor roads, including CS21: Housing distribution across Bournemouth Christchurch Road, the artery route that runs - Discouraging new developments of houses Saved policies centrally through the NP area. This policy in multiple occupation (HMOs) and smaller seeks to prioritise the community’s needs for units, except in the case of the elderly or 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, 6.13 family housing and discourage developments people with disabilities. of HMOs, identified as contributing negatively to social and environmental problems in the area. The policy is consistent with Core Strategy policies in relation to sustainable development and housing distribution in the Borough. It puts forward a housing need figure consistent with the evidence base that supports the latest housing needs data for the Borough. BAP6: The quality of - Requirement for developments (including CS5: Promoting a healthy community The nationally-described space standards set new homes conversions) to comply with the nationally CS6: Delivering Sustainable Communities out specific sizes for flats occupied by 1, 2, 3 described space standards. etc people in order to ensure that people are Other policies: - Provide adequate amenity space, refuse and living in accommodation that enables them CS41: Quality Design cycle storage to have a good standard of living. This is not Saved policies adopted policy within the Core Strategy. Due - Be of good quality design 6.8, 6.10 to the housing problems identified in the NP area relating to poor quality and inadequate facilities, the NP puts forward space standards to ensure the quality of accommodation is brought up to standard. This is consistent with the advice set out in CS5, CS6 and CS41 on design.

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Neighbourhood Plan Policy objectives Relevant Strategic Policies of the Local How the Neighbourhood Plan conforms with Policy Development Plan the Relevant Strategic Policies of the Local Development Plan BAP7: Managing our - Resists the development of new HMOs CS5: Promoting a healthy community The NP forum have identified that HMOs houses in multiple - Presumption in favour of conversion of CS6: Delivering Sustainable Communities have contributed adversely to the social and occupation (HMOs) environmental quality of the area. BAP7 seeks existing HMOs to residential uses Other policies: to control the development of HMOs, resist - Only permitting new HMOs that meet criteria CS24: HMOs additional HMOs and promote the conversion of set out including provision of amenity space CS41: Quality Design HMOs to better quality residential accommodation in line with other policies in the plan. This is consistent with the aims of Core Strategy policies CS5 and CS6 which promote healthy and sustainable communities. Local Plan policy CS24 also seeks to control the concentration of HMOs recognising the adverse impact these have in an area. BAP7 is wholly consistent with the relevant aims of Core Strategy policies. BAP8: Managing our - Sets out six zones where specific CS5: Promoting a healthy community BAP8 seeks to establish six zones within high street development and uses will be encouraged CS6: Delivering sustainable communities the Christchurch Road retail area to focus development that will provide alternative uses - Proposes improvements to shopfronts, CS9: Enhancing district centres building façades and streetscape to stimulate investment and activity in the area. CS39: Designated heritage assets This is consistent with the aims of Core Strategy - Proposes a feasibility assessment be Saved policy 5.14 policy CS9, which states that the LPA will ‘have undertaken of Royal Arcade to identify regard to enhancing the function, vitality and alternative uses viability of the district centres.’ BAP9: Providing the - Allocated sites for commercial development CS6: Delivering sustainable communities BAP9 seeks to provide the business space business space we to provide floorpsace at ground floor level for CS9: Enhancing district centres needed by the local community in order need B1, D2, D1 uses to encourage economic development and Saved policy 5.14 investment. This complies with the aims of Core Strategy policies CS6 and CS9. BAP10: Site allocations - Presumption if favour of development of CS1: Presumption in favour of sustainable BAP10 sets out a presumption in favour of sites set out in Table 11, providing they comply development developing sites allocated in the plan to deliver with other policies in the plan CS6: Delivering sustainable communities the housing and business space to meet the needs of the community. This policy is consistent CS21: Housing distribution across Bournemouth with sustainable development principles set out in core strategy policies CS1, CS6 and CS21.

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Neighbourhood Plan Policy objectives Relevant Strategic Policies of the Local How the Neighbourhood Plan conforms with Policy Development Plan the Relevant Strategic Policies of the Local Development Plan BAP11: Priority projects - Policy to deliver specific projects identified CS6: Delivering sustainable communities by the community as a priority, to achieve the CS39: Designated heritage assets aims identified in the plan BAP12: Partnership - Promotes partnership working with CS6: Delivering sustainable communities working interested parties to shape proposals for the CS9: Enhancing district centres NP area - Creation of master plans and development briefs, maintenance and management plans to ensure shopfronts and public realm is upgraded - Requiring the LPA to direct applicants to discuss pre-application and applications to the BAP NP Forum and consult with the BAP NP Forum in relation to draft Heads of Terms under s.106

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SECTION 4: Compliance SECTION 5: Summary and compatibility with other This is a sustainable plan, which promotes the • It seeks to preserve or enhance EU obligations regeneration of Boscombe and Pokesdown, and the character or appearance of the brownfield sites and promotes greater access Conservation Areas, listed buildings Para. 8(2)(f) of the TCPA states as follows: and improved connections for pedestrians and their setting falling within the “The making of the Neighbourhood and cyclists. This plan will assist Bournemouth NP area; Plan does not breach, and is otherwise Borough Council in mitigating adverse impacts • It is in accordance with policies compatible with EU obligations and is of development, as set out in the Bournemouth contained within the National Planning compatible with the Convention Rights as Core Strategy Sustainability Appraisal. Policy Framework (NPPF) and also National Planning Policy Guidance defined by the Human Rights Act 1998.” BAP Neighbourhood Plan Forum has worked (NPPG), and European Planning with Bournemouth Borough Council to assess Neighbourhood Plans do not require SA Guidance; whether a Sustainability Appraisal for the (Planning Advisory Service, 2015) because • It is based on a sound and robust Neighbourhood Plan would be required, on the they are not Local Plans or Development Plan evidence base; grounds that: Documents (DPDs) as defined by the 2004 • It reflects the needs of the business • This plan allocates new sites for Act. PAS suggest that Strategic Environmental and residential community in the development, set out in Table 11 Assessment under the EU regs may be neighbourhood plan area itself; required, depending upon the content of the A neighbourhood plan which meets central • It is a sustainable plan supporting Neighbourhood Plan. Government criteria can be put to a referendum. new housing and services, including This report confirms that the Boscombe and family housing, and protecting heritage Pokesdown Neighbourhood Plan meets these assets and bringing them back into basic conditions, because: effective use. It provides for the needs • It is in general conformity with of the business community and Development Plan policies, seeks to improve shopfronts, building as contained in the adopted façades and the public realm to Bournemouth Core Strategy (2012), enhance the shopping core of the area saved Policies of the Bournemouth and stimulate investment. It seeks to District Wide Local Plan (2002) - improve access routes for pedestrians and other supplementary planning and cyclists reducing the need to travel documents. by car. It will make the neighbourhood plan area a more attractive place to live, work and visit.

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