Sandbanks Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan
This is a past consultation25 Jun 08- 6 Aug 08
Introduction
Sandbanks is a wave-created sand-spit at the mouth of Poole harbour and a special enclave in the Borough of Poole. Thousands of visitors to Poole travel to the peninsula every year whether they are using the public beaches and the chain ferry to Shell Bay or boating past the peninsula en route to the continent or the coast. The seaward shore near the link to the mainland is the publicly accessible shore of Sandbanks with a sandy beach to the south-east and recreational facilities that date to the opening of the Pavilion in 1928. The Conservation Area on the north-west shore faces the Purbeck Area of Outstanding Beauty with the gem of Brownsea Island at the centre, all within an internationally designated European marine Site.
The Sandbanks Conservation Area was designated on 7 October 2003 under The Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Area) Act 1990. Public comments are now being sought on the Sandbanks Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan over a six week period from July 25 to August 6.
The appraisal has assessed the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and established that it is worthy of safeguarding from inappropriate development. The area has exceptional landscape qualities by virtue of its coastal setting and has evolved more gradually than the rest of the peninsula with most properties benefitting from harbour views. Generously spaced, Edwardian villas positioned within a sylvan setting are visible from Brownsea Castle and the harbour.
The appraisal document, once formally adopted by the Council, will provide evidence for the support and clarification of the Borough's planning policies when development and management plans are proposed for the Conservation Area.
Background
The document 'Sandbanks Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan Public Consultation Draft 2008' is now available for inspection and comments.
The document can be downloaded by clicking on the link in the top right corner or viewed in person by visiting the Reception desk of the Planning Office at the Borough of Poole's Civic Centre, 2nd floor or the Canford Cliffs Library.
Technique
Consultation Document.
Contact: Margot Teasdale, Conservation Officer
Tel: 01202 633333
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