Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:18:28 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/ Winton Watch en-gb http://wintonwatch.org/images/logo.gif http://wintonwatch.org/ webmaster@wintonwatch.org http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=57 We have received requests for missing PDF newsletters to be uploaded. We are now proud to announce that all newsletters have now been digitised and uploaded as PDFs.These newsletters can be obtained from our downloads section by clicking here. Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:18:28 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=56 Next Friday sees Party in the Park take place at Pine Road in Winton.Entertainments include bouncy castles, the fire brigade (with a fire engine!), BBQs, refreshments, sumo wrestling, a jazz band, games, volleyball, face-painting and more!Burgers and hot dogs cost £1 and all activities are free.Date:14th SeptemberDay: FridayTime : 6.00pm to 8.00pmVenue: Pine Road Park Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:54:31 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=55 As you may be aware, a new planning application has been received by the council for the conversion of the G&T Stock Clearance store into aJD Wetherspoon pub in Winton high street.The application is for a change of purpose from retail to "bar/restaurant" and to the make external alterations including a new shop front, louvres and the front area to be used as an outdoor seating area with fixed barriers.We have spoken to the Council's Environmental Health department who had this to say:The planning application amendment for outside drinking has to be considered by the Planning Officer. The Pollution Control team have concerns about the proposal because of the possible disturbance to local residents: they have advised the planner accordingly. It is understood that the Highways Authority and others are also not happy about the application.If, in the event, planning consent is given then the premises licence issued by the Licensing Board will not in itself directly prevent drinking outside. However, if this activity does result in nuisance to residents and there are complaints, the licence can be reviewed by the Board. Such review could result in a licence condition to totally ban outside drinking or to restrict the hours when it can take place.Anyone affected can request a review by contacting the Licensing Team on 01202 451177 or email licensing@bournemouth.gov.uk.In 2006, planning permission was granted on appeal after the Council rejected the initial proposal. Should this latest proposal be rejected, JD Wetherspoon would be entitled to use the existing planning permission to convert the premises however this would not include the outside seating area.It is expected that the pub be called The Parkstone & Heatherlands. Mon, 03 Sep 2007 14:08:24 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=54 Back in December we reported the proposed development of a block of 10 flats at 15 Kilmarnock Road. This was refused and two subsequent applications for the site were made. Despite the most recent, a block of just 6 flats, being accepted, the developers appealed to the Secretary of State for Communities in a last ditch bid to get their monolithic proposal accepted.A full copy of the appeal decision can be found here. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:27:22 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=53 The Best in Dorset Farmers' Market will be returning to Cardigan Road in Winton this Saturday (August 18th).  It will be open from 9am until 3pm.February's market was a wonderful event with plenty of locally produced fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, bread and cakes, and even more exotic (yet still locally grown) items like orange trees! Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:01:43 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=52 The FAQ has been updated with a section on Anti-Social Behaviour.The first entry is on how to deal with noisy neighbours and can be found here.  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:18:39 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=51 The first annual Charminster International Festival will be held on Saturday August 11th and Sunday 12th.The event will be held on Charminster Road between Heron Court Roand and Alma Road. Please note that this area will be closed on the Saturday to facilitate the festival.The Festival’s main focus is local and regional food and drink, with the emphasis on Charminster's unique status as the place to 'Eat the World'. Visitors will have the opportunity to sample some of the 13 different cuisines you can eat in the town, as well as enjoy some of the many activities performed by locals, students, ethnic groups and artists. For more information, please visit their website here. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 18:49:54 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=50 As you may be aware, a new planning application has been received by the council for the development on the site of 92-94 Pine Road. It is proposed to replace the two houses with four small single-bedroom homes, one 2-bedroom flat, and two 2-bedroom bungalows!In addition to the new housing, there will be off-road parking for seven cars. Cycle stores and bin storage will also be provided.This proposed development is in a similar vein to neighbouring Pineside constructed on the site of 90 Pine Road in 1993. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 18:49:30 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=49 Not one but two applications have recently been received for the development of flats in Denmark Road. The first application is for a two-storey block of 4 flats on the site of 4 Denmark Road - currently a one-storey business unit. The second proposal is for a two-storey block of 8 flats on the site of 7 Denmark Road. Both applications have been made by Crow Developments.Each of the four flats proposed at 4 Denmark Road include one double bedroom. Four of the eight flats at no.7 are destined to have one double bedroom and one single whilst the remaining four each have just one double.The proposal for no.4 makes no provision for off-road parking whilst no.7 includes four parking spaces. Both developments would include cycle stores. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 18:49:05 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=48 As you may be aware, a new planning application has been received by the council for the development of a pair of semi-detached homes in the local area. It is proposed to construct the building at the rear of 2-4 Pine Road facing onto Midland Road.Each of the homes will include three double bedrooms and single storey conservatories. The proposal includes two parking spaces - one for each home.An application has already been approved for the site but for a smaller building. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 18:48:26 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=47 The Winton Salvation Army are having an Open Day on Saturday July 14th.Entry is free and it is hoped that the day will provide an opportunity to find out about the many valuable services that are provided here for the local and not so local community.There will be a wide range of events taking place including bands, singers, dancers, buskers, games, surprises, face-painting, a bouncy castle and stalls.The Open Day will run from 11am to 4pm at the Salvation Army Winton Corps, 1 Latimer Street just off the Winton highstreet.  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:29:59 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=46 As you may be aware, a new planning application has been received by the council for the development of a 2/3-storey block of 6 flats in the local area. It is proposed to construct the building on the site of 15 Kilmarnock Road.This is the third application in the past eight months by GB Ward Builders to construct flats on the site. This latest proposal consists of six flats as opposed to the eight and ten flats of previous applications. Additionally, GB Builders are lodging an appeal over the rejected ten-flat proposal. This is due to be heard at 10am on July 26th at the Town Hall.The six flats include four with two bedrooms and two with one bedroom each. Included are five parking spaces and a cycle store. This submission is on a much smaller scale than the two previous applications. Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:02:18 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=45 The Planning FAQ has been updated with how to get advice on planning matters.This addition includes links to the following PDFs:How to comment on a planning application How to make a building regulation application How to apply to carry out tree works How to apply to speak at a Planning Board Meeting The full update can be found here. Sat, 07 Jul 2007 11:56:02 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=44 As you may be aware, a new planning application has been received by the council for the development of a 3-storey block of 38 flats and 4 business units in the local area. It is proposed to construct the buildings on the site of 26-34 Hawthorn Road and the rear of 528-536 Wimborne Road.The residential portion of the new building will consist of 25 one-bedroom and 13 two-bedroom self-contained flats divided into four blocks. Cycle-storage is provided for 40 bicycles. 4 parking spaces are provided for the 4 commercial units and a further 13 parking spaces are allocated to the flats with one extra visitor space. Sun, 01 Jul 2007 20:25:04 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=43 As you may be aware, a new planning application has been received by the council to build a pair of bungalows in the rear gardens of 27, 29 & 31 Calvin Road. Back in December last year, the applicant, Norton Homes, had a proposal for a house and a bungalow in the rear gardens of 27-29 Calvin Road rejected.The proposed bungalows will have two bedrooms each. Included in the proposal is an access route between 27 and 29 Calvin Road to the bungalows and off-road parking for number 29 and the two proposed homes.  Sun, 01 Jul 2007 20:24:40 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=42 The Best in Dorset Farmers' Market will be returning to Cardigan Road in Winton this Saturday (June 16th).  It will be open from 9am until 3pm.February's market was a wonderful event with plenty of locally produced fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, bread and cakes, and even more exotic (yet still locally grown) items like orange trees! Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:48:45 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=41 On Monday, January 15th, the planning board granted planning permission for a student hostel on the site of numbers 3, 5 & 7 Crimea Road. The development comprises 13 six-bedroom apartments and 16 studio flats to house a total of 94 students.We are now able to update you on the course of development and the timetable planned by the builders.any of you have contacted us regarding asbestos at the site but we can confirm that asbestos removal began on June 6th Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:23:27 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=40 As you may be aware, a new planning application has been received by the council for the development of a three-storey block of seven flats in the local area. It is proposed to construct the block on the site of 17 Leamington Road - currently a two-storey home.The new building will consist of three small studio flats and four larger single bedroom flats. The plans include a cycle store for up to ten bicycles and off-road parking for two vehicles. This building would be largely out of keeping with the surrounding area which is one of mostly two storey housing of a similar character to the existing home.  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:09:15 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=39 Back in February, we informed you of the proposed development of a four bedroom family home in the rear gardens of 1 Bishop Road and 34 Abbott Road. This was rejected by the Planning Authority on the grounds that it would be out of keeping with the local area contravening Policies 4.19 and 6.8 of the Local Plan.As you may be aware, a resubmission has been made for the site. The new proposal is reduced in scale and is now just a three bedroom family home. The carport of the original proposal has been scrapped but provision for off-road parking has been made with one space for 1 Bishop Road and one for the proposed development. The surrounding area is one of mostly two storey housing of a similar character to the proposed home.  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 19:59:56 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=38 Back in February, we reported a proposed block of flats on the site of 14 Melville Road. Recently, the proposal was altered and resubmitted to the council. The new planning application sees the design reduced from five to four flats over two storeys.Each flat has just one double bedroom, open-plan kitchen/lounge, and a shower room. A communal garden is planned for the rear of the property along with a bicycle shed and bin stores.One of the reasons why the original proposal was rejected was the lack of car parking. Despite this, the new proposal fails to address the problem and simply reduces the number of flats by one.The proposed block of flats is to be modelled in the style of a large house in an effort to appear similar to buildings in the surrounding area. Mon, 28 May 2007 21:45:29 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=37 As you may be aware, a new planning application has been received by the council for the development of a pair of semi-detached bungalows in the local area. It is proposed to construct the homes in the rear gardens of 97 & 99 Hankinson Road backing onto 39 to 43 Maxwell Road.The new buildings will each contain two bedrooms. Additionally, an off-road parking space will be provided for each of the bungalows as well as for the existing properties of 97 & 99 Hankinson Road. A fifth unallocated parking space will also be provided.  Thu, 17 May 2007 22:04:06 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=36 We are proud to announce that all six members of the Winton Watch team were elected to local government in this year's local elections.Paul Hughes, Sue Cowley, and Dr Nigel Cowley took control of Winton East whilst Rod Cooper, Elaine Cooper, and Nicola Green have been elected to represent Wallisdown & Winton West.  In addition, Mark Anderson and Alex Adams are now the Queen's Park ward representatives which covers much of Charminster.We would like to thank everyone who voted and we look forward to four years of active representation for the area. Fri, 04 May 2007 05:36:11 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=35 Over the past six months, Winton Watch has been providing you with news and information on the goings on in your area.  We hope you have found this service helpful.  If you wish for us to continue, please vote for your three Conservative candidates in today's local elections.  This will allow us to improve the quality of our service and to help residents in shaping the area and preventing further unwanted development in Winton and Charminster.Polling stations are open until 10pm tonight.  For more information, including a list of candidates and polling stations, please click here. Please note, polls are now closed!  We would like to thank everyone who voted this year! Thu, 03 May 2007 13:23:20 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=34 As you may be aware, a new planning application has been received by the council for the development of a two-storey block of maisonettes in the local area. It is proposed to construct the building on the site of 9 Muscliffe Road on the corner of Pine Road.The new development will consist of three maisonettes, two with three bedrooms each and one with two bedrooms. Provision has been made for off-road parking for three vehicles alongside a cycle store. The surrounding area is one of mostly two storey housing of a similar character to the proposed development. Wed, 02 May 2007 10:45:44 +0100 http://wintonwatch.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=32 As you may be aware, a new planning application has been received by the council for the development of a two-storey block of flats in the local area. It is proposed to construct the flats on the site of 5-7 Calvin Road which is currently a pair of semi-detached homes.The new building will consist of five self-contained flats, three of which will have a single bedroom with the other two flats containing two bedrooms. Off-road parking will be available in the form of a driveway with five car-parking spaces at the rear of the development. There will also be a cycle store. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:38:54 +0100