Branksome Park Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan

Supplementary Planning Guidance 2006 Public Consultation & Adoption

This document is Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) and replaces the previous Branksome Park Conservation Area Guidance leaflet adopted in 1994. The consultation draft was issued 13th March 2006 and was the subject of an 8 week public consultation. The resulting changes were agreed by the Council and the document was adopted as SPG by the Borough of Poole on 19th December 2006.

Branksome Park Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Publication Details The purpose of this document

To provide an analysis of the character and appearance of the Branksome Park Conservation Area in accordance with Section 71 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and to formulate and publish proposals for the preservation and enhancement of conservation areas in response Government Best Value Performance Indicator 219c. The appraisal and management proposals are intended to act as guidance to residents, planners, agents and developers in order to manage future changes and development proposals within the Conservation Area in ways that preserve or enhance the character or appearance.

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2 Contents

Public Consultation and Adoption Part 1 Introduction and background 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Definition of Special Interest 1.3 Policies in Poole Local Plan 1.4 Location 1.5 Origins of Development Part 2 Appraisal of Character: 2.1 The Landscape 2.2 Management of Trees 2.3 Management of Boundaries 2.4 Negative factors affecting landscape 2.5 Buildings and Townscape Appraisal 2.6 Setting of The Conservation Area 2.7 Summary of Key Elements of Character Part 3 Guidelines for Development 3.1 Conservation Area Design Codes Part 4 Detailed Character Area Descriptions 1 Lindsay Road 2 St Aldhelms & Wilderton Road 3 Dover Road 4 Withingham Road 5 Western Road Upper & Burton Road 6 The Chine 7 Leicester Road & Western Road 8 Canford Cliffs Road 9 Mornish Road 10 Western Avenue & Bury Road (upper) 11 Bury Road (lower) 12 Western Road (lower) 13 Martello Road Area 14 Bury Road (middle) Part 5 Appendices 1 Article 4 Direction: Guidance Notes for Residents 2 Plants Characteristic of Branksome Park 3 Table listing key buildings within the conservation area

3 Part 1 Introduction and Background

1.1 Introduction

The Branksome Park Conservation Area was designated in March 1981. The boundary was subsequently amended to exclude Oratory Gardens and then altered in 2000 to exclude a section of Archway Road. These changes ensure that the Conservation Area includes only land that exhibits an identifiable and consistent character and appearance. The current boundary of the Conservation Area is shown on the plan opposite.

This document identifies:

z The policies from the adopted Poole Local Plan, First Alteration, Adopted March 2004 (as amended by Secretary of State direction September 2007) relevant to the conservation area;

z The factors that influence and form the character and appearance of the area;

z A set of codes to help guide new development and manage change in a way which preserves the character of the area;

z Sub-areas, that preserve the general character common to Branksome Park while retaining their own distinctive environment.

This document is Supplementary Planning Guidance to the Poole Local Plan (2004) and in particular is intended to support Policy BE15 by:

z identifying the factors that influence the character and appearance of the conservation area;

z giving guidance on how developments can preserve or enhance this character.

N.B. The omission of reference to any particular building, feature or space does not imply that it makes no contribution to the character or appearance of the conservation area.

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Canford Cliffs Rd

Branksome Chine

Spencer Road

Beach Road

Map 1: Shows the Conservation Area boundary and its context 5 1.2 Definition of Special Interest “I shan’t tell you where all the lovely The special interest of Branksome Park is derived places are: I want from a number of characteristics which combine them all to myself. But I’ll tell you where to form a unique and cherished area within the to look. Are Borough of Poole. Branksome Park Conservation you...anxious for a Area is a place with distinctive and special qualities little sea air but not too much? Do you like which are desirable to preserve or enhance. Its what the guidebooks spacious sylvan character is derived from its division call a ‘salubrious th climate’ and a into large building plots in the 19 century by the ‘respectable Bury family. The Bury family’s influence together residential with the historic covenants they imposed on the neighbourhood? Then go to...the exclusive sale of their land have significantly influenced the Branksome. Here the appearance of the area we see today. The road pine trees and rhododendrons and layout, dense evergreen hedges, turf embankments heather are allowed and generous wooded plots all date from the to grow beside original plan. Branksome Park is distinct from the twisting roads-steep climbs for him who surrounding urban landscape being noticeably pushes a bath chair- lower in density and heavily wooded. and houses hide respectfully among the foliage of their These spatial qualities create a peaceful residential spacous gardens. setting and give the impression of an almost rural Whether it is the character and sense of isolation from the rest of terebinthinate sap or the mixture of ozone the town. The predominance of woodland also and resin, I don’t contributes a dynamic quality to the area, which know but (it) is said to be just the place for is reflected in the changing seasons. One and two the lungs and storey detached houses appear to nestle within bronchial tubes.” woodland clearings and are often only glimpsed John Betjeman from the road. Trees and vegetation dominate the “Seaview”, BBC West of England streetscape to the extent that, in views along many Programme, 11 May roads, few buildings are clearly visible. 1938, reprinted in Stephen Games, The varied architecture within the Park is a Trains and Buttered Toast, 2006. testament to its gradual development over more than 100 years. The buildings reflect the various architectural fashions of the time. Many houses are oriented at quirky angles within their plots which is a significant local characteristic. While most buildings are unlisted many are attractive homes and their architecture enhances the appearance of the area.

6 1.3 Policies in the Poole Local Plan

The Poole Local Plan First Alteration (Adopted March 2004, as amended by Secretary of State Direction, September 2007) contains planning policies to guide and control development within the Borough, a number of which are relevant to the Branksome Park Conservation Area.

The following policies are of particular importance:

z BE1 sets out general design criteria for all areas, and the associated Supplementary Planning Guidance ‘A Design Code’.

z BE2 requires that landscaping be identified as an integral part of development proposals and should be maintained or enhanced. Supplementary Planning Guidance ‘The Landscape and Natural Environment Design Code’ is associated with this policy.

z BE16 requires that proposals for development or demolition preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the area in a conservation area.

z BE17 indicates that demolition of buildings of local importance will only be allowed if this is the only means of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of the area in a conservation area.

z BE23 seeks to ensure that residential development is limited to single household detached dwellings on sites of a size consistent with that existing in the area;

z BE24 highlights the importance of bulk, appearance, height, massing, design, proximity to boundaries, effect upon trees, setting, removal of hedgerows along boundaries and hard surfacing.

z NE27 requires that significant trees on development sites be replaced or, if retained, they be appropriately protected.

z NE28 requires that trees covered by Tree Preservation Orders be retained and protected or, exceptionally if they are removed, be replaced.

z L1 seeks to ensure that there is no loss of public open space.

z H10 clarifies that plots in Branksome Park are in a low density housing policy area and should not be less than 0.3 hectares (¾ of an acre).

7 1.4 Location

Branksome Park is sited in the southeast of Poole, close to the boundary of the town with Bournemouth. Whilst it is situated within the urban area, Branksome Park exhibits a character far different from the surrounding development and as such it is clearly identifiable as a defined area. The Conservation Area covers 143 hectares but only has about 300 buildings (see aerial photograph).

8 Map 2: Shows the location of Branksome Park Conservation Area with the Borough of Poole. 1.5 Origins of development

Prior to 1853 Branksome Park was undeveloped heath, scrub and pine woodland, and part of the 300 hectare Branksome Estate owned by Miss Bruce. In 1853 Charles William Packe purchased part of the estate and developed his own mansion, Branksome Tower (off Westminster Road) and four lodges. Although it is understood that C. W. Packe had intended to sell off some of the land for building plots, the majority of the area remained undeveloped when he died in 1867.

When C W Packe’s wife, Kitty, died in 1870 the majority of the estate was purchased by Francis George Bury and Henry Bury. The Bury brothers laid out the majority of the roads in the area and divided the land into large plots to allow the development of a small number of large villas. The size of these plots was limited to not less than one acre (about 0.4 hectares), although many of the plots were far larger.

Buildings constructed in the late 19th century include the now demolished Redlands and its associated cottage and stables at 16 Mornish Road. Buildings constructed on these large plots include Aston Grays, 17 Mornish Road (later called Balholm Grange and now the Branksome Park Nursing Home), and Branksome Park House at 18 Western Avenue. Henry Bury was also responsible for the construction of the Church of All Saints on Western Road (1875 to 1877).

The plots of land which had been sold or which it was intended to sell are shown on the 1883 ‘Plan of Indenture’ (left) though many of the road names have since been altered. The road layout we know today was broadly in place by the date of this plan.

10 Map 4: 1883 Plan of Indenture (Poole Museum) Part 2 Character Appraisal

2.1 The Landscape

The contribution of green spaces, trees, hedges and other natural or cultivated elements to the character of the conservation area is of considerable quality, variety and value.

Trees and other vegetation along front, side and rear boundaries of plots give the appearance of overgrown gardens subservient to the nature in the fashion of a Victorian seaside suburb. The overall impression is that of buildings set in clearings carved out in a woodland. Buildings play a secondary role in complementing but not competing with their natural setting. This is an important character trait along with trees and vegetation which often form a visual backdrop. In most cases it is the trees and planting that dominate, although the extent of this does vary a little across the Conservation Area dependent on plot depth.

CW Packe originally carried out the tree planting in the 19th Century. At first Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) were planted and later Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster) were soon favoured as these were found to show greater resistance to drought. Whilst the latter was planted in vast numbers other species can also be seen in the area including Weymouth Pine (Pinus strobus), Monterey Pine (Pinus radiata) and Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra austriaca). Many trees were planted in the same period and will soon be reaching maturity. It will be essential to replenish the existing tree stock with replacement tree planting if the heavily wooded character is to be maintained in the future. The lower level planting along front and other boundaries consists mainly of large rhododendrons, although laurel is also planted in lesser quantities as hedging. The height and density of hedges, often in broad swathes of vegetation some 10 metres deep from the boundary, leaves few clear views of houses from the road.

Buildings are subservient to trees and vegetation which The narrow carriageway of Dover Road and the often afford only tantalising glimpses. Trees form a encroachment of trees and planting give it an informal backdrop to many views of buildings character

11 The condition of the rhododendron planting varies significantly from plot to plot. In some cases it has been left to grow almost wild and has achieved a significant height and depth, although there are sometimes large open tunnels at ground level. In other cases it has been maintained as hedging. Where new developments have taken place the rhododendrons along front boundaries have in many cases been cut right back or removed. Whilst this has at first had an appreciable impact on the appearance of the plot and the general character of the area, in some cases the rhododendrons have grown back successfully, and created a narrow though often denser and better quality hedge. Generally lines of single species hedging have been less successful at preserving the richness and density of deeper banks of informal mixed planting

2.1.1 Road Surfaces

The large trees and mature vegetation gives the area a rural appearance. This attractive, informality is more striking in areas with shingled roads such as, Mornish Road and Withingham Road that resemble country lanes.

A similar appearance is achieved in Dover Road where the road is narrow, with grassed verges and no footpaths, and also in Wilderton Road which, although wider, remains unpaved. Altering the surfacing of these roads or adding footways would certainly have a detrimental effect on the character of the area. 2.1.2 Boundary Treatments The types of front boundaries throughout the conservation area can be grouped according to the exent of vegetation and design of fencing and boundary walls (see map 5)

Characteristic hedges: Comprise dense evergreen species which are tall, deep and restrict views into plots. They dominate the boundary so any walls or fences are seen as secondary and provide a soft edge to the streetscene.

Less dense boundaries: Also provide green edges but are often less deep and more open, allowing clearer views into sites. They tend to be managed more closely giving them a domestic scale and manicured appearance. When planted in combination with railings, walls or fences, the boundary becomes more prominent in the streetscene. Generally, they are less characteristic of Branksome Park.

Uncharacteristic railings: These have been erected in places, but are not generally characteristic of the area and appear dominant in the streetscene. Their installation often requires the removal of established hedges which leaves them more visually prominent.

Other uncharacteristic boundaries: These include close board or panel fences, tall brick walls which are alien to the prevailing character of the area and often detrimental to the streetscene.

12 Boundary Treatments

Intriguing views of houses glimpsed through trees are common within Branksome Park Conservation Area. Trees form the skyline, often providing a backdrop to the houses, framing gables and rooflines

Traditionally, plots in Branksome Park have been enclosed by dense evergreen hedges, with vegetation growing up and over any masonry walls, or fences. Maintaining this type of landscaping is vital to the character of the Conservation Area. The photographs below and over the page illustrate typical examples of characteristically dense hedges and sympathetic forms of boundary treatment.

Dwarf Purbeck stone wall with dense hedging Hurdle fencing gradually merges with hedges and has an association with the woodland character of the area

13 Chestnut paling fencing is a subtle form of Low chainlink fences merge into hedges boundary which blends into mature Rhododendron hedges

In some areas low walls with dense planting Hedging on top of a coursed, rubble tone wall is behind area appropriate traditional

Railings set back behind hedging ensures that they Discrete entrance with hedge continuing into the remain discrete within the streetscene opening minimises its prominence

14 2.1.3 Green Public Realm

There are few public green spaces in the Conservation Area as most of the areas of woodland are contained within private gardens. However, those that exist make a significant contribution to the character and appearance of the area. They consist of:

z The Chine, including the bowling green/tennis court area and the triangle of land where Leicester Road meets Western Road;

z The wooded area known as Martello Woods between Martello Road and Bury Road which links to the Chine (These woods Tennis courts and bowling green are highly comprise an area similar to the ‘Pleasure Gardens’ identified valued local facilities and open space on the 1883 ‘Plan of Indenture’);

z The triangle of land at the junction of Bury Road with Western Avenue;

The spaces are generally wooded and appear unkempt with a rambling under- storey of wild vegetation. The exceptions are the two triangles of land at junctions, that are tidier and do not restrict visibility for car drivers. These junctions are important aids to the legibility of the area. Together these spaces form an informal green infrastructure of undeveloped space which, as a result of the type of vegetation present, adds to the semi-rural and woodland appearance of the area.

2.2 Management of Trees

In recognition of the importance of trees to the character and The Chine feels secluded and appearance of the Conservation Area, the Council published ‘Woodland has pleasant woodland walks Tree Preservation Orders: a management guide’ (2001), to assist owners of protected trees in areas with woodland character. The Chine and Martello Woods, known collectively as Branksome Park woods, are managed by the Borough of Poole, Leisure Services.

On-going management is intended to maintain the character of the woodland, provide opportunities for people to enjoy the woods and to enhance the habitat and character, for the benefit of flora and fauna. Unfortunately, due to the occurrence of anti-social behaviour some areas have had to be cleared of their under-storey vegetation. The triangle where Leicester Road meets Western Road is an important landmark

16 A number of roads contain street trees, including Martello Road, Bury Road, Western Avenue, Wilderton Road and St Aldhelms Close. These create enclosure, adding to the wooded character of the environment and should be retained wherever possible and replaced if removal is essential.

2.3 Management of Boundaries

In view of the importance of front boundary planting to the character of the Conservation Area an Article 4 direction was confirmed in 1993 that brought the erection, construction, improvement or alteration of gates, walls or other means of enclosure along specified frontages within the Council’s control. The removal of existing planting, with the intention of establishing some other form of boundary such as a fence or masonry wall Street trees in Martello Road requires planning permission. The need for planning permission has meant that the Council has been able to achieve new or replacement planting as a requirement of any planning permission.

More recently it has been an informal policy to require full landscaping details of front boundaries with a landscape plan prior to the issuing of any planning permission. This policy appears to have had greater success in achieving appropriate front boundary planting and has highlighted the importance both the Council and residents place on this matter. Further advice regarding acceptable boundary details is included in Section 3, Design Code 3.

2.4 Negative factors affecting landscape character

New developments over recent years have tended to result in the removal of large areas of mature and dense vegetation, leaving new buildings clearly visible from the road, rather than glimpsed between trees. Whilst in many cases new planting has matured, there is a need to safeguard the sylvan nature of the area by requiring dense new planting and the retention of as much existing mature vegetation

The removal of boundary vegetation Large, new houses and manicured Replacement houses often appear more leaves new houses exposed landscaping are clearly seen rather dominant than the trees and than glimpsed vegetation on the site which is not characteristic of the conservation area

17 as is possible. A single line of boundary planting rarely adequate to reinstate an old hedge and to screen the property.

The use of contemporary forms of boundary treatment can appear both visually intrusive and incongruous with the prevailing character of the area. The use of vertical boarded timber fencing, walls and metal railings in particular are not characteristic of the area. Railings may be acceptable under certain circumstances, although their introduction as a continuous form of front boundary on the full width of plots introduces a formal, urban character threatening to change the appearance of some areas. Further advice on appropriate methods of boundary treatments is available in Section 3, under Design Code 3.

A prominent wall and fence are not Panel fences are suburban in Close board fencing is dominant and subservient to the hedge character and not characteristic of not a traditional feature of the area Branksome Park

Railings are a formal, urban feature Dense undergrowth is often cleared Suburban close board fencing with not common to the area to enable railings to be erected, only a thin line of hedging however this has a big impact on the appearance of the area

18 2.5 Buildings & Townscape Appraisal

An analysis of the architectural and historic qualities of buildings and their contribution to the character and appearance of the conservation area is a key function of the appraisal.

As well as the valuable contribution made by trees and landscaping, buildings play an important role in defining the character and appearance of Branksome Park Conservation Area. In addition to buildings on the statutory list, a number of buildings are recognised as being of local importance in the Poole Local Plan, First Alteration, adopted, 2004.

Branksome Park was designed as a Victorian seaside suburb with buildings plotted and designed within a densely planted and naturally wooded area. In the past the siting of houses was carefully considered to take advantage of existing vegetation and exposure to light and weather. Despite the large size of some houses in the area the styles adopted were unpretentious and allowed for trees and vegetation to enclose them.

The Church of All Saints is an important landmark on Western Road and together with two memorial crosses in the cemetery, is listed, nationally, and protected by legislation. A late 20th century building has recently been added to the national list in recognition of the value of the international modern movement.

2.5.1 Key unlisted buildings in the Conservation Area

In 2000 a survey of the buildings in Branksome Park was carried out. Nearly 100 buildings were identified as contributing positively to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. This survey was reviewed and updated in 2006. Map 6 is an analysis of the townscape of Branksome Park. The map indicates which buildings make an important contribution to the character of the area (see Appendix 3).

Like the buildings of local importance, key unlisted buildings are generally one or two-storey houses and constructed from a limited range of compatible materials. The majority of buildings in the Conservation Area are single family houses.

Buildings identified as making a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area have been constructed in a style of their age and time and represent the best of the built environment in Branksome Park and development of the area over time

19 2.5.2 Architectural Styles and Detailing

Architectural styles are varied, though most of the older buildings have followed the trends of their age adapted mainly from the Arts and Crafts movement. Many newer buildings have followed the traditional styles of older buildings in the area although a few have successfully adopted contemporary designs.

The nationally and locally listed buildings represent the best examples of the built environment within the conservation area, but also illustrate the range of architectural styles found in Branksome Park due to its Chimneys are an important gradual development. This range of styles is an important characteristic architectural feature of many key unlisted buildings of the conservation area and it is therefore vital that these examples are retained to ensure that the integrity of the built environment within the conservation area is preserved.

The Arts and Crafts movement revived old building crafts within three main styles in many variations and combinations of vernacular revival, neo-Georgian and neo-Elizabethan. The movement favoured the revival of old building crafts such as timber framing, tile-hanging, English tuck pointed, brickwork and the use of local materials (mainly bricks). Natural slate and clay tile brought into the area by rail and well finished timber doors, windows and fascias are other noteworthy local characteristics. The style of windows varies between traditional timber sliding sashes and side-hung casements with a white-painted finish. Chimneys are also an important feature of roofs within the Conservation Area and should be retained.

This range of details and styles is a notable characteristic of the area. It Traditional buildings within the conservation area use a narrow palette is becoming increasingly important to ensure that new development of materials does not erode these characteristics through the incremental demolition and replacement of individual houses.

It may be possible to accommodate the replacement of other buildings within the conservation area (subject to an appropriately designed scheme). However, the loss of those buildings identified as significant unlisted buildings or those on the statutory or local lists would have a very detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and should be resisted.

New architecture can make a contribution to the unfolding evolution of the area, allowing the current generation to add to Branksome Park’s tradition of contemporary buildings. However, new buildings should respect the woodland character and appearance of Branksome Park as designers of their predecessors have done.

20 2.5.3 Building line and orientation

When siting buildings it is important to consider past trends of orienting frontages to best advantage for the plot and the townscape. Approximately one third of the area’s buildings have been set onto their plot facing a side boundary, not facing the street. In most cases this was to allow principal rooms to face south.

This trend adds to the distinctive character and appearance of the street scene. Many new developments have not continued this pattern and designed front elevations facing the street giving the new dwelling greater presence, often to the detriment of the character of the landscape and the plot.

2.5.4 Buildings and Townscape: negative factors Approximately one third of buildings are oriented at an angle to the road affecting the area, extent of loss, intrusion or damage.

On street parking in Wilderton Road West and St.Aldhelm’s Road has until recently had a significant impact on the character of the Conservation Area during working hours, with the amount of parked cars being very intrusive. The introduction of parking restrictions in these areas along with the park and ride facility for office workers has improved this situation. Care has been taken to ensure that signage and road markings in the restricted parking area are not too intrusive. Any future alterations to signage, road surfaces and road markings The orientation of houses is within their could have a major effect on the character of the Conservation Area plots at varying angles to the street as it resembles a village in some ways with an informal, rustic atmosphere.

There has been a significant number of new buildings constructed in the area, often allowed as replacement buildings. The Conservation Area has successfully accommodated many developments where they incorporated sympathetic designs, buildings materials and successful boundary planting.

However, others have been less successfully integrated and dominate the townscape. There is a need to ensure that future developments have regard to the unique qualities of Branksome Park in order to Some places resemble rural lanes and if preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation subjected to highway ‘improvements’ Area. would be changed dramatically to the detriment of their character

21 2.6 Setting of the Conservation Area: landmarks, vistas, and panoramas.

The conservation area is surrounded by early 20th century and inter-war housing. Surrounding plots are generally significantly smaller with trees and planting along boundaries that are far less dominant.

The edges of The Conservation This contrast is most evident along Canford Cliffs Road, where one side of Area are well defined and the road is within the Conservation Area and the other is not. The edges of distinct the Conservation Area are generally well-defined and distinct. Western Road is the exception where the visual character is shared across the boundary.

A similar relationship is also present in Lindsay Road where developments at Victoria School could have a significant impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. From the St. Aldhelm’s Church area views are important out of the Conservation Area.

Elsewhere, views within the Conservation Area are more inward looking. Physical insularity and extensive landscaping within Branksome Park, has View towards All Saints Church restricted wider views to the extent that there are likely to be only a small up Western Ave number of developments outside the Conservation Area that would have a significant impact on its character and appearance. Breaches of the treed canopy and skyline on the peripheral edges of the area may cause adverse impacts.

Landmarks include the bowls and tennis clubs which provide the a public focus within the Conservation Area. The view eastwards along Western Avenue towards All Saints Church is important as the church is a significant local landmark. Throughout the Conservation Area there are short views closed by trees, bending roads and junctions. This adds interest for the visitor, leading the eye around the bend and creating anticipation as to what might Many views within the be discovered around the corner. Winding roads are an important contributor Conservation Area are deflected by curving roads and to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. foreshortened by dense boundary vegetation which In general the layout and planting in the Conservation Area is such that few creates a sense of enclosure buildings act as landmarks; it is therefore spaces such as the triangles of land at junctions already mentioned which form landmarks and provide orientation for visitors.

View towards All Saints Church from Western Ave. Landscaping either side of the road frames the view of the building 24 2.7 Summary: Key Elements Defining Character & Appearance

z Plot sizes are generally 0.3Ha or larger.

z The majority of plots have trees and other planting along boundaries forming dense hedges; typically the species for these are limited, but often mixed (rhododendron, laurel, privet, holly – See Appendix 2).

z An Article 4 Direction brings the erection, construction, improvement or alteration of gates, walls or other means of enclosure along many frontages within the Council’s control (see Appendix 1).

z The area has a sylvan character.

z Most houses are glimpsed through dense vegetation rather than clearly seen and are viewed as subservient to the landscaping within their plots.

z Trees very often form a backdrop to houses and are seen towering above their roofs.

z Key buildings play an important role in defining the character and appearance of the area; the loss of a significant number of these would detrimentally impact on the character and appearance of the area.

z Buildings are generally constructed of red brick and/or render, clay tiled roofs, or occasionally slate with painted timber windows; designs are of an architectural style contemporary with their construction or typical of older buildings in the area.

z The change of use of buildings from single family houses could have a significant impact on the Conservation Area.

z Approximately one third of the buildings are orientated at an angle to the road rather than parallel to it with a front elevation that faces a side boundary.

z No architectural style preceding the origin of the first buildings: mixture of Victorian, Arts and Crafts, International Modern/ 1930’s Art Deco, contemporary post-modern.

z Short views along roads are an important element forming the character of the area.

z Views along Lindsay Road to St Aldhelm’s Church and Western Avenue towards All Saints Church are significant views in the area.

z Landmarks include the triangles of land at junctions, the church and bowls/tennis club.

z Proposals for works to the highway including signing, lining, adding kerbs and re-surfacing with non-permeable materials could have a significant impact on the character of the area.

25 Part 3 Guidelines for Development

3.1 Conservation Area Design Codes

Houses and garden buildings are subservient to trees and Where landscaping is cleared to make way for new other landscaping ensuring that the vegetation is the development this can result in uncharacteristically open dominant characteristic of the streetscape sites which do not preserve the sylvan character of the conservation area Code 1: Dominance of trees and planting

All proposals for development should seek to respect and maintain the current dominance of trees and other vegetation in the area. They should not seek to impose developments where the built form would become the dominant element within the site. New buildings should be sited sufficiently far from existing trees to avoid future demands for their subsequent removal due to loss of light and amenity. In considering the appropriate scale of development for any site, the dwelling, garages and other ancillary buildings, lawns and other garden features, and swimming pools will all be taken into account.

Justification: The current fine balance between built form and trees and other landscaping could very easily be upset by new developments. Proposals for domineering buildings would have a significant impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.

Code 2: Demolition The demolition of buildings, walls or other important features within the conservation area will be permitted only where:

1. The character and appearance of the conservation area would be preserved or enhanced as a result of their removal; 2. Any replacement buildings or structures would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area; 3. The building is not an important individual building or part of an important group of buildings, the removal of which would be detrimental to the character or appearance of the conservation area.

26 Three categories of buildings have been identified within Branksome Park as they contribute to the character of the Conservation Area. The demolition of any buildings identified as making a Contribution to the character or appearance of the Conservation Area will normally be resisted.

These buildings are identified as follows:

i. Nationally listed buildings; ii. Locally listed buildings; iii. Significant buildings which contribute to the character of the area.

A summary of key buildings and their contribution to character of the conservation area are listed in Appendix 3. These buildings are also identified on Map 6.

Locally listed late Victorian mansion Code 3: Boundary Treatment, Gates and Entrances

Planning permission is required from the Borough of Poole for the erection, construction improvement or alteration of a gate, fence, wall or other means of enclosure along the boundary of the property with a road frontage, regardless of its height (see the Article 4 Direction in the Appendix 1).

Densely planted hedges should form the predominant method of boundary treatment. The planting of trees and hedges does not require planning permission. Chain link, chestnut paling fences or similar should be considered to give short-term security whilst new planting develops. Hedges can grow through such fences and gradually merge with the vegetation.

Where appropriate, either low natural stone or brick walls of not more than 600mm in height or earth banks of a similar height should mark roadside boundaries to buildings and plots. The use of brick or stone for walls should be based upon materials which prevail in the immediate area. There should also be substantial planting behind the fence or wall or on top of the bank; this can include holly, yew, privet, griselinia, beech and aucuba, providing that rhododendron and laurel remain predominant in the street.

In some areas high suburban style close-board and panel fences and modern railings have been erected along roadside boundaries. Such forms of boundary are not characteristic of Branksome Park and proposals to provide these types of fencing or railings adjacent to prominent public boundaries will be resisted. If such fences are required for the purposes of privacy or security they should be set back into the site sufficiently to allow for adequate dense hedge planting to become established in order to present a sympathetic form of boundary treatment for the Conservation Area. Many plots are sufficiently large to allow for such fences to be set well back.

27 As an alternative to panel or close-board fencing, willow or hazel hurdles (again set back into the site to provide space for planting) should be considered. Hurdles are more sympathetic to the woodland character of Branksome Park. Their natural materials and soft edges appear less visually intrusive than modern methods of fencing. In time they will also gradually merge into the hedge and disappear from view. Again, temporary forms of fencing such as low chain link or Hedges should be allowed to become tall, dense paling fencing could provide short term roadside security whilst and deep in order to preserve the landscape planted areas in front of fencing/ qualities of the conservation area. In all cases the scale of the vegetation should be dominant over the railings becomes established (subject chosen form of boundary treatment. to permission).

Gates should be open in design and no more than 2m maximum height, measured from the adjoining public highway or footway. Associated piers should be no more than 2m high Dense planting with suitable species between the fence/railings and the overall, measured from the public footway with an appropriate form of low-key wall or open fencing on the boundary, through which the vegetation can grow. The nature of the boundary side. Entrances should be designed treatment should have regard to the context of the site and the surrounding to be discrete within the streetscene area. to enable the natural vegetation to remain the dominant feature. ‘Wing walls’ curving into the bell mouth of an entrance drive should be avoided as these unduly emphasise its presence and appear domestic in the informal sylvan landscape of the conservation area.

All planning applications for the redevelopment of sites, or for the substantial extension of existing buildings, should include plans detailing front boundary treatment with full planting details, whether existing or proposed, and details of all walls, banks and railings.

Justification: The character appraisal of the Conservation Area has If it is intended to erect a high fence or railings it should be set back a established that the majority of plots have trees and other dense planting minimum distance of 2-4 metres along roadside boundaries and that these contribute to the sylvan character from the back edge of the footway, depending on the amount of space of the area. Open gateways allow glimpses into sites. To ensure that the available to allow for adequate character and appearance of the Conservation Area is preserved the landscaping. current prevalent form of boundary treatment should be continued.

28 222 333 To minimise any visual intrusion resulting from the formation of new driveways or the improvement of existing entrances, boundary hedges should be continued into the bell-mouth of the driveway entrance. Gate piers should be set back from the back edge of the footway. Entrance gates should be of an open design so that views can be glimpsed into the site and the height of the gates and the piers should not be significantly greater than 2 metres (N.B. the design of entrances should also have regard to the requirements of Transportation Services). 333 222

More traditional entrances are discrete openings Dominant entrances tend to have large piers at the set within mature hedges, with no wing walls or front and rear of the drive, tall wing walls, low-key dwarf walls of stone or brick. Wall piers uncharacteristically grand ornamentation and are low or not present and gate piers are set back domestic planting. Solid gates appear defensive from the pavement. Gates should be of an open and restrict glimpses along driveways. Heavily design to enable glimpses along driveways. manicured hedges or thin lines of planting create an uncharacteristic openness to site frontages.

Traditional materials and designs compliment the landscape on Western Road

29 Code 4: Building Materials and Details

Extensions shall be constructed in materials that match their parent building unless a sound justification can be advanced otherwise. Generally, where new buildings are proposed, these should be constructed of a warm coloured red brick or multi-stock brick, an appropriate render finish, or a mixture of the two. The restrained use of rustic timber boarding would be acceptable in certain circumstances, within gables or ancillary building.

Plain clay tiles or slates are appropriate for roofs. The use of concrete roof tiles would not normally be acceptable.

Architectural elements such as chimney stacks should be designed with the roof in a new or replacement houses and not added on as an afterthought. Windows and doors should be purpose made with timber, normally with a painted finish. Other noteworthy local architectural elements include, hipped plain clay roof tiles, exposed timber boards, timber framed or tile hung gables, and casement and timber sliding sash windows. Walling of warm orange and buff brickwork, render and pebble dashed finishes, and combinations of these materials are commonly used.

Justification: The current limited pallet of materials seen in the Conservation Area results in buildings that sit comfortably and unobtrusively on their plot amongst the landscaping. Buildings not constructed in these materials are likely to be discordant elements which could affect the character of the Conservation Area and it is likely that the fine balance between landscaping and built form would be detrimentally affected.

Traditional building materials used in the Conservation Area have an Arts & Crafts derivation

30 Code 5: Orientation of Buildings

Where it is proposed to demolish and replace an existing dwelling it will be expected that the new building be orientated on the site in a similar way to that already existing. The appropriateness of designing the front elevation parallel to the road frontage may not preserve the spaciousness of the area. Designs diverging from the orientation and footprint of the original building should be justified and submitted with any application as part of the Design and Access Statement. Principal elevations are often oriented away from the road. In addition, proposals for the orientation and design of replacement dwellings should demonstrate they do not contribute to additional or excessive overlooking of any nearby properties to the extent that it would harm the amenity of the neighbouring occupiers.

Justification: There is currently a variety in the orientation of dwellings on plots and in the position of front elevations. Many new dwellings seek to adopt the standard approach of siting the principal elevation of the building parallel to the road. This lack of imagination is eroding variety in the orientation of buildings within the Conservation Area and is having a detrimental impact on its overall character and appearance. Code 6: Current Views

Development proposals should have regard to the existing short informal views that are enclosed by trees and bends in roads. It will not be appropriate to try to create new landmark buildings at the end of these. Glimpses of buildings should be maintained and roadside trees and hedges should be retained wherever possible, unless a sound justification can be advanced to justify their removal.

Justification: Glimpses through vegetation towards houses are characteristic of how buildings are viewed within the area. Short views formed and stopped by trees and bends in the road create a sense of enclosure and emphasise the sylvan character of the Conservation Area. To attempt to achieve something different would be contrary to the character of the Conservation Area and should therefore be avoided.

31 Code 7: Highway Improvements

Proposals to surface private non-made up roads with tarmac or other similar treatments constitutes an engineering operation and requires planning permission. Non-made up roads with informal stone and gravel surfaces should be retained wherever possible. Where alterations to existing roads and footpaths are proposed, including new surfacing, signage, parking zones and lining, the details of these should be carefully considered and discussed at an early stage with Planning Design and Control Services. This will ensure that the alterations allow the current sylvan character of the Conservation Area to dominate and to ensure that a more stark urban appearance is not imposed.

Proposals to surface private non-made up roads with tarmac or other similar surface treatments constitutes an engineering operation and requires planning permission. Non-made up roads with informal gravel surfaces should be retained wherever possible.

Justification: The appearance of a non-made up road and a made up road is very different and will impact dramatically on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. However, were the road to be made up at minimum width, with no kerb or footways and a suitable surface dressing, the impact on the character of the Conservation Area would be significantly reduced. Code 8: Bungalow Areas

Within the areas currently occupied by:

i. 18-28 Bury Road, 1-4 Chesterfield Close;

ii. 1-23 Lindsay Road and;

iii. 1-8 Withingham Road, including 16 and 21 Wilderton Road;

When the replacement of a dwelling is found to be acceptable in principle the new or altered building should not be significantly greater in terms of its bulk, scale or height Non-made up Withingham Road than the existing dwelling on the site.

Justification: These bungalow Areas are characterised by single storey buildings, or buildings of a similar height and appearance. The introduction of taller buildings would alter the existing fine balance between landscaping, trees and built form, to the detriment of the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.

32 Code 9: Gaps Between Buildings

Where redevelopment or extensions are proposed the intention should be to maintain existing gaps between buildings and their boundaries. Generally, where a dwelling is to be replaced or extended the new/altered building should not normally be closer to the boundary than the existing (including garages and other outbuildings) as closer proximity would impact on the openness of the site or surrounding area. Where the replacement building is larger or taller than the existing it will often be necessary to site the new building further from the boundary to ensure that the existing spacious character is maintained. In general redevelopment or extensions should maintain as great a distance as possible from the nearest neighbour. Care should be taken to avoid redevelopment or extensions that would visually associate the mass of any one building with another, on the same or adjoining plots as this would adversely affect the spaciousness of the area. Extensions should avoid attached walls and structures that would visually give the impression of an excessive width of development across the plot. Freestanding structures like garages may be subject to special siting requirements or material specifications to minimise their impact .

Justification: The desire to replace existing buildings with larger new structures, can lead to an apparent loss of space between buildings and their boundaries. This in turn leads to an impact on the openness of the Conservation Area, reducing the dominance of planting and parkland setting over built form and is detrimental to its character and appearance.

Code 10: Landscaping and Tree Management

Trees that contribute to the amenity of the Conservation Area in terms of their character or appearance should be retained and protected from development. Where trees are removed as part of planning permission, replacement trees of a similar character will be required with a landscape plan. Front boundary shrub planting will normally be required to be either rhododendron, laurel or other large evergreens with similar characteristics and appearance. Tree and shrub planting within sites will be required to be of a scale and character typical of the Conservation Area and will be agreed, in writing, with the Principal Tree Officer. In appropriate cases the Local Planning Authority will seek management works to woodland trees to be undertaken as part of the planning approval, via a Section 106 Agreement if this is appropriate. Justification: The removal of trees and/or boundary hedges as part of a planning approval can change the character and appearance of the area and it is essential to ensure that any new development provides adequate and appropriate replacement planting and where necessary, management works to existing woodland trees in order to integrate the development into the local area and ensure that the character and appearance of the Conservation Area is maintained.

33 Code 11: Street Clutter, Signs and Telecommunications Installations

Street furniture, telecommunications installations, signs and advertisements should be carefully designed and sited to minimise the amount of street clutter and ensure that the character or appearance of the Branksome Park Conservation Area is preserved or enhanced.

Street furniture should be chosen and sited so as to minimise the amount of street clutter in any given location and allow boundaries and vegetation to remain the dominant features within the streetscene. When considering the siting of new street furniture the cumulative effect of the new and existing furniture should be taken into account.

Signs and advertisements on commercial premises, recreational or community facilities should be designed and located to compliment the building and the setting of the property without adversely affecting the amenity of the site or the surrounding Conservation Area.

Telecommunications installations including, masts, equipment cabins and associated paraphernalia should be designed and sited to minimise visual intrusion and avoid the introduction of uncharacteristic urban features or clutter into the streetscene.

The cumulative impact of telecom installations will be taken into account when considering proposals for masts and equipment within the vicinity of an existing installation, including the provision of new or additional equipment for an existing site or the upgrading or replacement of existing installations for the purposes of mast sharing.

The siting of telecom installations should minimise any adverse impacts on existing trees and landscaping and service trenches should be directed so as to minimise damage to tree root systems. Where appropriate, additional landscape planting may be required to satisfactorily integrate a proposal into its setting.

Justification: Proposals for the siting of street furniture, signs and advertisements and the erection of telecommunications masts and equipment could adversely impact on the uncluttered character and appearance of the Conservation Area. The incremental addition of street furniture, signs and advertisements and telecommunication installations Traditional signage is well designed and fits discreetly into could have an adverse urbanising effect on the sylvan the road design character and appearance of the Conservation Area.

34 Code 12: Design

No building style should pre-date the 1860s, e.g. mock Georgian architecture would be unacceptable.

A mix of building styles is to be maintained in the Conservation Area avoiding repetitive designs from gaining prominence in any one locality.

Contemporary architectural styles are appropriate where they contribute to the traditional mixed development of the area, provided these respect the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.

All new buildings must be carefully considered to avoid adverse impacts and demonstrate that:

z Designs can be successfully integrated into the fabric and context of the site;

z One particular style does not become the dominant form of architecture in any particular location;

z Proposals are not uncharacteristically bold, prominent or jarring with the prevailing character of the area;

z Trees and landscaping are retained and where appropriate reinforced to ensure that striking contemporary designs do not harm the delicate balance between buildings and dominant landscaping.

z Justification: Branksome Park has developed gradually over many decades. Each generation has contributed towards the mix of architectural styles found within the Conservation Area though traditional building styles predominate. Successful new buildings integrate well with their site and local context

3.2 Management Options

The following are proposals allowing for the quality and identity of the place to be strengthened with the consensus of the Council, the local community and developers. The proposals have been adapted from the public consultation process.

Landscaping and biodiversity: Some trees in the area are mature and will need to be replaced in order to maintain the same level of tree cover in the future. Owners wishing to landscape their gardens will be encouraged to plant appropriate tree species and manage the health of new and mature trees.

35 Green Infrastructure: At road junctions green planted triangles, the chine and the bowls/tennis club are recognised as important amenities and landmarks within the area that contribute to the quality of the green streetscape and public open space.

Street improvements: The majority of roads in the Conservation Area are surfaced, although a few unsurfaced roads or narrow informal roads remain, that do not have an engineered appearance. Many roads are residential in nature and do not attract high volumes of traffic.

Roads surfaces, verges and pavements should be treated in a manner that is sympathetic to the character of the area when improvements are proposed.

Attention should be paid to: retaining all remaining unsurfaced roads, the selection of appropriate surfacing materials, avoiding the widening of roads and the need for the installation of pavements or kerbs where these do not currently exist. New or replacement street lighting should be standardised in style, design and finish as and when resources are available.

Monitoring and review: Changes in the appearance of the Conservation Area will be monitored, the effects reviewed and guidance modified or specific actions proposed as necessary to address issues arising from the monitoring and review process.

“Maintaining the informal character of road and landscaping is essential for the future appearance of the Dover Road area

36 Part 4 Character Area Descriptions

Character Areas

Within Branksome Park 14 character areas have been identified with particular characteristics that distinguish them from other locations within the Conservation Area. These character areas are identified on Map 8 on page 46. They are named for the main roads running through each area and distinguished by the various phases of house building that occurred in them whether in the early, interwar or post WWII periods of the 20th century. The range of building periods and orientation, plot sizes and landscape treatments influence the nature of each area. The boxed text associated with each character area contains basic guidance encouraging developments that may preserve or enhance the character and appearance of each area.

4.1 Lindsay Road

The west side of Lindsay Road is characterised by narrow plots containing bungalows. These are of a uniform age, interwar or early post war. Most have hipped roofs with a few having half hipped roofs. This reduces their dominance. Most are neutral in their contribution to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. Vehicular accesses through front boundaries are generally narrow with no visibility splays. Their low-key appearance allows the planted front boundaries and backdrop of trees to dominate, although the size and width of the road means that it is a very strong feature. Whilst the east side contains some older buildings the front boundary planting and limited number of buildings here means the lasting memory is of landscaping and glimpses of the bungalows.

The replacement of bungalows with houses or significantly larger buildings will not be permitted unless it can be demonstrated that the visual dominance of the landscaping can be maintained. Vehicular accesses should be low-key to minimise the visual impact of entrances on the streetscene. Trees and landscaping should remain the dominant factor in the character of the area.

4.2 St.Aldhelm’s Road & Wilderton Road

These are separate roads, which run approximately parallel to each other. Overall this area exhibits a uniform character very close to that already described for the Conservation Area generally.

37 The carriageway in Wilderton Road is relatively but this is countered by the large grass verges, lack of footways and front boundary planting which give the area a sylvan appearance. Whilst the strength of the planting limits the dominance of the dwellings there are a number of buildings that add to the character of the Conservation Area.

In St.Aldhelm’s Road some buildings are more easily seen than others (particularly in the lower section). The closed section of road (stopping through traffic) and the very dominant planting in this area, ensure that the sylvan character of Wilderton Road is repeated here.

The predominantly sylvan appearance should be preserved or enhanced; Grass verges and front boundary planting are important characteristics that should be retained; The construction of footways would detract from the character and should be avoided; Trees, planting and landscaping should remain the dominant features of the area.

4.3 Dover Road and Dover Close

Dover Road is very narrow and has a mixture of dwelling heights (bungalows on some plots have recently been replaced by two storey dwellings). There are few buildings that contribute to the character of the Conservation Area, although 17 Dover Road is a very attractive Victorian building of farmhouse proportions and 4 Dover Close is a larger building of equal character. The road itself is unadopted and has no footways. Alterations to its informal character, such as the inclusion of pavements or additional kerbs would be harmful to this character.

The replacement of dwellings in Dover Road and Dover Close with larger buildings will be permitted only where it can be demonstrated that the character and appearance of the area and the visual dominance of the landscaping is preserved or enhanced; Landscaping should remain dominant; The narrow alignment of Dover Road and Dover Close with dominant trees and landscaping creates an informal rural character; developments that would alter this character would have a detrimental impact on the area and should be avoided.

38 4.4 Withingham Road

Withingham Road is narrow and unsurfaced giving it a distinctive informal and rural character. Dominant trees and other planting serve to visually narrow the road further. This is heightened by the presence of buildings on only one side of the road. Opposite, the Chine runs parallel to the western side of the road where the sylvan character is even more evident. The overall impression is of dwellings nestling in woodland.

The replacement of bungalows with larger dwellings could alter the fine balance between the dominance of the landscape and the buildings and would have a significant detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and should be avoided; - Alterations to the unmade road would have a detrimental impact on the area and should be avoided; The narrowness of the road and profusion of trees and planting create a distinct informal rural character; any development that would alter this character would have a detrimental impact on the area and should be avoided.

5.5 Western Road (Upper) and Burton Road

The whole of this area runs along the edge of the Conservation Area. There is therefore a marked difference from one side of the road to the other, highlighting the generous plots sizes seen within the Conservation Area and in the case of Western Road particularly, emphasising the large areas devoted to trees and landscaping within the Conservation Area when compared to surrounding development. The area is characterised by large plots and abundant landscaping forming a low density pattern of development.

A significant number of buildings in this area contribute to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. They mainly date from before the Second World War and are therefore important to the evolution of the character of the Conservation Area. Proposals to demolish these buildings and to replace them would have a very significant impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.

Most buildings make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area and represent a pre-WWII phase of the area, allowing only very limited scope for change. Proposals to demolish existing dwellings would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the conservation area and should be avoided. Development should reflect the low-density pattern of the area, retaining detached houses in large well landscaped plots.

39 4.6 The Chine

This area includes both the chine and Branksome Park Martello Woods between Bury Road and Martello Road. The chine is an important open space. Whilst there is a good network of paths, for much of its length it remains a woodland. It is the idea of a woodland in the middle of a large urban area that gives it such significance to people living in the area and defines its unusual visual character. Martello Woods was acquired by the Council in 1895 from F.G.Bury. Additional areas were added between 1921 and 1954. A section of Martello Woods is subject to a 99 year lease from the Branksome Park Association which took effect in 1931.

The whole of this area is owned and managed by the Borough of Poole. The Woodland Management Plan covering this area, produced by the Council’s Leisure Services unit, will ensure that the character of the wood is maintained.

In addition, the Chine is designated as Public Open Space in the Poole Local Plan. Together these factors mean that there is unlikely to be any significant threat to the area in the foreseeable future.

4.7 Leicester Road & Western Road

This area faces onto the chine and is one of the main vehicular routes through the Conservation Area. The carriageway is therefore relatively dominant when compared to other parts of the Conservation Area. However, the height and depth of planting including front boundaries, together with the size of front gardens ensures that the landscaping still dominates the built form and the area maintains a sylvan appearance and a character very close to that already described for the Conservation Area.

Some frontages along Leicester Road have low brick walls with inset rendered panels, whilst in Western Road some have low Purbeck stone walls. However, in the majority of cases, even where these exist, it is the planting that dominates over hard landscaping.

40 A very high proportion of buildings in this area date from the inter-war period. Many have not been detrimentally altered and as a result contribute positively to the character of the Conservation Area. Nos. 13 to 17 Leicester Road have a group value and loss of any one of these would harm the integrity of the group and would therefore be detrimental to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area; Landscaping dominates the built form and any proposals must preserve or enhance the heavily landscaped character and appearance of the area; Existing boundary treatments comprised of low brick and stone walls with dense landscaping behind should be retained and new forms of boundary treatment should reflect this pattern.

4.8 Canford Cliffs Road

This area marks the western edge of the Conservation Area. There is therefore a notable difference from one side of the road to the other, highlighting the generous plot sizes and large areas devoted to trees and landscaping within the Conservation Area when compared to surrounding developments. The carriageway itself is very wide and forms a very strong edge to the Conservation Area.

House ages vary with a significant proportion dating from the inter-war period like Western Road. A number of buildings in the southern parcel of this character area are identified as significant unlisted buildings which contribute positively to the character of the area.

The dominance of the planting, changes in levels and the fact that the there is such a marked difference in plot size from one side of the road to the other means that this area has accepted the redevelopment of plots without significant adverse impact on its character, although some replacement dwellings have failed to reflect the character of existing buildings in the area.

Given the length of the road boundary treatments vary, although these generally comprise a medium height fence or wall with tree or hedge planting behind. Replacement dwellings should reflect the scale and character of the surrounding pattern of development in the conservation area; Trees and landscaping should remain dominant to the built form; Boundaries should comprise low walls or fences with hedge planting behind to retain the character of boundaries along the western edge of the Conservation Area.

41 4.9 Mornish Road

Mornish Road is very narrow and is unsurfaced for part of its length. Trees and rhododendron planting are very dominant, although unfortunately much of the under storey of planting has been removed from the verges at the eastern end of the road, reducing the sense of enclosure and informality in this area.

The sylvan character is pronounced with several tall evergreen trees highly visible in the skyline. A wooded area adjacent to No.2 Mornish Road contributes significantly to the rural qualities of this area, although this site has permission for a new house to be built. The narrow carriageway, the enclosure created by dominant trees and planting and the informal surfacing give Mornish Road a distinctive informal rural character and appearance.

There has been a significant number of plots where buildings have been demolished and replaced. Where this has happened it has been a requirement that rhododendron and other landscaping along front boundaries be retained, reinforced and replanted.

Front boundary treatments should be very low key and existing landscaping should be retained and reinforced. Tall walls, fences or railings should be avoided; The dominance of trees and rhododendron planting must not be adversely affected by any development; The making up of the remainder of the road could have a detrimental impact on the character of the area unless this is done very sensitively, for instance without kerbs or footways; The sylvan character is very pronounced and should be preserved or enhanced.

4.10 Western Avenue & Bury Road (Upper)

These areas exhibit the ‘typical’ Branksome Park character. The road and public space is more extensive than elsewhere with a reasonably wide carriageway and with a footpath on each side. Despite this the planting is still very dominant. Whilst plots here are still large this is not always apparent from the road, as many frontages are relatively narrow.

A number of ‘backland’ dwellings are sited behind the main line of dwellings; these have narrow frontages just wide enough for their long driveways to join with the road. These buildings have a minimal impact on the appearance and character of the Conservation Area, although some are of local architectural significance.

42 The view from the southern end of Western Avenue to All Saints Church is the only long view to a landmark in the area. Visitors to All Saints Church generate a significant level of on street parking at the eastern end of Western Avenue.

Generally, front boundaries comprise low walls, fences or railings with dense evergreen planting. This restricts views to houses and provides a visually soft edge to the highway, contributing to the sylvan qualities of the area. Some recent developments have created more open frontages which changes the character and appearance of the area. Whilst individually this may be of limited impact, cumulatively such changes would have a significant adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area.

The area includes the triangle of grass at the junction of Western Avenue with Bury Road; this green space contributes significantly to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and is an important local landmark, assisting with the legibility of the area.

Development proposals should retain and reinforce the existing sylvan character by suitable additional planting where appropriate; The existing pattern of single detached houses, large plots and narrow frontages should be retained; Front boundaries should comprise low level enclosures, preferably open, with dense planting behind;

4.11 Bury Road (lower)

The majority of this sub-area fronts onto Martello Woods which is an extension of the chine. This gives the area its characteristic sylvan appearance. Most plots are large but relatively narrow with houses located at varying depths from the road. A number are orientated at an angle to the front boundary which is an important characteristic of the area.

Development proposals should ensure that trees and landscape planting remain dominant over buildings and boundaries with only glimpses through to houses; The existing sylvan character must be retained and reinforced by suitable additional planting where appropriate; Densely planted front boundaries should be retained and enhanced. Where removal of existing vegetation is necessary, suitable replacement planting must be provided where this appropriate.

Several backland dwellings are located at the end of long driveways; although they have little visual impact their architecture does make a positive contribution to the mix of house styles which is also a characteristic of the area. The majority of front boundaries are very densely planted and there are

43 often only limited glimpses of dwellings, some of which are recognised as being of local importance. However, the replacement of buildings can alter the balance between planting and built form and care needs to be taken to ensure that additional height, depth or width do not make new dwellings too dominant.

4.12 Western Road (Lower)

This area has a more open character, resulting from the large plots, the width of the road and the presence of reasonably wide footways. Building positions vary, with some buildings located close to site frontages and others set further back, however, in most cases the landscaping obscures views to buildings.

This variety contributes to the character of the area. Importantly, in all cases it is the trees that form the backdrop to buildings; equally, the trees and other planting along front boundaries form a cohesive character for the area which must be retained and enhanced where appropriate.

Development proposals should ensure that the characteristic backdrop of trees remains clearly visible and a dominant feature behind the development; Trees and landscape planting should continue to restrict views of buildings; Trees and planting along front boundaries should be preserved or enhanced and planting should remain dominant over walls and fences;

4.13 Martello Road Area

This area contains a number of fine houses, views of which are mainly glimpsed, due to dense planting within plots and along boundaries.

In contrast No. 1 Martello Road can be clearly seen although this is framed by substantial planting. The quality of the design of the buildings and the substantial landscaping and trees, contribute significantly to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.

Martello Road is experiencing change from redevelopment, particularly on the south side, which could threaten the character and appearance of this part of the Conservation Area

The area also includes Chesterfield Close which is one of the few non-through roads in Branksome Park. It currently provides access to four bungalows, which are not architectural significant and due to their low height and neutral materials means that they have little impact on the conservation area. With the exception of one site they have well established hedge boundaries associated with the area and are generally well screened from direct views.

44 Overall the character of this area is formed by traditional building styles and the sylvan landscape of Martello Road and Martello Road South. The plot size and orientation of the buildings in Chesterfield Close is such that their replacement with other buildings would have a significant impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. Martello Road is experiencing change from redevelopment and a number of boundaries have been cut back exposing new houses to clear views. The retention and/or replacement of planting along boundaries is particularly important here as the replacement buildings are generally larger than those that previously existed. Lack of adequate planting will make these more dominant than would be usual for the Conservation Area and this would be detrimental to its character and appearance. Proposals for development should ensure that existing boundary planting is retained, enhanced or where appropriate replaced. Lack of adequate planting would increase the dominance of buildings more than would be usual for the Conservation Area, to the detriment of its character and appearance, as the replacement buildings are generally larger than those that previously existed; Replacement dwellings should be situated at an angle to the road, to reflect the orientation of the house being replaced . Landscaping should be sufficiently dense to restrict views of buildings to glimpses.

4.14 Bury Road (Middle)

Bungalows and dormer bungalows typify this small section of Bury Road and are relatively undistinguished in appearance. Dwellings are situated close to the front of their plots due to the presence of mature trees in the rear gardens, consequently the planting along front boundaries is less dominant here than elsewhere in Branksome Park. The low profile of the bungalows allows the very tall trees behind to appear visually dominant. Some plots have already been redeveloped with houses in contemporary styles and it is important that the remaining buildings which typify this area are retained or altered with sensitivity to ensure that the integrity of this part of the Conservation Area is maintained. Proposals for replacement dwellings should be a similar size, scale and position to the existing bungalows to protect the mature garden trees and prevent buildings becoming too large for their plots. . It is likely that any proposal to replace a bungalow with a house on the same footprint would result in a far more dominant building than is typical of this sub-area or the Conservation Area as a whole; The existing balance of building height in relation to the backdrop of trees should be retained to ensure that this relative scale is preserved; Existing trees and vegetation along boundaries should be retained and reinforced to maintain the green qualities of this area.

45 Part 5 Appendix 1

Branksome Park Article 4 (1) Direction

Highway Boundary Treatment Guidance Notes for Residents

What is an article 4 direction?

Most development requires an application for planning permission, but legislation defines permitted development that can be carried out without the need to obtain consent. The erection of a fence, wall or other means of enclosure, up to one metre in height, fronting a highway, is one form of permitted development. However, even relatively small developments can have a significant and damaging impact upon a sensitive environment such as Branksome Park and Beach Road Conservation Areas.

Article 4 Directions enable local authorities to bring permitted development under normal planning control in order to ensure the protection of the visual character of an area. Any Article 4(1) Directions must be confirmed by the Secretary of State.

What is the purpose of this direction?

An important part of the character of these two Conservation Areas is derived from mature vegetation along the highway boundaries. There is a consistency of dense hedges of Laurel and Rhododendron along the boundaries of properties, sometimes behind low fences or above low, random stone walls, giving an informal, mature and sylvan character that dominates the built form. The loss of this vegetation and its replacement with high close-boarded fencing, brick or stone walls, introduces a harsh, urban feature, damaging to the arcadian character of these areas. The purpose of this Article 4 Direction is to ensure that the particular character of the two Conservation Areas is not eroded by the use of inappropriate styles of material in boundary treatment.

How does this direction affect me?

The Article 4 Direction means property owners are required to make an application for planning permission from the local authority if planning to erect, construct, improve or alter a gate, fence, wall or other means of enclosure along the highway frontage. In short, this means that all new forms of enclosure, whatever their height, style or materials, require planning permission. It does not mean, however, that planning permission is needed to trim or maintain hedges. Indeed, in some extreme cases, hedge plants might need to be replaced, and while replacement would not require planning consent, it is hoped that a suitable species would be replanted. Planning applications required because of an Article 4 Direction are free from planning charges.

What sort of enclosures are appropriate?

The local authority seeks to encourage the retention of hedges, and to prevent the construction of walls and fences in inappropriate materials and styles. In most instances, hedging, in scale with the property, will be encouraged in preference to fencing. A solid means of enclosure, such as brick walls

47 or close-boarded fences are to be avoided, especially when over one metre in height above the adjacent footway. Any fencing that is permitted should normally be timber coloured in natural hues and where brick is acceptable, matched to other older area walls. Low random stone walls, up to 700 mm, are preferred to brick.

NOTE: All heights of enclosures are to be measured and indicated from the existing level of the public footway adjacent to the particular property.

In the most mature areas, gates are simply set back from the boundary with the minimum interruption in hedging. This pattern should be continued. In some cases, large entrance structures interrupt the line of vegetation, to the detriment of the character. Gate piers should be of timber, render, stone or brick, but in all cases should be subservient to the vegetation. Gates should be of an open nature, rather than solid, and of metal or timber.

What species of hedge planting is appropriate?

The character of the Branksome Park and Beach Road Conservation Areas is derived largely from the consistency of mature vegetation comprised of trees and mainly laurel and rhododendron hedges. It is important that the existing mix of species is maintained. There has been a recent tendency to plant large blocks of Leyland Cypress (Cupressus Leylandii), which have an unfortunate impact upon the area’s character. Cypress trees are not particularly suited to sandy soil and shady conditions, and produce a dark, rather too formal character. While Cypress might provide a good solution to some conditions, it should generally be avoided.

Laurel and rhododendron are the most characteristic and appropriate hedge species. However, these can be invasive and their leaf litter makes the soil toxic to other plants. The use of other species may be acceptable provided that the character and appearance of the vegetation in the area is preserved. A list of characteristic trees and plants and suitable alternative species to rhododendron and laurel is located in Appendix 2.

48 Addresses in Branksome Park Conservation Area affected by the article 4(1) direction (also see Map10)

Road Properties Burton Road 2, 4, 6, 8, 8a, 10, (The Wick), 12, 14, 16 (Forest Lodge)

Bury Road 2-10 (even), 14-36 (even), 1a, 1-7 (odd), 7a, 9, 11, 15a, 15b, 17-21 (odd), 21a, 23, 23a

Canford Cliffs Road 3-11, 15-19, 23-27, 33-39, 43, 47, 51-61, 65, 69, 73-89 (odd numbers only)

Chesterfield Close 1, 2, 3, 4 Dover Close 1, 2, 3, 4

Dover Road Cherry Orchard, 1, 3, 3a, 5, 7, 11-21 (odd), 2-6 (even), 6a, 8-14 (even)

Leicester Road 2-28 (consecutive), Penn Hill Car Park (Leicester Road frontage)

Lindsay Road 1-23 (odd), St Aldhelms Place (25 Lindsay Road), 2, 4, 6, 8, 8a,

Martello Road 1, 1a, 3, 3a, 5, 7, 8 (Chadham Cottage), 10 (Chadham House), 12-16 (even), 16a, 18-22 (even)

Martello Road South 1, 3, 4, 5

Mornish Road 2-20 (even), 1-11 (odd), 11a, 15-19 (odd)

Pine Drive Yulan, Hildene

St Aldhelm’s Road 1 (Branksome House), 3 (Abbotsfield), 5 (Little Maples), Park Manor, The Victoria School

Western Avenue 1-15 (odd), 15a, 17-27 (odd), 29a, 29b, 29c, 31, 31a, 33-39 (odd), 2-6 (even), 6a, 8, 10, 10a, 12, 12a, 14-22 (even), 24, 24a, 26, 26a, 28-40

Western Road 10-18 (even), 18a, 20-26 (even), Church Hall, 28, All Saints Church, 9-23 (odd), 27-37 (odd), 39 (Western Court), 41, 43

Wilderton Road 2 Wilderton House, 4, 6 Wilderton Road (Nos. 1, 2, 3 Pinetree Drive), 8-16 (even), 9, 11, 15-21 (odd)

Wilderton Road West 4, 5 (Valentine Court)

Withingham Road 1-4 (consecutive), 6-8 (consecutive)

49 Map 9

Appendix 1

BRANKSOME PARK CONSERVATION AREA

KEY BUILDINGS: Article 4 Boundaries

Based upon the Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. © Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Scale: 1/5,500 N Borough of Poole Licence No. 100024248

50 Appendix 2

Plants Characteristic of Branksome Park Conservation Area

FRONT BOUNDARIES The table identifies characteristic of front boundary planting; side boundaries were not assessed

Plant Type of plant Frequency of occurrence

Rhododendron Medium/broad, spreading evergreen shrub 1 Cherry Laurel Medium, broad spreading evergreen shrub 1 Lawson Cypress Tall, conical evergreen tree or hedge 1 Western Red Cedar Tall, conical, evergreen tree or hedge 1 (Thuja plicata ) Holly Medium prickly evergreen shrub; or tree 2 Beech Deciduous hedge (retains dead leaves in winter) 2 Portuguese Laurel Medium, domed, evergreen shrub 3 Grisellinia Medium/large semi-evergreen shrub or hedge, 4 oval green leaves Privet Small/medium semi-evergreen shrub/hedge 4 Aucuba japonica Small evergreen shrub like laurel with yellow 4 splashed leaves Yew Dark evergreen hedge or medium height tree 4 (very slow growing) Cotoneaster cornubia Tall evergreen shrub; white flowers and 4 bright red berries Cotoneaster simonsii Medium height evergreen shrub; white flowers 4 and red berries Escallonia Medium/ tall flowering evergreen shrub, 4 pink or red flowers TREES

Scots Pine Tall coniferous tree 1 Maritime Pine Tall coniferous tree 1 Birch Small/medium deciduous tree, white bark 1 Lawson Cypress Evergreen, conical coniferous tree 1

51 Plant Type of plant Frequency of occurrence

Oak Tall, broad, deciduous tree 1

Western Red Cedar Tall, conical coniferous tree 1 Holly Small/ medium glossy prickly under storey tree 2 Holm oak Large evergreen broadleaf tree 2 Beech Large, deciduous broadleaf tree 2 Sycamore Large, deciduous broadleaf tree 2 Cedar Broad architectural coniferous tree 3 Strawberry Tree Small evergreen tree, fruits 4 Larch Tall conical deciduous conifer 4 Cryptomeria Medium sized conifer, orange tinted foliage 4 Wellingtonia Coniferous tree, potentially very tall 4 Cherry (various kinds) Medium flowering deciduous tree 4 Liquidambar Large deciduous tree; autumn colour 4 Robinia Medium deciduous tree 4

KEY TO FREQUENCY

1. common 2. fairly common 3. occurs in some areas 4. occasional.

52 SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE SPECIES TO RHODODENDREN/CHERRY LAUREL HEDGES The table identifies species with a similar appearance to Rhododendrons but which are less invasive and would form suitable alternatives for planting boundary hedges within the conservation area Plant species Plant information

Drimys winterii Winters Bark. A hardy shrub. Bold. Leathery, evergreen foliage, fragrant creamy white flowers. It is in leaf all year, in flower from January tO June. Prefers well-drained but moist, light and medium soils and prefers acidic and neutral conditions. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). If clipped from young forms a good hedge with very similar appearance to Rhododendron. Height 750cm Spread 600cm

Skimmia ‘Kew Green’ Hardy species, grows in sun, partial shade and shade. They form evergreen shrubs. The berries, bright red in conspicuous clusters, last all autumn and winter, often until the neat shrubs are in bloom again. Grows in clay/heavy soils, acidic, dry and well drained soils. Height 300cm Spread 150cm

Skimmia japonica Long strap like evergreen leaf. Hardy species, grows in shade and partial shade. Grows in clay/heavy, acidic, dry, well drained and light soils. They form evergreen shrubs. The berries, bright red in conspicuous clusters, last all autumn and winter, often until the neat shrubs are in bloom again. Height 700cm Spread 90com

Photinia x fraseri Photinia or Christmas berry is a hardy species. Glossy dark green adult‘Red Robin’ foliage, and variable red tinted young leaves, especially as they just unfold. ‘Red Robin’ has eye-catching juvenile growth. Plants enjoy a sunny or partially shaded position in moist but well-drained soil. Height 400cm Spread, 400cm

Pittosporum tenuifolium Pittosporums are excellent for sheltered gardens and costal areas where the climate is not to harsh. They make good specimen trees or can be trimmed into neat hedges. During late spring and early summer small, bell-shaped, purple flowers are produced in clusters followed by spherical brown seed capsules. Height 400cm Spread 400cm.

Pittosporum tobira This tender evergreen shrub is grown for its sweetly scented, creamy white flowers which appear from late spring to early summer. Height 200cm Spread 150cm

Cameilias japonica Spring flowering shrub with colourful waxy flowers over fine glossy foliage. Even after flowering it is a decorative evergreen for the remainder of the year. Requires acidic soil. Height 900cm Spread 800cm

53 Appendix 3

Key Buildings in the Conservation Area

The Conservation Area is recognised for both its important landscape qualities and its architectural and historical significance. A number of buildings are recognised as key buildings which due to their architecture and/or setting make a significant contribution to the character or appearance of the area.

Selection criteria for key buildings:

z Special quality of architecture

z Good example of period

z Good example of style

z Retains good original details (i.e. materials, windows, doors, chimneys)

z Good setting in character with Conservation Area

z Group value

Significant unlisted buildings which add to the character of the area are classified into two groups:

Category A - Buildings of particular architectural or historic interest to the Conservation Area which represent good examples of an architectural period or style and which are indicative of the evolution of the area;

Category B – Buildings of interest due mainly to their group value, often having been too altered to fall within Category A, but which retain a collective importance as a result of their relationship with other nearby buildings. Additionally, some Category B buildings benefit from a quality setting which, when seen within their context add to the character of the area. Some sites within this category will benefit from both group value and a good landscape setting.

(See Section 2 – Buildings and Townscape and Map 6, Townscape Analysis, which illustrates the locations of key buildings within the Conservation Area.)

The following table identifies the key buildings within the Branksome Park Conservation Area summarising their contribution to the character or appearance of the area. The buildings are categorised as follows:

Building of local importance (Locally Listed building)

Adds to character (A)

Adds to character (B)

Nationally Listed Grade II

54 TABLE 1 Key buildings identified within the Conservation Area

Address Category Description of building and its contribution to character

St Aldhelm’s Rd Local list Late 19th C Victorian mansion converted and extended as Nursing Home: 2/3 st large complex ground 8 Park Manor first and attic floors: buff brick with red brick dressings under eaves string courses and in shallow splayed arches over openings: red clay tile mostly gabled roof exposed rafters and deep overhang on eaves: 3 tall chimney stacks buff with red vertical dressings shoulders and flaunched tops: e front contains off-centre door in deep timber tiled pitch roof porch with glazed lattice-pane sides, exposed trusses: above door 3st gabled projected bay with stone parapet and pinnacle: to left 3st gable projected half timbered 3rd floor deep bargeboards with rounded apex: 2 gables face south over Vict conservatory with clerestory: garden w front central large gabled dormer over projected brick canted bay: gable to right with tile hanging narrow canted bay below: dormers on all elevations mixture of gable hip and catslide: doors and windows original timber sliding sash or casement: good interior with William Morris fitted furniture dec plaster and glass: glimpsed in well landscaped garden: very good eg of period and style despite extensions. St Aldhelm’s Rd Local List Late 19th C Victorian Gothic mansion formerly Carmelite Convent now part of school: 2st with attic Victoria School rooms: buff brick with red brick dressings in string courses and in splayed shallow arches over openings: main elevation faces sw onto garden and woodland: central 4st square Italianate tower projected castellation and dentils under tall pyramidal roof in slate with leaded pinnacle: windows vary from tall stair window to gothic double roundheaded window and one with stone columnar mullion: top floors in red and buff horizontal striped brickwork: large gable adjoins to right with 2st hipped canted bay: gf canted bay to left large gabled dormer above with dec bargeboards: front door with projected Portland stone porch adjoins tower to left with castellated parapet label moulding and 3centred arched opening: Carmelite chapel remains to se: ne elevation less ornate with gables some tile hung with tall chimney stacks, red vertical and arced dressing corbelled tops: interior contains good entrance lobby rest austere: not visible from road: very good eg of period and style. Burton Rd B Early 20th C altered: 2st harling under brown clay tile roof with red brick chimneys: changed windows: 2 2st splayed bay on south west corner: set at low level from road: setting Burton Rd Local list Late 19th C Regency style: 2st white render with parapet roof: side on to road with south facing door 8 under classical pillared portico: all 12 pane sash windows in original condition with plaster moulded surrounds: good eg of period. Burton Rd A Late 20th C new 2st house in buff brick and slate roof: matching locally listed neighbour to south: good 8A example of new-build in historic setting. Burton Rd Local list Late 19th C (1881) mansion converted to flats late 20th: 2st highly decorated Gothic style in good 10 original condition: buff brick and slate roof with dormers: steep gabled entrance with gf porch dec bargeboards stone pillars and corbelled padstones: former ballroom projects at angle with carved medallions inset in buff brick: good dec chimneys and original windows: good eg of period and style. Burton Rd A Late 19th C garden wall or folly: red brick curved wall with balcony balustrade over arched recesses: Rear of 10 & 12 bricks laid with frogs showing: some carved brickwork dec: good eg of period folly. Burton Rd A Late 19th C: 2st side on to road: white render under red clay tile roof: prominent gable and brick 14 chimneys: windows altered: good setting. Bury Rd A Early 20th C: 2st red brick gf painted pebbledash with noggins above: red clay tile roof in long barn- 1A like form: gable facing east with semi-circ gf bay: group value.

55 Address Category Description of building and its contribution to character

Bury Rd A Early 20th C: 2st red brick gf painted pebbledash with noggins above: red clay tile roof in long barn- 1A like form: gable facing east with semi-circ gf bay: group value. Bury Rd A Early 20th C A+C: 2st + roof: unpainted blue/grey pebbledash, red clay tile roof: 2st canted bays 1 original windows square top lights: steep roof with original flat topped dormers: tall corner chimney stacks dashed with splayed tops: set back on well-landscaped site at high level: good setting: good eg of period Bury Rd A Early 20th C: 2st red brick and painted pebbledash red clay tile hipped roof: entrance in projected 2 porch under tile canopy: 2 st bays canted and hexagonal on corner: original windows: set at high level and angle to road: group value/setting Bury Rd Local list Inter-war cottage style: 2st harling with red clay roof tiles: pair gables to front with black rustic 5 planking: door with projected porch gabled with rustic timber cladding: multi-pane metal windows original condition: good eg of period and style. Bury Rd A Early 20th C A+C: 2st painted harling: red/brown clay tile hipped roof: central original door round 7 light and sidelights projected porch short Doric columns tile pitch roof: shallow curved oriel above :original timber windows square fanlights leaded lights: stained glass windows retained: good eg of period and style. Bury Rd A Early 20th C: 2st red brick, painted pebble dash: red clay tiled hipped roof: square bays, canted 8 entrance, with original doors and windows: set back into site good landscaped boundary: good eg of period Bury Rd A Early 21st C Frank Lloyd Wright ranch style: 2st buff brick shallow pitch multi faceted roof with wide 11 overhanging eaves: set at high level in well landscaped garden: good eg of contemporary domestic arch. Bury Rd Local list Early 20th C A+C: 2st unpainted pebbledash: red clay tile gabled roof: tall pd chimney stacks tapered 14, Upwood Manor to top and tile creasing dec: projected 1st f bays and oriel windows: original entrance door to e projected enclosed porch under hipped tile roof: curved oriel window above: original timber windows leaded lights square fanlights: gables catslide and flat topped dormer to n: good secluded setting good timber gate: good eg of period and style. Bury Rd A Early 20th C Edwardian: 2 st, painted pebbledash under red clay tile roof with gables and hips and 16, Branksome Chase hipped dormers: square bays and 2 storey canted bay on sw corner: original timber windows square fanlights: Dutch gable faces s: set high on site: good eg of period and style. Bury Rd A Inter-war: 2st painted harling: green glazed pantile hipped roof with added velux and solar panels: 17 some original multi pane metal windows others changed: square balcony at 1st f: set at high level above road: group value/setting/roof. Bury Rd A Inter-war Italianate villa: 2st painted render shallow pitched red clay Roman pantile hipped roof: 19 projecting wing each end raised hipped roofs:3 chimney stacks pantile tops: original metal multi-pane windows: french windows onto 1st f balconies ornate metal balustrades on hipped roof over colonnaded gf: set at high level above road in well landscaped garden: good eg of period and style. Bury Rd Local list Inter-war (1939) International Modern arch A.J.Seal for Senor Cabanes (believed to be Spanish 23, Bel Esguard Ambassador): 2st painted render flat roof with sun room: plan-form based on segment of a large circle with a circular stair tower at the ne corner and semi-circ bay window on two floors facing w : “curved rectangle” places the principal rooms on the s and w sides, onto a secluded garden with palms in Mediterranean style: wide concrete balcony with metal rails runs around bay and s elevation: full height, multi-pane, vertical windows light the staircase: most windows are not original but their simplicity does not detract from concept of architecture: all metal aluminium or painted steel: located in centre of its original site, on the high point, commands prominent position but now obscured by thick vegetation: despite window changes and extensions good eg of period and style. Bury Rd A Mid 20th C A+C style: red brick gf red/brown clay tile roof: angled to road: large prominent gable facing 36, Westchester road red clay tile hanging: projected side bay with gable black and white timber frame style: group value and setting. Canford Cliffs Rd B Mid 20th C: 2st red brick with red clay tile gabled roof : set at angle to road: glimpsed through entrances 17 behind dense boundary vegetation: group value.

56 Address Category Description of building and its contribution to character

Canford Cliffs Rd B Inter-war: 2st red brick and painted harling red clay tile gabled roof: overhanging eaves: gable faces 21 road: windows changed: glimpsed through entrances behind dense boundary vegetation: group value. Canford Cliffs Rd B Mid 20th C: 2st stone gf with tile hanging 1st f under brown clay tile hipped roof: all windows changed: 23 glimpsed through entrances behind dense boundary vegetation: group value. Canford Cliffs Rd B Inter-war: 2st painted render under renewed brindle clay tile roof with fish tail banding: 2st semi-circ 25 bays with leaded flat tops either side of door: all windows changed: glimpsed through entrances behind dense boundary vegetation: group value. Canford Cliffs Rd A Inter-war: 2st. plain house, end elevation to road: white render with hipped grey/brown clay tiled 65 roof: main elevation facing extensive garden: windows replaced in character multi-pane horizontal emphasis in art deco style: projected hipped roof over recessed door art deco style rendered porch: set well into site surrounded by fence heavy vegetation: fine spacious setting. Canford Cliffs Rd B Inter-war A+C: 2st painted render: brown clay tile hipped roof: catslide with flat topped dormer 75 to s: gable to s: hipped tile roof with triangular brackets over gf canted bays: tall rendered external chimney stack with tile capping: side on to road with well landscaped garden: original metal windows leaded lights: group value. Canford Cliffs Rd B Inter-war: 2st render over blocks: brown clay tile hipped roof: original door with sidelights : metal 77 windows with leaded lights original: group value. Canford Cliffs Rd A Inter-war: 2st painted render: brown clay tile complex roof hipped with gables and varying eaves level: 81 1st f dormers break roof line with gables to s: pair hipped roofs face road with flat topped dormers breaking eaves: gf canted bays face s with tiled hipped roof: original multi-pane metal windows with leaded lights: good front garden vegetation: good eg of period. Canford Cliffs Rd A Inter-war: 2st red brick gf render above: red/brown clay tile mostly hipped roof: external chimney 83 stack facing e seen from road with small window and brick arch flat topped dormer over: all original windows metal with leaded lights dec lead beneath cills at 1st f: canted bays to s with tiled canopy flat topped dormer above: good eg of period and style. Canford Cliffs Rd A Mid 20th C square plan at angle to road: red brick gf render below eave: red/brown clay tile hipped 85 pyramidal roof: extensive use of tile creasing dec as quoins on all openings and corners and strong band between brick and render: two tall chimney stacks to rear tile dec: all original doors and windows in metal with leaded lights: good eg of period and style. Canford Cliffs Rd A Inter-war : 2st painted harling brown clay tile hipped roof: pair plastered gables set in roof facing road: 87 chimneys remain: recessed central door tile canopy over and over canted bay to right: canted oriel and flat topped dormer above: left of door 2st shallow curved bays: all original timber framed windows with metal openings and leaded lights dec lead beneath cills at 1st f: more visible behind low boundary vegetation: good eg of period and style. Canford Cliffs Rd A Inter-war: 2st red brick gf painted harling above: red/brown clay tile hipped roof: no chimneys: 89 central recessed door with sidelights behind semi-circ arched opening: oriel bay and flat topped dormer above: canted bays to front under tile canopy: good eg of period despite windows changed. Dover Close Local list Late 19th C Victorian mansion extended and converted to flats: 2st with roof accommodation: red brick 4, Rowington Hall bath stone dressings under eaves, over openings and cills and padstones: brown clay tile roof hipped and gabled with fishscale banding: garden front to w two gabled wings with tile hanging over canted brick 2st bays with tile roofs: gf windows and 1st f central have stone heads with curved top and label moulding : central bay has gabled dormer: central glazed verandah with ornate ironwork: tall brick chimney stacks with brick recessed dec, corbels and flaunching: red and buff dentilated brick corbel at eaves: original timber entrance to s under long projecting porch with steep tile roof and heavy bargeboarding exposed trusses, carved stone padstone and pink granite columns: many original timber casement windows in French style stone mullions: some poor large dormers : reasonable low extensions to e: good eg of period and style and conversion. Dover Rd Local list Late 19th C Victorian stable block: 1 st with 2 st at w end rendered with ample roof space under long 2 red clay tile hipped roof: cupola with turret and octagonal lead base: windows in original condition thick glazing bars: converted to house: good eg of period and style.

57 Address Category Description of building and its contribution to character

Dover Rd Local list Inter-war rustic cottage style:1st +roof : low eaves across first floor windows: painted brick and red 4, Twelvetrees Cottage clay tile roof: 2 chimneys with decorative brickwork : prominent gable to Dover Road: central gable on front elevation, clad in black stained rustic planks: eyebrow dormers and multi-pane metal windows in original condition: good eg of period and style. Dover Rd B Early 20th C: 2 st red brick: double gable to road under red clay tiled roof and 2st tile hung bay: good 10 setting. Dover Rd A Late 19th C Victorian: 2 st at angle to road: buff brick with red dressings under slate roof: long range 17 with 5 gabled bays with varying level of roof and eaves indicating stages of build: retains sliding sash windows: good eg of period and style. Leicester Rd A Inter-war: large plain 2st render with red clay hipped roof: multi-pane windows: front door central 5 under hipped tiled porch: canted bays on all elevations: set above level of road with mature vegetation: group value/setting with 6 and others to south. Leicester Rd A Inter-war: large plain 2st render with red clay hipped roof: multi-pane windows: front door central 6 under hipped tiled porch: canted bays on all elevations: set above level of road with mature vegetation: group value/setting with 6 and others to south. Leicester Rd A Inter-war/early post-war: 2st render with projecting gabled wing hung in brown clay tiles matching 7 hipped roof: angle to road: good vegetation: group value/setting. Leicester Rd B Inter-war with large extensions to north: 2st render with brown clay roof: at angle to road with mature 8 vegetation: group value/setting Leicester Rd B Inter-war 1 st with 2st wing: low roof and hipped dormers to roof space: red brick base with harling: 9 brown clay tile roof: original metal windows: group value/setting. Leicester Rd B Inter-war 2st with central catslide over door with dormer above: harling with brown clay roof: canted 10 bays: group value/setting. Leicester Rd A Inter-war 2st with large extensions to north: harling under red clay tiled hipped roof: central door with 11 semi-circular 2st bays either side with conical roofs: windows altered: set well back from road with fine landscaped garden and trees: group value/setting. Leicester Rd A Early 20th C: 2st red brick with gable facing road in white render and black timber noggins: west facing 13 semi-circular bay windows: splayed entrance to side: windows altered: angled to road: group value/ setting. Leicester Rd B Early 20th C: 2st red brick gf, half timbered gable above with red clay roof: set back with well 14 landscaped front garden: group Leicester Rd A Early 20th C: 2st red brick with harling and half timber at first floor: red clay tile roof with tile hanging 15 in gable facing road: set side on to road with door facing south: south projecting bay with herring-bone brickwork: most original windows: group value/setting Leicester Rd A Early 20th C: 2st white painted render with red clay tile roof: central door with ornate chinoisery rail 16 gallery over: canted bays either side with hipped roofs and curved brackets: set back at high level: group value/setting Leicester Rd A Early 20th C 2st cottage style mock tudor: black timber noggins and white render under red clay tile 17 roof with gabled ends: central door in projected gabled porch: windows original with leaded panes: set back parallel with road behind good garden: good eg of style. Leicester Rd A Inter-war 2 st. brick and pebble dash, unpainted: red clay tiled roof with wide overhang and emphasised 18 sprocketting: side located entrance and canted bays: plastic windows: setting. Leicester Rd A Inter-war: 2st set at high level and side to road: harling under green slate pyramidal roof: projected 21 gf bay and door under slate lean-to: original windows: set back behind well landscaped garden: group value/setting. Leicester Rd A Inter-war: 2st red brick and render under brown clay tile hipped roof and emphasised sprocketting: 22 changed windows: group value/setting Leicester Rd A Inter-war: 2st red brick gf and dressings with render under concrete tile roof: tile creasing quoins on 23 corners: windows changed: group value/setting.

58 Address Category Description of building and its contribution to character

Leicester Rd A Inter-war traditional: 2 st. pebble dash unpainted: hipped roof in red clay tile: windows and bay in 24 original multi-pane metal: good front door with original glass: set back and hidden at top of slope at end of long well landscaped front garden: good eg of period and style. Leicester Rd A Early 20th C heavily altered: render under new clay tiled roof with tile hung gable facing road: splayed 26 bays to road and to south: group value/setting. Leicester Rd A Early 20th C heavily altered: red brick gf harling over with red clay tile roof with fish tail banding: new 27 over-large dormer: shallow bays to front and south: prominent siting: side on to road: good setting. Leicester Rd A Inter-war traditional 2 st: red brick with painted render under hipped red clay tiled roof; cat slide 28 roof over front door: canted bay windows with part original and part uPVC glazing, including one of two storeys to side. Leicester Rd Local list Early 20th C: 2st buff brick with red brick and honey coloured stone dressings: steep roof in red clay 2, Gablehurst tile with gables tile hung with diamond dec bands: original door and windows: late 20th C extension in matching style and materials: good eg of period and style. Lindsay Rd B Inter-war bungalow: brown brick and tile: hipped dormer: some original doors and metal windows 6 but some changes: prominent location in open garden with good trees: setting Lindsay Rd A Inter-war bungalow: render and red brick under red clay tile hipped roof : in street of similar buildings, 9 this is the least altered with original multi-pane metal windows and splayed diagonal door: group value/ setting. Martello Rd A Early 20th C mock tudor cottage style: red/brown brick base white render black noggins projecting 1 black beams: prominent red clay tile hipped roof with low eaves catslides; set at high level from road at angle: projected gable with rustic timber black stained cladding oriel window: dormers with flat and catslide roofs: original windows multi pane or diamond leaded lights: good eg of period and style. Martello Rd A Inter-war with s European influences: 2st. painted rendered walls under red clay pantile shallow roof 3A, La Fontanella : circular dormer windows of French style with leaded semicircular hooded covers semi-circular: arched openings on projected gf stone balustrade terrace French windows 1st f: tall rendered chimney stacks with pantile capping: glimpsed through vegetation as is typical of houses in Conservation Area: ornate if ostentatious fountain at road entrance: good eg of style and setting Martello Rd A Inter-war A+C: 2st tile hung: pair gables facing road red clay tile hanging 1st f level red brick gf: red 5 clay tile hipped roof; square projecting bay to right of recessed door: tall hex brick chimney stacks corbelled tops flaunched shoulders: stack to right widens at gf to form arch to side door: central section recessed with eyebrow roof over 1st f window: windows and doors original metal with leaded lights: well landscaped garden good gates: good eg of period and style. Martello Rd B Late 20th C bungalow: brown brick red/brown pantile shallow pitch roof in two sections: original 7 horizontal aluminium windows: good setting close to road, works on single st.. Martello Rd A Early 20th C mock tudor cottage style: 2st. half-timbered white render and black timber: heather/ 12 brown clay tiled hipped roof with articulated elevations projected gables facing e: glimpsed through heavily landcaped front and side garden: good eg of period and style. Martello Rd A Early 20th C A+C: 2st asymmetrical elevation at angle to road: painted brick and render brown clay 14 tile hipped roof: central gable tile hung red tiles with oriel over original door: larger gable to right with canted bay: all windows changed: good wooded setting and eg of period and style. Martello Rd A Early 20th C mock tudor: 2st at angle to road: black rustic noggins and beams with white render and 16 painted brick: brown clay tile hipped roof on L shape plan: projected gable with heavy brackets: tile creasing corbels at corners: original doors and metal windows with leaded lights: good eg of period and style. Martello Rd A Early 20th C A+C asymmetrical:2st red brick gf painted harling above: red clay tile hipped roof with 20 tile hung gables catslide with flat topped dormer: oriel windows square and canted projecting bays: all windows changed but in proportion: well landscaped setting: good eg of period and style. Martello Rd South A Inter-war: 1.5 st painted harling: brown clay tile gabled roof: eaves below heads of upper windows 1 with rooms in roof: brick quoins in openings: original windows with leaded lights: small sight building close to road at angle: good setting and proportion.

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Martello Rd South A Early 20th C A+C/Voysey style: 2st painted harling under brown clay tile gabled roof: tall chimney 3 brick stacks: hoods over windows mostly changed: complex elevation with bays and dormers: good scale and setting in well landscaped site visible from front and back. Martello Rd South A Late 19th C Victorian terrace style: red/brown stock brick shallow pitched roof concrete replacement: 4 shallow gable to road main elevation onto large formal garden to s: 6 windows on two floors face s: gable end canted bay gf tile roof: 1st f windows original timber sliding sash: all openings canted brick arches: good eg of period and style. Mornish Rd Local list Early 20th C A+C: 2 st painted harling under steep red clay tile roof: added dormer: chimney stacks The Shieling, 2 unpainted: original door faces ne in semi circ arch with tiled voussoirs shallow curved oriel bay at 1st f : round window with tile quarter voussoirs in steep gable with stone copings and tiled corbelled padstone: splayed bays on elevations original timber windows square fanlights front dormer changed: good eg of period and style. Mornish Rd A Inter-war 2st: render under brown clay tile hipped roof: multi-pane original metal windows: good eg 5 of period: group value/setting in well-landscaped garden. Mornish Rd A Early 20th C A+C with gothic details: 2st painted harling under brown clay tile roof: set at angle to 6 road but close to it among vegetation: stone window and door surrounds with stone mullions and label moulds over: original windows in metal with diamond leaded panes: good eg of period and style. Mornish Rd A Late 20th C: 2st brown brick with tile creasing decoration and clay tile roof : good eg of modern 7 traditional house replacement: group value but hidden behind wall. Mornish Rd A Inter-war traditional: 2st. white painted render: red clay tiled roof with low pitched double gables: 8 set at angle to road front and well set in landscaped site: some metal crittal windows remain but others now plastic: good eg of period. Mornish Rd A Early 20th C traditional: 2st red brick and painted render under red clay clay tile hipped roof: windows 11 in groups of 4 with square fanlights: long plan parallel with road set back from road behind dense vegetation: group value/setting. Mornish Rd A Late 20th C traditional: 2st buff brick with brown clay tile roof: good eg of modern house rebuild: group 12 value/setting. Mornish Rd Local list Late 19th C coach house to large Victorian mansion recently demolished: assembly of 2st building with 14 single st outbuildings attached: red brick with slate roof red ridge steep gables to e and s: pair of dormers face n with dec bargeboards break line of eaves: originalwindows with stone lintels: good eg of period and style. Mornish Rd A Late 20th C: 2st brown brick with blue brick dressings and clay tile roof : good eg of modern traditional 19 house replacement: group value/setting. Pine Drive A Mid 20th C ranch style: 2st + roof: purbeck freestone with prominent light blue glazed tile roof: Hilldene stepped roof with long flat topped dormer: excellent use of levels in landscaped setting: good eg of period and style. Western Ave A Early 20th C A+C: recently heavily altered : painted render red/brown clay tile roof hips and gables 6 interesting combination of shapes: tall tapering chimney stacks splayed tops: Western Ave A Early 20th C A+C: 2st painted render red/brown clay tile roof prominent gables: tall tapering chimney 12 stacks curved splays at top: external chimney to e inglenook windows: windows replaced in character: heavily extended: still good eg of style. Western Ave Grade II Late 20th C International modern (1st building by arch Richard Horden): single st white 12a Listed render and glass pavilion courtyard surrounded by rendered wall: not visible from road in well-landscaped Building site: original condition: good eg of period and style. Listing Date 1st February 2007.

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Western Ave Local list Early 20th C Gentleman’s residence Tudor motifs: L shaped plan: arch Sir Edmund Bury : 2st plus attic 18 rooms: purbeck stone coursed and dressed stone dec string courses: green Westmoreland slate steep pitch roof: gables with stone parapet walls: 4 tall chimney stacks and pots single or clustered (6,4or1): original metal windows in stone surrounds and stone mullions plain glazed with square lattice 12 pane fan lights: twin steep gables to south face with gabled dormers in stone with stone mullions and pinnacles scrolled stonework to sides: entrance to south, 4 centre stone arch with flat hood moulding: hidden from WA and glimpsed at high level from Bury Road by well landscaped garden: very good eg of period and style. Western Ave A Early 20th C A+C: 2st red brick and red clay tile roof with large original hipped dormers: original 19 sliding sash windows 9pane top light single below: central door in gauged brick semi-circular arch square bay to left all under tile canopy: good eg of period Western Ave A Late 20th C: 2st brown/buff brick with red clay tile roof: central feature round stair tower with conical 20 roof: angle splayed wings either side: oriel windows lead tops break line of roof: good eg of period and setting. Western Ave A Early 20th C in A+C style: 2st red brick and harling under brown clay tile hipped roof: central door 22 brick surround with flat topped canopy: original door and windows: good eg of period. Western Ave A Early 21st C contemporary: 2st render walls large areas of glazing and timber panel: tile pyramidal roof 25 behind parapet: separate garage in front at angle: good eg of new building on small site. Western Ave A Inter-war: 2st red brick and pebble dash painted under red clay tiled hipped roof : front door porch 32 surround in brick and tile: set back at end of long drive up slope, entrance hidden from view: good setting Western Ave A Inter-war: 2st smaller than 38 red brick gf painted pebble dash above, under brown clay tile hipped 36 roof: central door in brick surround: all multi pane metal windows remain: good eg of period: group value/setting well back in well-landscaped garden Western Ave A Inter-war: 2st large plain in brick and painted render under brown clay tile hipped roof: all multi pane 38 metal windows remain: good eg of period: group value/setting well back in well-landscaped garden Western Rd A Early 21st C: 2st buff brick slate roof: central glazed catslide: roof divided into sections reduces bulk: 11 good eg of new building with boundary vegetation retained: Western Rd A Mid 20th C: 2st red brick and painted render: brown clay tile hipped roof: central door in arched brick 12 surround: original door and windows: good setting in well landscaped garden at angle to road. Western Rd A Late 19th C Victorian baronial: 2st painted render stone painted dec: red/brown tile steeply hipped 20 roof fishscale banding recently renovated: central 3st circular tower steep conical roof and pinnacle lower circular tower attached with castellated parapet wall: stucco dec around all openings bolection mould banding throughout: timber sliding sash windows in good condition: good eg of period and style. Western Rd A Early 20th C A+C: 2st red brick gf unpainted pebbledash 1st f: red/brown clay tile hipped roof: tall 22 chimney stacks each end brick corbels: central door stained glass in stair window above: 2st semi circ flat topped bays either side: timber windows square fanlights leaded lights: original features throughout: good eg of period and style. Western Rd A Late 19th C cottage style, close to road: 2st with low eaves catslide roof with hipped dormers set into roof 23 and across eaves: red brick with red clay roof: verandah on north and east corners: some windows changed: close to road with strong hedge: good outbuildings. Western Rd A Inter-war: 2st red brick gf painted harling above: slate hipped roof tall brick chimney stack either 26 end: central door original with flat bracketed canopy 4light stair window above stained glass in art deco style: 2st canted bays either side: original timber windows square fanlights leaded lights : good eg of period and style. Western Rd Local list Late 19th C Victorian vicarage to All Saints Ch: 2st red stock brick with stone dec on lintels padstones 28 etc: steeply gabled slate roof projected eaves exposed rafter ends and purlins: tall brick chimneys with brick corbel dec: 1st f windows project into roof in gables and gablets: original front door with sidelights lean-to slated porch curved timber brackets: timber sliding sash 4 pane windows all original: set below level of road in good formal garden: good eg of period and style.

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Western Rd, Grade II Church 1875-77. By Burton and Stevens of Bournemouth. For Henry Bury. Porch added 1928. Church of All Saints Listed Coursed squared Purbeck stone with limestone dressings, tiled roof with ornamental crestings. Building PLAN. apsed chancel, vestry and rgan chamber to NW of chancel, nave and W porch. Decorated Gothic Revival style Western Rd A Late 19th C cottage style: 2st painted brick under hand-made clay tile roof with fish scale banded 29 decoration: brick decorated chimneys and cupola with lead roof: original doors and windows: set back hidden from road behind well-landscaped garden/woodland. Western Rd Local List Late 19th C cottage style: 2st red brick with unusual concave curved roof in red clay tile with attractively 31 decorated brick chimneys: curved gable faces road at acute angle: decorated bargeboards: close to road but on small scale. Western Rd Local list Inter-war International/A+C combination: fine example of seaside 30’s architecture: 2st harling 41 painted under slate hipped roof: broad windows in multi-pane metal original windows: wide gf canted bay with railinged terrace above: hidden and set back behind well landscaped setting Western Rd A Inter-war mock tudor: 2st black and white walls under red clay tile roof with hipped ends and gables 43 to front: at angle to road: original windows with diamond leaded lights: square gf bay and 2st canted bay to corner: hidden in well-landscaped setting. Wilderton Rd Local list Late Victorian mansion, altered late 20th C to form flats: 2 st + rooms in roof: buff brick with red brick 2 banding and quoins: plaster curved coving at eaves under red clay tile roof with variety of dormer (cat slide, hipped, gabled), turreted window in octagonal tower with steep tiled tower and lead pinnacle: gf splayed entrance door with Bath stone surrounds: most original windows: fair condition. Wilderton Rd A Victorian lodge style: 2 st: red brick with steep, tile hung gables to road and other elevations: overhanging 9 eaves with inset dormers. Wilderton Rd B Victorian 2st. gable-on to road; set off road and glimpsed through vegetation; buff brick with red 10 string courses under replaced concrete tile roof; door to south side; windows changed. Wilderton Rd B Inter-war A+C/Voysey style: 2 st with gabled roof and dormers: harling walls under replaced concrete 15 tile roof: set back from road: good setting of vegetation: group value with 17 Wilderton Rd B Inter-war mock tudor: 2 st + rooms in roof of red clay tiles with hips: large gable to road in white 17 harling and black timber: set back with good vegetation:group value with 15 Wilderton Rd B Late 20th C hacienda style bungalow: render and purbeck stone with concrete tile roof: good example 21 of style and sits well in setting of trees/woodland behind. Withingham Rd B Late 20th C ranch style bungalow: red/brown brick with brown concrete shallow pitched roof: good 8 eg of style and sits well in site, revealing woodland vegetation around: setting.

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