Consultation Report June 2017

Poole Local Plan Review Housing and Other Development Sites

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Consultation Report - Appendices June 2017 Contents Question 1: Do you have any specific concerns with any of the sites identified? ...... 3 Question 2: Should we consider establishing a Tall Building Area in the town centre (where buildings exceed 6 storeys in height)? ...... 28 Question 3: If we have to provide more flats in the urban area to help meet housing needs, how do you think we should do this? ...... 31 Question 4: If we have to consider building outwards into the surrounding countryside to meet some of the shortfall, especially the need for family and affordable housing, do you have a preference for any of the sites in Table B? ...... 33 Question 5: Which of the proposed options to meet Poole’s housing needs do you prefer? ...... 34 Question 6: The consultation is supported by an evidence base that includes a background paper setting out the housing, shopping, employment and infrastructure needs, a sustainability appraisal, and a Draft Green Belt Review. Do you have any comments about these? ...... 40 7. General Responses ...... 49 8. Site Promoters ...... 64 9. Omission Sites ...... 70

This Appendix summarises the written comments submitted in response to the Poole Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation (June 2016). It does not include the responses submitted on the Council’s consultation form.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 2 Question 1: Do you have any specific concerns with any of the sites identified? Please select one option only - Yes / No / Don’t Know Respondent Comment Town Centre Development Dorset County DCC would have concerns for significant housing in the Hamworthy Area for the pressures it may Council generate on Dorset schools, specifically Lytchett Minster School that takes high levels of Poole Children. Are there plans for additional capacity or is there sufficient capacity within the Poole Secondary Sector to absorb these numbers of children? There is a similar concern for primary provision as Upton Schools are already under pressure from Dorset children and what spare capacity there is, is already taken up by Poole residents. If there is spare capacity in all phases of the education system in the area, this should be clearly evidenced and articulated otherwise additional provision will need to be planned for. Poole Quays Object to the densities on sites PCS11a-d as they would fail to deliver high quality design which Forum would preserve and enhance the character of the adjacent conservation area. The amount of amenity space and car parking would not be achieved, contrary to PQF1 and PQF3. PQF survey found that 55 of 99 responses did not support higher densities. Vision for Poole PCS11a and c is too high, meaning over-development, too high visible impact and congestion, they are adjacent to Listed Buildings and a Conservation Area, so height must be limited. Site PCS11b Between the bridges Vision for Poole Adjacent to Listed Buildings and Conservation Area so height must be limited. The last application was rejected both for design and height. W H White Ltd It would be naive to suggest that there is no correlation between design and the number of units delivered by a scheme. The decision to refuse planning permission for the previous scheme encapsulated the innate tension between higher densities and changing townscape character. PCS11c Pilkington Tiles & Sydenhams W H White Ltd Whilst a pragmatic approach to viability is required (the review of employment uses on the site), the drive for increased housing numbers should not compromise the opportunity to live, work and play in the heart of the town. Site PCS11d Former Power Station W H White Ltd Whilst the regeneration of this site would be welcome, 14 years on it remains unclear whether this site is deliverable in the near term or developable over the plan period to 2033. This in spite of significant public subsidy in the associated infrastructure, Housing Zone status and proposals to lower the proportion of affordable housing to 20% and CIL liability to £0. Miss R Law Concerned that following development of the Twin Sails Bridge the power station site will target wealthier people with the old bridge ripped out from the very heart of our once beautiful town. Site SSA5 Land at Sembcorp, Bournemouth Water Ltd, Francis Avenue Vision for Poole Acceptable as logical in-filling. W H White Ltd No objection to the identification of this site for employment uses, albeit the schedule makes no reference to the sites availability for the use or any other. Site SSA6 Land at Sterte Avenue West W H White Ltd Site has long been identified for future employment development. Previous commercial enquiries suggest that the site is being retained by Pork Farms Groups for future expansion – albeit no timetable is ascribed to this. This site cannot be considered genuinely available, and whilst WHW support its identification for employment use, delivery over the plan period is far from assured. Natural England Promoter should commission a basic survey to establish the biodiversity vale of the site. It is also used for informal recreational activities of a type which occur on the heaths which will be displaced, this is likely to require compensatory facilities close by, Upton Country Park may be well suited. Vision for Poole Acceptable as designated employment use. Site SSA11 Lagland Street Vision for Poole The site has a number of Listed and Locally Listed buildings and is within the Conservation Area, so height must not be more than 3 storeys and good design is essential.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 3 Respondent Comment Site SSA12 Goods Yard W H White Ltd The uncertainty over whether the full site area is genuinely available does not appear to have been reflected in the proposed housing figure (increased from a minimum of 200 to around 300). Site SSA13 Land at Lifeboat Quay W H White Ltd Support as the site is in a highly accessible location and its identification for office development is welcome, albeit the schedule makes no reference to the sites availability for the use or any other. With no new office space have been delivered in the regeneration area to date, it remains to be seen whether office development is a viable proposition. The site is relatively small (0.5ha) and of irregular shape. Thus it may prove challenging to accommodate the level of car parking, as well as the necessary servicing and floorplates necessary to support the development of a tall building. At one time it was understood that additional levels would be added to the multi-storey car park in response to new development. These are important issues which will need to be addressed. Vision for Poole Accepted as long as acceptable to the Poole Quays Forum. Site SSA14 East Quay Depot and Quay Thistle Hotel Vision for Poole Approve reduction to 150 to protect the area character. Within the Town Centre Heritage Conservation Area so good design is essential, compatible with Poole Quay. Site SSA15 Park Lake Road, Poole Park Vision for Poole Acceptable as an extension of the housing along Park Lake Road. Legal and General Support use of the site as an open space in order to support growth within Poole Town Centre W H White Ltd The site is owned by Council and is deemed to be readily available and capable of being delivered. Site SSA18: St Mary’s Maternity Hospital Ms S. Geddes Women who are pregnant don't have the time to get to Bournemouth,the traffic to get to Bournemouth is bad enough let alone making it more difficult. Its unfair on the staff and the pregnant woman also the ambulance service. You can't just take away a maternity hospital and put flats there, that maternity hospital have been their for years. Ms L. Venning Should it become necessary to redevelop this particular site, would hope that any development would involve close consultation with local residents from the very outset. A recent residents meeting agreed that residents would like any necessary development to be in keeping with the character of the area and the values of the conservation plan. Appreciate that family and affordable housing is very much needed in Poole, as elsewhere. Have also been made aware that mid-rise, tightly organised terraced housing can achieve greater housing density, which could help resolve this need. Would like to see the council explore these options fully, before going down the route of building flats, either at this site, or in the centre of town. Site SSA20 Talbot Village Natural England The red line area does not appear to accord with the land indicated in the SPD. As previously advised the authority should ensure that there is policy provision to allow for areas of land to the south of this allocation to be integrated into the proposed heathland support area set out in the Talbot Village SPD. W H White Ltd Unlike some of the other sites, this site will not perform the traditional role of open space and WHW is pleased to see that it is not referred to as such. It is understood that the proposed heathland support areas urban greenspace reflect what is proposed in the Talbot Village SPD adopted in December 2015, which has been prepared in partnership with the landowners. The site is therefore readily available and capable of being delivered Vision for Poole Essential that the nearby heathland and Open Space are fully protected East Dorset We oppose student housing and employment uses of this land, and consider that the site should be Friends of the used for recreational uses/extension to the local nature reserve. Earth RSPB There needs to be a linkage between this allocation and the recently adopted Talbot Village SPD. It is imperative that the proposed open space supports rather than encourages/permits unconstrained access to the protected sites. It must operate as a heathland support area. W H White Ltd Support, as this site’s location adjacent to the university offers the opportunity for the cross pollination of academic ideas and commercial expertise, with incubator and grow on space targeted at the creative industries. Planning conditions will be applied to ensure that the aspiration is delivered. The schedule makes no reference to the sites availability for the use or any other.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 4 Respondent Comment W H White Ltd The Arts University Bournemouth experienced a 12% growth in student numbers per annum over the period 2006-2012 (para. 9.85), but the SHMA (para 9.87) is silent on future student growth projections, at odds with the ambitions set out in the adopted Talbot Village SPD. Whilst it is acknowledged that new student accommodation can contribute towards housing need – primarily through the release of existing housing, this must be tempered against the potential for the Universities to grow student numbers over the life of the plan. It would be prudent to examine whether the development of 354 student apartments will genuinely release existing general market housing to meet the objectively assessed need. Site SSA21 Mannings Heath Natural England This site supports protected species as well as priority habitats. W H White Ltd The proposal simply seeks to ‘roll over’ the existing allocation, but it would serve to displace an established employment use that might result in pressure on employment land elsewhere. The site is owned by Borough of Poole and is deemed to be readily available and capable of being delivered. Site SSA23 Hamworthy Centre Vision for Poole The PQF Master Plan proposes 20-30 homes rather than 10. W H White Ltd WHW would advocate a cautious approach to the delivery of sites in multiple ownership. Poole Quays Support SSA23 for mixed use redevelopment of Hamworthy Local Centre and refer to PQF Forum masterplan. Site SSA25 Upton Country Park Natural England Site SSA25: Upton Country Park, is welcomed by Natural England W H White Ltd This is effectively a continuation of the current policy and the early phases of the SANG have already been delivered. The site is owned by Borough of Poole and is deemed to be readily available and capable of being delivered. Site A1 Dolphin Pool and car park W H White Ltd Whilst the principle of redevelopment is not opposed (particularly if it were to enable the provision of a new public swimming pool), it is evident that the proposed number of homes would be reliant on the ‘tall buildings area’ being designated. Are sceptical as to whether a scheme of 130 dwellings would be sufficient to provide a new swimming pool and as to how any shortfall in funding might be secured. The supporting schedule also highlights the potential impact upon adjacent two storey housing, the Conservation Area and Historic Park and Garden, which could make the delivery of 130 homes overly ambitious, further compounded by uncertainty over the availability of A1b. Sport England The principle of redeveloping the site with the re-provision of pool with housing above is acceptable to Sport England. However, consider should be given to the detail of the design and layout of the new pool and also how existing users will be affected during the temporary loss of the pool facility. In developing plans for this site, suggest that the Council enters into the discussion with the National Governing Body for Swimming: The Amateur Swimming Association. East Dorset Loss of car parks risks diverting parking onto neighbouring streets, or diverting business to areas of Friends of the free parking. Creating covered carparks increases security risks and policing problems. Earth Whilst not objecting in principle to the loss of car parks to housing, this can only be effective where it is part of an integrated plan for commerce and transport. This should include:  Improved, affordable public transport, to encourage shoppers/leisure users to move away from car-based transport.  Improved cycleways and cycle-parking facilities.  Removal of free parking from private carparks – eg. at supermarkets – to avoid disadvantaging high street businesses and small shops Vision for Poole The replacement swimming pool Must be a high standard with additional health & fitness facilities. Mr J. Ainsworth Object to any development of this local amenity. The swimming pool is close to Poole Park and its leisure facilities and there is a strong reason for keeping it where it is close to the town centre and other leisure activities. Site A2 Seldown car parks East Dorset Loss of car parks risks diverting parking onto neighbouring streets, or diverting business to areas of Friends of the free parking. Creating covered carparks increases security risks and policing problems. Earth Whilst not objecting in principle to the loss of car parks to housing, this can only be effective where

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 5 Respondent Comment it is part of an integrated plan for commerce and transport. This should include:  Improved, affordable public transport, to encourage shoppers/leisure users to move away from car-based transport.  Improved cycleways and cycle-parking facilities.  Removal of free parking from private carparks – eg. at supermarkets – to avoid disadvantaging high street businesses and small shops Mr J. Ainsworth Object to any development of this local amenity. The car park is used for coaches a vital service to Poole as an alternative to the railway for those less well off. Vision for Poole Remove – this would be too large a loss of car parking numbers for residents and tourists next to the Dolphin Shopping Centre. This would further weaken the viability of the High Street. W H White Ltd Welcome the identification of the Seldown car parks, as redevelopment would help to breathe new life into the town centre. Legal and General Broadly support the allocation of this site for housing as the proximity of residential dwellings to the Dolphin Centre will support the vitality and viability of the Centre by encouraging regeneration within the Town Centre North area. A high density development comprised of flats would be the most appropriate form of residential development within this area. Given the proximity of the Sites to the Dolphin Centre, any development, especially a tall building development, will have to consider neighbouring land uses in terms of design and access. Site A3 Former Natwest bank Legal and General Broadly support the allocation of this site for housing as the proximity of residential dwellings to the Dolphin Centre will support the vitality and viability of the Centre by encouraging regeneration within the Town Centre North area. A high density development comprised of flats would be the most appropriate form of residential development within this area. Given the proximity of the Sites to the Dolphin Centre, any development, especially a tall building development, will have to consider neighbouring land uses in terms of design and access. W H White Ltd Welcome the identification of the former Natwest bank building and recognise the contribution it could make, subject to confirmation that the site would be genuinely available (noting that availability will be contingent on the leaseholder). Site A4 Stadium and St Johns House W H White Ltd It is unclear why these two sites have been grouped. St Johns House benefits from planning permission and thus enjoys elevated status. Whilst the principle of redevelopment is not opposed (particularly if it were to enable the provision of a new stadium), it is evident that the proposed number of homes would be reliant on the ‘tall buildings area’ being designated. Despite this it would seem wholly unrealistic to expect the development of 300 homes to fund a new stadium. The schedule is also silent on the car parking provision – it is hard to envisage that a stadium could function without an element of car parking. Sport England The principle of repositioning the stadium is acceptable to Sport England, however consideration needs to be given to the designs and layout of the new stadium. The new stadium should also be equal or greater in quality and quantity to the existing one. Consideration should also be given to any ancillary facilities that support the stadium such as car parking. As with the pool, sports continuity needs to be taken into account to ensure that the existing users of the stadium have access to a facility during any temporary loss. Noise emanating from the stadium needs to be taken into account in respect of tall buildings. Sport England has produced guidance on acoustics. for noise from artificial grass pitches - https://www.sportengland.org/media/4515/agp-acoustics- planning-implications.pdf East Dorset On an existing busy route and should only be considered after detailed studies of the potential Friends of the impact of traffic levels. Oppose such redevelopments where they are replaced with edge of town Earth locations, which encourage increased traffic and reduce accessibility for those with limited access to transport. Such peripheral relocations would need to be considered within the context of a Transport Plan which seeks to shift journeys from private cars to affordable public transport, cycling and pedestrian access. Use of unoccupied office premises in central location should be considered for any replacement of A19 and A 20, (Barclays Building may become vacant soon). Mr E Webster This has been proposed before and was not viable. Relocation of the current facility is a good idea but the whole project needs to be considered beyond just delivery of the houses.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 6 Respondent Comment C Norton St Johns House would make good flats, which you could easily make 8 one beds and 8 two beds between the two buildings. It's becoming more and more vandalised which is heart-breaking when it could be for good. Site A5 10-26 Wimborne Road W H White Ltd No reference is made to the availability of the site or otherwise. The fact that it is within multiple ownerships is highlighted as an issue. It is our experience that the aspirations and motivations of landowners do not always align and hence sites in multiple ownership can prove very difficult to deliver. Site A6 Sopers Lane W H White Ltd WHW considers it important to retain employment land within the urban area to avoid creating dormitory neighbourhoods. People should have the opportunity to live and work in the same community. In WHW’s view the loss of this employment site would be unfortunate, it would serve to displace an existing employer (in the high tech manufacturing sector – a priority sector in Poole) and would only serve to increase the need for new employment land elsewhere (given the identified need). It is uncertain whether the larger parcel of land is even available, and the identification of speculative sites gives rise to considerable uncertainty for existing employers and employees. Mr R Cator Roads are overloaded Ms J Webber You are proposing an extra possible 470 homes in the Creekmoor area, and it will not be possible to absorb the extra pressure on schools, doctor’s surgeries, dentist as well as local transport and extra traffic. Agree that extra housing may be needed but should expand outwards initially before adding to the chaos of urban areas. Surely it would make more sense to build a possible 5,580 homes in more outlying areas although the infrastructure would also have to be improved - particularly transport. Mr E Webster This site is situated on a predominantly commercial development. This site be reserved as an employment site. Other issues related to residential use is the smell zone from the Sewerage works and the high voltage overhead cables which need diversion. The costs of diversion could make the viability and therefore delivery of this site for residential a non starter. Site A7 Mitchell Road W H White Ltd We understand that the principle of a new care home is likely to be acceptable, but it is unclear how the loss of the previous care home has been accounted for – and therefore whether the proposal would present a net gain in bed spaces? Site A8 Hunger Hill junction W H White Ltd Whilst it is recognised that the land in this central location could be utilised more effectively, in the absence of details of the revised junction arrangement WHW has yet to be convinced that this quantum of development can be achieved. Poole Quays Welcome the 80 dwellings, offices and junction improvements at Hunger Hill Forum Site A9 High Street Vision for Poole With the reduction in viable retail units, some sites should be developed for housing, subject to protecting the Conservation Area and having compatible architectural design. W H White Ltd Whilst supportive of the principle of new homes in this central location, it is unclear how this site has been identified. There is no evidence to suggest that the site is likely to come forward, and as highlighted comprehensive delivery is likely to be frustrated by fragmented ownership. As such, this site, or parts of it, might more reasonably be considered within the figures for windfall development. Site A10 Ringwood Road W H White Ltd There has been longstanding uncertainty about the status of this area, given that the established residential properties lie within the designated existing employment area. It is understood that the designation encompassed the residential frontage in an attempt to limit potential amenity conflicts, which might otherwise serve to frustrate or inhibit the general industrial, warehouse and distribution operations at Mannings Heath. Given the identified need for new employment land, the loss or curtailment of employment operations at Mannings Heath would be very unfortunate. The fragmented ownership would make it very difficult to plan in a comprehensive manner or with any degree of certainty. To this extent the site might more reasonably be considered as part of the figures for windfall development.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 7 Respondent Comment Site A11 Beach Road Car Park W H White Ltd We note that residential development could enable improvements to be made to the established car park and open space. It is evident that a significant proportion of new homes will be delivered within the existing urban area, thus whilst currently underutilised, urban intensification may well mean that any existing latent capacity is necessary to meet future needs. It would after all be very difficult to create new open space within this part of Poole in the future. Notwithstanding the above WHW recognise that site is owned by Borough of Poole and is deemed to be readily available. Vision for Poole This car park has been seriously under used because the access signage has been so poor. The whole carpark must be retained as an encouragement for tourism, to relieve pressure on Sandbanks carpark, but signage must be improved from both directions to ensure it is fully used. East Dorset Loss of car parks risks diverting parking onto neighbouring streets, or diverting business to areas of Friends of the free parking. Creating covered carparks increases security risks and policing problems. Earth Whilst not objecting in principle to the loss of car parks to housing, this can only be effective where it is part of an integrated plan for commerce and transport. This should include:  Improved, affordable public transport, to encourage shoppers/leisure users to move away from car-based transport.  Improved cycleways and cycle-parking facilities. Removal of free parking from private carparks – e.g. at supermarkets – to avoid disadvantaging high street businesses and small shops Site A12 Turlin Moor Recreation Ground Vision for Poole Question the loss of Open Space and Recreation use East Dorset This is a valuable area of open space within a particularly deprived community; it should not be Friends of the considered for development for housing. Earth Sport England Whilst there will be no net loss of pitches, there will still be a loss of playing field. The planning definition of playing field is the whole of the site that contains a pitch. Sport England’s Playing Fields Policy covers the entire playing field site and not just the areas currently marked out with pitches. This is because playing field is seen as a resource for pitches to be marked out on, repositioned to allow areas of the playing field to rest from over play, and to change from one pitch sport type to another to meet demand. Historic aerial images of the site show that almost all of the playing field has been marked out with pitches at some time. Unless it can be evidenced that the playing field is surplus by reference to a robust and up to date Playing Pitch Strategy, they will need to be replaced. The above issue would also be relevant to the proposed community centre. Without any justification for the loss of the playing field by reference to a robust and up to date Playing Pitch Strategy that provides evidence that the playing field is surplus to both current and future sporting needs, Sport England objects to this proposal. RSPB This substantial site is in close proximity of the Harbour. This is not expressly noted within the ‘issues’ section (page 18). There is no information currently available to determine if the allocation would have a likely significant effect on the adjacent protected sites and/or displace roosting birds. Natural England Site is adjacent to Poole Harbour SPA, Ramsar and SSSI, Natural England has insufficient detail to allow a conclusion that this allocation would not have a likely significant effect on the adjacent sites as well as displacing roosting SPA birds and existing recreational users from the site. As such there are obvious conflicts with existing policy which require addressing. A substantial part of the area is also a designated Local Nature Reserve, the authority would need to justify and de-designation and compensate for losses of habitat. Parts of the site fall within the 400m Consultation Area. W H White Ltd The site is partly Green Belt and could be considered outward expansion of Poole. It does not seem plausible that the town centre flood defences would address flood risk along the foreshore of Lytchett Bay (as the site falls outwith the SFRA level 2 assessment undertaken for the town centre back in 2011). Parts of the site are already known to be at risk from tidal flooding and are shown as lying within Flood Zone 3 – defined as land having a 1 in 200 or greater annual probability of sea flooding. Tidal surge and sea level rise could exacerbate the risk of flooding in the future. If the town centre flood defences do not mitigate this risk, then there will be further abnormal costs in providing new flood defences (in addition to remediating potential contamination) which might jeopardise the desire for new affordable housing. Whilst further investment in open spaces and

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 8 Respondent Comment playing pitch provision is always welcome it is unclear as to the extent to which this is necessary, similarly it is unclear as to the extent to which the formalisation of boat storage is desired. Urban intensification may well mean that any existing latent capacity is necessary to meet future needs. It would after all be very difficult to create new open space within this part of Poole in the future. Notwithstanding the above WHW recognise that site is owned by Borough of Poole and is deemed to be readily available. Mr R Cator A350 road can’t cope in mornings and evenings Miss A. Hamilton A well used and well loved recreation ground used by the local community and people outside. Beneath the ground is 'the worst combination of soil to build on' - there have been 2 sink holes that appeared and had to be repaired on the ground over the last 2 years, surely it is too risky to build on land where a sink hole could appear. A secondary road access onto Turlin Moor via Keysworth Road is too narrow to accommodate more cars and it would mean more cars on Blandford Road which is already very busy. Apparently there is a covenant on the land that it should be kept as a recreation ground for the people of Hamworthy. The idea to build a new community centre is good but this has been tried a few times in a past and always been vandalised. Can this site A12c be used for housing instead? Lytchett bay is a SSSI and Ramsar site, enhancements to the foreshore area and the possibility of allowing more boats here will affect the quality of these sites Site A13 Parrs Confectionary Site W H White Ltd As set out in the schedule, this isolated employment site is hampered by poor access. It does however enjoy good pedestrian links to local shops and services, as well as high frequency bus routes and Branksome rail station. WHW concur that this site is ripe for redevelopment and would be suitable for a care led development. Mr E Webster This site has existing access issues. To residentially develop the site will require a new access and the suggestion has been via Redlands Commercial development. The access to Redlands already appears to be over capacity coupled with a ransom strip to the subject land makes this an undeliverable scheme. Site A14 1-23 Lindsay Road W H White Ltd The site is clearly suitable for residential development and it epitomises the tension between urban intensification and impact on the distinctive character of the Borough. There is no evidence to suggest that the site is likely to come forward in a comprehensive manner and delivery is likely to be frustrated by fragmented ownership. As such, this site, or parts of it might more reasonably be assimilated within the figures for windfall development. Vision for Poole Site is in the Conservation Area and should be protected as it has character houses in large plots. Site A15 13-15 High Street W H White Ltd As the schedule points out there is no evidence that the site is available for development. Given that the character of the High Street is 2- 3 storeys, that there are locally listed buildings on the site, that it lies within a Conservation Area, that it is surrounded by listed buildings and the proposal would need to incorporate retail frontage a density of 100dph seems wholly unrealistic. Site A16 Corfe House W H White Ltd The site is clearly suitable for housing and the net gain arising from the conversion of Corfe House to market dwellings is not opposed. Part of the building is already nine storeys tall and it is unclear as to whether it would be technically feasible or indeed viable to add additional floors. Mrs C. Busby This is the only reasonably priced leisure facility in the centre of Poole. The possibility of increasing the height of Corfe House as this would affect the light in my flat on the opposite side of the road and any building works would affect my quiet enjoyment of my property. Site A17 Patrick House W H White Ltd It is important to retain employment uses within the town centre to avoid creating dormitory neighbourhoods. People should have the opportunity to live, work and play in the same community. The loss of town centre offices would be unfortunate, particularly at a time when proposals for new employment development within the regeneration area appear to have been significantly diluted and permitted development rights allowing change of use to residential use has eroded the stock of office space. This proposal would serve to displace an existing employer and unless the same quantum of office accommodation was retained in any redevelopment, this would only serve to increase the need for new employment land elsewhere (given the identified need). It is uncertain

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 9 Respondent Comment whether the site is even available and WHW is concerned that the identification of speculative sites gives rise to considerable uncertainty for existing employers and employees. Site A18 Westover House W H White Ltd It is important to retain employment uses within the town centre to avoid creating dormitory neighbourhoods. People should have the opportunity to live, work and play in the same community. The loss of town centre offices would be unfortunate, particularly at a time when proposals for new employment development within the regeneration area appear to have been significantly diluted and permitted development rights allowing change of use to residential use has eroded the stock of office space. This proposal would serve to displace an existing employer and unless the same quantum of office accommodation was retained in any redevelopment, this would only serve to increase the need for new employment land elsewhere (given the identified need). It is uncertain whether the site is even available and WHW is concerned that the identification of speculative sites gives rise to considerable uncertainty for existing employers and employees. Site A19 Civic Centre and public buildings W H White Ltd The civic centre presents a suitable location for new residential development, but despite the proposed merger of the SE Dorset Authorities, services will still need to be provided in one form or another and there are no plans for where a replacement Council office building would be located. A19c and A19d could serve to encourage the displacement of the existing public services, at a time when rationalisation and consolidation are being considered to reduce costs with services lost from the Borough rather than being replaced. In the face of limited alternative sites, it would appear prudent to propose a mixed use development that provides for the retention of key services in new modern accommodation. This might have an impact on the overall quantum of homes proposed. Vision for Poole This site should be protected until a decision has been made on merging the Urban Councils and the number of staff required. East Dorset On an existing busy route and should only be considered after detailed studies of the potential Friends of the impact of traffic levels. Oppose such redevelopments where they are replaced with edge of town Earth locations, which encourage increased traffic and reduce accessibility for those with limited access to transport. Such peripheral relocations would need to be considered within the context of a Transport Plan which seeks to shift journeys from private cars to affordable public transport, cycling and pedestrian access. Use of unoccupied office premises in central location should be considered for any replacement of A19 and A 20, (Barclays Building may become vacant soon). Site A20 Oakdale public buildings East Dorset On an existing busy route and should only be considered after detailed studies of the potential Friends of the impact of traffic levels. Oppose such redevelopments where they are replaced with edge of town Earth locations, which encourage increased traffic and reduce accessibility for those with limited access to transport. Such peripheral relocations would need to be considered within the context of a Transport Plan which seeks to shift journeys from private cars to affordable public transport, cycling and pedestrian access. Use of unoccupied office premises in central location should be considered for any replacement of A19 and A 20, (Barclays Building may become vacant soon). W H White Ltd We understand that the site is suitable for new homes and WHW is pleased to see that the community uses, including the library would be retained in any redevelopment. It is understood that the site is owned by Borough of Poole and is deemed to be readily available. Mr E Webster The proposal indicates the loss of the open space that was the previous school site. This was provided as mitigation to the development of the school at Tatnam Road. Oakdale already falls below NPFS for the provision of open space. Site A21 Albert Road car park East Dorset Loss of car parks risks diverting parking onto neighbouring streets, or diverting business to areas of Friends of the free parking. Creating covered carparks increases security risks and policing problems. Earth Whilst not objecting in principle to the loss of car parks to housing, this can only be effective where it is part of an integrated plan for commerce and transport. This should include:  Improved, affordable public transport, to encourage shoppers/leisure users to move away from car-based transport.  Improved cycleways and cycle-parking facilities. Removal of free parking from private carparks – eg. at supermarkets – to avoid disadvantaging high

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 10 Respondent Comment street businesses and small shops W H White Ltd WHW consider the site to be suitable for new homes subject to the need to retain car parking spaces to service the shops and services along Ashley Road. It is understood that the site is owned by Borough of Poole and is deemed to be readily available. Mr J. Williams No strong objection why new property should not go onto this site. This is by far the least busy car park and furthest away from the high street. However would make the following points:  New property needs to be confined specifically to Albert Road car back and not include any part of the Middle car-park.  The car-parks as they are pleasant open spaces. No-one would want to see the landscaping or trees spoilt - ensure new property fits into Albert section without negative impacts.  Jubilee car-park is pretty much full most days all day and likewise the Middle car-parks is busy and well used. Housing on Albert only would be the right balance.  There is a considerable need for flats and apartments in Upper Parkstone. Elderly residents who could be moving into flats.  Housing Association or private property - can't see how this should make any difference in our day-and-age.  Try to achieve the building standard of Chubbs Mews Site A22 Cabot Lane W H White Ltd WHW concur that this site is underutilised and could be used more efficiently, but its suitability for housing is however far from certain. This part of Sopers Lane would appear to provide clear demarcation between employment uses and residential uses, with the private member’s sports club to the east providing a transition. The introduction of housing to the south of this part of Sopers Lane could conflict with existing and future employment / infrastructure operations. Availability may prove a key constraint as not aware of the site having been marketed at any time in the last 15 years and the owner’s aspirations are seemingly unknown. Subject to availability, this site would appear to lend itself to new employment, rather than housing, development. Ms J Webber You are proposing an extra possible 470 homes in the Creekmoor area, and it will not be possible to absorb the extra pressure on schools, doctor’s surgeries, dentist as well as local transport and extra traffic. Agree that extra housing may be needed but think you should expand outwards initially before adding to the chaos of urban areas. Surely it would make more sense to build a possible 5,580 homes in more outlying areas although the infrastructure would also have to be improved - particularly transport. Site A23 Poole Pottery Vision for Poole Poole Pottery on 2 floors must be retained as a major tourist draw. Key element of the Quay Conservation Area. W H White Ltd The site would be suitable for a mixed use development. Notwithstanding the owner’s aspirations, it is evident that the site might not be readily available owing to leasehold issues. A density of 350dph could only be achieved through a tall building and the impact upon the amenity of residential occupiers along Drake Road would need to be carefully considered. Site A24 Pottery Industrial Estate W H White Ltd The industrial estate has played host to a variety of commercial uses, some more quasi retail in nature than traditional employment use. The site is in fragmented ownership and as highlighted parcels might not be available, particularly as would envisage some occupiers finding the identification of suitable alternative premises difficult. This could result in potential amenity conflicts, with adverse consequences for design and layout. It would inappropriate to allow the southern parcel to come forward for redevelopment in a piecemeal fashion. Whilst the particular topography of the southern parcel might well lend itself to buildings of up to 6 storeys, the same cannot be said for the northern parcel of land. The loss of this employment site would only serve to increase the need for new employment land elsewhere (given the identified need). As set out in the supporting schedule, it is uncertain whether the site is even available and WHW is concerned that the identification of speculative sites gives rise to considerable uncertainty for existing employers and employees – without due care this can undermine business confidence.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 11 Respondent Comment W H White Ltd Sterte Avenue is physically divided with the bulk of the employment premises being accessed via Sterte Avenue West and the bulk of the residential premises accessed via Sterte Road. Despite this there is no clear delineation between employment and residential uses and there is an opportunity to try and ‘tidy up’ the existing situation. The employment premises to the south east of Sterte Avenue West could readily be redeveloped for housing (noting that this is the predominant use). However, the land to the south west would appear to front a section of road through to the eastern limb of Sterte Avenue West which provides access through to employment premises (albeit the ongoing requirement for access if far from clear and should be substantiated). WHW note that ownership is fractured and the numbers of homes relatively small, and whilst the owner of the premise at the eastern end of the site has previously sought planning permission for residential use, the intentions of the other occupiers is unknown. The identification of speculative sites gives rise to considerable uncertainty for existing employers and employees – without due care this can undermine business confidence. A comprehensive redevelopment would be required in order to justify consideration of flood defence works and avoid amenity conflicts which could arise through piecemeal development. Site A26 Gasworks, Bourne Valley Natural England As commented above there may be issues of rare reptiles at this site. Vision for Poole Acceptable as existing employment area W H White Ltd The landowner is actively promoting this site as it is considered surplus to requirements, underutilised and readily available. Its location would not preclude the development of a close care facility as part of a mixed use development. The decommissioning of infrastructure and remediation of the site present significant abnormal costs, thus the inclusion of a care home might aid viability. In allowing for a mixed use development it is evident that the full 2.8ha would not be available for employment development. The site is being actively promoted so is deemed to be available. Mrs A. Grimes Inadequate transport infrastructure and level of congestion. During rush hour times, the road is often gridlocked. Constantly struggle to depart from/or gain access to my home. Installing slower restrictions on the side roads has only served to exacerbate the situation and Alder Road is often gridlocked from one end to the other making it an impossible task for emergency vehicle drivers. Any additional residential occupancies increasing traffic volume need careful consideration, to avoid inflicting further pain on an already impossible situation. Any additional residential occupancies increasing traffic volume need careful consideration, to avoid inflicting further pain on an already impossible situation. G Venner  All neighbours of mine along the length of Yarmouth road with houses backing on to Bourne valley are against this proposal. This is for a multitude of reasons from simply not wanting to be overlooked which infringes on personal space and freedoms, to spoiling the environment in which we live and losing the peaceful setting which enriches our lives. Two of my neighbours also pointed to the existing traffic in the area with the amount of cars and traffic from Redlands retail expansion  The area is also of significant natural interest and is home to three of Britains reptile species, the sand lizard, common lizard and slow worm, with the adjoining heathland home to five of the six species we have in this country. The tarmac/concrete of the site provides an area needed by the reptiles in which to bask in the daylight hours of spring and summer vital for their survival  Significant and material change in the areas natural beauty. Ms J Venner  Surprised that you are considering building there with the history the gas towers hold, as such a part of Poole and Branksome - http://www.dorsetlife.co.uk/2014/08/someone-screamed-down-down-the-bourne-valley-bombing/  There is so much bird life and wildlife there that have made those gas towers their home.  Can’t imagine how safe the land is to build on, but would suspect it would be very dangerous. Site A27 Creekmoor Local Centre Creekmoor Very concerned about the A27 area defined which includes the Community Centre. The Centre is Community very heavily used for many different regular uses and hirers from Monday to Saturday morning and Association hired for parties, etc. for the rest of the weekend. Therefore, it is a major community facility and there is no valid reason to include the centre in the option. W H White Ltd This site is currently underutilised and that the proposal for new homes would add vitality and natural surveillance. Given that the site is a local centre and is serviced by existing bus routes, the

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 12 Respondent Comment identification of this site would appear to be entirely consistent with Government policy. It is understood that the site is owned by Borough of Poole and is deemed to be readily available. Mr A. Chilvers Concerned about demolition and loss of community facility. Very busy centre that is well used by local people. About to invest money in centre. Ms M. Morris Concerned about demolition and loss of community facility. Very busy centre that is well used by local people. About to invest money in centre. Ms S. Mesher How could you even consider taking a decision to ruin this asset. To lose the important amenity of a safe and easy to use car park would be terrible. The well used shoppers car park frequently has to take “overflow” from other parking areas at doctor/dentist, community hall, library/ children centre/offices and church. The busy access road Northmead Drive would become one long parking area and there are already too many vehicles cluttering it up in the vicinity of the E.P.D. Rather than bringing “vibrancy” into the area; in reality it would only cause congestion and degradation. Mr A. Pedrick The Centre is very heavily used for many different regular uses and hirers from Monday to Saturday morning and hired for parties, etc. for the rest of the weekend. Therefore, it is a major community facility and there is no valid reason to include the centre in the option. Ms W. Poole Horrified to think you might build on the Youth Centre or Library site. The library, youth centre, doctors and dentist plus Christ Church are the hub of Creekmoor. The car parks are rarely empty. Mr E. Webster This proposal does not reflect the land ownership of the council properly. Would support the loss of the Council offices and library but not the loss of shops or the associated parking. The parking for the shops is very well used not only by the customers but also of the local services. Mr J Whitehead As a regular user of this facility, object and trust that these plans will be dropped forthwith to ensure that this well used community centre is kept. Mr K. Winson The Creekmoor Community Centre is used by the local community for 6 hours or more a day, every day of the week, with the same on Saturdays, but less use on Sunday. The Hall welcomes every week a fitness class, table tennis classes, badminton, judo, karate, dog training, line dancing and slimming world. There is also a busy Social Club and the hall is also used for Private Functions. There is nowhere else in this area for these people to go if they want to hire a hall. So on top of your plans to take this facility away from the local people, you intend to add more houses. Ms J Webber You are proposing an extra possible 470 homes in the Creekmoor area, and it will not be possible to absorb the extra pressure on schools, doctor’s surgeries, dentists as well as local transport and extra traffic. Agree that extra housing may be needed but think you should expand outwards initially before adding to the chaos of urban areas. Surely it would make more sense to build a possible 5,580 homes in more outlying areas although the infrastructure would also have to be improved - particularly transport. Site A28 Car park, Broadstone Broadstone We do not believe this is an appropriate development for the site which is adjacent to a Neighbourhood conservation area, would impact significantly upon existing residential properties and remove some Forum. car parking spaces. East Dorset Loss of car parks risks diverting parking onto neighbouring streets, or diverting business to areas of Friends of the free parking. Creating covered carparks increases security risks and policing problems. Earth Whilst not objecting in principle to the loss of car parks to housing, this can only be effective where it is part of an integrated plan for commerce and transport. This should include:  Improved, affordable public transport, to encourage shoppers/leisure users to move away from car-based transport.  Improved cycleways and cycle-parking facilities. Removal of free parking from private carparks – e.g. at supermarkets, to avoid disadvantaging high street businesses and small shops W H White Ltd The site could be utilised more efficiently in a suitable location for new homes, subject to retaining car parking and securing an acceptable design. It is understood that the site is owned by Borough of Poole and is deemed to be readily available. Mrs R. Strickland Building accommodation over a car park in the middle of Broadstone would cram more into an already congested area. Site A29 Sea View Centre W H White Ltd The site is suitable for redevelopment subject to retaining the Day Centre. It is understood that the

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 13 Respondent Comment site is owned by Borough of Poole and is deemed to be readily available. Site A30 land adjacent to Magna Academy The Aspirations Would like to register with you that this potentially gives us cause for concern with the close Academies Trust proximity to the Academy. Magna Academy Poole Dorset Athletics Reducing the facility and amenity goes against the council’s priorities of making more people, more Network active, more often and the proposals reduce the ability of the council to provide localised activities for residents and communities of Poole. Have particular concerns about:  loss of space available to carry out activities;  that a possible block of flats may shadow parts of the track during different times of the day resulting in reduced sunlight;  housing would give a less aesthetic appearance to the site;  there would be a safeguarding issue if young people and vulnerable adults are overlooked;  highway safety may become an issue with increased traffic and the speed limit currently in place would be inappropriate;  noise disturbance including during construction;  impact on facility of maintaining infrastructure if it goes under the track (e.g. drainage);  issues if the homes and track are not physically separated;  loss of storage facilities;  the homes would dissect a recognised cycle path across Canford Heath; and  relocation of the jumps and shot areas to inside the athletics track pose health and safety issues during training and competition. The athletic community might be more inclined to support the development if the facilities at the track were improved by the development and our suggestions for conditions are as follows:  relocation of jumps facilities - the preference would be to accommodate horizontal jumps area past the back straight, between the all-weather area and hammer cage, with additional floodlighting and sufficient run up;  relocation of the shot facility –suggest moving the long jump pit on the area behind the clubhouse;  storage facility – Replace the two storage containers storage of at least the same capacity and in keeping with the appearance of the clubhouse;  spectator facilities – the bank outside of the clubhouse or the area beside the home straight adjacent to the path to be suitable positions for a small stand for example;  lighting – Flood lighting will need to be improved for the areas of relocation;  amenity protection –The facility should be fenced all around the track, throws areas, jumps areas and clubhouse to protect the amenities;  screening – Sufficient screening is put in place between the athletics area and dwellings to ensure the welfare of our athletes is maintained and to reduce the potential disputes with new home-owners in the residential area; and  traffic, cyclists and pedestrians – recommend the council consider an additional pedestrian crossing on the main road and reduce the speed limit to 30mph. Sport England Although this site does not contain playing pitch, it does in physical and functional terms form part of the wider playing field. Sport England’s comments for site A.30 would be the same as for site A12 and the loss needs to be justified by reference to a robust and up to date evidence base, or the facilities need to be replaced. Ms L. Hole Object to loss of athletics track which has recently had investment. Removing the facility and amenity goes against the council’s priorities of making more people, more active, more often and removing the ability of the council to provide localised activities for residents and communities of Poole. For the sake of 50 homes you are jeopardising a fantastic facility that local volunteers along with the recreation team at Poole Council have worked hard to achieve and maintain. You would need approx. £1.75million pounds to build a new track and clubhouse with the current disability facilities. There are many more suitable venues in the borough for housing development.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 14 Respondent Comment Site A31 Haven Road W H White Ltd It is unclear as to why this site has been identified by the Council. The format of the proposed development described in in the summary section of the supporting schedule is seldom seen. The loss of this quasi employment / retail site would only serve to increase the need for new employment land elsewhere (given the identified need). As set out in the supporting schedule, it is uncertain whether the site is even available and WHW is concerned that the identification of speculative sites gives rise to considerable uncertainty for existing employers and employees – without due care this can undermine business confidence. Vision for Poole This site is in the Village Conservation Area. If developed the architectural design MUST be compatible with the Village. W H White Ltd The site is suitable for new homes, but there is no obvious means of access other than onto the B3074 Canford Heath Road, the desirability of which would need further assessment. The proposal would displace athletics facilities, but that the proposed development would fund improvements elsewhere. It is understood that the site is owned by Borough of Poole and is deemed to be readily available. All Table B Sites East Dorset Object to all Table B sites. Partial relaxation of the Green Belt protection merely sets a precedent, Friends of the which will ultimately lead to the loss of most of it, and the merging of the conurbation with Earth surrounding towns. The latter was clearly established as the preferred option in the 1970’s, and should continue as the policy today. RSPB Not familiar with the site specifics, but would suggest that delivery of these predominantly large scale sites (save B6) would require bespoke mitigation in the form of Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace and comprehensive environmental assessment including ecological assessment of their in situ interest. Most if not all of the sites would also be required to demonstrate nutrient neutrality, in accordance with the forthcoming Nitrogen Reduction in Poole Harbour SPD. Sites B8 and B9 (and possibly others) may have important linkages to bird populations associated with protected sites, which would need careful examination. Dorset County Sites B2, B3, B4, B5, B6 & B7 equate to 2180 homes. Suggest an additional 60 places per year Council group. Housing in Merley specifically, given cross border applications, could put additional pressure on Allenbourne Middle School as well as St. Michael’s Middle should families want to enter the Wimborne Middle School system. DCC would be concerned with any expansion at Merley First given the links to the Wimborne MAT and the further expectation this may generate in terms of applications and appeals to the Wimborne Middle Schools. Wessex Water All sites will need to provide off site outfall sewers for surface water disposal subject to flood risk measures agreed and approved by the Lead Local Flood Authority. Points of connection to the public foul sewer system for each of these sites will need a formal capacity appraisal to confirm the scope and extent of works necessary to service these new sites. Applications to develop these sites should be supported with an impact assessment, agreed points of connection and the scope of capacity improvements necessary to ensure that there is no increased risk of sewer flooding to downstream property. Anticipate that network modelling will be required to consider the impact and scope out scheme options that will accommodate phasing requirements and trigger points for capacity improvements. Assume that none of these sites will commence before 2020 and will be subject to formal allocation before outline consents are sought. Mr C. Down Sites B1 to B9 (except B7) - All of these sites are on Green Belt land with a primary purpose to prevent urban sprawl. Am opposed to the continual erosion of the Green Belt. It has considerable environmental value and role in storing carbon, preventing flooding and is a vital economic resource for food security and soil protection. The NPPF and the 2015 Conservative Manifesto stated clearly that Ministers attach great importance to the Green Belt and will maintain existing levels of protection. Re-designating The area B1-B9 (except B7) would contravene the NPPF. Am opposed to building on any of these sites as they are part of the Green belt and should remain so. The Green belt land is very important for the environment, it is habitat for many insects (including pollinators), animals and birds which are essential for the environment and our well being. Continually developing on green belt land, will eventually end up with Poole, Wimborne and Bournemouth as one large Urban Sprawl.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 15 Respondent Comment Mr & Mrs W. Gray (Additional commentary in support of completed consultation form)  Development of sites B1-6 would overwhelm Merley and Wimborne  Inadequacy of parking in Wimborne  Effect of increased housing on the local community  Inadequacy of infrastructure particularly the capacity of existing roads to accommodate even small increases in traffic  Inadequacy of waste, sewerage and drainage system to cope with increase in housing. Mr and Mrs B We acknowledge that some houses should be built in our area, but: Manning  Loss of green belt - once building starts, a precedent will be set so that Merley and Canford Magna will become just an extension of the town.  Provision of schools, surgeries etc. - children will need to be taken by car to other areas. at the moment, there are only very limited 'bus services through Canford Magna and there would be an unacceptable increase in traffic.  Flooding - there has been frequent flooding of the magna road (A 341) near canford school and this has often caused the road to be closed. there has also been flooding on Oakley Lane near the turning to Oakley Straight, close to site B3.  Hospitals - concerned Bournemouth to become main hospital due to journey times.  Local and rush-hour traffic - rush-hour traffic already leads to long head-to-tail queues at Bear Cross roundabout and Arrowsmith road. Mr E Webster Whilst would concur with the outward expansion of the town, do wonder if the units can be delivered within the time period. This area is suited in part to gravel extraction and if one assumes no residential development here before the end of the current period to 2023 then delivery of 5580 units in a 10 year timescale will not happen. In my opinion the sales rate would be about 0.75 dwelling per week of each site in production which is 40 units per annum. There would probably be a maximum of 4 or 5 selling outlets at any one time so if one assumed an average of 4 outlets there would be production of 160 units per year. This would take you beyond the plan period Site B1 Oaks Garden Centre W H White Ltd Do not agree that ‘visually the site forms part of the housing to the north’. As recognised in the assessment of permanence in the draft Green Belt review, Queen Anne Drive provides a clear boundary between the residential area of Merley and the countryside to the south. The commentary within the schedule goes on to recognise the significant difference in densities north and south of Queen Anne Drive, and the Draft Green Belt Review notes that parcel 18 ‘makes a very strong contribution to the purposes of Green Belt’. A horticultural use is not inconsistent with Green Belt Policy. Whilst the incremental intensification of the garden centre has undeniably altered the character of the immediate area, the existing buildings remain more horticultural in scale and appearance. A number of complimentary and ancillary enterprises have grown up around the Oaks Garden Centre and concern is expressed at their displacement. A scheme of 50+ units would normally be expected to deliver a SANG and there is no evidence to indicate that this is possible. Potential impacts of foraging nightjar have not been identified as an issue despite proximity to both Broadstone Heath and Canford Heath. WHW acknowledge that the site is being actively promoted so is deemed to be available. Dorset County Safeguarded mineral lying to the south of the proposed site Council Natural England This site would need to deliver a SANG and may need to show nutrient neutrality or an alternative STW solution. No biodiversity information is available for this site to allow Natural England to conclude that the proposal can come forward without unacceptable impacts. Environment No comment, site is within Flood Zone 1 Agency Mr N. Bennett Supports redevelopment as a care home Site B2 Merley Park Environment No comment, site is within Flood Zone 1 Agency Sport England Unless it can be evidenced that the playing fields are surplus by reference to a robust and up to

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 16 Respondent Comment date Playing Pitch Strategy, they will need to be replaced. Natural England Natural England advise that there is no SANG indicated and the promoter may need to show nutrient neutrality or an alternative sewage treatment works solution. However with adjacent publicly owned land it seems possible that a solution could be brought forward. There is no information available about the value of this site for foraging nightjars from nearby designated sites. No biodiversity information is available for this site to allow Natural England to conclude that the proposal can come forward without unacceptable impacts. Richborough Delivery difficult due to Grade I listed building, road access and relocation of Cobham Sports Estates Doubtful 1,200 homes deliverable on site in plan period. Not as sustainable location as site B3. Vision for Poole The caravan park (B2a) can be redeveloped but the rest of the site must be protected within the Green Belt, the Cobham sports facilities providing a very valuable recreational space, since a large area of new public open space would be required to mitigate the impact on nearby heathland. Wimborne Civic Any development would be detrimental to the listed building Merley House. Whilst the existing Society holiday park is not ideal it is a rural use. Building on Cobham Sports and relocating that to the south would be contributing to sprawl in the Green Belt. Dorset County Entire site is coincident with safeguarded mineral Council Wessex Water In strategic terms the larger allocations for sites B2, B3, B8 & B9 will require significant network reinforcement schemes to meet demand for water supply and waste water disposal. W H White Ltd Dispute the assertion that the site lies within ‘a well contained area’, rather more the site is a collection of discrete parcels each with their own identity. It is uncertain whether the site is even available. It is understood that ownership is fragmented with some 27 separate title entries and other land, such as Cobham Sports Club, unregistered. It is our experience that sites in multiple ownership can prove very difficult to deliver and must therefore be treated with a degree of caution. Beyond the potential SANG it is unclear as the nature of ‘new infrastructure to benefit existing residents’. The A31 / Gravel Hill junction would not be capable of servicing the proposed development. Potential impacts of foraging nightjar have not been identified as an issue despite proximity to both Broadstone Heath and Canford Heath. Anonymous 1 No building on Cobham sports ground. The junction of Poole Rd and Merley Park Rd is already dangerous. Traffic along Merley Park Rd must not increase. It is already a rubbish dump and danger zone. Mr N. Bennett I've always thought Merley Park Road could cope with more housing. Previously it seems only large 'executive' homes have been built. Do not understand why you would move the Cobham sports club from its noisy location overlooking the bypass roundabouts to the quiet and more housing friendly location on the other side of Merley Park Road? Would very much like to see more small detached bungalows suitable for disabled people on this site. It would seem that a lot of consideration is needed regarding improving the roads. Perhaps a new road down to the bypass roundabout would be required to prevent additional traffic using the twisty narrow Merley Park Road. If the previously mentioned link road south across Canford heath was built then it would seem logical that in time the road could extend north up to Ham Lane, providing a link to Poole from Canford Bottom. This could reduce the traffic using Gravel Hill to get to Poole and so make the impact of more housing around Merley less of a problem. Ms C Dunford If Cobham Sports will have to be relocated, where will this be, yet more disruption to the many people that attend there? Ms P Dyer (Further information to completed consultation form) Provides facilities for many different sports and activities and has weekends for special events. The facilities in Cobham’s clubhouse site are good with a couple of new bowling lanes having just been installed, which were not cheap. The Wimborne District Society of Model Engineers has run a railway for children for the last 40 years, with some junior members becoming fully qualified engineers. Relies on donations and has had National Lottery support - would you pay for all the buildings, signals and track to be moved from their present position to your proposed site? Access to the site is easy. However, if you decide to move the sports and social area for all the proposed new properties you will need to put in more traffic lights. Mr L. Fathers There is no mention under ‘issues’ of the potential removal of amenities provided by Cobham

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 17 Respondent Comment Sports and Social Club. This is a thriving club with numerous interests catered for and used and enjoyed by the local community. Please consider carefully the possible impact and risks of removing or relocating this amenity. The risks should be added to the issues list. Mr J. Gannaway This land is in the Green Belt, and it should remain as such. It is already used for residential and recreational purposes. It caters for a variety of interests, including Golf, Model Railway, Amateur Radio, Archery, Rifle Range, Squash, Football/Cricket, as well as having a restaurant and bar. It makes no sense demolishing all these facilities and relocating them a few hundred yards south, just to get round a technicality that prevents development of that heathland as housing. You will still be developing and losing the heathland. The costs of moving and providing new premises are likely to substantially increase the costs for these clubs, and they may well no longer be viable. It is far from clear that the new location will provide a suitable replacement - for example, in terms of being as good a radio site for the Amateur Radio Club. The caravan site is a popular tourist attraction, and existing caravans will reduce value of site. Site not private but accessible to the public. Mr J. Gervasio This is hugely out of scale with the local area, and further infringes on the green field sites in the area. The site is unsustainable, requiring each home to have two cars as there in inadequate public transport. The local road infrastructure is already over capacity and must not be made to bear even more traffic. Mr R. Legg Wish to strongly object this proposal. The local roads are already frequently gridlocked and are a nightmare. An extra 10,000 cars would lead to excessive pollution. The proposal to build on Cobham Sports is particularly objectional. Not only is this on green belt land it is an extremely important local Recreational facility used my many people. Sports facilities here include: Golf course, Football Pitches, Petanque Courts, Squash Courts & Rifle Range. The Social Club is of particular local value as it is ideally situated for Merley residents for whom it is within comfortable walking distance. On the NW boundary of Canford Magna golf course is a line of conifer trees which is home to a large colony of nesting Herons in the spring time. Mr G. Llewellyn Realise that housing is needed in the area and the country as a whole. However Cobham Club has been developing its offering to the local residents in the form of its members, for many years now. It is a very progressive club. It now offers squash, skittles, soccer, golf and many other activities. As such it forms a role of good neighbour and citizen. Please consider the fact that with more residents from new housing that the recreational club will no longer be available. That in itself should be considered but what of the 3000 odd club members. Over the years many similar decisions have been taken by authorities that have subsequently been regretted and facilities of this type can not be replaced easily or quickly. Cobham Sports is a successful and community minded club and if it disappears it is possible it will not be replaced. Mr G. Reeves Cannot see why Poole is suggesting building on all the Green Belt land under its control. There will still be the need for housing after 2033 and Poole will effectively have run out of land. Oppose building on Cobham Sports and Social Club, which would not only increase the volume of people but take away a recreational facility that is enjoyed by its membership which exceeds 2500 local residents of all ages. Mr T. Roberts As you have noted in your proposals, the scale of sites introduce problems with the traffic infrastructure, and agree that the current road network will not be sufficient to accommodate such large new developments. Increasing the density of traffic on Poole’s roads will greatly reduce the quality of life here. Mr C. Russell Object to the proposed development of the Cobham Sports & Social Club. The Club provides a great many people with the opportunity for sport & leisure activities, the implications for the local roads/infrastructure and the whole character of the area would be hugely negatively impacted. Mr P. Simmonds Cobham has been a well run club since the 60s and hosts golf, football, squash, radio, restaurant & bowls. The proposal would generate traffic problems for local residents. Mr J. Smith Concern about relocation. Club is a very popular facility for the local community, having recently been forced to cap membership numbers, to avoid problems of facilities becoming overrun. In addition to the social, catering facilities and sports fields/golf course, there are also number of specialised hobbyist clubs that run within the site, such as an Amateur Radio Society, miniature railway & miniature rifle range. These facilities have been built up through the huge voluntary effort of their members, over decades. Have grave fears that attempting to move these facilities, could

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 18 Respondent Comment result in their loss. It is questionable that, should the club be relocated, that the management would agree to provide equivalent sites and buildings, to house these specialist interest clubs. And even if the were, the effort required on the part of the club membership could be so overwhelming, so as to effectively end the clubs. Ms R. Thomas Am fully aware that new homes have to be built but please locate areas that can accommodate these changes. Cobham is such a wonderful club, the football pitch is used by so many children and adult football teams. The train area is a haven for adults and children alike. The playground is always full of children playing in a safe environment. It makes me mad when you hear of child obesity in one breath and then taking away all these fantastic facilities in another. Site B3 North of Oakley Lane W H White Ltd The schedule would appear oblivious to the potential for increased traffic arising from what would be a solely residential development with poor links to the employment and local services. The proposed development would simply ‘bolt on’ a significant number of dwellings to Merley and place strain of existing services. The proposed level of development being too small to support new critical physical and social infrastructure, such as high frequency bus services. Traffic impact and the burden on existing services should therefore be identified as an issue. Whilst the aspiration for a connected public open space along the wider Stour Valley is duly acknowledged, it is evident that the bridleway already affords public access. Notwithstanding the strong linear riverside tree belt, the proposal would undoubtedly narrow the gap between Merley and Wimborne. This site makes a high contribution to ‘preventing neighbouring towns merging into one another’ (i.e. Poole and Wimborne) and ‘preserving the setting and special character of historic towns’ (i.e. Wimborne). WHW acknowledge that the site is being actively promoted so is deemed to be available. Wessex Water In strategic terms the larger allocations for sites B2, B3, B8 & B9 will require significant network reinforcement schemes to meet demand for water supply and waste water disposal. Dorset County Parts of 3a and 3b are coincident with safeguarded mineral Council Natural England Natural England has visited the proposed site and advises that at this early stage there are potential options which are likely to enable a SANG to come forward although there both issues of protected species and the capacity of the land available which requires a capacity assessment and is liable to flooding. Nutrient neutrality is not a concern at this site. Vision for Poole This valuable and attractive area must be protected within the Green Belt following the planning application rejection for mineral extraction. The 2 Conservation Areas must be protected. Wimborne Civic B3 is an area adjacent to the Merley Estate and could provide housing without great effect on the Society Green Belt. Environment Object in principle to those parcels of land identified as ‘B3b’ being allocated for housing because Agency these areas are functional floodplain (Flood Zone 3b) and therefore in accordance with NPPF inappropriate for the ‘more vulnerable’ development. Only ‘water compatible’ uses are considered appropriate in parcels identified a ‘B3b’. Mr J. Gervasio You are not proposing to "improve" this existing green space, but to make it another slab of housing estate of which there is already too much in Merley. If you want to build a Stour Valley Country Park - consult with local people first and then do it, don’t build houses on the country park. Mr R. Davies Such a large-scale development would severely hit property value and would force residents away from the area completely. As the main area of accessible Green Belt land in the area, it offers exercise and easy access to Wimborne either by foot or bicycle. It would be devastating to the wildlife in the area if these plans went ahead - deer, herons, badgers & foxes are seen in the area. Roads will be congested, and Canford School will soon be penned in with housing from both sides, the impact that this configuration will have on them is a huge concern. Agree that the noise of the A31 is a constraint. Any new roads would bring congestion to area. Mr L. Oliver Local infrastructure is at full capacity, e.g. school, doctors, congested roads. Concern about potential increase in traffic along Oakley lane which is narrow in places and would not cope with 575 homes. Moved to Merley as attracted to the open space. New houses would be an invasion of our privacy as our upstairs windows will be looked into. The Green Belt supports a wild variety of wildlife. Site is close to a river which floods every year and covering over a large area with development that currently soaks up rain water could contribute to downstream flooding.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 19 Respondent Comment Cllr M. Pope  Development would seriously compromise the openness of the Green Belt.  Site is within the Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole Minerals Safeguarding Area.  Oakley Lane unsuitable as access to this site.  Loss of farmland.  Impact on conservation area Mr B. Barringer We are least able to support this site and not just because it is closest to our own house. All traffic from such an estate heading towards Bournemouth would have to pass through Canford Magna village. It cannot cope with the small amount of traffic passing through now and the only way to enable a significant traffic increase would be to completely demolish the village. Mr N. Bennett My main concern would again be traffic. Don't know how the Willet Arms traffic lights could cope with a large increase and building close to the bypass would be quite noisy for residents. Mr C. Harris Submit photos of the oil pipeline which runs across the site. Note the pipeline is about a metre across and was implemented in 1989. Site B4 South of Queen Anne Drive Environment Majority of the site is Flood Zone 1, but, as noted in the ‘Constraints’ a stream flows through site Agency and the published Flood Map shows Flood Zones 3 & 2 associated with this watercourse (an ‘ordinary’ watercourse). Hence, the sequential approach should be applied whereby all land identified as Flood Zone 3 & 2 should not be allocated for housing. Natural England This site would require a SANG and may need to show nutrient neutrality, the issue of securing agreement across a number of owners in time for any submission is likely to be a substantial problem. No biodiversity information is available for this site to allow Natural England to conclude that the proposal The site has no direct access to a SANG as yet and as noted survey information confirms that this location is well used by foraging nightjar. Delivery of this site will be complex and as yet uncertain. Biodiversity survey data is available from the planning application. Vision for Poole Must be protected within the Green Belt to stop urban sprawl. It retains large houses on large plots and any development would impact the Canford Magna Conservation Area. Wimborne Civic Building more, lower cost homes should be the focus. Society Dorset County Part of the site is coincident with safeguarded mineral area. Council W H White Ltd It is our experience that sites in multiple ownership can prove very difficult to deliver and must therefore be treated with a degree of caution. The desirability of multiple small accesses onto Queen Annes Drive which is a Country Freight Route is questionable, thus any proposed development would need to be brought forward in a comprehensive manner. A scheme of 50+ units would normally be expected to deliver a SANG and there is no mention of this or evidence to indicate that this is achievable. Potential impacts of foraging nightjar have not been identified as an issue despite proximity to both Broadstone Heath and Canford Heath. In contrast to the defensible boundary presented by Queen Annes Drive, the southern boundary of the site is contrived. This proposal would lead to noticeable urban sprawl. Mr N. Bennett Land opposite the Lynwood drive entrances, is shielded by tall trees and can’t be seen so don't think it would make any difference if housing was built there, provided these tall trees remain. Would prefer less low density housing on this site. Mr D. Brown Strongly oppose building homes as Green belt views along Magna Road should be preserved for future generations. Housing target numbers should be reduced, as the proposed massive overdevelopment will be harmful to the wellbeing of present and future generations. Mr J. Gervasio This is Green Belt doing precisely what Green Belt is supposed to do, containing urban sprawl Site B5 Rear of Merley Ways W H White Ltd It is evident that this site could be readily released through the ‘rounding off’ of the Green Belt, with the A31 presenting a defensible boundary. However, there is no indication as to whether the site would be available even if a suitable means of access could be secured. It is understood that covenants restrict the development of land forming part of a former rail line (within the rear gardens of the properties fronting the southern section of Merley Ways). Given the inherent uncertainty, WHW recommend that a precautionary approach be taken to its delivery. Dorset County Not coincident with safeguarded mineral area

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 20 Respondent Comment Council Natural England The site would need a SANG but there is land owned by the authority adjacent to the proposal which could perform this function. No biodiversity information is available for this site to allow Natural England to conclude that the proposal can come forward without unacceptable impacts. Vision for Poole Must be protected as Green Belt since it stops urban sprawl, and provides a green area South of Merley Ways. Development would require demolition of one of the existing houses. Environment No comment, site is within Flood Zone 1 Agency Richborough Significant access constraints Estates Ms P Dyer (Further information to completed consultation form)  We do not like the idea of losing Merley Ways as it is now  In what year is it proposed to build these new houses?  Whose house is to be demolished?  Willett Road is now a very enjoyable, quiet bridleway used by horse riders, runners, walkers and cyclists.  Willett Road needs to be accessible for maintaining the hedges, road and trees.  Building 30 new houses will add, potentially, an additional 60 vehicles coming and going into Merley Ways.  Merley Ways can be difficult to exit out of onto Oakley Hill, particularly in rush hour. Traffic lights will need fitting to assist all of us in Merley Ways. This will give rise to further problems up the hill as there would then be two sets of lights within relatively few yards of each other.  The entry into Merley Mays has a small section of double yellow lines on the corners. The whole of the entry/exit would need to have these extended to allow for the clearance of vehicles, particularly the emergency services. Do not want to lose the trees up the middle.  The top “roundabout” in Merley Ways is a problem area now as many drivers cut the corner. Have narrowly escaped many an accident here. Therefore more traffic, starting with lorries coming and going is not going to be make things easy for the residents here.  The proposed field for these extra houses absorbs rain water, but it flows out into Willett Road, which causes flooding. The ditch would need to be maintained and improved. Mr J. Gervasio This would increase traffic trying to get onto Oakley Hill from Merley Ways which is already dangerous. Part of the land there is contaminated former Railway land and no proper environmental considerations have been undertaken. Mature woodland would have to be destroyed. This is Green Belt and there are no exceptional circumstances to justify it. Mr B. Mardell The water and sewerage provision is already insufficient. There is often a fall in water pressure between 08:30 & 09:30 when there is a significant fall in pressure. The sewerage system is sixty years old, will it cope with the addition of 30 family homes? Where will the extra estimated 90 school places be found? Increased traffic in Merley Ways at the junction on Oakley Hill which is already difficult to exit either way during rush hour, it will need traffic lights to control traffic safely. The extra heavy construction traffic is likely to damage the road surface between this junction and site access road. Suggest access to the site off Willett Road which is still in good condition. There is an ancient Oak tree in the middle of the field. This tree and the trees along the Willett Road have TPO's on them. Site B6 Land off B3073, Merley W H White Ltd This site could be readily released through the ‘rounding off’ of the Green Belt, with the A31 presenting a defensible boundary. However, there is no indication as to whether the site would be available even if a suitable means of access could be secured. Given the inherent uncertainty WHW would recommend that a precautionary approach be taken to its delivery. Richborough Significant access constraints. Estates Environment No comment, site is within Flood Zone 1. Agency Dorset County Not coincident with safeguarded mineral area.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 21 Respondent Comment Council Site B7 Magna Business Park Dorset County Not coincident with safeguarded mineral area. Council Sport England We note that the artificial grass pitch will be relocated. Early discussion with the Football Association in developing plans for this site should be held in order to ensure that the artificial grass pitch is relocated in a suitable location and is of equal or greater quality to the existing one. There is potential that the replacement sport provision for B7 and B9 on a single site could provide a potential sporting hub for Poole. Natural England The site has no direct access to a SANG as yet and as noted survey information confirms that this location is well used by foraging nightjar. Delivery of this site will be complex and as yet uncertain. Biodiversity survey data is available from the planning application. Wimborne Civic B7 could provide a considerable number of houses without too great an effect on the Green Belt Society corridor". Environment No comment, site is within Flood Zone 1 Agency Mr R. Bowra Desecration of Green Belt land, in particular on the grounds of the impact on wildlife, most specifically Nightjar migration routes, but on a more general level with respect to more common wildlife such as bats, badgers and foxes. Coupled with this, where would the football pitches go? Ms J. Gundry It has already been established that residents of Bearwood are against development of this site. Ms K. Holland Only has planning permission due to undemocratic process of a single planning inspector overturning the Council and public view. Cllr M. Pope Not clear why being consulted on this site for a second time. There was unanimous rejection of further development here, not merely by the public but also by Bournemouth Borough Council. Was assured that the Council would use those responses to fashion its draft Plan. If the Council is now declaring responses to the 2015 consultation null and void it should make this clear. Mr & Mrs S.  Existing infrastructure fails to support it and it would damage the environment. Thorne  There was unanimous rejection of further development here in last year's public consultation by not only the public but also by Bournemouth Borough Council. If the Council is now declaring responses to the 2015 consultation null and void it should make this clear.  We object to the use of this area for the use of employment and housing because the existing roads leading to it would fail to support any additional vehicles entering or exiting the area and it would encroach on the heathland and wildlife that reside there. Site B8 Canford Park Environment ‘Water compatible’ use proposed in area ‘B8a’ with housing and employment proposed in the other Agency areas shown as Flood Zone 1. Important to note that an ‘ordinary’ watercourse crosses areas B8b and B8d. The published Flood Map does not show any Flood Zones (3 or 2) associated with this watercourse possibly because the watercourse catchment size is below 3km². Any future constraint checks for this site should include consideration of the floodplain associated with this ‘ordinary’ watercourses Natural England The site appears to be deliverable with appropriate avoidance/mitigation measures, the scale of SANG to be provided is in principle acceptable, however there are uncertainties about the effectiveness of the proposed minerals site to be restored to SANG as well as issues. Biodiversity survey data is available indicating that with suitable planning corridors for nightjar may be effective as well as preserving nightjar access to areas of the golf course to be a SANG. Biodiversity enhancements are likely to be delivered along the river Stour. Requirements for nutrient neutrality are dependent on more information. Vision for Poole B8a, b & d is the heart of the Green Belt and must be protected to stop urban sprawl. It is a very attractive site with good farmland and valuable countryside and river bank. B8c provides valuable recreation and should be retained. Overall Magna Road provides a clear boundary with Green Belt to the North. Wimborne Civic Could provide a considerable number of houses without too great an effect on the Green Belt Society corridor. Dorset County  Most of the areas covered by B8 sites are coincident with safeguarded mineral area

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 22 Respondent Comment Council  This development (2500 homes would generate another 60 places per year group). The plans allude to the possibility of an additional primary school but not confirmed. Given the size of the development it would be assumed that neighbouring schools could not absorb this level of additional demand. DCC would like to see firmer plans for education provision. Wessex Water In strategic terms the larger allocations for sites B2, B3, B8 & B9 will require significant network reinforcement schemes to meet demand for water supply and waste water disposal. Canford School Support the potential SANG and linkage with SANGs in East Dorset as they would combine to protect the setting of the School’s heritage assets, although recognise there could be increased public usage around Lady Wimborne Drive and the school’s boat house.  Concerned that residential development along the public right of way (PROW 29) that crosses school premises could significantly increase usage, giving rise to potential safeguarding/security issues for the boarding school. If the PROW is rerouted through the SANGs, the School will have no objections to housing in the vicinity.  The cut through Canford village would need to be addressed to reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety. Construction traffic should be prevented from using the cut through and traffic calming / reduced speed limits imposed for residential traffic.  Scheme could have potential positive impact on heritage asset by creating a new eastern school access along the SANG for users of the sports centre and theatre (including residents). This would help to enable pedestrianisation of land around Grade I listed building, removing traffic/parking. Richborough Complex delivery issues due to size and need to redirect high voltage lines and to work minerals. Estates Suggest allocating part of site for plan period and reserve remainder for beyond the plan period. B7 would need to come forward first to stage construction effects on Magna Road, as sites are either side of traffic lights. Ms H. Diffey  Proposal doesn’t include any housing for active elderly  Name of site is confusing as its Knighton rather than the Arena  A lot is floodplain and regularly floods  The SANGs are in the floodplain so could not be used when underwater  Land has been fenced off, but why fence it, if it is to be offered to the public. No longer see wildlife such as badgers, deer etc. Will conservation organisations be able to check if wildlife is affected before development?  At 8am it takes 15 minutes from Kington Lane to Queen Anne Drive. Road cannot cope with extra traffic. Queue for right turn into Canford holds the traffic up  Why is the refused gravel extraction land not included in the SANGs?  Why are new industrial estates needed, and where are the businesses / jobs coming from?  Housing should extend Bearwood estate, where industrial uses are proposed. Better links to services then crossing a busy road. Ms J. Gundry Excellent pasture farmed for generations enjoyed by ramblers, dog walkers, joggers, birdwatchers etc. Green Belt should be preserved for future generations. Sites by the Twin Sails Bridge are crying out for development and town centre is compatible for persons seeking entertainment. Ms K. Holland Outrageous suggestion for a whole new community established on the Green Belt land. Canford Arena was originally promoted as a public open space and this is what it should be, as well as being a venue for popular outside events. To allow this development would destroy the rural character of the area, habitats for wildlife and open farming land allowing for healthy farming practices and would result in hugely increased traffic congestion, noise and pollution. It would be a very significant step towards Poole becoming one big urban sprawl and no longer a pleasant place to live in or visit. Cllr M. Pope The Council should clarify what is actually being proposed for this site. New open space is proposed for parcel B8a, the site of the now closed Canford Magna Golf Course. The reason given for closing this was that it was losing money. Now aware that it cannot be used as a public open space without first extracting the minerals which lie beneath. The Council refused permission for the extraction of a million tonnes of sand and gravel. The reason given for refusal was noise pollution but there were many objections from the local community about traffic, air pollution, loss of

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 23 Respondent Comment residential amenity as well as objections from the Environment Agency and Natural England which the planning committee were not given time to consider. Parcel B8c is publicly owned but is at present leased for 125 years. Permitted use under the terms of the lease is as an events arena only which would prevent its use as 'new employment land to support a new community'. The Council is well aware of the impact that all these proposed developments to the north of Canford Heath SSSI will have on the routes and foraging areas not just of the nightjar but other protected species. Industrial activity will damage protected habitats, housing estates more so. Mr & Mrs S.  Local Infrastructure is at breaking point and will fail to support the increase in people and Thorne vehicles: o Roads: New residents would add pressure to the already congested Magna Road and the Bear Cross Roundabout, significantly harming residential amenity. Arrowsmith Road is narrow and unsafe for much of its length, particularly in icy weather. o Shopping areas: There are insufficient grocery stores and shopping centres in the local area to support additional residents adding to congestion. o Proposed new school: A school may not reduce car trips but would add to the problem due to a wide catchment. If additional schools are needed in the area then they should be built in areas with access to roads which have the capacity to support them.  Green Belt: It has been designated Green Belt because it protects the irreplaceable natural landscape of high biodiversity and historical value. Building on the greenbelt it will completely undermine the objective of protecting and enhancing the environment. Knighton Lane, a beautiful tree covered lane with mature hedgerows a definitive feature of the character of the Green Belt. The hamlet known as Knighton would basically cease to exist, erasing hundreds of years of local Poole history.  Wildlife: Significant damage to wildlife that resides in the area as well as the local ecosystem as a whole, especially given its proximity to the River Stour.  Amenity: Development would interfere with the quiet enjoyment of our residential property and would unbearable traffic would enter and exit our property.  Minerals: Object to the extraction of minerals from this parcel before turning it into a public open space. The Council refused permission for extraction due to noise pollution to Canford School but there were many objections from the local community about traffic, air pollution, loss of residential amenity as well as objections from the Environment Agency and Natural England which the planning committee were not given adequate time to consider.  Employment: Object to parcel B8c being used as new employment land. It is our understanding that the terms of the lease is for an “events arena only” which would prevent its use as 'new employment land to support a new community’.  Protected species: The Council is aware of the impact that all these proposed developments to the north of Canford Heath SSSI will have on the routes and foraging areas not just of the nightjar but other protected species. Mr T. Roberts The scale of sites introduce problems with the traffic infrastructure, and the current road network will not be sufficient to accommodate such large new developments. Increasing the density of traffic on Poole’s roads will greatly reduce the quality of life. Mr R. Bowra B8 will have a dramatic impact not only on the environment, through further encroachment on Green Belt land, but also on the local communities of Bearwood and Merley. Such a significant development would require additional infrastructure, in particular schooling and, would the subtle extension of one bus service really be sufficient? Additionally, 2,500 homes could well equate to at least 2,000 more cars on the road further clogging up the main arterial routes into Poole and Bournemouth, both of which are suffer from traffic jams daily. Appreciate that further housing is a necessity but Green Belt should be preserved at all costs and not covered in layers of concrete. Site B9 Moortown Aerodrome Richborough Could have multiple accesses but may be disadvantageous to traffic flow on Magna Road. Not well Estates related to settlements so would require new on-site facilities rather than sharing existing facilities and may encourage use of the car. Close to heathland and a SANG may not be feasible. Canford School Any development of this site must take into account School’s masterplan and potential for major new road access to the school at the Blue Gates opposite B9. Concern about any impact of B9a on

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 24 Respondent Comment the setting of the conservation area and listed lodge by the Blue Gates. Wessex Water In strategic terms the larger allocations for sites B2, B3, B8 & B9 will require significant network reinforcement schemes to meet demand for water supply and waste water disposal. DCC - Education  Most of the areas covered by B9 sites are coincident with safeguarded mineral area  (850 homes) - This level of housing is likely to generate 1 form of entry additional school demand but does not identify any plans for education provision. Environment No comment, site is within Flood Zone 1 Agency Sport England Unless it can be evidenced that the playing fields are surplus by reference to a robust and up to date Playing Pitch Strategy, they will need to be replaced. Sports such as football are moving away from single grass pitch sites to large hub sites where facilities such as changing rooms can serve a number of pitches Consideration will need to be given to how the site will be relocated and Sport England would suggest in working up plans for the site, early discussions are held with the pitch sport National Governing Bodies. There is potential that the replacement sport provision for B7 and B9 on a single site could provide a potential sporting hub for Poole Natural England This area includes ancient woodland as well as a range of grassland and woodland areas which are known to be used by nightjar for foraging. In the light of this evidence the developable area is likely to be much reduced. No biodiversity information (particularly grassland quality) is available for this site to allow Natural England to conclude that the proposal can come forward without unacceptable impacts. Vision for Poole All these sites MUST be protected within the Green Belt as they provide good farmland and are not adjacent to any other built up area. Again they have a clear boundary along Magna Road. Wimborne Civic Should be discounted as it will seriously disrupt the Green Belt Society Mr R. Bowra B9 will have a dramatic impact not only on the environment, through further encroachment on Green Belt land, but also on the local communities of Bearwood and Merley. Such a significant development would require additional infrastructure, in particular schooling and, would the subtle extension of one bus service really be sufficient? Appreciate that further housing is a necessity but Green Belt should be preserved at all costs and not covered in layers of concrete. Mr D. Brown Strongly oppose building homes as Green Belt views along Magna Road should be preserved for future generations. Housing target numbers should be reduced, as the proposed massive overdevelopment will be harmful to the wellbeing of present and future generations. Ms K. Holland Outrageous suggestion for a whole new community established on the Green Belt land. Canford Arena was originally promoted as a public open space and this is what it should be, as well as being a venue for popular outside events. To allow this development would destroy the rural character of the area, habitats for wildlife and open farming land allowing for healthy farming practices and would result in hugely increased traffic congestion, noise and pollution. It would be a very significant step towards Poole becoming one big urban sprawl and no longer a pleasant place to live in or visit. Site CF1 South of Creekmoor W H White Ltd No objection to the proposed safeguarding of the site for future educational use Natural England Natural England advise that development on this site offers an excellent opportunity to facilitate both a distinctive gateway to Poole but more importantly a footbridge to the extended Country Park and SANG at Upton as well as linking into the Holes Bay cycle route to central Poole. Site R1 North of Wessex Gate Retail Park Natural England This site is adjacent to a channel entering Poole Harbour which is of some biodiversity value, a 10m buffer strip of wood/scrub vegetation should be maintained through fencing. W H White Ltd No objection, albeit question whether it is feasible noting the constraints and the limited developable area. The site is owned by Borough of Poole and is deemed to be readily available and capable of being delivered. Site E1 Marshes End Natural England Natural England advise that the interface with the stream should be highlighted as an important location for biodiversity enhancement. A buffer strip of c.5m from the water course should be provided.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 25 Respondent Comment W H White Ltd This is a gateway site, which offers immediate scope for development. The site was purportedly purchased for employment development so might reasonably be regarded as available. Vision for Poole Acceptable for employment use as long as architecturally attractive since so visible an entry site to the Town. Site E2 Land at Fulcrum, Vantage Way Vision for Poole Acceptable as an extension of the Mannings Heath employment area. W H White Ltd This is the last remaining plot at the Fulcrum and concur that it is suitable for employment development, seemingly available and deliverable. Site E3 Land at Banbury Road W H White Ltd WHW has reservations, as this site has been allocated for a considerable period, but has yet to come forward for built development. The power lines will serve as a constraint to some forms of development and perhaps should be identified as an issue, given that it is likely to be cost probative to divert or underground them. Given this context, it is unclear as to whether this site is under- utilised, as open storage is surely an acceptable use within industrial areas, and would be displaced through any redevelopment. Vision for Poole Acceptable as an extension of the Nuffield Industrial Estate. Site E4 Land at Innovation close Vision for Poole Acceptable as an extension of the Mannings employment site. W H White Ltd As set out in the schedule this is the final phase of Horizon Park and is being actively marketed. Site E5 Area 2, Ling Road W H White Ltd WHW has reservations as the site has been allocated for a considerable period, but has yet to come forward for built development (having a long history of open storage). The land is identified as a potential strategic residual waste management site in the emerging Waste Sites Plan and is understood to have been actively promoted as such. The schedule makes no reference to the sites availability for an alternative employment use Vision for Poole Acceptable as an extension of the Tower Park employment site. Site E6 Land South East of Yarrow Road Vision for Poole Acceptable as an extension of the Mannings Heath employment area. W H White Ltd The site has been allocated for a considerable period, but has yet to come forward. The schedule makes no reference to the sites availability Site E7 Magna Business Park Vision for Poole Acceptable since already has planning permission. All Proposed Open Space Sites Vision for Poole We strongly support all the proposals for new Public Open Space. Site OS1 Cornelia Gardens Kellaway Road W H White Ltd Welcome the provision of new open space as part of housing development. The proposal will formalise the established use of the site rather than creating new open space per se. Natural England This site is intended to function with other owned land as a SANG and should be so identified. Site OS2 Turners Nursery, Upper Road W H White Ltd The site is owned by Borough of Poole and is deemed to be readily available and capable of being delivered. Site OS3 Tuckers Field, Tuckers Lane, Hamworthy W H White Ltd The site is owned by Borough of Poole and is deemed to be readily available and capable of being delivered. Site OS4 Arrowsmith Coppice and Delph Woods W H White Ltd Supportive of the aims of the Great Heaths Project and the enhancement of public access. The proposal will formalise the existing use rather than creating new open space per se. Natural England Should be considered and recognised as SANG. Site OS5 Cogdean Elms, Higher Merley Lane Natural England Natural England welcome this site. W H White Ltd The site has been delivered in order to mitigate the potential adverse impacts of a development in neighbouring Corfe Mullen, East Dorset. The proposal will serve to formalise the existing use rather than creating new open space per se.

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Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 27 Question 2: Should we consider establishing a Tall Building Area in the town centre (where buildings exceed 6 storeys in height)? Please select one option only - Yes / No / Don’t Know Respondent Yes No Don’t Comment know Poole Quays  Detrimental impact on views into the area of St James church and out to Brownsea Forum Island, Purbeck, Upton Country Park and harbour surrounds. Would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area. Tall buildings are appropriate on Town Centre north but not adjacent to harbour’s edge. Policy is contrary to PQF1 and PQF3. PQF survey found that 60 of 98 responses did not support the proposed Tall Building Area, but 70 out of 98 would support tall buildings in Town Centre North. CBRE Ltd No particular concerns provided such schemes are deliverable and meet the needs of the Poole population. Flatted accommodation is unlikely to meet demand for family style housing. May need to increase housing target to improve affordability if there are viability issues with high density apartment schemes. Inland Homes  There is scope to accommodate tall buildings in this area and creating a clearly defined edge, whilst protecting the town centre conservation area and heritage assets. If sensitively designed can create attractive, functional environments without having a detrimental impact on neighbours. Council will need flexible standards in terms of car parking, amenity & public open space and the level of affordable housing. Barclays Bank  Support. However, this should be supported by a comprehensive design policy to PLC ensure that any new development is of high quality and protects the amenity of the area East Dorset  The Town Centre of Poole is, by its geographical nature, difficult to access, being Friends of the largely surrounded by water. Current access is by the two Bridges, the Holes Bay Earth Road, George Roundabout and Mount Pleasant Road, and cross-town movement is restricted to the two bridges over the railway. Increasing the density of occupancy or commercial activity in this area will severely worsen transport movements, unless effective policies are adopted to reduce private vehicular use and to increase use of public transport. High-rise buildings will compromise the integrity of the Town Centre Conservation Area, and could have a detrimental impact upon tourism/leisure use of the Town Centre. Broadstone  Support increased density by allowing increased height of buildings rather than Neighbourhood contributing to urban sprawl through the development of Green Belt land. Forum Burleigh Group  Agree a Tall Building Area is beneficial in helping guide development, however, any and ESRG such policy should also consider the acceptability of a tall building being assessed Developments on a case by case basis, taking account of the site context but also the scale, massing and design of the building. It is feasible that a well-designed tall building which reflects the context in which it is located could be acceptable despite falling outside of the Tall Building Area. Gaming  Agree a Tall Building Area is beneficial in helping guide development, however, any International such policy should also consider the acceptability of a tall building being assessed and ESRG on a case by case basis, taking account of the site context but also the scale, Developments massing and design of the building. It is feasible that a well-designed tall building which reflects the context in which it is located could be acceptable despite falling outside of the Tall Building Area Poole Property  Agree a Tall Building Area is beneficial in helping guide development, however, any Investments such policy should also consider the acceptability of a tall building being assessed Limited on a case by case basis, taking account of the site context but also the scale,

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 28 Respondent Yes No Don’t Comment know massing and design of the building. It is feasible that a well-designed tall building which reflects the context in which it is located could be acceptable despite falling outside of the ‘Tall Building Area” Legal and  Support this allocation as the Dolphin Centre is situated within it. This is considered General to be the only suitable area within the town centre for this designation given that the High Street is largely situated within an existing conservation area. It is anticipated that tall buildings will be predominantly within B1 and C3 land uses, with some ground retail uses, with the Dolphin Centre retaining its function as the main purpose built shopping centre within Poole. Lilliput &  Do not support tall building zone – if have to be considered one or two isolated Neighbourhood stand out tower blocks, possibly of mixed use might be appropriate. Association Natural Natural England is concerned that the proposed build higher option which is located England in close proximity to the Harbour should provide more up to date guidance on the range of heights acceptable and the form of development not acceptable in relation to issues already identified in the Core Strategy HRA, namely the disruption of SPA bird flight paths, increased risk of predation and avoiding bird strike hazards. The authority should review existing information and set out clear guidance agreed with Natural England about the most effective way for developers to bring forward appropriate development without creating delay in the process. Purbeck  Encourage the best use of urban land in suitable circumstances District Council RSPB Whilst welcoming in principle the use of brownfield sites, the concept of an extended tall buildings area in the proximity of the harbour does raise concerns. This was an issue identified in the Core Strategy Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), regarding impacts on flight movements in the harbour by birds between feeding and roosting areas, strike risk and other risks. Vision for  Object as this proposal would have a detrimental impact on views into the Area of Poole St. James Church and out of the Area to Brownsea Island, the Purbecks, Upton Country Park and Harbour and surrounds. It is inappropriate in townscape terms and would fail to preserve or enhance the character of appearance of the Conservation Areas, contrary to Policy PQF1 and PQF3 of the draft Neighbourhood Plan. These Tall sites should have priority for Affordable Housing. Would support tall buildings in the Town North Area. Higher density and taller buildings will put pressure on parking and access. It will also mean problems for services such as sewerage, gas and broadband supply. The densities proposed are inappropriate for the character of the Area and would not allow for sufficient space for outside amenity areas and car parking. Key heritage areas along the shoreline and quayside need to be developed sensitively and sensibly to preserve the beauty and historical characteristics, which in itself has economic benefits in attracting tourism. Absolutely key to this is achieving outstanding architectural design compatible with Poole’s heritage and character. West Quay  The proposal would help provide greater certainty and would allow greater densities Developments to be achieved, helping to address housing needs and contributing to the vitality of (Poole) Ltd the area. W H White Ltd WHW is not aware of any current hard and fast restriction on building heights in the town centre that serve to limit heights to below 6 storeys, and as such, WHW believe the rational for the policy is confusing unless the intent is to actively encourage all new buildings to exceed 6 storeys? WHW is not opposed to a potential tall building area, but is conscious that the viability of tall buildings is not straight forward and do not necessarily assure timely delivery. With the exception of land adjoining West Quay Road, insufficient attention has been given to the transition in building heights.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 29 Respondent Yes No Don’t Comment know Mr C. Down  - Ms K. Holland  - Cllr M. Pope  - Mr. A Reed  - Mr & Mrs S.  - Thorne Mr E Webster  With public sector buildings having already set an unpleasant precedent, such as the new Poole Police Station, it seems logical to continue some high rise. However, the High street area is not well suited to this and there is sufficient development of this nature already. Indeed in the High Street area would like to see some regeneration that does not rely on charity shops and the like but to encourage more artisan developments to attract tourists to this holiday town

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Please select one option only:  Restricting flats to locations with good access to bus & rail services as shown on Map 1  Allowing flats to be built anywhere in the urban area  Do not support the building of flats

 Don’t know

Respondent Comment

Restrictingto good publictransport area in Anywhere urban area not Do support Dont know Poole Quays  Some of these areas are very sustainable. PQF survey found that 53 of 99 Forum responses chose to restrict flats to locations with good access to bus and rail services. 21 of 99 responses were of the same view as PQF that flats could be allowed anywhere in the built up area. 20 of 99 responses do not support the building of flats. Inland Homes  Current policy too restrictive. By removing restrictions it would allow for the provision of more and a wider variety of homes, better meeting the needs of residents. Important to concentrate high density development within good access to public transport. Bournemouth In order to provide growth but still maintain a sustainable pattern of Borough development the easing of the current restrictions on locations for the Council building of new flats is worthy of consideration. Sequentially whilst Green Belt and greenfield sites should be considered, they appear to be generally less accessible to modes other than car and there are few local facilities, and this will need to be accounted for as part of the sequential assessment. The result is likely to be car dependent development and urban sprawl, unless carefully planned. For the same reason employment development should ideally not be focused on the edge of town, where car often provides the only convenient means of access. East Dorset These are not mutually exclusive options. It would be possible to improve the Friends of the overall provision of public transport in currently low-density areas, by allowing Earth flat development outside of the shaded area in Map 1 and encouraging the use of non-car based travel. Increasing densities can have the effect of increasing the viability of public transport – including increasing the viability of novel solutions, such as hail-and ride, shared-taxis and dial-a-bus. Broadstone Support increased density by allowing increased height of buildings rather Neighbourhood than contributing to urban sprawl through the development of Green Belt Forum land. Burleigh Group  - and ESRG Developments Gaming  - International and ESRG Developments Legal and  Broadly support the building of flats within the Borough to assist the LPA General in achieving its housing targets. The Borough has identified a need for family homes and as such, suggest that the provision of flats should be concentrated within the urban area and within sustainable locations (as

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Respondent Comment

Restrictingto good publictransport area in Anywhere urban area not Do support Dont know shown on Map 1), with sites outside of the town centre largely providing family homes to assist the Borough in meeting its identified housing need.  In support of the Potential Tall Building Area, the provision of flats within the town centre would be appropriate and this area would have the ability to support higher density developments. The flats within the town centre should be predominantly 1 or 2 bedroom units as this mix is appropriate for higher density development. To assist with the delivery of housing and to assist in sites coming forward for residential development suggest the use of a density matrix, as per the London Plan, which would be an effective method of establishing indicative residential densities for sites and would provide developers with guidance. Poole Property  - Investments Limited Purbeck Support the building of flats within the urban area, but recognises that District Council distances of 400m+ from a bus stop and local centre could still be sustainable locations. Therefore, the current strict approach may not be promoting sustainable development and could be unduly suppressing the delivery of homes. However, equally, the Council recognises a balance needs to be struck where urban land is best used, but local character not eroded to a harmful degree. Council could undertake a townscape character assessment to identify areas of townscape value and lower density. This could mean the best use of urban land, whilst protecting specific areas of townscape, and lowering the risk of an over-dominance of flats Vision for Support the concept of allowing the building of flats in the urban area, Poole providing they are close enough to public transport and have adequate open space and car parking provision. They must not dominate private housing and seriously intrude on privacy. Again the importance of outstanding architectural design must be stressed since they will be highly visible. W H White Ltd The SHMA for Eastern Dorset suggests that only 40% of future homes in Poole should be flats. Whilst the principle of higher densities (flatted developments) around train stations is supported, WHW is concerned about the practicalities of implementation as only a handful of the identified sites are located close to rail stations. Outside of the town centre, essentially it will be windfall development of land that is often highly fragmented, consisting of small sites in multiple ownerships that tend to come forward in a piecemeal manner, presenting design challenges and hampering the delivery of new infrastructure. Mr C. Down  Ms K. Holland  Cllr M. Pope  Mr A. Reed  Mr & Mrs S.  Thorne Mr E. Webster  Allow flats to be built in the urban area but go further and include Branksome Park. Flats should not be out of context in terms of scale, massing and design should follow the vernacular form.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 32 Question 4: If we have to consider building outwards into the surrounding countryside to meet some of the shortfall, especially the need for family and affordable housing, do you have a preference for any of the sites in Table B?

Please quote the site reference number and explain why you have chosen them Respondent Comment Table B: Possible sites to expand the town outwards Mr E. Webster The proposed sites all have merit however to distinguish between them more information is required about technical delivery, ownership and existing use value. In addition it would appear on the surface some of the suggested sites would not deliver the units within the plan period

Sites B1: Oaks Garden Centre, B2: Merley Park & B5: Rear of Merley Ways Cllr M. Pope The openness of the Green Belt has already been compromised at sites B1 and B2. Although these are 'temporary' structures no one is seriously suggesting that they will one day be removed and the land returned to open countryside. B1 has been offered for development, B2 has not yet been offered to the Council. If, however, B1, B2 and B5 could be brought forward for development it would provide a total of 1280 homes. Mr & Mrs S. The openness of the Green Belt has already been compromised at sites B1 and B2. Although Thorne these are 'temporary' structures no one is seriously suggesting that they will one day be removed and the land returned to open countryside. B1 has been offered for development: B2 has not yet been offered to the Council. If, however, B1, B2 and B5 could be brought forward for development it would provide a total of 1280 homes. Site B1: Oaks Garden Centre Vision for Poole As a previously developed site, low housing or a Care Home would be acceptable. Mr C. Down This site is currently a Garden Centre with a number of local business also located within its bounds. If this land is released for housing then there will be a loss of local employment. Building a Care home may mitigate some of this loss of employment. B2: Merley Park Vision for Poole The portion of the site that is currently an ugly caravan site could be developed for low housing or a Care Home, on condition that the Grade 1 Listed Building is protected from visional impact. B6: Land off the B3073, Merley Vision for Poole Development would be acceptable since the site is surrounded by roads, and has been previously developed. B7: Magna Business Park Vision for Poole As site has achieved outline planning permission, housing development would be acceptable as long as employment analysis does not confirm use for employment. The football pitch must be retained. Would not object to the current proposed planning application for housing. W H White Ltd - B8: Canford Park W H White Ltd - General Comments Purbeck District Development of Green Belt sites should only come as a last resort, after options for brownfield Council and other sites within Poole’s settlement boundary have been exhausted. Legal and As these sites are not situated within the existing town centre, they are suitable for lower General. density development to meet the need for family sized dwellings. Vision for Poole  Whilst would accept development of specific Green Belt sites, object strongly to the development of designated land which has been agreed should be protected to stop urban sprawl and provide an attractive and recreational lung for the Borough.  Brownfield sites must be developed before considering Green Belt.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 33 Question 5: Which of the proposed options to meet Poole’s housing needs do you prefer?

Please select one option only:  Option A: Increase densities within the town  Option B: Expand the town outwards  Option C: A combination of Options A and B  None / Don’t know

Respondent A B C None Don’t Comments know Barclays Bank Barclays remains supportive of Poole as an office location. Therefore PLC supportive of the ‘growth to meet needs’ housing strategy. Support higher densities within the urban area and considers that this is the most effective and sustainable way of delivering the 5,000 unit shortfall within Poole. This option ensures the most effective use of brownfield land sites as encouraged by the NPPF. It also ensures that the town centre remains the focus of development within Poole and helps to achieve the regeneration aims set out in the Poole Town Centre SPD. Barratt David  The full needs of the town can only be met by expanding outwards and Wilson Homes therefore Option B is fully supported. Whilst increasing densities in the town is also an option in part, it will not deliver in full the Council’s recognised housing needs and will not provide the level of affordable housing that is also required. A comprehensive SANG/Country Park can be provided as part of any overall strategy in relation to Option B. It is inevitable that relying heavily on sites within the urban area will not support the provision of affordable housing to meet Poole’s recognised need. This situation can only be resolved by releasing sites on the edge of the town for residential development. The need to provide 33 hectares of employment land needs to considered against the 37 hectares of employment land already identified by the Council. This supports the approach of releasing some land currently identified for employment for a mixed-use development which is more sustainable in nature and more likely to find favour with existing local communities. Broadstone Support increased density by allowing increased height of buildings rather Neighbourhood than contributing to urban sprawl through the development of Green Belt Forum Land. Believe that all brown field sites should be developed before any Green Belt land is even considered. Burleigh Group  The re-use of previously developed land and the accessibility by a choice and ESRG of means of transport are key elements of national planning policy, which Developments only Option A can achieve. Whilst increasing density within the town will result in taller buildings and a different form of development, if designed appropriately, they can integrate with the existing townscape and be attractive to existing as well as new residents to Poole. Housing need is also about more than just numbers of units and increasing density will result in development which caters to a market which is currently under- served in Poole. Moreover, increasing density will have a lesser urbanising effect that expanding the town outwards. As such, increasing density on already developed sites will preserve the green space which many people consider to be a key characteristic of the town. Canford School Supports consideration of both brownfield and outward expansion sites. Any adjustment to the Green Belt should be planned so as to enhance the school site. This approach could include a potentially greater local

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 34 Respondent A B C None Don’t Comments know workforce within walking or cycling distance of the school and increase pupil day spaces at the school. The reduction in car parking and commuting would be a positive environmental benefit. CBRE Ltd  Provided brownfield sites are maximised first. East Dorset  We consider that it would be better to increase the density of housing Friends of the within the urban area, rather than to expand into the Green Belt – a Earth corollary of this would be that all parts of the town should share in the impact of increased density. This would mean the biggest increases in density should be in those areas currently having the lowest densities. The redevelopment of low density housing to provide higher density, social housing should be seen as a moral imperative. Gaming  The re-use of previously developed land and the accessibility by a choice International of means of transport are key elements of national planning policy, which and ESRG only Option A can achieve. Whilst increasing density within the town will Developments result in taller buildings and a different form of development, if designed appropriately, they can integrate with the existing townscape and be attractive to existing as well as new residents to Poole. Housing need is also about more than just numbers of units and increasing density will result in development which caters to a market which is currently under- served in Poole. Moreover, increasing density will have a lesser urbanising effect that expanding the town outwards. As such, increasing density on already developed sites will preserve the green space which many people consider to be a key characteristic of the town. Home Builders  Option C is the best solution to a deliverable / developable HLS over the Federation plan period. It is suggested that when the Council is identifying locations for growth and site allocations to meet the Boroughs OAHN the widest variety of sites by size, location and market type is considered to maximise housing delivery. Inland Homes  To achieve option A, apply flexibility to some of the standards. Concentrating development within and close to the town centre is sustainable. Legal and  Expect that there may be flexibility for more than 2,500 dwellings within the General urban area, as higher density developments would be appropriate, and due to the larger dwellings, less than 2500 homes outside of the urban area. To achieve option C, suggest that there is a lower threshold for affordable housing within the town centre, with this need being met on development sites outside of the town centre. Natural  Of the three options currently proposed Natural England has insufficient England information to draw a definitive conclusion. At this stage it would appear to Natural England that options A and C offer sufficiently clear information as to be likely to be able to come forward at this time with Option A offering the least impacts on specially protected biodiversity. Option B would result in substantial losses to Green Belt land which provides supporting habitats for SPA birds and other key priority biodiversity features. Additional detail on a site by site basis would be necessary to allow adequate further consideration. Poole Property  The re-use of previously developed land and the accessibility by a choice Investments of means of transport are key elements of national planning policy, which Limited only Option A can achieve. Whilst increasing density within the town will result in taller buildings and a different form of development, if designed appropriately, they can integrate with the existing townscape and be attractive to existing as well as new residents to Poole. Housing need is also about more than just numbers of units and increasing density will

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 35 Respondent A B C None Don’t Comments know result in development which caters to a market which is currently under- served in Poole. Moreover, increasing density will have a lesser urbanising effect that expanding the town outwards. As such, increasing density on already developed sites will preserve the green space which many people consider to be a key characteristic of the town. Poole Quays  PQF survey found that 40 of 99 responses supported extending the town Forum into the Green Belt, but 42 of 99 did not. In terms of the 3 options, of the 99 responses 22 chose Option A, 21 Option B and 49 Option C with 7 stating ‘Don’t know’. Purbeck  Purbeck District Council is encouraged that BoP is exploring options to District Council meet its development needs within its local authority boundary. Using land within Poole’s settlement boundary is a priority and therefore supports option A. Richborough  2,500/2,500 split is arbitrary and not based upon evidence. Reliance on Estates 2,500 in urban area may not be a successful strategy, due to complexities and resulting slow delivery of urban sites. Suggest a 1,500/3,500 split to be more achievable. RSPB  Of the three options currently presented there is insufficient information to conclude which is preferable. Option B would lead to some green belt losses which would need careful treatment in policy terms as well as examining the role of the green belt for conserving biodiversity, beyond that currently presented in the Borough’s Draft Green Belt Review. South West We do not think that these options go far enough in addressing an HARP Planning increasing housing need. In order to meet an identified objectively Consortium assessed need for affordable housing, the Council should deliver a development strategy that provides for ambitious growth: thus maximising the capacity of all of its brownfield sites; whilst expanding the town outwards around the most accessible and sustainable settlements, proportionate to their size. If the Council is to meet its identified affordable housing need, then it needs to deliver more residential development above and beyond that of its existing planned requirement. Testament   Try and fit more housing on existing sites - Whilst it is sensible to Land Company maximise the contribution from existing sites, this should not be done at the cost of the quality of development, or by compromising the form of development that is appropriate for each site. If the plan is to create a genuine positive outcome for the Borough, it needs to deliver high quality development. Whilst quantum is a pressing need at the current time, it is not in the long term interest of the Borough to do this at the expense of delivering development that will be valued in the future. Reliance should not necessarily be placed on the contribution from these sites, either individually or in terms of overall contribution until such time as schemes have evolved to a deliverable stage.  Allow flats to be built in more places - The delivery of flats will represent a valuable component of future housing supply, but it is important that this is done in locations that are both appropriate in terms of infrastructure needs (such as within 400m of a local centre / bus stop) and are suitable in amenity terms and in the context of the character of the area. Welcome a more bespoke approach to where flats could occur, but note that the suggestions in the consultation document seem rather arbitrary and create a risk of inappropriate development in particular locations and run this risk of ‘town cramming’ and should not be at the cost of quality  Identify possible new sites in the urban area - Until such time as the

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 36 Respondent A B C None Don’t Comments know suitability of this sites has been established and they are deliverable (i.e. with a viable permission), it would be inappropriate to rely on them as a firm source of future supply.  Build Higher - There will undoubtedly be opportunities for well-designed tall buildings as part of the urban fabric of Poole. This concept is supported. However, do not necessarily support the identification of a specific zone and feel that it would be more beneficial for individual schemes to be treated on their own merits.  Expand the Town Outwards - This option represents the most realistic and certain means of meeting pressing development needs and ensuring that broader objectives around affordable and retirement living are delivered. Tidemains Ltd  Support new housing development within the existing urban area to meet the identified housing needs for the Borough, but it will not be possible to meet the shortfall of 5,000 homes solely within the existing urban area during the plan period. There is an urgent need for a step change in the rate of housing delivery which can only be delivered in part by means of outward expansion. Outward expansion could deliver the objectively assessed housing need over the plan period, as well as securing a balance between flats and houses, more affordable housing plus the necessary associated infrastructure. The availability of some of the identified sites is not confirmed, and that therefore raises a question mark over their deliverability. By contrast the omission site - Roberts Lane, Creekmoor is deliverable and available, and therefore its inclusion as an allocated housing site will offer better prospects of the Plan’s objectives being met in the Plan period. Wessex Water  We believe that option C is more appropriate and a preferred option. Optimising existing networks with provision for new allocations will support the housing and employment needs. West Quay  This approach would help to facilitate sustainable development on Developments brownfield sites and would help to kick start development within the (Poole) Ltd regeneration areas. W H White Ltd  WHW support new housing development within the existing urban area particularly where it will help to regenerate derelict or underutilised brownfield land, or performs an enabling role. However, WHW does not believe that it is plausible to meet the shortfall of 5,000 homes (or more) within the existing urban area during the plan period. A cautious approach needs to be taken to the availability and deliverability of the identified sites due to difficulties in bringing forward sites as demonstrated over the life of the current Core Strategy. There is an urgent need for a step change in the rate of housing delivery which can only be delivered by means of outward expansion. In combination with careful focussed urban intensification, outward expansion could deliver the objectively assessed housing need over the plan period, as well as securing (i) a balance between flats and houses; (ii) a meaningful supply of starter homes / affordable homes; and (iii) new infrastructure. Wimborne  We accept the need for more housing in both Poole and Wimborne. It is Civic Society vitally important to preserve and respect the Green Belt which provides a buffer to avoid sprawl, a wildlife corridor and provides open space on resident’s doorsteps avoiding travel. Maximise brownfield sites. Any incursion into Green Belt should not be extensive and should be alongside existing housing so as not to jeopardise the buffer of the Green Belt. Any outwards expansion should provide a high proportion of affordable homes

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 37 Respondent A B C None Don’t Comments know for local residents. Homes should have ready access to shops and other amenities. Mr D. Arkell  Do find the statement that over 14,000 new homes need to be accommodated by 2033 as acceptable, realistic or desirable. However if the Borough is being forced to plan for this, and to find 5000 further homes, my abiding priority is that what remains of the Green Belt must be protected from further development. Otherwise protection given in the past becomes meaningless. Understand that permission was recently given by Conservative councillors for the building within the existing Green Belt against the recommendation of the town's own planners, despite promises to the electorate that they would protect the Green Belt and green spaces, and find this sickening and intolerable. In order to protect the Green Belt from further intrusion, recommend Option A, but if this really precludes the supply of affordable housing, allow a small amount of expansion of the town in very sensitively selected areas solely for the purpose of building some affordable houses. Mr C. Down  Opposed to building on any of these sites as they are part of the Green belt and should remain so. The Green belt land is very important for the environment, it is habitat for many insects (including pollinators), animals and birds which are essential for the environment and our well being. It also provides local farmland which is important for local food production. Continual development on Green Belt land will end up as Poole, Wimborne and Bournemouth as one large urban sprawl. Ms K. Holland  Green Belt land must be preserved.T here is not an “exceptional need” as development needs can be met through Option A. It is short-sighted to develop greenfield sites to save the additional costs of developing brownfield sites. Allowing the erosion of the Green Belt now would be the thin end of the wedge, the inevitable conclusion of which would be the total urbanisation of Poole and its destruction as a healthy place to live and an attractive town to visit. It is important to the wellbeing of Poole’s residents to retain open countryside. Green Belt land is also essential as a habitat for wildlife and deserves to be protected in its own right. The sorts of amenities likely to be of interest to the residents of the family and affordable housing you are seeking to provide, are located in the town centre and not in the Green Belt areas. Also there is a lack of public transport (upon which the envisaged residents may be reliant) to these Green Belt areas. Cllr M. Pope  Mr A. Reed  Expansion outwards is far preferable, enabling housing needs to be met in a controlled manner without destroying the existing town areas. Much development is delivered by demolition of perfectly useable houses and subdivision of plots. Each is considered separately allowing a mish-mash of schemes changing local areas bit by bit. The Council currently has little if any control of this and its medium/long term impact. The cumulative impact (for example on roadside parking) of multiple but separate developments in a street is not taken into account. The necessary mix of housing need e.g. bungalows in the heart of the community for the elderly/less mobile as well as family houses is being destroyed in this way. Prefer a few, large developments than every existing street in the town being subdivided and can provide the right mix and balance of property developed together with the infrastructure needed to support it. Mr & Mrs S.  Thorne

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 38 Respondent A B C None Don’t Comments know Mr E. Webster  Development should in part be organic within the built environment and indeed there will be unidentified windfall sites although these cannot be relied upon. A mixture also ensure the delivery of a greater number of units within the plan period plus allow the market to build what is required. Ms R. Williams  Absolutely use brownfield sites but ensure that, as far as possible, when these are in the old town/ harbour areas they blend in with the existing character. That does not mean they should only be expensive properties where the only people who benefit are developers. Would support development of those greenfield sites that are already partly developed such as the Canford Arena i.e. not those that would encroach on proper countryside/ wildlife areas, nor hem in natural countryside areas to the extent that wildlife cannot function because the remaining greenfield they would inhabit would be too small to thrive in - or prohibit movement around and across remaining greenfield sites and on into the wider rural countryside.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 39 Question 6: The consultation is supported by an evidence base that includes a background paper setting out the housing, shopping, employment and infrastructure needs, a sustainability appraisal, and a Draft Green Belt Review. Do you have any comments about these?

Respondent Comment Draft Green Belt Review Canford School  Support the Green Belt methodology which appears consistent with others.  Current Green Belt boundary no longer fits the purpose for which they were created. Boundaries on Canford School site no longer meet NPPF requirements as there are no areas within the school that check unrestricted sprawl. School is already recognised as a major developed site in the Green Belt. As NPPF has removed this designation it makes sense to remove the developed parts of Canford School from the Green Belt. The remainder of the school which is open parkland and playing fields will continue. Submits a plan with a revised boundary for the Green Belt. The boundary should be defensible and follow natural land lines.  Parcel 9 description omits to refer to Canford School, the Manor and 4 of 6 of the Borough’s Grade I heritage assets.  Support carefully selected adjustments to Green Belt Dorset Local  Support the overall approach. Recognise that some land may be released but opportunity Nature should be taken to extend Green Belt so that there is no net loss. Partnership  Concerned that each local authority is reviewing their own Green Belt rather than taking a strategic approach. Encourage local authorities to co-operate, engage and share their plans at an early stage.  Any releases are a ‘special case’ and Council should be proactive in identifying land for public use, e.g. SANGs, nature conservation and countryside recreation such as Stour Valley. Essential that this is set out so that landowners/developers do not claim this is not feasible due to viability concerns. East Dorset Whilst this is a comprehensive start to the process of review, the current document does not meet Friends of the the test (above) of being sustainable within the context of the need to respond effectively to the Earth risks of climate change. The very concept of expanding the urban area into the current Green Belt implies increased transport movements, with the consequent increases in greenhouse gas emissions. Request that urgent attention is given to developing a sustainable transport strategy, and that the current development plans for housing and employment be shaped by the outcomes of such a revised transport policy. Pure Town Land at north west junction of Canford Magna and Queen Anne Drive is unique and sustainable Planning extension to Merley and Oakley that will follow the logical pattern of growth in the area. In terms of the loss of Green Belt, the site does not wholly serve any of the five identified purposes. The site is the only portion of the settlement within the identified four roads that remains within the Green Belt. Therefore, this small portion of Green Belt fails to be defined by the most recognisable physical and importantly the most permanent feature i.e. the main road. Testament  Parcel 8 (Site B2): Land Company o Openness - Agree that the northern portion of the site (North of Merley Park Road) is more visually enclosed and due to the various elements of built form (the caravan park and sports ground) also impact on the openness. Given these considerations, question whether a more appropriate conclusion on this point would be ‘low’ impact rather than ‘medium’. o Permanence - The landscape and built framework does lend itself to the creation of long term, enduring boundaries, particularly to the West of the site. These are significant features, which provide containment in both visual and physical terms. If area B2c is not brought forward for development, the Merley Park Road would then also form a definitive boundary to the South of the site. On this basis, question whether the impact could have reasonably been described as ‘low’ rather than ‘medium’.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 40 Respondent Comment  NPPF Purposes - It is suggested that the urbanising features of the area, particularly the caravan park have not been given due consideration in the context of the encroachment purpose. Given that the caravan park already extends such built form to the western boundary of the site, it is questionable as to whether the impact has been correctly identified as ‘high’. Whilst this may be a possible conclusion in respect of the land to the South of Merley Park Road, would suggest that the area to the North is more compromised and as such the contribution could be better described as ‘medium’ or ‘low’. In terms of coalescence, it is again suggested that the contribution has been overstated. The caravan park already extends to the western boundary of the area and the vegetation along the western edge is a significant visual barrier. On this basis, the perception of a narrowing of the gap in either physical or visual terms is limited and a score of ‘low’ impact would be justified.  On the other elements, agree that the site provides no contribution to checking the unrestricted sprawl of large built up areas and that the contribution in terms of the special character of a historic town (in this case, Wimborne) is low at best.  SE Dorset SP - The reduction in open land is minimal, given that any development would retain substantive tracts of open space. As such, the contribution could reasonably be considered as ‘low’ rather than ‘medium’. Given the lack of public accessibility to the site, suggest that the contribution of the site for recreation is zero, but through development could be substantively increased. A scope of no contribution is more appropriate in this regard. Richborough  Planning currently based on 36 year old Green Belt policy that was designed to restrict in Estates migration. A great deal has changed since then and a different approach is needed to address the disparity between earnings and house prices.  Assessment of Parcel 9 has been undertaken without knowledge of how the parcel could be developed. Only part of the parcel would be developed. Suggests reassessment of Parcel 9 in light of proposed masterplan. Carriage Drive and A31 provide long term defensible boundaries with floodplain /SANGS protected. Tidemains Ltd  Land at Roberts Lane, Creekmoor could accommodate 40 to 50 family homes. It is noted that the Draft Green Belt Review Paper notes that the site makes a low-moderate contribution to the green belt. Its location adjacent to the edge of the built up area means that its release for housing development would be appropriate. W H White Ltd  It is unclear as to how the eighteen parcels, surmised in table 6 of the draft Review, have been identified and WHW is concerned that some of the parcels are of a scale that overlooks the finer grain and the different characteristics within individual parcels. This is certainly true of parcels 13 and 15.  WHW express concern as the way settlement type definitions have been derived, particularly the treatment of Merley which has led to a distortion in the way sites are assessed against NPPF purpose 1. WHW consider it disingenuous to suggest that Merley and Oakley Hill are distinct from the urban area, they are functionally connected and visually linked by urban fringe development such as that along Magna Road. Thus a visitor to Poole might reasonably perceive Merley and Oakley Hill as part of the established urban area. This is further evidenced by the fact that there are no discrete settlement boundaries within the Borough. Thus WHW consider the assertion that the release of parcels of land adjacent to Merley would have no impact upon checking the unrestricted sprawl of the existing built up area to be perverse.  WHW recognises that the scoring is a matter or professional judgement, however WHW does not agree with the scores attributed to some of the parcels and is concerned that there is a degree of inconsistency in the relative assessment of sites. For instance: o Parcel 1 is scored as making a low contribution to checking the unrestricted sprawl of large built-up areas, but this is premised on the strength of an alternative, admittedly, well defined boundary. Similar arguments could be made elsewhere – for instance in relation to the River Stour, roads or field boundaries but aren’t. It would appear that this assessment pre-empts the phase II study. o Parcel 9 is scored as making no contribution to checking the unrestricted sprawl of large built up areas, a medium contribution to preventing neighbouring towns merging into one

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 41 Respondent Comment another and a making a low contribution to the preservation of the setting and special character of historic towns. WHW consider that this should respectively be medium, high and medium. W H White Ltd  Land west of Belben Road is suitable for employment use and has an established access to Francis Avenue. The site sits outside of the Green Belt and does not possess any of the qualities that would make it suitable for future inclusion within the Green Belt. Site is within the southern part of parcel 13 and displays very different characteristics than the majority of the parcel. The site does not meet the purposes of Green Belt, as detailed below, that would warrant a future boundary change at stage 2 of the Green Belt review process so as to become included within the Green Belt: o Essential Characteristics Openness – Low: The site reads as urban fringe. The neighbouring employment uses have a strong visual presence which forms the site context. The site is accessed by an established hard surfaced road with palisade fencing to the east forming a hard and imposing urban boundary. The utilities infrastructure which is adjacent to the site does not provide a rural/ open setting and is contiguous with the urban fringe context of the site. The electricity substation both visually and by noise generation is a strong urban feature. To the south of the site is the A3049 which creates significant site noise and further reinforces the urban context of the site. Permanence – Medium: The site boundaries are fence lines to the east and Canford Heath to the west. The site boundary to the north and west is heathland and the golf course. o NPPF Purposes To check the unrestricted sprawl of large built-up areas - Low contribution: The parcel is adjacent to a built up area but does not have an open and rural character. The site displays the characteristic of ‘fringe’ use reinforced by the urban context. Development of the site would not represent significant expansion of a large built up area as to the west of the site is Canford Heath, part of the Dorset Heaths SPA and this forms a natural barrier to development. Prevent neighbouring towns from merging – No Contribution: Development of the site, like the wider parcel 13, would not result in any perception of the narrowing of the gap between the large built up area and Wimborne. The heathland to the west forms a permanent and effective gap between the site is and the neighbourhoods of Broadstone and Canford Heath. Assist in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment – Low contribution: The site relates strongly to the urban area to the east. The strong presence of utilities infrastructure adjacent to and on the approach to the site does not provide a rural setting or context. Development of the site would not represent encroachment into the countryside. To preserve the setting and special character of historic towns – No contribution: Like the wider parcel 13 the site does not form part of the setting of a historic town. o South East Dorset Structure Plan 1980 Purposes To maintain an area of open land around the conurbation – No contribution: The site is very strongly affected by urbanising development. The uses to the east of the site have a very strong visual and encroaching presence from noise creation. The A3049 to the south of the site is a strong urban feature which through traffic noise impacts on the site and reinforces an urban fringe setting. Heathland west of the site represents a permanent, open feature, which maintain openness. To provide for the development of suitable forms of Countryside recreation easily accessible to a large number of people– Low contribution: The site provides links to wider recreational opportunities but does not on its represent a recreational opportunity providing only limited informal footpaths. The access is a hard surfaced road and is a strong urban feature. There are no formal recreational activity offers within the site. The assessment, above, which considers the site’s suitability with regard to meeting the purposes

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 42 Respondent Comment of Green Belt demonstrates that the site does not display rural or open characteristics and is heavily influenced and encroached upon, visually and by noise disturbance, by its neighbouring uses. The site does not have the qualities that would lend itself to being designated as being suitable as Green Belt. Strongly supports the removal of the site from parcel 13 of the DGBR and that the site should not become Green Belt as a result of any future boundary changes. Ms L Constable  Site B3: North of Oakley Lane: Land to the North of Oakley Lane forms a critical part of the South East Dorset Green Belt, providing an important gap between the historic town of Wimborne Minster, and the suburns of Poole at Merley. The most recent review of the South East Dorset Green Belt (2005) identifies the area between Wimborne and Merley as a 'key gap' which is critical to maintaining the separate identify of these settlements, and therefore forms a strategic element of the South East Dorset Green Belt. The study defines 'key urban edges' as those places where the width of the gap separating settlements is less than 1km, which includes the gap between Merley and Wimborne, and states that in these areas ‘prevention of further erosion of the separating gap will be critical’. The open gap between Wimborne and Merley is appreciated from a number of public vantage points including the Stour Valley Way public right of way that follows the former carriage drive to Canford School, as well as from the Wimborne to the north and Oakley Lane to the north. The gap provides an important element of the setting of the Oakley Lane Conservation Area, providing an open, rural setting to the former agricultural buildings and farm house at Cruxton Farm Courtyard.  Retention of the area identified as B3c in Appendix 3 to the consultation document as open space would at least start to address the setting of the conservation area, but should be extended to the east to make a coherent block of open space that ensures open views across this area to and from Wimborne and the Oakley Lane Conservation area are retained.  Contrary to the assessment in the Council's Draft Green Belt Review document, site B3: North of Oakley Lane does provide an important function in restricting the sprawl from the large built up area. This is one of the few open areas along the Stour Valley that allow visibility across the valley from the northern edge of the Poole and Bournemouth conurbation.  The Review document should recognise that the land north of Oakley Lane (Parcel 9) makes an important contribution to the following NPPF Green Belt purposes: o to check the unrestricted sprawl of large built up areas - High Contribution: the site forms the outer boundary of the suburbs of Poole and is the last remaining vestige of countryside along the northern edge of the Poole / Bournemouth conurbation. o to prevent neighbouring towns merging into one another - High Contribution: the site forms a critical gap between Merley and Wimborne, as identified in previous reviews of the South East Dorset Green Belt. o to assist in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment - High Contribution: the site is open, attractive rural farmland that is appreciated from a number of vantage points in the surrounding area. o to preserve the setting and special character of historic towns - High Contribution: the open nature of the site as parkland/water meadows associated with the carriageway drive to Canford School contributes to the setting of the southern edge of Wimborne. It also makes an important contribution to the setting of Oakley Lane Conservation Area.  It is clearly incorrect that the Review ranks this area as having a low contribution for countryside recreation that is easily accessible to a large number of people, as any visit to this area will demonstrate that the public right of way along the former carriageway drive to Canford School is very well used for informal recreation, as is the towpath alongside the River Stour. Any SANG land for this site would need to extend well beyond the area identified as B3b in the consultation document if it is to have any chance of mitigating the potential impacts on the heathlands that would inevitably arise as a consequence of new development.  The Green Belt review for Poole should not be considered in isolation; it should be undertaken as part of a strategic review of the wider South East Dorset Green Belt, and should take into consideration the options of locating development in locations beyond the Green Belt, or to the west of Poole in Purbeck District, where the current Purbeck Local Plan Review has identified considerable areas of land with potential for development in the vicinity of Lytchett Matravers

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 43 Respondent Comment and Lytchett Minster which may have less impact on the Green Belt and offer better connectivity to key employment areas within Poole and Bournemouth. Cllr M. Pope  Accept that outward expansion of Poole is subject to considerable environmental and physical constraints with the sea to the south, Green Belt to the north and a range of internationally protected sites. It is unfortunate that, for this review, consideration has only been given to removing the constraint of the Green Belt. The future of the internationally protected sites and the Green Belt are inter-related.  Parcels 10,11,12,14,15 and 16 in the draft Green Belt review contain routes and foraging areas for the nightjar and other protected species from Canford Heath SSSI. Development here would have a detrimental effect on these species and their habitats.  The part of the SE Dorset Green Belt which lies within Poole's boundaries continues to serve the purpose for which it was intended. Much of the quoted 'encroachment of domestic residential and commercial paraphernalia/uses within the parcel' largely pre-date 1980 when the Green Belt was first designated. What has destroyed the openness of the Green Belt is permission for a large swathe of recycling plants at Canford Magna. The separation of minerals and waste from the plan for housing, employment, shopping etc. has led to a fragmented approach in planning decisions which affect Canford Heath SSSI. Mr & Mrs S.  Understand that Council is under pressure to provide affordable homes and areas for Thorne employment and are constrained with the sea to the south, Green Belt to the north and a range of internationally protected sites. However it is not appropriate that for this review, consideration has been given to removing the constraint of the Green Belt only.  As Cllr Pope in her comments to this consultation has pointed out the future of the internationally protected sites and the Green Belt are inter-related. Parcels 10, 11, 12, 14 & 15 in the draft Green Belt review contain routes and foraging areas for the nightjar and other protected species from Canford Heath SSSI.  Agree with Cllr Pope’s comments regarding the Green Belt, which continues to serve the purpose for which it was intended. Mr E. Webster  All development needs to be viable else it will not happen. The Council needs to review its demands from developers to ensure delivery. Development is not a cash cow for the town but a much need resource.  The Green Belt and its function have to be re assessed from time to time to ensure it delivers its function.  We should also review the 400m policy of no development from Green Belt, SSSI etc. The 400m was calculated of the feral cat going into the outback in Australia and is frankly stupid to apply in this country. If there is flora and fauna it should be protected by specific policies related to the species Ms K. Holland  If the Green Belt is not “functioning as it was intended” then action should be taken so that it does, rather than this being seen as an opportunity to say that it might as well be built on! Dorset Local Include the Ecological Network Maps for Poole in the evidence base to inform the local plan. Nature Partnership Employment Inland Homes Council should consider releasing employment land for homes but not with lengthy marketing exercise for sites not considered suitable for future employment uses. Legal and Commercial development within the centre should remain a priority and to encourage frontage, General there should be commercial development as a minimum at ground floor level for any redevelopment within the town centre. W H White Ltd WHW’s previous representations pointed to gaps in the Council’s evidence base. WHW is disappointed that the Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole Workspace Strategy has not been published alongside the current consultation. W H White Ltd  Land west of Belben Road is suitable for employment use and has an established access to Francis Avenue.  The reference for the provision of 33 hectares employment is derived from the emerging

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 44 Respondent Comment Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole Workspace Strategy. It is unfortunate the Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole Workspace Strategy evidence based document has not been published as this has informed the Council’s’ approach to identifying employment need but cannot be reviewed. The consultation documents identify the provision of 37 hectares of employment land across 13 sites. The consultation document acknowledges that the current strategy, of focussing employment in the town centre, hasn’t materialised. One of the identified options to meet employment need is to allocate more employment land to meet local needs. Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) Gladman  The SHMA uplift for affordable housing of 45 dwellings per annum is inadequate and unlikely Developments to address affordability issues facing Poole, particularly younger households.  SHMA needs updating to reflect 2014 mid-year projections and the full range of factors in NPPF para 159 to avoid difficulties at examination. Home Builders  As suggested in the recently published Local Plans Expert Group’s (LPEG) Report in its Federation recommendations for a standard methodology for the calculation of OAHN, adjustments to Household Formation Rates in younger age groups and for worsening market signals are separate and both are required (see Flowchart Steps A & B in Appendix 6 of the Report).  The SHMA’s 7% uplift to improve affordability is relatively modest in comparison to uplifts applied elsewhere (e.g. 10% uplift in Eastleigh and in Uttlesford) especially given the long standing issue of housing affordability in the Borough. It is identified that median house price to median income ratio is 10 times. The LPEG recommendations also propose up to 25% uplift to improve affordability dependant on house price and rental affordability ratios (see text in Appendix 6 of the LPEG Report)  As set out in the NPPG (and LPEG Report (see Flowchart Steps C & D in Appendix 6 of LPEG Report)) an increase in the total housing included in a Plan should be considered where it could help to deliver the required number of affordable homes (e.g. 30% in Canterbury, 44% in Bath & North East Somerset, 5% in Gloucester, Cheltenham & Tewkesbury and 10% in the Forest of Dean.  The sensitivity testing to support economic growth based on the preferred Local Knowledge scenario identified a figure of 694 dwellings per annum, but this figure is disregarded in the final OAHN figure of 710 dwellings per annum.  The Council has ignored housing deficiencies from the previously adopted plan effectively the Council is re-setting the position in 2013 and ignoring housing needs which have been unmet in the preceding period. The review should take into account the deficit between the planned and delivered housing requirement for the period 2006 – 2013 and consider if there are any implications arising from the publication of the 2014 Sub National Population Projections.  The SHMA Report identifies a need for 769 C2 bed-spaces over and above 710 dwellings per annum to which the Council makes no separate reference. Therefore the housing requirement figure should be set out clearly in the reviewed document including a separate reference to C2 housing needs. The housing requirement should be expressed as a minimum to ensure that full housing needs are planned for in accordance with the NPPF. Rentplus Any further updates to the housing evidence base specifically analyse the contribution that Rentplus homes could make to delivering affordable housing locally. The inclusion at this early stage would help plan for the long term strategic approach to delivery and also make known the whole-Plan viability impacts of the delivery of this model alongside all others. Richborough 5,000 left over may be an under-estimate of the scale of the challenge, due to the difficulty and Estates cost of delivering brownfield sites, plus the timing of delivery may be optimistic. Higher densities exacerbates lack of family housing Vision for  Do not accept the suggested housing need figures which are produced solely by the national Poole SHMA methodology as relevant or appropriate for Poole. Such data, though they purport to reflect Objectively Assessed Need, do nothing of the kind. The resulting “housing needs assessments” are in reality just the output of a statistical exercise. The figures do not reflect local housing needs at Ward or Borough level. The SHMA national methodology takes no account of locally assessed needs nor environmental constraints. Poole probably has the greatest environmental limitations of any town in Britain. The quality of Poole’s natural

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 45 Respondent Comment environment and heritage are central to Poole’s community assets. Tourism and associated services represent a significant part of Poole’s economy. Disproportionate development would have a very negative impact on Poole’s economy and Quality of Life. W H White Ltd  Concerned as to whether the Objectively Assessed Need takes sufficient account of the need for affordable housing and market signals such as affordability. It would appear that no uplift to the overall housing requirement to help deliver affordable housing has been included, despite the identification of a significant affordable housing need. Note that Bath & North East Somerset incorporated a 44% uplift and the Eastleigh Local Plan Inspector’s Preliminary Conclusions on Housing Need felt a proposed 10% uplift was a cautious approach to modest pressures on market signals.  The Arts University Bournemouth experienced a 12% growth in student numbers per annum over the period 2006-2012 (para. 9.85), but the SHMA (para 9.87) is silent on future student growth projections, at odds with the ambitions set out in the adopted Talbot Village SPD. Whilst it is acknowledged that new student accommodation can contribute towards housing need – primarily through the release of existing housing, this must be tempered against the potential for the Universities to grow student numbers over the life of the plan. It would be prudent to examine whether the development of 354 student apartments will genuinely release existing general market housing to meet the objectively assessed need. Mr D. Ellis  Following Brexit the current freedom of movement across Europe is likely to be stopped or at least greatly reduced and thus the quantity of new development required, might well be over- exaggerated and unnecessary for future needs. There is no indication of how many people are on the waiting list in Poole and/or surrounding areas. This figure should regularly be published, which may assist residents of Poole to understand the alleged need for so many new properties. No indication of need for additional infrastructure that is now urgently required to support any further development in this area.  CPRE claim there are sufficient brownfield sites in England alone to provide between 1.1 & 1.4 million new homes. CPRE studied findings of 53 Councils which have published data on suitable sites and found that these areas alone could provide 273,000 new homes. In addition 13,152 hectares of excess defence land are to be released to support the MOD’s target to provide 55,000 homes. Furthermore there are 610,123 empty homes in England, of which 205,821 are recorded as long-term empty, including 18,550 in the south west. Mr R Rowe Is the level of housing need genuine and is it to plan for future migrants? Mr H Williams Following Brexit future proposals for the volume of housing required in the future, as set out in Government guidelines, may be reviewed. Mr P. Gillett  Assumes work on projections of housing ‘need’ are going to be shelved and re-worked as soon as the impact of the Brexit vote becomes more clear?  Many of the planned developments would have had another detrimental effect on the local roads infrastructure, which is slowly strangling the local area and will continue to push up costs for everybody (businesses included) in hours wasted sitting in traffic.  In-migration from elsewhere in the UK has been partly fuelled by those moving to the area following the large influx of immigrants from abroad. There could therefore be a knock-on effect locally of immigration levels changing nationally, especially if more inward pressure is experienced in the South East in particular.  Welcomes a review of the Strategic Housing Market Assessment based on Brexit. Anonymous 2  Following vote to leave Europe there will be less need for housing.  The environment should not be destroyed through the building of further unnecessary housing. Sustainability Appraisal East Dorset  Broadly accept the scope of this appraisal. A sustainable economy can only be achieved if Friends of the economic development is framed within the context of tackling climate change. Earth  Only by increasing housing densities, developing employment in accessible locations and shifting away from transport based upon private vehicles can climate change impacts be managed.  Suggest that the Plan is amended to recognise the environment constraints and imperatives

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 46 Respondent Comment within which it will have to operate. Environment  Poole Harbour - Support the use of the Nitrogen Supplementary Planning Document and Agency associated reports within the SA.  Climate Change - Support that flood risk associated with climate change is considered as ‘minimal impact – all new sites will be requite to minimise the impact from climate change’ . However, this statement obviously depends on the overarching flood risk management strategy for the high flood risk areas where development may be promoted. Table 4 indicates that for Option C under the flood risk section that it will be neutral. However, given the potential for increased development in the flood risk areas in the town centre this could be considered to be a negative impact (as per Option A)  Site Specific Appraisal of Allocated Site - Under the flood risk objective and based upon the current strategy there is consideration that the allocated sites could offer a positive contribution to flood risk. As the current Flood Risk Management Strategy promotes sites adjacent to the Backwater Channel and Holes Bay to raise level at water frontage to 3.21m AOD  Site Specific Appraisal of New Site - Support that document acknowledges those sites within the 2126 Flood Risk area at threat of flooding due to risk of sea level rise arising from climate change. The existing Core Strategy already commits the Council to defending this area from future sea level rises to enable growth to occur. This site will benefit from that albeit that it will need to contribute towards this as well as secure any site specific mitigation where necessary. Gladman Ensure that the results of the SA clearly justify the policy choices. Be clear why some policy Developments options have been progressed or rejected, with each reasonable alternative treated in the same level of detail for both chosen and rejected alternatives. Risk failing legal compliance test (e.g. South Somerset) or legal challenge (e.g. Norwich). Historic  It is clear there is a risk to the historic character of historic Poole and its heritage assets from England an inappropriate scale and massing of future development. However it is also apparent there are benefits of urban compaction and if moderated, development within an historic context can be complementary.  Would welcome the opportunity to consider the Tall Buildings/ Heights Study, when it becomes available, to appreciate how such development within the proposed Tall Buildings Area might preserve and or enhance the character and or appearance of the adjacent conservation area.  In addition it will be important to appreciate in greater detail than in the very brief comments provided, how the Sustainability Appraisal has come to its conclusions in relation to those sites where development is anticipated to cause an adverse impact (A1a,b, A11, A12, A14, A22, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9). Encouragingly it is implied that in most instances harm might be minimised or offset through a suitable design response however is not entirely clear how this position has been reached. It will be important for you to demonstrate a robust case if any such site is to be promoted. Richborough Own SA shows that Site B3 is significantly more favourable than Council’s assessment of the site. Estates RSPB  Support the analysis of Para 20 which identifies three key issues established by the Core Strategy HRA.  The SA usefully goes onto identify the effectiveness of heathland mitigation to date, and the challenges ahead, including the dismantling of the sub-regional heathland mitigation framework in 2014/15, and the new approach to collecting and disbursing mitigation funding. This is important context for the new local plan, especially the comments in paragraph 28.  Since the Core Strategy HRA, work has been undertaken to understand and identify solutions to pollution and nutrient enhancement in the Harbour (paragraphs 29-34). Support the comments made in paragraph 36 identifying that the local plan needs to recognise and be consistent with the forthcoming SPD which address the issues.  With respect to recreational pressure in Poole Harbour, the SA identifies the issues (paragraphs 39-40) and the limited progress to date (paragraphs 41-42). Progress is now needed. Support the actions identified in paragraph 43, which will need investment during this plan review.  Strongly support the SA conclusions within paragraphs 48-54, and look to the next consultation

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 47 Respondent Comment stage to demonstrate how progress has been made on these issues. Testament  Agree with the majority of the impacts for Site B2, but would note the following: Land Company o Promote stronger, safer and more vibrant communities – The potential exists for this to be a ‘High Positive Impact’ rather than ‘Slight’. The development of the site is significant in scale and offers the opportunity to create a new community of substantive stage and support the delivery of valued community facilities. On this basis, the score is inappropriately low. o Improve Accessibility with Least Damage – These three scores are inappropriately low. Given the scale of development, there is a strong prospect of being able to improve the viability of existing public transport services and infrastructure and to support their growth. On this basis a positive impact should be identified. o Protect and enhance habitats and species – The score of ‘High Negative Impact’ is inappropriate and is driven by one part of the site only (B2c). The impact of development can be easily mitigated and consequently, the impact is less pronounced than suggested. o Conclusion – Correctly references the site as being in a ‘relatively sustainable and attractive location’ (albeit, the term relatively is not considered to be appropriate – the site is sustainable). The elements of mitigation referred to are easily deliverable and as such, the site represents an unconstrained, sustainable opportunity for accommodating growth. W H White Ltd  WHW is concerned by inconsistency in the assessment of impacts, particularly in relation to objectives 4, 5 and 6. For instance: o The effect of the plan is deemed to have a slight positive impact upon social inequalities in the HIA and EqIA. This is premised on ‘A key focus will be on maximising the delivery of affordable housing’. It is WHW’s contention that this will very much depend on the option for growth selected. o In a similar vein, consider the ‘slight positive’ rating attributed to Option A’s ability to ‘help make suitable housing available and affordable for everyone’ jars with the evidence presented in the background paper on housing mix (flats and houses, as well as the provision of affordable housing) and is far from assured. One could easily repeat this comment for all of the identified Town Centre sites. For the reasons, set out in the Transport Strategy of this representation, the impact of Option C on improving accessibility with least damage need not be adverse – albeit this is perhaps only true for Canford Park. Mr C. Down The Sustainability Appraisal does not adequately address how you would mitigate the loss of Green Belt and how you would mitigate the impact on protecting habitats and species. Retail Legal and  Agree that retail growth should be focussed in Poole Town and the vitality and viability of the General Town Centre should be maintained.  The provision of extensions to retail parks and the provision of a new retail park should not be at the expense of the town centre and should not detract from promoting the town centre as an attractive destination. As such, would not support the provision of a new retail park or extensions to existing retail parks as it is not appropriate to identify new sites where there are town centre opportunities. This proposed option is therefore inconsistent with paragraph 23 of the NPPF which seeks to support the vitality of town centres.  In terms of infrastructure, the document suggests that in order to sustain the anticipated growth, new open spaces should be allocated. Transport Legal and Would expect to see improved transport services that will serve the town centre and increase General connections between the town centre and the rest of the borough and beyond. This is to ensure that the vitality and viability of the Town Centre and to continue the promotion of the town centre as an attractive and accessible destination.

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Respondent Comment Barclays Bank  Supportive of Poole as an office location. PLC  The potential list of housing sites should not be exclusive and instead should reflect the larger areas allocated for regeneration in the Town Centre SPD and consider the aspirations for the wider area as a whole. This will also provide a more flexible approach to demonstrating a five year housing land supply and is more likely to catalyse development in the area.  As well as advocating a more holistic approach to regeneration in the town centre area, Barclays is supportive of reviewing the current site allocations, including from a viability perspective where sites which have been allocated for development in previous plans have not yet come forward. Bournemouth  Any developments which are likely to give rise to increases in traffic will require appropriate Borough mitigation, particularly to avoid any adverse impact on the Strategic Road Network within Council Bournemouth. In particular, the possible future housing sites shown in the Bearwood/Canford Magna/Merley area will require significant transport mitigation measures to avoid any adverse impact on Ringwood Road, which is a key transport corridor into and out of the conurbation. Depending upon the scale of housing there could be the need for the consideration of a A31 Poole to Canford Bottom/Amesbury link road.  There are a number of longstanding ‘pinch-points’ on the urban highway network which lead to significant traffic congestion. Often these pinch points result from the existing use of the land and/or the lack of availability of land to be able to undertake suitable highway improvements. A typical example of this is in the centre of Wallisdown, where the narrow transport corridor coupled with the constant backing in and out of traffic accessing the shops causes significant traffic disruption. The Local Plan provides an opportunity to ‘rethink’ these areas by incentivising prospective developers to regenerate these centres with attractive and sustainable development (including housing) but that also sets back the highway boundary for sustainable transport improvements (e.g. for buses/cycling) and removes access to shops away from the main transport corridor and onto side roads or dedicated access roads.  Given that housing demand concerns the wider housing market area it will clearly be important to ensure that the plan provides for a suitably significant level of growth in light of current and predicted demand. It is therefore appreciated that inevitably both the contribution of increased densities together with taller buildings and consideration of Green Belts sites need to be appropriately assessed. Suggest that reference should be made to the RTPI Location of Development study which included the Bournemouth city region and helps to illustrate the success of the prevailing policy approach in relation to sustainable locations for development in comparison to some other city regions.  Park and ride has not been a proven solution in the context of SE Dorset thus far and presents risks in relation to potential ongoing subsidies and reduced revenue. It will be critical to ensure that any parking strategy retains the viability and attractiveness of the town centres. Broadstone  The housing figures presented in the document relate directly to those presented through the Neighbourhood SHMA and housing needs assessment. They represent an unconstrained figure. It would appear Forum that constraints such as greenbelt land, other protected land, rate of build and availability of suitable sites have not yet been taken into account consequently the unconstrained total being presented in the documentation is unlikely to be attained within the time period.  There is a growing view that the continued outward spread of towns and cities needs to be contained. This can be done through the rigorous implementation of green belt principles and by adopting a more positive approach to increased housing density through increased building height. Good planning with a positive approach to quality place making can achieve the desired end. CBRE Ltd  Encourage extension of plan period to 2036 to add flexibility for plan delay.  Suggest 10% flexibility above 14,200 homes target to allow for complex delivery of brownfield sites. Suggest a new target of 15,620 homes to ensure delivery. Dorset CPRE  Endorse the response by Society of Poole Men.  Would welcome the protection and possible enlargement of the Green Belt in effective collaboration with other local authorities to maintain the perceived character of Dorset valued by

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 49 Respondent Comment residents and visitors.  Refer to CPRE research paper “Set up to fail: why housing targets based on flawed numbers threaten our countryside” Dorset Local Could not support sites that do not meet the objectives of DLNP’s Vision and Strategy (2014) in terms Nature of Natural Capital, Natural Value, Natural Resilience and Natural Influence. Partnership Dorset County  Transport Planning Council o Development Options within Poole Town Centre Supports development focused within the town centre as this is the most sustainable location in terms of public transport (bus and rail), walking, cycling and access to employment, education, services and facilities. The 2011 Census demonstrates that the Travel to Work Area is fairly self- contained within the Bournemouth / Poole conurbation, so DCC agrees that town centre development should be the first focus for future housing provision, before considering other options. o Development Options on land to the north of Poole The majority of vehicular trips generated by the developments would be to and from the conurbation which would have to be reduced through widening travel choice and provision of local services to reduce the need to travel. The benefit of locating development in these locations would be that residents could travel the relatively short distance into Wimborne or Bearwood/Kinson with a greater selection of services and facilities using alternatives to the car (bus, bicycle) due to the shorter distances involved. No objections in principle, at this early stage, to mixed use development in these locations subject to significant transport infrastructure improvements and improved bus corridors into the conurbation (in Dorset Joint Local Transport Plan 3) and into Wimborne, Park and Ride provision for the conurbation (also in LTP3), and the development of a strategic cycle network across the conurbation from East Dorset, Purbeck and Christchurch. Development in North Poole (especially the Canford Park and Merley Park sites) needs to be self-contained and therefore development should be mixed use to provide a better balance of homes, work, and facilities in order to reduce the need to travel by car. To achieve this sustainable community, development needs to be planned comprehensively through a masterplan or development brief process. A Transport Assessment will be required and the South East Dorset Transport Model can be used to give a strategic assessment of traffic impacts in the area (model is currently being updated by DCC). Funding towards infrastructure improvements to mitigate the impact on the highway network will be required through developer contributions and DCC would seek significant developer contribution specifically towards any strategic transport infrastructure.  Education The overall pressures that will be generated by extending the town to the north will impact potentially on Dorset Schools if sufficient provision is not identified. If there is 5 form of entry of spare capacity all phases of the education system in the area, this should be clearly evidenced and articulated otherwise additional provision will need to be planned.  Minerals & Waste Parts of the areas of land proposed for possible future housing for development lie within the Minerals Safeguarding Area and the Minerals Consultation Area. The adopted Minerals Strategy places an onus on ensuring development does not needlessly sterilise minerals. Where there is a demonstrable need for non-mineral development, then it seeks prior extraction where this is practicable and would not leave the site incapable of non-mineral development. If at a future stage the Council is minded to grant permission for any of the proposed housing sites, the applicants would need to carry out further assessment of mineral potential, including digging trial pits, to assess the quality and quantity of mineral on the site. The next steps could include prior extraction of some proportion of the mineral present. Without such measures being put in place, development should be resisted due to the sterilisation of available mineral in this area. Environment  Nutrients in Poole Harbour: Support that the Nitrogen Supplementary Planning Document will form Agency the basis of the evidence for offsetting impacts from increased nutrients from the growth under the plan.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 50 Respondent Comment  Town Centre Growth – Sequential Test: Have previously accepted through the 2009 Core Strategy that there was defined Sequential Test area for growth in the Town Centre for regeneration. Any change to this area to expand the limits of the town centre growth or elsewhere will require an update to the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA), Flood Risk Management Strategy (FRMS) and Infrastructure Delivery Plan.  Flood Risk Management Strategy: There needs to be the appropriate evidence as to how the infrastructure should be delivered and funded to offer certainty over growth strategies.  Site Allocations: Have not checked each and every site for flood risk constraints as the Council would be expected to do this as part of its normal processes. The Council’s statement ‘The site is at risk of flooding by 2126, which will be mitigated through town centre flood defences’ should identify those sites at risk of flooding today, and those at risk in the future. Strictly the test for each site should be to ascertain whether the site is at risk of flooding by 2133 (not by 2126).  Fluvial Flood Risk: Note that for those sites adjoining the River Stour, for example B3 & B8, the extent of the Flood Zones (3 & 2) may change in the future due to remodelling work taking place.  Transport and Parking: Note that there is a requirement to improve transport / vehicular and cycle network / pedestrian. This opportunity should be used to consider the safe access / egress during extreme flood events to tie into the National Planning Policy position for providing safe dry access.  Parking Strategy: Reappraisal need to consider flood risk as a constraint when considering impact of climate change in town centre.  Summary: Have some reservations that the Council is proposing sites within areas at risk of flooding from the sea (town centre area) without the benefit of an adopted updated Flood Risk Management Strategy which clearly sets out how future provision of flood defences will allow these sites to be delivered in the period to 2033. Mindful of the flood risk Sequential Test it would seem more appropriate for the Council to promote those sites not at risk of flooding from the sea (both now and in the future). This approach would lend weight to promote those sites to expand the town outwards, i.e. well away from the sea. Provided the extent of the fluvial Flood Zone (3 & 2) is taken into account (as described above), and inappropriate development is avoided within these areas, then a significant proportion of the required 5000 homes to 2033 could be delivered by a combination of proposed sites set out in Appendix 3. Gladman  Full plan viability assessment is needed to ensure sites are viable and not burdened by Developments policy/obligations, e.g. self-build and custom housing.  An assessment of the impact of proposed development on heritage assets is required (para 129 NPPF)  Housing strategy should provide housing allocations in each of Poole’s distinctive housing market areas to reflect need and demand, and not be politically driven to put a disproportionate amount in areas where people do not want to live.  Need to address how starter homes will impact upon traditional types of affordable housing, and may require an adjustment to the housing target to meet the full OAN.  To maximise housing supply the Council should allocate the widest possible range of sites to offer the widest range of products. Build out rates are faster where there are smaller sites.  The Council needs to be satisfied it has carried out a robust Green Belt Review.  It is vital that plan reflects NPPF and duty to cooperate; and if implemented, starter homes and the recommendations of the Local Plan Expert Group. Go South  Public transport corridors - Would not support the relaxation of the 400m corridor as this could Coast potentially mean that public transport would become less attractive to those in higher density development. The DfT developed this approach which has largely been embraced nationally and used as a development standard. The relaxation to 400m from any main corridor identified in figure 5 could undermine the transport and accessibility policies of the Local Plan. Something more sophisticated than the simple 400m rule could also be considered. Would be happy to work with the Council in considering an increase in the number of corridors utilising our existing and planned service patterns over the period which would ensure deliverable schemes that meet transport objectives that would allow more development along key transport corridors. Would not support the complete removal of criteria where flats could be built in relation to access to public transport

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 51 Respondent Comment nodes. This could lead to development which restricts access to bus services and also in some locations to increased parking on-street making roads currently serviced by bus inaccessible. Whilst meeting housing numbers this could cause further congestion on an already near capacity network.  Employment Supply & Demand: Policies in the Local Plan will need to provide sites that are accessible to a variety of transport nodes – walking, cycling, public transport and the car to enable access to employment for all skill sets.  Poole Town Centre: Support the proposals to rejuvenate the town centre upgrading the High Street, support a more vibrant Quay and Old Town as well as providing a more positive experience for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users. It is essential for the town centre economy (both evening and daytime) that easy access by bus is available with the Dolphin Centre and Arts Complex area as the main destination for passengers. Would need to be convinced of any on- street locations to provide for bus layover due to support the amount of kerb space that would be required due to demand for bus services anywhere in the town centre other than a dedicated facility. Any redevelopment of this area including relocation of the bus depot will need to be done on an incremental basis, building the new bus depot before vacating current facilities, the cost of which should be wholly met by the redevelopment of town centre north. In addition the development should provide a contribution to the additional operational cost endured by operators through additional mileage from a new depot to new bus station on what are often, marginal services. Do not necessarily accept that the availability of parking in Poole is deciding factor in office accommodation. Town centre parking is not near capacity (with the exception the height of summer in some car parks) and a more holistic plan of travel planning for individual site needs to be developed and included in any draft policies to enable development. Rather than level of accessibility to the town centre, or indeed parking, it is the quality of Grade A office stock built speculatively that will drive office growth. Home Builders  Supports the plan end date of 2033 in line with Purbeck District Council. Federation  Suggests that the Council re-considers its OAHN (see detailed comments on the SHMA).  The Council is proposing a HLS for the provision of 14,200 dwellings however this housing requirement figure is a minimum and it should not be treated as a maximum nor a ceiling to restrict sustainable development from happening. Moreover this may need to be higher to reflect the under-estimation of OAHN.  A plan led system must be planned including contingency planning therefore the HLS over the plan period should not be planned to a minimum and provide insufficient flexibility to respond to changing circumstances.  Doubtful that the Council’s windfall allowance will be as high as proposed given the extensive work undertaken to identify future sites so there should be sufficient headroom provided. A DCLG presentation to the HBF illustrated a 10 – 20% non-implementation gap together with 15 – 20% lapse rate. Therefore need to plan for more permissions than the housing start / completions.  The Council’s 5 Year Housing Land Supply only uses a 5% buffer. The Council should consider a 20% buffer since average completions since 2006/07 have been less than the annualised requirement. Para 11.4 of the LPEG Report recommends that “the NPPF makes clear that local plans should be required not only to demonstrate a five year land supply but also focus on ensuring a more effective supply of developable land for the medium to long term (over the whole plan period), plus make provision for, and provide a mechanism for the release of, developable Reserve Sites equivalent to 20% of their housing requirement, as far as is consistent with the policies set out in the NPPF”. Highways  No issue in principle with any of the approaches suggested, subject to there being no severe England impact on the strategic road network (SRN) or the necessary transport related infrastructure being in place in order to not severely impact on the SRN. These improvements need to be identified at this stage in the Local Plan process in accordance with DfT Circular 02/2013.  Suggestions for increasing density or increasing the distances allowed from public transport or amenities (beyond 400 metres) or reducing the requirement from six buses and hour to four along transport corridors are theoretical at this point without any transport evidence base to comment on specific impacts.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 52 Respondent Comment  Existing sites allocated for development: Given the location of the SRN many of the sites in Poole will not in themselves have a direct affect on it. It is more the quantum of development in this instance, although clearly the sites nearer the A31 in the north are more likely to have an impact. The sites are all within the town centre, in the south, south west or east of the town so development is unlikely to have any immediate impact on the SRN due to the distance from the A31. As existing sites they already have a status in planning policy terms and are considered suitable for development in their particular locations. However some of the sites are relatively large in terms of the numbers of possible increase in homes they could accommodate, the Former Power Station, between the Bridges, Pilkington tiles and Sydenhams and Talbot Village for example. There seems to be no assessment as to the possible transport implications of this increase in development. It maybe that improvements to the SRN are not required as a result of any development in particular but should it be determined that improvements are required as a result of the overall development levels then this will need to be taken into account with such things as CIL payments, and should be identified at the Local Plan stage.  Possible new housing sites in the urban area: None of the sites are located immediately adjacent to or where they are likely to have an immediate impact on the SRN. Some of the sites are several hundred dwellings in size and in total add up to 3,415. No specific comments to make on any of the individual sites at this stage, however, as with increasing the numbers of dwellings on existing sites, there are concerns that the quantum of development will have unacceptable impacts on the SRN. Once further assessment work has been done, can make a more meaningful assessment. The levels of trip generation and the distribution of the trips overall are essential in terms of determining the acceptability of individual sites or the sites as a whole. This needs to be done in order to identify any infrastructure or capacity improvements which need to be identified at Local Plan stage to conform with DfT Circular 02/2013.  Possible sites to expand the town outwards: Due to location, it is sensible to conclude that development in this area has a greater risk of having a severe impact on the SRN than sites further away, notwithstanding the fact that these other sites may be shown to impact on the SRN too once further transport evidence has been provided. Several of the sites have the capacity to accommodate hundreds and in the case of Merley Park and Canford Park 1,200 and 2,500 homes respectively. Given their proximity to the A31, Highways England has concerns as to the impacts on the SRN that taking this approach to meeting housing supply shortfall would have. Require information relating to trips and distribution to make comment on specific sites.  Other possible development sites: At this stage do not have any site specific comments to make relating to the development of these until an approach is firmed up as to the land use and quantity. Suffice to say any justification for proposals moving forward will need to be supported by a robust transport evidence base to show that the use and quantum of development will not have a severe impact on the SRN or that mitigation can be provided to ensure that this is not the case.  Summary: Not enough evidence of any transport related work underpinning the various approaches to meet the housing supply shortfall in order to usefully comment on the acceptability of each on a site by site basis. Until trip rates and distribution type information is available it is difficult to comment on specific sites. The overall quanta of development need to be considered, particularly in relation to sites expanding the town outwards. Historic Anticipate the following positive measures identified in the NPPF to complement those progressive England aspects of the Core Strategy and other existing associated local planning documents, guidance and evidence, in particular the 2013 Town Centre Heritage document: “LPAs should set out in their Local Plan a positive strategy for the conservation and enjoyment of the historic environment, including heritage assets most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats…. Local Plans must be prepared with the objective of contributing to the achievement of sustainable development…. Pursuing sustainable development involves seeking positive improvements in the quality of the historic environment. Crucially, Local Plans should contain a clear strategy for enhancing the historic Environment.” Legal and Earlier proposals by previous owners of the Dolphin Centre concentrated upon a major extension of General the Centre, which was reflected in the Council’s policies for the Town Centre North. Legal and General’s approach is different in that it views the improvement of the existing Centre as being

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 53 Respondent Comment essential to reinforcing Poole Town Centre as a retail and leisure destination. Given the closer connections to the High Street this should ensure better spin-off benefits to the rest of the town centre. The priority is to create both modern and larger units as well as re-configure and improve the appearance of existing stores. This will be complemented by well integrated extensions where appropriate. Lilliput &  The housing target should be reduced to 590 homes per year with more emphasis given to Neighbourhood environmental restrictions. Association  Do not support development in the Green Belt. Michael Have campaigned consistently for protection of Green Belt land. The Green Belt surrounding Merley Tomlinson MP and Bearwood is the last line of undeveloped land and any substantial building would see near continuous development from Wimborne through to the main conurbation. The distinct character of these local communities is at risk, alongside our precious green spaces that make our area such a desirable place to live, work and visit. Before the Green Belt is considered for development, it is incumbent on the Council to utilise all other available options. Within the options document, much of the required housing can be provided without building on Green Belt land. Increasing development in the town centre and looking at suitable sites for tall buildings is a more suitable proposal than using the Green Belt in the north of the Borough. Natural Promoters will need to bring forward basic information for outward expansion allocations (development England and SANG) which includes the following:  Basic Phase 1 habitat assessment  Confirmation from a qualified Ecologist that biodiversity features do not constrain the proposals (development and SANG area) and can be avoided, mitigated or compensated  SANG masterplan  Confirmation about the need or otherwise for nutrient neutrality at each site. Natural England welcome the proposed new open spaces, the authority is advised that at SSA20 the land should be referred to as Heathland Support Area rather than SANG. Network Rail Would like to close the level crossing on High Street due to safety concerns. Suggest the need for an overpass or walkway in any policy for the town centre. This should be funded through S106/CIL. NHS Dorset  The CCG confirm that it has been informed regarding the indicated increase in number of Clinical dwellings planned throughout the Borough of Poole area. In some areas the increase in population Commissioning numbers can be accommodated for the delivery of primary health care services, however, there Group may be pressure points in Merley, Canford Park and Bearwood areas. Will continue working with the Borough of Poole to explore the allocation of appropriate funding and resources to deliver healthcare infrastructure resources.  The CCG wish to be sited as an organisation to be a priority of CIL funds to support the development of primary health care services in local communities. Would welcome information on how the levy is arrived at and implemented. Poole Quays  Support 14,200 additional homes in the Borough Forum  Neighbourhood plan should be given significant weight when devising new policies such as the proposed Tall Building Area. Purbeck  Greenfield sites in the green belt should not be identified for development at the expense of District Council deliverable sites within the settlement boundary.  Where development clearly cannot be accommodated within the settlement boundary and green belt is considered for release, land should only be released where it does not perform the purposes set out in paragraph 80 of the NPPF and/or the sustainability benefits of releasing it outweigh any harm to the purposes, in line with paragraph 84 of the NPPF. Southern Poole  The proposed over-development of Poole will fail to protect the environment and our designated Chairmens’ Green Belt, will reduce our quality of life, will overstretch our roads and infrastructure, will not Group & Vision provide a meaningful amount of affordable housing, and will undermine our heritage and town for Poole character Committee  Strongly request that the proposed house building be reduced to 590 per year.  Poole has the most environmental restrictions of any town in Britain with sea along the south, Poole Bay along the west, European protected Dorset Heathland and the Green Belt to the north

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 54 Respondent Comment and solid Bournemouth development to the East. Do not have the space to develop without crucifying our heritage. The Housing Needs Assessment process is meant to be modified to take account of the environmental restrictions, but it has starkly refused to do so.  The Conservative Manifesto and David Cameron promised faithfully to protect the Green Belt, but the Plan considers covering much of the Green Belt with development. Society of  Disagree with the SHMA methodology, which is a statistical exercise that does not reflect local Poole Men housing needs at ward or Borough level. The methodology takes no account of local environmental constraints  Concerned about loss of employment and that employment is not seen as a means of allowing people to pay rent / get a mortgage.  Neither national policy or Poole’s policies address affordable housing  Concerned how ageing infrastructure can cope with high numbers of housing  The Local Plan should reflect neighbourhood plans, e.g. Story Lane, Broadstone  Avoid over-commercialisation of public spaces  Green Belt is serving its purpose and its effectiveness would be improved if it was enlarged  Poole should support other local authorities in asking government to seriously consider a Dorset and East Devon national park  Surprised that ageing single storey housing on large plots hasn’t been earmarked for redevelopment.  Bus depot in town centre deserves attention  Protect trees on sites  Outward expansion sites are not suitable until brownfield sites have been redeveloped (including single storey on large plots) South West  It is extremely important that the Council properly consider the overall impact of the Community HARP Planning Infrastructure Levy (CIL) on the delivery of affordable housing to ensure it is not squeezed by Consortium setting rates that are too high. Given the dearth in the supply of affordable housing over the previous nine years the Council should consider prioritising the delivery of affordable housing over setting a higher CIL rate.  This is especially pertinent given the recent reforms to planning, and their impact upon traditional affordable housing tenures. The introduction of Starter Homes (Housing and Planning Act 2016) propose a uniform requirement of 20% provision on all sites of 10 units or more, or those above 0.5 hectares and will directly impact upon site viability and the delivery of ‘traditional’ tenures of affordable housing.  Recommend the Council commissions additional evidence in order to demonstrate how much ‘traditional’ affordable housing can truly be delivered. Sport England  Playing pitches - Replacement of playing pitches must represent a genuine replacement i.e. creation of a new playing field. Improvements to existing playing field do not represent a genuine replacement because the quantity element of the exception has not been addressed only the quality element. The quantity element can be addressed by bringing into use areas of an existing playing field that are currently incapable of supporting a pitch or pitches without significant works, or creating new playing field on land that is not currently playing field. These areas must be assessed by a suitably qualified sports turf specialist/agronomist to provide the evidence required to show these areas will represent a genuine replacement of playing field.  Open Spaces - Sport England is pleased that the plan recognises that extra growth places pressure on open spaces. Two important aspects of paragraph 73 should be acknowledged. Firstly, and in contrast to former advice in PPG17, paragraph 73 makes no mention of standards. It advises instead that Local Authorities undertake assessments of need, and the identification of specific needs – as the basis for what is required. Secondly paragraph 73 states that assessments should be robust and up-to-date. Any provision of new sport facilities or enhancements to existing should be based on an up-to-date evidence base.  A significant proportion of indoor and outdoor sports facilities are found on education sites. If the Council are to be able to plan strategically for sports provision they need to be able secure community access to facilities (paid for by taxpayers) on education sites. This should be

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 55 Respondent Comment considered in developing proposal for open space provision. Rentplus  The Plan should aim to maximise delivery of affordable housing to the meet local needs and meet local aspirations for home ownership It is important that the Council consider the delivery of new forms of affordable housing, including affordable rent to buy, which have the potential to improve overall development viability.  Rentplus homes is a rent to buy model that bridges the gap presented by households not being able to afford a mortgage deposit by enabling them to save while renting at an affordable level; and in meeting an identified need for affordable housing.  The Government’s consultation on proposed changes to the NPPF (December 2015) explicitly indicates that the affordable housing definition may be amended to incorporate ‘innovative’ rent to buy housing. Due to the ready availability of private funding for Rentplus there is significant scope for early delivery on any sites that may be considered for delivery, including on strategic sites where early delivery of rent to buy homes would both improve overall site viability and encourage quicker development. Vision for  Represent the Poole Old Town Conservation Group, the Society of Poole Men, the Hamside Poole Residents’ Association and Poole CPRE.  The proposed over-development of the Borough will fail to protect the environment and Green Belt, will reduce quality of life, will overstretch our roads and infrastructure, will not provide a meaningful amount of affordable housing, will undermine our heritage and town character.  The target should be reduced from 710 homes per year to 590, reducing pressure on the Borough by some 2,400 homes, saving much of the Green Belt.  There is widespread concern that employment sites are being switched to housing development, to the detriment of future employment opportunities. This balance is vital for the development of communities and the reduction in commuting.  A key concern for the Hamworthy residents is that there has been no provision for community services such as surgeries, dentists, health centres, extra schooling, supermarket and if too many sites are switched from employment to housing there will not be enough employment opportunities for residents.  Affordable housing is needed in order to retain and attract young people and key workers, and to support local employment and skills. But neither national policy nor Poole’s proposals address this need. Reliance on commercial developers is vain, as evidenced by non-provision or minimal provision of affordable housing over recent year. There should be a tighter control over second homes.  Poole’s roads, bridges and public transport are inadequate currently to deliver efficient commuting and commercial delivery. This puts a strain on the local economy, efficiency and quality of life. There is inadequate provision for cycling which affects safety and deters cycling to work. If multi- story parking sites are developed, this will reduce the ability of outlying dormitory areas to come into central Poole for shopping. Already the economic life of the High Street and Town Centre is a major concern. After about 4pm the centre is often dead. There is a need to allow free parking at this time to stimulate footfall in the High Street.  Local Plans should take account of and respect of neighbourhood plans. West Quay  Support the Council’s decision to fully meet its objectively assessed housing need (OAN). Developments  Allowing increased densities and building heights in the urban area should help to ensure that the (Poole) Ltd regeneration sites are deliverable and viable. W H White Ltd  Existing sites allocated for development - All of the sites identified could be suitable for housing development; however that is not to say that all will necessarily be developable or deliverable over the plan period. The majority will deliver flats, thus they would not in isolation deliver the mix of housing set out in the SHMA for Eastern Dorset. Given that the majority are within the Town Centre these sites are unlikely to yield significant levels of affordable housing, nor make a substantive contribution towards new infrastructure.  Possible new housing sites in the urban area - The approach to site identification appears random and without structure or seemingly method and does not include information on availability from the call to sites and SHLAA. Not all of the sites are necessarily suitable for residential

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 56 Respondent Comment development, nor developable or deliverable over the plan period.  Possible sites to expand the town outwards - Speculative sites have been included without any knowledge of their availability, with some fragmented ownership which increases difficulty in delivery.  Employment - WHW is concerned that there is currently a dis-connect between housing and employment policies. Remain very sceptical about the future delivery of employment floor space in the town centre. At present high build costs, relative to market rents, wipe out potential returns making the prospect of new build offices unattractive to investors. This is compounded by the high land values generated by alternative uses (particularly housing). The demand for new employment land is distorted to some extent by relative employment densities. Given the weak demand for new office accommodation it is considered that Poole should play to its strengths, particularly in the industrial and engineering sectors. Beyond the town centre, there have been low levels of employment completions since 2010/11 despite local commercial agents reporting healthy levels of enquiries. This can be attributed to a severe lack of supply – with some key sites, such as the Pork Farms site at Sterte Avenue West not being genuinely available. Economic growth has been significantly constrained by the limited supply of sites. Almost all of the sites identified were allocated or form part of existing employment areas back in the 2004 Local Plan, with the only new proposals at Talbot Village and Magna Business Park. Understand that established local companies looking to grow, consolidate or rationalise their operations are struggling to find suitable premises or land. This also affects inward investment, with many enquiries being turned away owing to a lack of suitable premises or land. The levels of market transactions are low. Concerned that the emerging Workspace Strategy shows less than 1/6th of the total need for new employment floor space apportioned to Poole - is Poole open for business? Without sufficient readily available employment premises and land, the local economy will stagnate, limiting job opportunities doing little to raise wage levels. In addition without a dispersed pattern of employment land large parts of the Borough risk becoming little more than dormitory neighbourhoods. 20% uplift is nowhere near sufficient to provide for flexibility and choice.  Further land should be released as part of a mixed use development at Canford Park alongside new homes, in order to ensure better integration and the creation of places where residents can live, work and play. Mr M. Acreman The plans for Merley & Bearwood developments go right against the election leaflet of April 2015 and will cause complete gridlock if these proposed developments go ahead. Merley has so many infill developments and these are putting a tremendous strain on the local infrastructure. Gridlock due to poor road structure and over development is now a regular occurrence in the area so with a further 5580 houses proposed it will get worse and worse. Mr S Archer  Council Inertia: Former Power Station (PSC11d) and East Quay Depot & Thistle Hotel (SSA14) should have been developed years ago and it is due to the Councils intransigence that nothing has happened. The same could be said for Creekmoor park & ride – unused for many years.  Lack of Town Centre Infrastructure Plan: The Council must decide if the centre of Poole is to become a viable retail centre or a predominantly housing area. Currently there is the long high street running from the Dolphin centre to the Quay consisting of inferior shops/ charity shops/ vacant shops – making the area look like a 3rd world shopping street. Poole cannot compete with Castlepoint, Wessex Retail Park or West Quay in Southampton. It cannot rely on the continuation of Beales or Marks & Spencer and therefore needs to plan around lower volume shopping outlets of a higher quality. Perhaps a covered Mall all along the high street from the level crossing to the Quay would then allow the Dolphin Shopping Centre to be demolished. The Council also needs to think on a much larger scale – Poole hospital stands on a large town centre plot. It would be ideal for a large housing complex of affordable houses both high rise and low level properties, it has good infrastructure links and local schools that could be expanded. Poole hospital could then be relocated to the out of town site at Canford Magna Arena. Most towns now have their hospital on the outskirts of town as it gives better access from the whole area it covers.  Lack of Infrastructure Plan: Currently the transport locations in Poole are totally inadequate and dispersed. A new transport hub could be created by the current railway station which could then be linked into my proposed shopping Mall along the High Street. This would provide a linked

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 57 Respondent Comment transport/shopping experience that leads to the Quay, thus bringing together the main areas of Poole.  Affordable Homes Assumptions: The Council assumes that all areas require/want affordable homes, which is incorrect. There already exist areas classed as affordable that could probably be expanded namely Canford Heath, Creekmoor and Hamworthy. These areas provide sufficient space for similar types of housing to those that already exist together with the redevelopment of the hospital site and the shopping centre as already mentioned above would provide a large number of new homes without impacting on the out of town green sites.  Most of the sites mentioned in the plan (car parks or in a current use such as Oaks Garden Centre) are not viable sites due to the lack of transport infrastructure and do not meet the approval of the local people. Developing areas within the town centre as already mentioned and existing affordable house areas on both a high rise and low level plan would meet with general approval, not impact the transport/highways requirements and not fill in all the available green spaces which make the area a pleasant environment. Mr B Barringer The proposals represent more than a doubling of the number of families living in Merley and Bearwood. Most people would regard this as excessive, one that could not be sustained by the infrastructure and amenities in the area, schools, GP surgeries, car parking, road systems, etc. There already is heavy congestion on local roads, such as along Gravel Hill, at peak travel times. Even a small increase in traffic levels of as little as 10% would be likely to cause massive delays in people getting to work with subsequent damaging effect on the local economy. Redevelopment of the Hamworthy Club would create a large urban sprawl stretching from Bearwood to Merley. Mr N. Bennett  Congestion: Shouldn't try to pack in housing at sites on busy roads due to the negative affects on health. Shops and businesses should be on these sites. Otherwise in favour of plenty of extra housing provided it includes much more affordable housing.  Green Belt: It does make sense to try and keep conurbations separate but times have changed and there is a desperate need of housing so it is not unreasonable to change the designation of land. Prefer more building of new towns or expanding others out in the countryside, something like Poundbury, but there does not seem to be much interest in utilising the large amounts of undeveloped countryside.  New Link Road: No problem with development on Magna Road provided that a new road is built from the Canford Magna golf club traffic light cross roads across Canford heath. The benefit to the human population outweighs the needs of the animal population. This should hug Bearwood in order to preserve as larger open area of the heath as possible and built as a cutting to reduce noise to Bearwood residents. It would alleviate congestion at the Bearcross roundabout and Gravel hill/Queen Anne Drive traffic lights.Clearly this would mean that no extra housing should be built next to Bearwood.  Merley First School - Believes that the school could cope with more pupils as it has room for expansion. Mr D. As a Bearwood resident concerned that the proposals will destroy Green Belt and other green areas, Brocklehurst including the former Canford Magna golf course. Have few enough green areas and the wanton destruction of such seems unwarranted. Surely brown field sites should be considered first? Do not consider that the road infrastructure can support the travel needs of the local residents. It is already very difficult for residents to travel to and from their place of work without excessive delays. The latest proposal will only seek to exacerbate this by increasing the number of vehicles on an already overloaded road infrastructure. How about spreading building across the entire Poole area, instead of trying to concentrate your development in one area? Mr R. Cator (Additional comments having completed the online consultation form). Questions concept of so many homes in Poole area because unless there are significant changes to road systems there will be gridlock. Council should carry out a traffic impact assessment before any major developments are contemplated. Sites A1, A2, A4, A13, A14, A18, A19, A20, A23 and A26 - yes Mrs I Cave 14,200 homes is a large number of people in an already overcrowded area. There would also be heavy loading on local infrastructure – roads, medical centres, schools, overcrowding on public transport, etc. Mr M. Cave  No more houses until there is a major redevelopment of the road structure. For a busy port and

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 58 Respondent Comment tourist area the two routes into and out of the area (through Longham and Gravel Hill) are totally inadequate.  In addition all "internal" roads are virtually gridlocked for most of the day and impossible at peak times - 8-10am and 3-6pm. Ms C Dunford 5,580 new houses on our Green Belt is at odds with Conservative election leaflet. In addition, the proposals also include shops, schools and a doctor’s surgery will be needed - area could not cope with a massive population explosion. Bearwood blends with Bearcross, Kinson, Northbourne, Parley, Bournemouth, Alderney, New Town, Parkstone, Poole, Hamworthy, Canford Heath, Oakdale, Broadstone and Corfe Mullen. There is no significant Green Belt area. It could mean approximately 5,580-8,370 vehicles using our roads. Will that entail forcibly taking land from resident’s front gardens to widen the roads? Appreciate people need homes, but not here. Many people choose to live here in Bearwood because of its location and Green Belt. It’s beautiful so why spoil it for residents whom have lived here happily for many years. Ms P Dyer Build on brownfield sites nearer Poole, not out in the country using up the precious Green Belt. Mr D. Ellis  Infrastructure - No more development until the roads can cope with the current traffic and expected future traffic. The local road system is already creaking. It is difficult to leave Merley and to drive in any direction. The area therefore has ground to a steady halt and prior to further development the infrastructure must be addressed. Development would increase air pollution and add to environmental health problems. The main schemes that would assist local residents are: o The duelling of the A31 from Ferndown to Bere Regis; o The link road from Canford Bottom/ Ham Lane to Dorset Way and into Poole Town/Port; o The Castle Lane by Pass; and o The Sandford by Pass.  Gravel extraction on the former Canford Magna Golf Course would bring even more heavy vehicles onto Queen Anne Drive.  Canford Arena is now an eyesore and nothing more than a glorified car / lorry park. The industrial area to the rear has quietly spread. The arena is no longer fit for the purpose as an events area and has been allowed to disintegrate as a public open space.  Canford golf course SANG - assumes no enquiries or site visits were made in inclement weather when part of it is under water.  Green Belt - Concerned that Merley would be joined to Bearwood and Wimborne at the stroke of a pen. Government has put in place the strongest protection for the Green Belt, saying that the Green Belt Boundaries should be adjusted only in exceptional circumstances and only with the support of local people. Local consultations carried out in Poole have shown no support from local people for development in the Green Belt. No new applications on Green Belt land should be considered until: o all Members of Parliament and Local Councillors are aware of their responsibilities regarding any loss of Green Belt Land; o the new Local Plan has been finalised which should show the lack of public support in respect of the public wishes as demonstrated in recent consultations; o any planning applications seeking to build on Green Belt, submitted before the new Local Plan is finalised, are put on hold; o environmental and traffic considerations are honestly reported and made freely available to the public, prior to granting permission to develop on Green Belt land; and o new infrastructure to support any further development has been properly costed and provided, prior to allowing permission for development. Mr B. Faith  Road system: Plan will need improvements to the road system to have the capacity to deal with the resultant increase in traffic - what/where is the related plan for such improvements and how will it be funded?  Radical rethink: One of the reasons underpinning the recent Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) review outcome for the future of Dorset hospitals was the limitations of the site upon which Poole Hospital is built. There may be a case to build a new hospital on one of the Green Belt sites mooted for housing development, thus freeing the current hospital site for tall-building homes.In which case this could change the scenario for hospital provision across Dorset. Has this option been considered within your feasibility studies and if so what was the outcome, especially in

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 59 Respondent Comment relation to the number of tall-building homes which could be accommodated on the current hospital site and the impact on Poole town-centre trade? Have you been in contact with the CCG about such an approach and if so what was the outcome? Mr & Mrs E (Additional commentary in support of completed consultation form). Gray  Prefer building higher in parts of the town centre to Table B sites as has the following benefits: o residents can walk/bike rather than drive; o efficiency of public service offer such as retail , offices, entertainment and dining; o requires less public infrastructure investment as it is in situ; o can revitalise dormant commercial areas and additional tax from sales can be invested in infrastructure; o recycles underused properties; and o preserves green space. Mr R. Gregory Proposes consideration of small moveable homes which could be plumbed in to sewage, water and electricity at low cost on sites waiting for development such as the Power Station Site or even on temporary sites which may well go back to leisure use such as the Canford Magna Golf Course site. Mr & Mrs H.  Traffic congestion - How will the Council mitigate the severe traffic congestion these developments Johnson will create, with long queues already heading into Poole or returning during the late afternoon caused primarily by the traffic lights at the Willett Arms and Queen Anne Drive?  Doctors Surgeries - what provision will the Council insist upon the developers making for extra surgeries to cope with the increased demand? It is difficult to get appointments quickly which is leading to the severe problems that A&E are experiencing.  Hospital facilities - what provision will be made for increased provision of hospital facilities?  Education - what provision will the Council insist upon the developers making for more school places? It is already extremely difficult to get children into the school of choice. Mr R. Lovell Good idea to put the houses near the new bridge. Shame that the Gravel Hill roadworks will be obsolete once completed! Before any more properties are built the Roads in and out of Poole need addressing. Mr J. Lyle Build future houses underground so that the land on top can stay green (woodland etc.) The homes would be naturally insulated, and therefore highly energy efficient. Sunlight could be brought down to the homes using vents and mirrors. Windows could be replaced with TV screens which would show any scene that a person may like. Homes would need fresh air to be circulated, which could be done by putting fans on the surface which would draw fresh air down & circulate it amongst the homes. Dr A. McLeod Many of the points made in the documents are well thought out, and most of the problems have been identified. My comments chiefly relate to the road/transport infrastructure:  Over the last 30 years housing density has increased, but there seems to have been no commensurate improvement in highway/transport infrastructure.  It is noticeable that average commuting times from Branksome to Poole Hospital have doubled since 1988 due to the installation of four sets of traffic lights on the route.  In the long term, a major two lane highway connection must be a priority between the Poole and Royal Bournemouth Hospitals to improve connectivity for the health sector.  Public transport development is to be encouraged, but bus journey times are also slow because of the traffic congestion. Cars parked on both sides of minor roads slows the journey of both buses and cars.  In order to achieve a suitable and fast moving highway arterial road network there is likely to be a need for compulsory purchase orders to improve these routes.  Any residential development must have suitable off street parking – for at least two cars if it is a double bedroom apartment or house Ms C. Meikle  Not at all happy with the plans for 5,580 homes being built on Green Belt. Appreciate the need to build new homes, but why are the brown field areas in Poole not being built on first?  Some of the sites are prone to flooding and can the roads cope with another 10,000 cars?  2,500 is a housing estate the size of Bearwood so this also means buses and presumably it will have some shops so even more traffic flow.  Building on this land particularly along the river will also cause upheaval to wildlife.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 60 Respondent Comment Ms K. Mellor Does not support any development use of the Green Belt, unless the ground is already a brownfield site – but not a golf course, which is clearly greenfield. Mr T J Moon  There is an obvious need for affordable housing for local first time buyers/families but the sheer scale of these proposals around Merley is astounding and beyond belief. The local needs must first be set out  Need to provide substantially more detail/information on infrastructure issues, particularly with regards roads, health facilities (doctor surgeries, dentist and hospitals), additionally the increasing demands for care/support that an ageing population will bring. The issue of schools also needs to be addressed. Infrastructure needs are at breaking point now.  These new home proposals will also have an adverse impact on the many mature trees in the area, reduction in farmland, countryside, open green space and Green Belt. Mr & Mrs P  Disappointed that extra housing will benefit elderly people who want to live in leafy suburbs rather Orchard than on brownfield sites adding extra demand to doctors and social services rather than young people wanting to leave near their place of work.  Is the Council not building Council houses?  People who live on the outskirts of Poole have moved here to enjoy the peace and countryside.  More housing requires infrastructure, i.e. buses, doctor’s surgeries, shops etc.  Disappointed planning law is not as strict as it was to stop houses disappearing and extensions being built on top of garages. Ms C. Oswald Upset at proposals for building houses on the Green Belt around the Merley and Bearwood area of Poole, contrary to the Conservative manifesto that stated the green belt would be protected. Mr R. Rowe  Build upwards to protect the Green Belt.  Concerned that new employment and retail at Bearwood would rival Tower Park. Mrs B. Smith Not happy with the proposed number of new houses in the Merley area. Has anyone considered the effect this will have on the already congested roads, overcrowded schools, general services such as doctors, council services, etc.? Why are you building on the beautiful Green Belt land? Mr R. Spraggs  Pleased that the Council has recognised the need to improve traffic flow along the A349 at Gravel Hill with both the industrial plan to develop Poole and the large number of homes to be built by 2033 in mind.  However, am unable to support the proposed industrial and housing development plan without assurances of: o further planned infrastructure improvements along with attention to the social demands on education, health needs etc. as a consequence of the expected increase in population; and o the present drainage systems and water and sewage treatment facilities are adequate to cope with the expected increased demands or that planning is in hand to make any necessary improvements. Mr R. Smith  The need for homes is a serious problem.  Flats may be acceptable, but parking is a major issue.  The Council must be very selective on the choice of Green Belt sites so as not to interfere with the wonderful assets around Poole.  We should restrict building heights around the harbour and use imaginative design. Mrs R.  Favours larger developments out of urban areas with all of the necessary infrastructure. Strickland  Green Belt is precious, but there comes a time when it is necessary to expand.  Ideally a whole new town should be built, much as in the way garden towns were built in the 50's and 60's, this way already congested urban areas are not forced to accommodate further housing and all that that brings. Mr D Stubbing (Additional comments to completed consultation form).  Concerned about the effects of the Green Belt proposals on the rivers and the impact to flooding: o Local scale: The proposals will inevitably increases the flooding and pollution risk. SuDS (Sustainable drainage systems) would only slightly limit these problems and so would not be enough to stop problems. Sewage networks are not designed for this level of homes. The River Stour has abundant wildlife including protected species which should not threatened.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 61 Respondent Comment o Catchment scale: Impermeable concrete and tarmac puts rain into horizontal flow directly into the river, which has local and downstream consequences on flooding. The Catchment Flood Management Plan-CFMP for the area seeks ‘opportunities to reduce run off wherever possible’. Floods are not just damaging to residential properties (which is unacceptable) but also ecology with a wide range of negative effects on weed, insect life, birds, fish and animals. The later three are particularly vulnerable to floods through the breeding stages of their life cycle and protected species are present on the River Stour. Whilst there are some encouraging options available for more porous development i.e. grass roofs, porous paving, rain collection, they have only a very tiny impact compared with the fact that there are still large swathes of impermeable surfaces putting water in to horizontal flow direct to the river. Developing upwards in apartment blocks is one way of creating housing without creating the acres of urban sprawl that is widely considered a problem on Green Belt land. Ideally such buildings would be eco based and include SuDS especially grass roofs (potentially turning brownfield sites green). Many possible sites exist elsewhere in Poole. o Urban Sprawl has no real place in a heavily designated, protected and beautiful place like Dorset, which is indeed the very place people want to be in. The era of wide spread development can be over, with new technology and knowledge to integrate our living with nature. National Greenbelt Policy states its function is to limit urban sprawl and the current government states “it will protect it”. There is a limit to what our rivers can tolerate and urbanisation is one thing that it cannot and is a risk to be avoided. o Climate change: Increased sea level is one consequence and this will cause increased flooding issues on lower reaches of river. Need to take charge of our inland issues (as above) that affect flooding, which can help lessen the effects of increasing sea levels in a big way, i.e. a small reduction in flood peak can counteract a small long term increase in sea level. Maybe long term population will grow less, as the main reason for BREXIT is to gain some control of migration. Combined with the ‘tools’ available it will enable safe and sustainable future living. Ms C Ward  Realise that new housing to suit all needs is essential as affordable housing is in short supply, however in-filling of multiple developments is not an ideal solution .Present areas will lose their individuality, creating an urban sprawl.  There will be an increased demand on services at all age levels, without the infrastructure to support this mass developmental increase.  Green Belt land was once safeguarded but it seems now that has no guarantee that these areas are safe from development. Mr A Wig  May not generate more employment as a lot of people now use Dorset as second homes which also wouldn't help with the housing problem.  Tourism will be affected by congestion and air pollution as the area will be gridlocked. With cars and houses everywhere Dorset will lose it appeal to people to visit Mr M Wilcock  With all the extra housing already being built there is an increasing demand on the local schools already, has the Council got plans to build more schools and provide more parking nearby for the school runs? This is more of a concern than to build more houses to make the problem even greater than it already is. Mrs H. Williams Strongly objects to these proposals around Merley and Bearwood for the following reasons: o Congestion: The traffic is already appalling and the roads and junctions are constantly gridlocked. Magna Road is a delightful country road totally enjoyed by the residents in the area to run along and cycle along on the cycle path. Do not want this road widened and turned into an urban road. It is one of the only country roads left in Poole. o Protected species: Residential building in the Green Belt would be extremely detrimental to the internationally protected sites in the area. Building is already too close to Canford Heath. Where critically endangered species such as the Nightjar live o Empty shops: Empty units exemplify the rapid shrinking of retail units that are necessary due to the internet. Empty retail units should be returned to residential, which they must have been when they were first built, and retail condensed into a smaller compact area

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 62 Respondent Comment which would be more ‘buzzy’. o Green Belt: There are plenty of brownfield sites in Poole which developers should be made to consider rather than them being allowed to cherry pick greenfield sites. Residential requirements in the future may not be what the Government thinks they will be. Our miniscule area of Greenbelt left in Poole is environmentally sensitive and should be protected at all cost. Anonymous 3  Demolish bungalows in Merley and Bearwood and replace with houses.  Demolish Merley shopping centre and build better shops with accommodation above  Demolish Foxtcroft by Oakley Shopping Centre and build accommodation above  Concern about impact of development in Green Belt upon wildlife Anonymous 4 Planning permission should not have been granted for houses on Arrowsmith Road. Woodland has been destroyed and replaced with lawns that are of no use to the environment. Anonymous 5 Do not build on Green Belt sites. Build houses on the car parks outside B&Q and Tesco at Fleetsbridge. The car parks are too big, multi-storey would be better.

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Landowner Comment Site PCS11a North of Twin Sails Bridge West Quay Support the increase from 250+ to around 502 units. It is important that policies do not seek to Developments cap the level of development on allocated sites so replace “around” with “minimum”. (Poole) Ltd Site PCS11c Pilkington Tiles & Sydenhams Inland Homes Consultation document is unclear about the number of units proposed. However support higher density on the site, particularly the waterfront. Need to ensure any development at Timber Yard has access from the new access into Carters Quay and safeguards the amenity of homes on Carters Quay. Atlas Partners There is outline planning permission for 268 units, with detailed (reserved matters) for 165 of (Sydenhams) Ltd these units. Support the Council reviewing the approach to the site to consider increasing the quantum and density of housing on the site, whilst reviewing the quantum of employment space. Are commencing pre-application discussions. Sydenhams site is a developable site within the next five years. 194 homes should be a guide rather than a cap as higher densities may be acceptable subject to detailed design. Housing is the priority for the site, with an appropriate quantum of commercial development, but not at the expense of housing delivery. To boost supply housing targets should be a minima. Site SSA4 Crown Closures Barratt David Wilson Support the increase from 50+ homes to 155 homes. A planning application to develop the site Homes with both a care home and approximately 120 dwellings is currently being prepared and demonstrates that the capacity of the site is much higher than the 50 dwellings. Site SSA5 Land at Sembcorp, Bournemouth Water Ltd, Francis Avenue Bournemouth Water Site should be renamed “Land at Bournemouth Water, Francis Avenue”. Points out inaccuracy with summary text, which could be amended to read “The site is currently allocated for medical or employment uses. The Borough of Poole granted planning permission for a medical facility in 2014. If this is not implemented in the future, the site is equally suitable for employment uses as an alternative form of development” Site SSA12 Goods Yard Network Rail The 2.88ha site is available for development. Site SSA14 East Quay Depot and Quay Thistle Hotel Burleigh Group and Support the proposed inclusion, but consider the site could accommodate at least 400 units as ESRG well as a replacement hotel. In the context of the option to meet housing need by increasing Developments density rather than expanding the town, the allocation should be increased to allow for up to 450 units at the East Quay Depot & Quay Thistle Hotel Site (SSA14). In addition to meeting more of the housing need and reducing pressure on greenfield sites, increasing the density of development at this site will enable the creation of a landmark scheme that creates a place that existing residents of Poole want to move to as well as attracting newcomers. Site SSA20 Talbot Village Bournemouth The principles that underpin the SPD are not explained and the red line boundary does not University reflect the SPD boundary, which includes BU’s campus and should be extended to cover the entire SPD area. The proposal should refer to all the potential uses and infrastructure identified including reference to a new fourth arm off Boundary Roundabout connecting into Gillett Road. The new road is a fundamental component of the June 2016 hybrid planning application for the Poole Gateway Fusion Building and associated infrastructure works, including the road, a car park extension and a bus hub. The area proposed for the Car Park H extension should be shown on the map to accommodate the car parking spaces displaced by the Poole Gateway Fusion Building and associated infrastructure works. Ensure that the local plan is clear that the delivery of employment opportunities, as part of the Digital Village, would not be brought forward by BU. Contributions towards open space provision should only be sought where it can be demonstrated that a particular use would require mitigation to offset its impacts and, as stated earlier, BU does not envisage that it will deliver further student accommodation at Talbot in the immediate future. It would be unreasonable to expect BU to contribute towards the provision of open space unless

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 64 Landowner Comment it can be demonstrated that it meets the three CIL tests. BU acknowledges that the Heathland Mitigation Matrix in the rear of the Talbot Village SPD identifies that development proposals by BU post 2020 may need to contribute towards various heathland mitigation measures. However, changing areas of farmland to public open space is not included. Talbot Village Trust Although TVT supports the existing allocation, the impact of the dismissed residential planning application, the preparation of a master plan and the adoption of the SPD need to be reflected in an amended policy. As the master plan and SPD have rightly considered the wider area of Talbot Village, the red edge of the existing policy should be extended to cover the same area. An amended policy should not preclude housing outside of the 400m buffer. The new B1 employment area will be focused on providing accommodation for the digital and creative industries. It is also important that the policy maintains flexibility to enable the development of a range of potential suitable uses, as expressed in the final paragraph of the existing policy and the SPD. This should also acknowledge that the employment area need not be constrained solely to the digital and creative sector. Finally, it is necessary to ensure that the policy will allow necessary infrastructure to enable the growth of the Universities and delivery of the Digital Village. For example, the reorganisation of the academic campus requires a new location for 800 car park spaces, as set out in the SPD. A fourth arm off Boundary Roundabout should be supported, and Gillett Road will also need improving to create an attractive gateway to the Digital Village and a north south cycle/footpath through the area forms a central part of the master plan and SPD Site A3 Former Natwest bank Poole Property Support the proposed inclusion, but contend that if the upper floors of the site were developed Investments Limited entirely for residential use, the site could accommodate at least 300 dwellings. In addition to meeting more of the housing need and reducing pressure on greenfield sites, increasing the density of development at this site will enable the creation of a landmark appropriate for this gateway setting. This potential is acknowledged in the consultation document. Site A4 Stadium and St Johns House Gaming Support the proposed inclusion, but argue that site A4a could accommodate at least 850 International and dwellings, in addition to the approved 203 units at St John’s House (site A4b). Provision of a new ESRG stadium will only be possible if a greater number of are provided to fund it. In addition to meeting Developments more of the housing need and reducing pressure on greenfield sites, increasing the density of development at this site will enable the creation of a landmark scheme that creates a place that existing residents of Poole want to move to as well as attracting newcomers. Site A6 Sopers Lane CBRE Ltd  There is no likelihood of the land being brought back into employment use and it should be reallocated for housing.  Confident that there is a market for housing in this area  If Siemens vacate Site A6b, the site would not be accessible for employment uses as access would have to be through the existing secure Siemens site. Site A14 1-23 Lindsay Road Mr T Searle As resident of no 3, agree that Lindsay Road should be removed from the conservation area and thus make way for a regeneration programme. Mr & Mrs D Tibbs As owner of no 5 are willing for this site to be redeveloped and consider that 5 homes on the plot would be very conservative. The 1950’s bungalow offers no real architectural benefit to the area. B & M Harley As residents of no 11 are in favour of removing Lindsay Road from the conservation area and allowing development to take place. Mrs Y Loring As resident of no 13, am in favour of developments on the north side of Lindsay Road. The gardens are far too large to manage and are mostly allowed to go wild ,which is not a good use for valuable residential land, which could sustain more useful development and occupancy. Mr J & Mrs W As joint owners of no 21 are not, in principle, opposed to the possible redevelopment of the plot Spooner for a more intensive housing scheme, subject to an appropriate home compensation package and within a suitable timeframe. Mr J & Mrs D As owners of no 23, are currently not in any hurry to do anything but as the draft Local Plan Sprackling covers the period to 2033, would not be opposed, in the longer term, to the intensification of

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 65 Landowner Comment development on the plot. It is a highly sustainable location, within 400 metres of a high frequency bus route and its accessible location could encourage non-car residents or modal shift towards more sustainable forms of transport and thereby reduce reliance on the private car. Anonymous As an owner of a property on Lindsey Road would welcome a review, but is cautious as to the motives of those in favour as they do not reflect the views and opinions of all of the owners. Site A27 Creekmoor Local Centre Southern Co-  As long term leaseholder of land within Site A27 proposes a mixed use redevelopment of the Operatives site to provide a new convenience store fronting, and with new access from Northmead Drive.  The remainder of the site would be given over to housing accessed from both the existing road to the retail centre and from Oakmead Road.  Would prefer to be allocated independently of adjacent community centre and two ‘island’ sites. Christ Church, The size of the current Church building is limiting the range of activities and the number of Creekmoor people that can attend events. In order to improve the situation, the Church has launched a project called Room to Grow to extend the building as much as is physically possible within the constraints of the land available, and the presence of one remaining large oak tree. The estimated cost of this work is just under £1million and the Church has been engaged in fundraising work since 2013. In an ideal world would like a space set aside within the church facility for the pre-school in conjunction with early years provision but obviously the need for a separate space for pre-school cannot be accommodated within the current space and will have available through the current building plans. Suggest some options: a) Using a land transfer to build a new combined Church and community building on the part of the retail area car park nearest to Northmead Drive. This new community facility would contain:  A worship area for the Church  The activities for which the Church building is currently used  Further rooms for community based activities  A café operating daily, providing hot meals; this could contain a dementia café  A drop in centre operating daily for the elderly and those that are isolated  An early years unit for Christ Church Little Oaks Pre-school  Additional space to provide activities for families, children and young people  An office area in which activities such as debit counselling, citizens advice bureau, U3A and local councillor/MP surgeries can take place  In addition this could provide one or more additional rooms for the Library, with its own entrance, but also with internal access to the rest of the building to encourage those from the other activities to visit b) Creekmoor Library and Borough Facilities - if the Council is aiming to re-locate local authority offices, to consider negotiations with Christ Church to convert the building currently used by the Creekmoor Library and the borough offices to provide the facilities listed above c) Youth Centre Building - if the Council is looking to sell its Youth Centre building, to negotiate a possible extension, conversion or re-build on that site to provide the range of facilities required It would also be possible to accommodate some youth outreach activities for young people in Creekmoor d) Another central plot of land – for the Council to consider if there is another central plot of land that could be used. An example is the land on Northmead Drive on the opposite side of the road from the carpark currently used by customers of the retail outlets Site B2 Merley Park R & R Burdett Do not object to the land being developed in conjunction with a developer. The land is the fields to the north of Merley Park Road and is located next to Cobham Sports and Social Club and behind Merley House. Shorefield Holidays Promoting conversion of 100 permitted lodges to residential mobile homes, as recently Ltd highlighted in the 2016 Housing and Planning Act.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 66 Landowner Comment Testament Land Land at Merley (part of Site B2a) is available, suitable and deliverable for development both Company independently and/ or as part of a wider site. A well-designed residential development could enhance the setting of Merley House. The site is well related to Merley and to existing transport infrastructure. There are opportunities for improvements to footpath / cycleway links, together with improving the viability of other public transport networks, representing a positive impact for the existing residents of Merley. This same principle could apply to other community infrastructure. The site could be developed at varying scales, with the core being based around the southern half of site B2a, but with the potential to create a larger scheme through the redevelopment of the caravan park, or by relocating the recreational uses to Site B2c. The existing vegetation that bounds the site to the South and West would serve to provide substantive visual and physical containment. Site B2a sits beyond the 400m heathland buffer (with the exception of a small part in the south western corner) and in any event, if a large scale development was envisaged then land either within the site, or to the South (B2c) would be able to accommodate open space, to assist in offsetting any impact. The land could be brought forward independently without the caravan park land to the north and any concern over the loss of tourism accommodation would be overcome. The land is in separate ownership and therefore each parcel should be considered on its own merits. Site B3 North of Oakley Lane Richborough  Due to single ownership the 40 ha site can be made available quickly to deliver 575 family Estates and affordable homes between 2018 and 2022. 19.5 ha for housing, with the remaining land used for SANG, playing field, games area, community allotments, play areas, landscape and informal open space. Can contribute to wider Stour Valley.  Can have multiple accesses onto Oakley Lane and be split into distinct character areas for built phases. Undeveloped frontage on Oakley Lane by proposed playing fields would continue continuity of open space between Merley and Stour Valley.  Site would connect to local neighbourhood / school and provide permeability to improve foot and cycle access for existing residents of Merley and Oakley to Wimborne.  Can provide large homes of 3 or more bedrooms as SHMA states is needed Canford School Support Site B3. The School as owner of B3d is working with landowners B3a-c to produce a scheme that keeps a large proportion of the site as SANG within the Green Belt. The site could incorporate new parking and access arrangements to alleviate parking pressure on the access road to the school. Concerned that joint use of the tow-path by the public as currently used by rowing coaches. Site B5 Rear of Merley Ways R Young As owner of Site B5 as shown on the attached plan would like this sire to be considered for development through the Poole Local Plan Review. The field is currently let to one lady with her horses with an agreement of 3 months notice either way. Site B6 Land off B3073, Merley M Greenhow & R My house at 9 Oakley Hill Site is within Site B6. Can confirm my neighbour who owns the plot Froud next door would be happy for our plots to be put in the development plan. They are isolated plots that wouldn't really affect too much. Site B7 Magna Business Park Barratt David Wilson Site B7 is fully supported and it is confirmed that the site is both available for residential Homes development and deliverable within a short timescale. In addition, the site is generally free from constraints and lies outside the Green Belt. Although currently safeguarded for employment purposes, in the light of the more pressing need to provide an additional 5,000 homes throughout the Borough and the Governments stated objection of significantly boosting housing supply, it is considered that this site is suitable for a mixed-use development including approximately 317 homes without compromising the provision of 16,000m2 of employment floorspace which is already consented on the site. In addition, the provision of supporting SANG is also deliverable as part of the proposals along with a significant number of affordable homes. Agreement has been reached with the landowner to prepare a planning application on part of site B7 for the erection of approximately 317 new homes including a significant proportion of affordable units and supporting SANG. In addition, the landowner is preparing a separate planning application for

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 67 Landowner Comment up to 16,000m2 of employment floor space which can also be accommodated on the site. The site lies close to local facilities, including a primary school and public transport links, and therefore is considered a highly sustainable option. Held two Public Exhibitions to promote the mixed-use development of the site for both housing and employment - the vast majority of residents that attended recognised that additional housing was required and that the proposals were welcomed and supported. W H White Ltd Support the identification of B7 for a mixed use development comprising new homes and business premises. The site could be brought forward ahead of the Review. In contrast with the other sites identified in appendix 3, the site lies outside of the South East Dorset Green Belt and benefits from extant planning permission for 16,000sqm of new employment floor space. WHW is working with Barratt David Wilson homes to prepare two parallel planning applications for (i) c.317 new homes (not 250 as stated in the schedule supporting site B8) together with a SANG; and (ii). up to 16,000sqm of employment floor space, essentially relocating the consented scheme to southern part of the site. Two pre-application public exhibitions were held in July and the majority of attendees expressed support for a mixed use development over and above a solely employment led scheme. It is envisaged that the two planning applications will be submitted in autumn 2016. The extent of the employment floor space will be contingent on relocating the established 4G pitch. Nightjar studies provide confidence that the issue can be mitigated. Site B8 Canford Park W H White Ltd  Canford Park will deliver a mixed use development comprising around 2,500 homes, 100,000sqm of new employment floor space, a new local centre, a new primary school, new infrastructure, open space and an 86ha SANG.  Outward expansion is the only means of delivering the balance between flats and houses, a meaningful supply of starter homes / affordable housing and new infrastructure.  The site is readily available and deliverable with the majority of land is control of the consortium. Feasibility work indicates that there are unlikely to be any substantive abnormal costs that would preclude timely delivery over the plan period. A letter from Barratt David Wilson demonstrates that there is market demand for development in this location.  Canford Park would create a new neighbourhood informed by a landscape led approach that respects and harnesses the natural attributes of the site, rather than simply ‘bolting on’ more homes or trying to shoehorn new homes on to a site.  A vibrant mix of uses allows for the internalisation of movements thereby reducing the need to travel by private car and for reverse commuting thereby helping to balance traffic flows across the network. The Transportation Strategy has been devised with the fundamental objective of providing people with choice in how they choose to travel and prioritising socially inclusive, environmentally friendly, high-density modes of travel including walking, cycling and public transport ahead of the private car  Canford Park is of sufficient scale to deliver new physical and social infrastructure, such as the proposed primary school, high quality public open spaces and provision of a high frequency bus services. The new local centre could also host a new Doctors surgery and other community uses.  It is envisaged that an annual service charge would be levied on the occupants of the new homes and businesses, contributing towards the maintenance and upkeep of the SANG, public open spaces and sustainable transport initiatives. Not only would this encourage ‘buy- in’ from new occupants, but it would ensure that measures can be sustained in perpetuity without becoming a burden on the public purse.  The location also affords the opportunity to utilise renewable energy generated at the site control centre.  Studies show that there are no apparent restrictions to where Nightjar fly and forage when off the Heath such that any future changes in land use would not necessarily be directly detrimental to the favourable conservation status of the local population.  Safeguarded minerals underlie parts of the Canford Park site (north of Magna Road), albeit much of the developable area has already been subject to minerals extraction (notably the

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 68 Landowner Comment pick your own field fronting Magna Road) and could not be reworked. Further assessments will be required to ascertain whether minerals extraction is technically feasible and / or viable. However, this need not impact on the deliverability of the scheme, as the early phases are likely to come forward on the land fronting Magna Road.  Given that the existing Regulation 123 list is biased towards infrastructure within Poole Town Centre, WHW would respectfully request that Canford Park be exempt from CIL and subject to a bespoke S106 agreement. Site B9 Moortown Aerodrome W H White Ltd Own Stoats Wood and an associated company holds a long lease of the sports pitches. Stoats Wood is shown as potential open space, but further discussions with the adjoining land owners would be required before WHW could entertain its release. It is evident that the Moortown Aerodrome site bears little relation to the existing built up area and its development would, in isolation, have a disproportionate impact upon the openness of the Green Belt. As such, the identification of Moortown Aerodrome should only be contemplated in the event that Canford Park site is identified as a preferred option. Site E7 Magna Business Park W H White Ltd Working with Barratt David Wilson homes to prepare two parallel planning applications for (i) c.317 new homes (not 250 as stated in the schedule supporting site B8) together with a SANG; and (ii). up to 16,000sqm of employment floor space, essentially relocating the consented scheme to southern part of the site – thus site E7 of appendix 4 of the consultation documents might need to be re-thought

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The following sites were suggested as new sites during the consultation:

Proposer Site Comment Broadstone Station There is growing support for converting this into a multi-storey car park, the roof Neighbourhood Approach car of which, if at main road level, could provide a variety of opportunities ranging Forum park from public green space, to a housing development, or even an extension to the sports centre, for example, new tennis courts. This could then free up the existing courts, which are poorly located and under-used, for housing. Canford Canford  Canford Business Park is clearly an inappropriate development in the Green Business Park Business Park, Belt. It does, however, offer local employment opportunities; Magna Road  Site B8b immediately abuts the eastern boundary of Canford Business Park.  The activities carried out at Canford Magna Business Park could have an adverse effect on any housing built immediately to the east in terms of noise, dust, fumes, etc.  It would seem inequitable to remove the land to the east of Canford Business Park from the Green Belt, and not also remove the Business Park itself from the Green Belt. Removal of Canford Business Park from the Green Belt would either enable it to be redeveloped for residential purposes or redeveloped for employment related activities, more suitable to its new relationship with adjoining houses and unconstrained by Green Belt policy. Canford School Hamworthy  Promotes the Hamworthy Club site for a further 50-100 homes or an Club, Magna associated community facility such as a primary school (1.75ha) Road  Site is well screened by planting / trees and is not a significant distance from other built up areas or local facilities  Outside of conservation area and the Historic Park of Canford Manor  Partly developed site that makes a low contribution to the openness the Green Belt.  Would form part of sites B8 or B9 if allocated. M Cannie Stoats Hill,  If the wider proposed site of B9 Moortown Aerodrome was allocated the site Merley could be suitable for 50 homes or employment. David Pipe 380 Ringwood Promoting the employment premises for future residential development. Expects International Road that the small industrial areas to the immediate south would also be appropriate as then most of the area would then be bounded by residential land. I & T Erbetta 63 Gravel Hill As the freehold owners of this land (approx 6 acres) would like it to be included Road in any possible future planning proposals or development. Hall & The Sloop  Site has the potential for more efficient use for 10 one and two bed flats Woodhouse Ltd public house & together with the retention of the public house. car park  Alternatively full redevelopment could provide 30 one and two bed flats.  Opportunity to retain the façade of part of The Sloop. Hall & Land adjacent Although currently in retail and commercial use, there is longer term potential for Woodhouse Ltd Sweet Home this site to be redeveloped for 15 to 20 homes predominantly as flats. Inn Mr & Mrs C Beecroft Register the site in Merley as a possible future development site. Harper Garden Centre P & J Hastrop 144 Canford Two people live in a large 20 roomed house beyond its sell-by date. Have tried Cliffs Road to get permission to build 2 houses on this site, but to no avail. Two 4/5 bedroomed houses would accommodate up to 10 people, as opposed to two people. Permission next door was granted for two houses, on a smaller site, albeit with a wider frontage. Relaxation on the currently very stringent rules would allow for natural growth. Issue is whether the overhanging tree branches, or the “street scene” being spoiled because the plot is marginally smaller than the one next door, is more important than the pressing need for 14,200 homes.

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 70 Proposer Site Comment J Lewis Rushcombe Owns 10 acres of Green Belt grazing land which could be included in the Farm, Higher Review as a possible site for some houses. The land is of little agricultural value, Blandford Road making growing crops a non-starter. As the land provides no benefit to the people of Poole, nor are there rights of way, it could be used to achieve new homes at affordable costs to some of the young Poole residents trying to buy their first home. There are excellent local schools for all age groups, shops, sports facilities, doctors and dental practices within walking distance together with bus services to Poole and Wimborne. Safe access could be achieved by a new roundabout on my boundary adjacent to the golf course. This would have the additional benefit of slowing traffic by Corfe Hills School. Pure Town Land at north A sustainable extension to Merley and Oakley that will follow the logical pattern Planning west junction of of growth in the area. There are local schools, shops, public transport routes and Canford Magna a range of employment options all within the local area allowing any future and Queen development on this site to be wholly sustainable. The site does not wholly Anne Drive serve any of the five identified purposes and is the only portion of the settlement (BH21 3AE) within the identified four roads that remains within the Green Belt. Therefore, this small portion of Green Belt fails to be defined by the most recognisable physical and importantly the most permanent feature i.e. the main road. There is significant tree and hedging screening on the boundary with the historic fabric of the conservation area, which could be retained as part of any proposed development to provide suitable screening. This will ensure that there is no detrimental impact upon the conservation area. The site is within flood zones 2 and 3. However there is sufficient land available on both sides to accommodate safe residential development to make this site suitable to be released for future housing and there are solutions including enlarging the existing pond for use as an attenuation pond. The middle portion of the site being constrained by the flood risk should be considered an opportunity to create a nature corridor within the development providing a suitable on site space for families to play and relax within. Some trees would have to be removed, but the vast majority could be retained and more planted. The site would most likely be able to come forward within five years of being allocated. Land South of  Opportunity to create a sustainable extension to Merley that will follow the Merley logical pattern of growth in the area.  There are local schools, shops, public transport routes and a range of employment options all within the local area allowing any future development on this site to be wholly sustainable.  Demonstrates exceptional circumstances for Green Belt release due to housing need and the site does not wholly serve any of the five purposes. Shorefield Merley Court Within Site B2. Would like to explore the development of residential mobile Holidays Ltd Touring Park homes in conformity withy layout of approved plans for holiday lodges. Testament land North of Merley Part of site B2 (Site B2a) is available, suitable and deliverable for development Company Park Road both independently and/ or as part of a wider site. A well-designed residential development could enhance the setting of Merley House. The site is well related to Merley and to existing transport infrastructure. There are opportunities for improvements to footpath / cycleway links, together with improving the viability of other public transport networks, representing a positive impact for the existing residents of Merley. This same principle could apply to other community infrastructure. The site could be developed at varying scales, with the core being based around the southern half of site B2a, but with the potential to create a larger scheme through the redevelopment of the caravan park, or by relocating the recreational uses to Site B2c. The existing vegetation that bounds the site to the South and West would serve to provide substantive visual and physical containment. Site B2a sits beyond the 400m heathland buffer (with the exception of a small part in the south western corner) and in any event, if a large

Poole Local Plan. Consultation Report: Housing and Other Development Sites - Appendices. June 2017 71 Proposer Site Comment scale development was envisaged then land either within the site, or to the South (B2c) would be able to accommodate open space, to assist in offsetting any impact. The land could be brought forward independently without the caravan park land to the north and any concern over the loss of tourism accommodation would be overcome. The land is in separate ownership and therefore each parcel should be considered on its own merits. Tidemains Ltd Land at 1.42 hectare site that could accommodate 40 to 50 family homes. The site is Roberts Lane, partially developed with a section of it being utilised as a yard by a local Creekmoor scaffolding company. It lies outside of the 400m heathland buffer and is also outside of the flood zone. Two residential properties adjoin the site and therefore a residential use would be consistent with the neighbouring land uses. The site falls partly within the identified school site CF1 but it is doubted that a school, if required in the future, would require so large a site. The site should be excluded from the CF1 allocation and instead included as a housing site together with the remainder of the Tidemains site, the land being confirmed as available and deliverable. It is noted that the Draft Green Belt Review Paper notes that the site makes a low-moderate contribution to the green belt. Its location adjacent to the edge of the built up area means that its release for housing development would be appropriate. Vision for Poole Sainsbury Car The plan should include building over the large car park and the site owner’s Park reluctance to currently develop should be ignored. Mr E. Webster Branksome  Whilst the area contains conservation areas this should not preclude Park and density increases. There are many older houses in large grounds that are Canford Cliffs capable of sympathetic redevelopment to a higher density.Increased density increases demand on buses and therefore provide more service. Millfield  Open space area in front of the houses facing Northmead Drive is under Creekmoor used and could contribute mixed tenure residential development. The open spaces within the area are well provided for with the Creekmoor Ponds, playing fields to the rear of Millfield, Upton House and the new SANG. MOD land,  It is often stated the MOD do not have a long term future in Poole, if that is Hamworthy the case has consideration been given to their land holdings 400m  Is it time to reconsider the no development within 400m of Dorset heathland Heathland, which is a manmade environment and requires management to buffer retain it? The distance refers to how far the feral cat will stray into the outback in Australia so fail to see how the same methodology can apply in Dorset. This policy has prevented sites in the built area being developed. W H White Ltd Site 8a Canford Part of the site is subject to a live planning application ref: APP/16/01064/C for Park SANG change of use to a SANG. It is considered that this site could be brought forward to mitigate the potential adverse impacts upon heathland arising from new development within the Borough subject to securing funding via direct payments from developments, CIL or S106 contributions. Notwithstanding the options for growth it is evident that a strategic scale SANG in north Poole would complement the offer at Upton Park Farm SANG. W H White Ltd Land To The The 2.7ha site is suitable for employment use and has an established access to West Of Francis Avenue. The site sits outside of the Green Belt and does not possess Belben Road any of the qualities that would make it suitable for future inclusion within the Green Belt. The site is available and deliverable, is in single ownership and there are no abnormal costs that would impact on the viability of the site being delivered for employment uses. To support and reinforce the deliverability of the site it is proposed to submit an application for an employment use. The consultation documents identify the need for a supply of 33 hectares of employment land but raises serious questions about the certainties that the identified sites and strategy will deliver the supply.

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