Planned development "would give rise to crime", Dave Wells told (From Thisisdorset)
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Dave Wells loses appeal over flats development in Boscombe
12:00pm Wednesday 13th February 2013 in Latest By Julie Magee
LOST OUT: Dave Wells, pictured, has had his housing idea turned down by the Council Planning Board after it went to appeal
BOURNEMOUTH’S biggest private landlord has lost an appeal to build 20 houses and three flats in the Boscombe East area.
The council’s planning board gave Dave Wells outline approval for the £1 million development in Southwick Road and Warnford Road.
But after he went back to the drawing board and came up with a different lay-out, with vehicle access off Warnford Road, an inspector rejected the scheme. Mr Wells’ bid for costs against Bournemouth council also failed.
The original plans for the site, incorporating commercial buildings, storage and a scrap yard, sparked a wave of protest from neighbouring residents who won backing from local councillors.
Planning board members voiced fears about the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area as well as concerns that the layout would increase crime and deter cyclists and walkers.
Planning inspector Robert Marshall said: “Permission already exists for this scale of development on the appeal site, albeit on a different layout with the sole vehicular access off Southwick Road.
“The current application has been submitted to overcome constraints found to exist due to an underground electricity cable along the southern boundary of the site.”
The inspector said a proposed footpath from Southwick Road would “not be a pleasant route to use, adding: “Those using it, especially at night time, may feel vulnerable and be exposed to crime. It is concluded that the layout of the proposed development would give rise to crime and the fear of crime.”
Bournemouth planning board vice-chairman Cllr Ron Whittaker, pictured, said: “Dave Wells has to listen and learn lessons; he just can’t change applications.
“He must take into account residents’ concerns and talk to planning officers before submitting applications.”
In a statement on behalf of DWP Housing Partnership, Dave’s son Steve Wells said: “Obviously we are disappointed but intend to submit new plans.
“We are determined to continue building much-needed social housing in Bournemouth.”
Comments(14)
Morrigan
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12:31pm Wed 13 Feb 13
Ye Gods! Now his tenants won't even have to leave their own street to weigh in their scrap metals ....... kinda proves the point of the tenancy he aims for :o/
Browser123
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12:49pm Wed 13 Feb 13
development is right down Pokesdown Hill almost at Iford. Is a nice area, no wonder residents don`t want a scrap yard.
Redgolfer
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1:04pm Wed 13 Feb 13
Hardy Lass
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1:37pm Wed 13 Feb 13
Bob49
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1:58pm Wed 13 Feb 13
still, 'Boscombe' makes for a good headline so why worry about accuracy
ps I like the bit from the council planning board vice chairman "He must take into account residents’ concerns "
I think the words pot and kettle spring to mind here.
Lord Spring
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2:17pm Wed 13 Feb 13
Redgolfer wrote:It will now get ever bigger
It is a scrap yard at the moment next to railway line.
moorsman70
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5:29pm Wed 13 Feb 13
Gary Sherborne
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5:41pm Wed 13 Feb 13
Audit & Governance. We do not forget. Expect us.
verityvita
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6:11pm Wed 13 Feb 13
Gary Sherborne wrote:'This zionist.... cabinet'
Bournemouth Borough Council are running a muck. This conservative zionist cabinet led administration is full of holes at every level. The planning board and all the other boards representing the citizens of Bournemouth are not fit to manage the public interests.
Urrrg,what a nasty, ignorant, racist little comment in this post, I can almost see your computer screen covered in spittle, yuk!
Southwick Rebel
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10:26pm Wed 13 Feb 13
BmthNewshound wrote:Errrr have to say Boscombe East is a long way away from Boscombe and very different ...!
The Planning Inspector said "Those using it( footpath from Southwick Road), especially at night time, may feel vulnerable and be exposed to crime."
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The same could be said for much of Boscombe so Wells could argue that the development was in keeping with the character of the area.
Southwick Rebel
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10:31pm Wed 13 Feb 13
Southwick Rebel
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10:32pm Wed 13 Feb 13
loftusrod
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11:02am Thu 14 Feb 13
I've never seen it on a map or signpost.
...or is it just Pokesdown?
BmthNewshound says...
12:27pm Wed 13 Feb 13
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The same could be said for much of Boscombe so Wells could argue that the development was in keeping with the character of the area.