Pines & Chines Magazine
Our magazine is the widely read by the membership and beyond. The print run is between 2600 and 3000 depending on the season currently but the readership is considerably more.
Pine Cliff Gardens
Pinecliff Garden is situated on the cliff top close to the car park at the side of Canford Cliffs library. The views are magnificent, looking seawards one can see as far as Hengistbury Head to the left and Old Harry Rocks to the right.
Latest News, Planning Lists & Newsletters
November 2025 Newsletter
By now most of our members should have received their winter edition of “Pines & Chines”. What a great issue our hard working and Creative editor has put together! If you haven’t got your copy yet, especially if you joined BPCCRA after November 2024, please email your name and address to our editor Annabel ed.pinesandchines@icloud.com We will make sure we get a copy to you. Without totally... Read More
October 2025 Planning List
The latest planning list is available to download here. October was a relatively quiet month, with fewer applications submitted than usual. Even so, several decisions were issued, some encouraging and others raising concern about the council’s ability to uphold good design standards. Withdrawals: The proposals at 4 Bury Road were withdrawn. Refusals: Positively, the larger scheme at 31A The Avenue was refused, along with several smaller applications... Read More
September 2025 Planning List
The latest planning list is available to download here. September brought a varied set of planning decisions, ranging from routine approvals to notable refusals. Several modest extensions and amendments were approved, including works at 2 Alcyone on Shore Road and 44 Links Road, while larger schemes such as 29 Cliff Drive were also permitted despite previous objections. By contrast, a Non-Material Amendment at 7 Martello Road and... Read More
October 2025 Newsletter
URGENT NOTICE: The second Wednesday in October is this week; the 8th, so; next BPCCRA open meeting is this Wednesday 8th October Time: 7-30pm Place: Committee room, St Aldhelm’s Church Hall. Apologies for the short notice but I hope to see many of you there. Amongst the topics on the agenda are BCP Council’s recently published proposals for a Poole Town Council; the need to find a... Read More
August 2025 Planning List
The latest planning list is available now to download here. August saw a steady flow of applications, ranging from routine householder changes to more complex proposals. Some submissions were undermined by incomplete or inconsistent information, most notably the Certificate of Lawfulness application at 1 Avalon, while others diluted the quality of earlier, more distinctive designs, as seen at 14 Dover Road. The application at 4 Chester Road... Read More
September 2025 Newsletter
Firstly, congratulations to one of our fellow associations, the Canford Cliffs Land Society, on reaching its 100th birthday. The role of Residents’ Associations in their various forms remain vital; the pressures from developers on our area are relentless and the behaviour and performance of our local Council needs constant monitoring. Last month I highlighted the fact that we seemed to be unsuccessful in winning CILs (Community Infrastructure... Read More