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
December 2025 Newsletter
Winter has arrived; the first frosts, heavy rain and storm force winds together with the odd bright and sunny day. The Council’s small work force fights a largely losing battle to clear pine needles and unblock drains. It does help when members highlight a particular problem area. There is a section on the BCP website to report problems and our ward councillors are always prepared to help... Read More
November 2025 Planning List
The latest planning list is available here. November has been a slow but steady month for planning activity, with a small number of new applications submitted and several decisions issued. Most proposals were modest and uncontentious, though two applications required formal objections from BPCCRA. These were the redevelopment proposals at 13–15 Lindsay Road, which raise concerns over design quality, materials and the site’s location within the Conservation... Read More
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 Withdrawals: The proposals at 4 Bury Road were withdrawn.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