Public notices of our proposals

Current statutory public notices of our proposed plans can be found below.

Land at Mudeford Wood, located south of Somerford Road, Christchurch, Dorset

We are proposing to enter into a deed of easement to grant the right to discharge rainwater from neighbouring land in Somerford Road into the River Mude.

This only affects a very small section of the Council’s land at Mudeford Wood. The pipework and point of discharge will be in the northern part of Mudeford Wood just south of Somerford Road, Christchurch, Dorset

Only rights are being granted and ownership of the land will not change. We will therefore remain the owner of Mudeford Wood.

Splashpark and other open space at Christchurch Quay - disposal to Christchurch Town Council

The proposal is to transfer the Splash Park and a small grassed area to Christchurch Town Council, which adjoins land which is already owned by it. This will enable the Town Council to take over the management and operation of the Splash Park in the future. The catering kiosk site on the grassed area will be leased back to BCP Council to enable the current provision to continue.

Representations or objections to the proposal must made by Wednesday 8 May 2024. These can be submitted:

in writing to the Director of Environment, BCP Council, BCP Council Civic Centre, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6DY.
by email to estates@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

You can look at the full notice for the disposal at Christchurch Quay, as well as a map of the Splashpark and concession area.

Disposal of Public Open Space Notice - Land and Wave, Sandbanks

We are proposing to renew the lease to Land and Wave Ltd of an area of open space land at Sandbanks recreation ground and beach, Poole, Dorset. The proposed area to be leased is shown outlined in blue and red on the attached plan. The 2 parcels of land, located on the recreation ground and beach at Sandbanks, are currently used in conjunction with Land and Wave’s outdoor education and adventure business.

The land, outlined blue, will be used for the siting of 2 temporary storage containers, for the storage of sports equipment and non-motorised water sports and land based activities, for tuition and public hire services. The land outlined red is for the provision of non-motorised water based sports on the beach. The length of the lease granted will be for a maximum of 3 years.

View the lease plan.

Any comments regarding the proposed disposal should be made in writing to:

The council’s Head of Estates
BCP Council
Town Hall
Bourne Avenue
Bournemouth
BH2 6DY

Or by email (quoting the subject ‘Land and Wave, Sandbanks) to estates@bcpcouncil.gov.uk by 31 May 2024.

Disposal of Public Open Space Notice - Chineside Decking, Durley Chine

We are proposing to lease an area of open space land to The Proper Restaurant Company Ltd at Durley Chine beach, Bournemouth, Dorset. The proposed area to be leased is shown outlined in red on the plan.

The land, located on the beach, adjacent to the promenade, will be used for timber decking as a seating area ancillary to Chineside cafe, which is also leased by The Proper Restaurant Company Ltd. The land shaded blue on the attached plan, shows the existing decking, which is already leased to this tenant. The length of the lease granted will be for a maximum of 5 years, on the condition that a valid planning permission is held.