====================================================================== COMMUNITY CONNECT, BH5 1LY ====================================================================== Boscombe East & Pokesdown ward · BCP Council · Bournemouth East constituency Everything shaping this neighbourhood, gathered from public sources into seven strands. Generated 2026-09-18 00:40 UTC from https://communityconnect.life/place/BH51LY ---------------------------------------------------------------------- I. NATURE & ENVIRONMENT ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Air quality: Fair (21 European AQI). PM2.5 5.4, PM10 15.6, NO2 4.1, ozone 56 µg/m³. Modelled hourly, not a roadside measurement. Flood warnings: none in force within 20km (says nothing about long-term risk). Green space within 1km: 7 named (plus 11 unnamed patches). - Shelley Park, Park, 200m - Boscombe Memorial Garden, Garden, 330m - Woodland Walk, Park, 340m - St James' Park, Park, 400m - Unnamed woodland, 440m - Unnamed woodland, 450m - Unnamed woodland, 480m - Unnamed woodland, 510m - Unnamed woodland, 520m - Unnamed woodland, 520m - Unnamed woodland, 530m - Unnamed woodland, 550m - Boscombe Overcliff Gardens, Garden, 570m - The Orchard Garden, Garden, 600m, The Old School House - Unnamed woodland, 600m - Unnamed woodland, 770m - Unnamed park, 850m - Fisherman's Walk, Park, 980m ---------------------------------------------------------------------- II. PLACE & DEVELOPMENT ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Planning applications within 1km, last 90 days: 29 total, 26 still undecided. By type: Major schemes 0 New homes 4 Commercial or change of use 2 Householder 4 Tree works 6 Other 13 * Undecided · Full · 2026-09-07 Remove timber balcony and privacy screen and erect a metal railing balustrade and privacy screen (Part retrospective) Flat 3 20 Undercliff Road Bournemouth BH5 1BL, 950m away. Ref P/26/04316/FUL https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/04316/FUL * Undecided · Trees · 2026-09-07 T1 - Copper Beech - Crown thin by 10% to allow more light and deadwood throughout T2 Beech - Crown raised to 4m clearance for clearance in the garden and also touching building. 3 Grovely Avenue Bournemouth BH5 1JA, 260m away. Ref P/26/04312/TTPO https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/04312/TTPO * Undecided · Conditions · 2026-09-03 Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission P/25/03008/CONDR: (Variation of condition nos. 2 (list of approved plans), 4 (Construction management plan) and 8 (Biodiversity gain) and removal of condition no.5 (Waste Management Plan) of planning permission 7-2024-19528-C as described in that description of development to amend the list of approved plans to allow for the following changes, Unit 1 changed from a 1 bedroom ground floor flat to a 3 bedroom house over 3 floors, Unit 2 from a 2 bedroom Duplex to a 1 bedroom top floor flat, 895b from a 2 bedroom Duplex to a 1 bedroom first floor flat with study, reduced extension to ground floor retail unit and altered refuse layout to create bin collection point allowing Council collection. Reword Condition 4 to change to a compliance-based condition and reword condition 8 to change to a Prior to first occupation condition) for a phasing condition to allow the approved development to be delivered in four separate phases. 893-895 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH7 6AU, 730m away. Ref P/26/04258/CONDR https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/04258/CONDR * Undecided · Heritage · 2026-09-02 Listed Building Consent for internal works forming new first aid room / access toilet in the existing catering / kitchen area. 02 Academy Bournemouth 570 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 4BH, 600m away. Ref P/26/04226/LB https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/04226/LB * Undecided · Full · 2026-08-28 Single-storey rear extension at first-floor level, a new dormer window at loft floor level, the change of use of the existing upper-floor flat to HMO use (6 rooms), and associated internal and external alterations. Storage building window and door additions. 573 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 4AH, 660m away. Ref P/26/04198/FUL https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/04198/FUL * Undecided · Trees · 2026-08-24 T6 - Sweet Chestnut - Selectively remove/prune appropriate lower branches to raise the lower crown to approximately 3 metres above existing ground level over the parking area. Selectively prune branches growing towards or over the existing outhouse, cutting back to suitable growth points to provide appropriate separation between the tree canopy and the structure. 11 Florence Road Bournemouth BH5 1HH, 510m away. Ref P/26/04063/TTPO https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/04063/TTPO * Withdrawn · Trees · 2026-08-24 T47.1 English oak- Fell T83.1 Beech - Fell T83.2 Sycamore - Fell T91.1 Whitebeam - Fell Health Sciences University Parkwood Road Boscombe Bournemouth BH5 2DF, 360m away. Ref P/26/04088/TCA https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/04088/TCA * Undecided · Conditions · 2026-08-24 Variation of conditions 1 (Approved Plans), 2 (External Surface Materials) and 3 (Obscure Glass/Fixed Shut glazing) of planning permission 7-2022-25101-C (Erection of a dwellinghouse with associated access and parking) to add an additional room within the proposed roof space, to adjust the approved entrance layout. 9 Keswick Road Bournemouth BH5 1LP, 130m away. Ref P/26/04061/CONDR https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/04061/CONDR * Undecided · Trees · 2026-08-24 T1 English Oak - Cown reduction pruning to achieve a height of not less than 17m and a radial spread of not less than 6m in any one direction measured out from the stem, back to suitable pruning points (BTSPP). Health Sciences University Parkwood Road Boscombe Bournemouth BH5 2DF, 360m away. Ref P/26/04084/TTPO https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/04084/TTPO * Undecided · Trees · 2026-08-20 T1 - Beech, T2 & T3 - Rowan - Reduce all crowns by up to 1.5m back to suitable growth points. Moreland House 480 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 4BD, 940m away. Ref P/26/04035/TTPO https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/04035/TTPO * Undecided · Full · 2026-08-19 Removal of polycarbonate roof and replacement with new tiled roof with ridge height raised to provide consistent ridge line of existing single storey rear extension 46 Grosvenor Gardens Bournemouth BH1 4HH, 850m away. Ref P/26/03987/FUL https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/03987/FUL * Undecided · Full · 2026-08-19 Rear ground floor single storey extension with internal alterations. 38 Stourvale Road Bournemouth BH5 2JZ, 910m away. Ref P/26/03997/HOU https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/03997/HOU * Undecided · Heritage · 2026-08-13 Listed Building Consent for removal and replacement of the last exit fire door, frame, side and top lights in a style to match existing using Acoya timber and double glazed units. New joinery to be finished in microporous paint Burlington Mansions East Owls Road Bournemouth BH5 1AT, 740m away. Ref P/26/03888/LB https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/03888/LB * Undecided · Full · 2026-08-11 Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension 25 Woodside Road Bournemouth BH5 2AZ, 820m away. Ref P/26/03840/HOU https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/03840/HOU * Undecided · Full · 2026-08-10 Remove tarmac to front and side of property and replace with new brick-block paving including installation of new soak-away Hollybush House 3 Wollstonecraft Road Bournemouth BH5 1JQ, 430m away. Ref P/26/03801/FUL https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/P/26/03801/FUL … and 14 more. Source: PlanIt. The council's own register is authoritative. Recorded crime, July 2026: 439 incidents near this postcode. - Anti-social behaviour: 146 - Violence & sexual offences: 126 - Criminal damage & arson: 36 - Vehicle crime: 26 - Public order: 20 - Other theft: 19 - Burglary: 15 - Shoplifting: 12 Snapped to anonymised map points, two months behind, too small a sample for a trend. Roadworks: https://one.network/ (no open national feed) Major schemes with permission (granted in the last 5 years) * APPROVED 2024-11-01 Redevelopment of part of Hawkwood Road Main car park to provide a mixed use scheme comprising residential flats, a medical centre (or flexible Class E commercial floorspace), public park and community pavilion, landscaping and public realm improvements. Proposed community centre (or flexible Class E floorspace) on northern side of Hawkwood Road to rear of 629-633 Christchurch Road and a new pedestrian link and retail kiosks between Hawkwood Road and Christchurch Road following demolition of no. 625 Christchurch Road (WH Smith) - Regulation 3 Hawkwood Road Main Car Park car park rear of 629-633 Christchurch Road and 625 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH5 1BY, 400m away. Ref 7-2023-6706-D https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/7-2023-6706-D * APPROVED 2022-07-20 Erection of a building for use as a builders’ merchant (sui generis) for display, sale and storage of building timber and plumbing supplies, plant and tool hire, including outside display and storage area along with storage racking, access and servicing arrangements, car parking, landscaping, means of enclosure and associated works Former Coal Yard - Ashley Road Bournemouth BH1 4NB, 840m away. Ref 7-2021-1221-M https://planning.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/Planning/Display/7-2021-1221-M Permission is not building work. No open dataset records whether a scheme has started, so these are listed as consented and dated, nothing more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- III. COMMUNITY & CONNECTION ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Community venues within 1km: - Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Place of worship, 310m, catholic - St Andrew Boscombe, Place of worship, 360m, anglican - Saint George's Methodist Church, Place of worship, 470m - Rosebury Baptist Church, Place of worship, 530m, baptist - The Old Schoolhouse, Community centre, 600m - Lockyer Hall, Community centre, 700m - MCC Bournemouth, Place of worship, 760m - St John's Centre, Community centre, 770m - Boscombe Baptist Church, Place of worship, 780m, baptist - Pokesdown Salvation Army, Place of worship, 810m, salvation army - St James' Institute, Community centre, 860m - Saint John's Boscombe, Place of worship, 900m, anglican - Selwyn Hall, Community centre, 910m, St John's Church - East Cemetery Chapel, Place of worship, 920m - Boscombe Salvation Army, Place of worship, 980m, salvation army - Fairways, Community service, 980m Resident noticeboard: nothing added for this area yet. Have your say: - Consultations: https://haveyoursay.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ - Council meetings: https://democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/uuCoverPage.aspx?bcr=1 - Councillors: https://democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/mgMemberIndex.aspx - Write to your representatives: https://www.writetothem.com/ - MP: Tom Hayes (Labour), https://members.parliament.uk/member/5210/contact ---------------------------------------------------------------------- IV. HEALTH & WELLBEING ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Defibrillators within 1km: 22, nearest public one 320m away. * Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 320m, Public, 24/7 Access 757 Christchurch Road, BH7 6AN Source: British Heart Foundation. * Public defibrillator, 440m, Public, 24/7 Access Manor Steps Ice Cream Kiosk, BH5 1JB Source: British Heart Foundation. * Bournemouth Collegiate School, 510m, Public, 24/7 Access Bournemouth Collegiate School, BH5 2DY Source: British Heart Foundation. * Rosebery Park Baptist Church, 540m, Public, 24/7 Access 812-814 Christchurch Road, BH7 6DF Source: British Heart Foundation. * San Remo Towers, 630m, Public, 24/7 Access Porters Office, BH5 1JT Source: British Heart Foundation. * Pokesdown Community Primary School, 710m, Public, 24/7 Access Livingstone Road, BH5 2AS Source: British Heart Foundation. * The Point, 830m, Public, 24/7 Access The Point, BH5 1BS Source: British Heart Foundation. * The Business Supplies Group, 840m, Public, 24/7 Access Centurion House, BH5 2BA Source: British Heart Foundation. * Pokesdown Railway Station, 850m, Public, 24/7 Access Pokesdown Station, BH7 6DL Source: British Heart Foundation. * Boscombe Beach Office, 870m, Public, 24/7 Access Beach Office 25m From Neptune Bar, Undercliff Drive 16m From Southbourne Promenade, BH5 1BN Source: British Heart Foundation. Defibrillator data from The Circuit, the national register, supplied by the British Heart Foundation and published 2026-08-03. Source: British Heart Foundation. A monthly snapshot, not a live feed. Community Connect is not endorsed by or affiliated with the British Heart Foundation. Always call 999 first. The Circuit (national database, more complete): https://www.defibfinder.uk/ Register one with The Circuit: https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/defibrillators/national-defibrillator-network-the-circuit Health services within 1km: - Day Lewis Pharmacy, Pharmacy, 100m, Mo-Fr 08:30-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00; Su,PH off - BEC Treatment Centre, Clinic, 110m - Clarendon House, Care home, 160m - Beechwood Dental, Dentist, 170m - AECC Clinic, Clinic, 290m - Portelet Manor, Care home, 310m - Portelet Lodge, Care home, 350m - 740 Dental, Dentist, 420m, Mo-Th 08:00-17:00; Fr 08:00-12:00 - Seacliff Care Home, Care home, 500m - Smile Kind, Dentist, 570m, Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa,Su,PH off - Kamsons, Pharmacy, 570m, Mo-Fr 08:30-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00 - Kings Park Hospital, Hospital, 790m - Sexual Health Dorset, Clinic, 920m - Providence Surgery, GP surgery, 950m Sport and leisure within 1km: - Yoga Lounge, Gym, 420m - Boscombe Green Bowling Club, Sports centre, 470m - Aerial Fitness, Gym, 600m - Majestic Gym, Gym, 740m, Mo-Fr 07:30-21:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 09:00-12:00 - The Engine Room, Gym, 770m, Mo,We,Fr 18:00-20:00; Tu,Th 17:00-18:30 - Movement Culture, Gym, 820m - Hyrox, Gym, 820m - Kings Park Leisure and Learning Centre, Sports centre, 870m, BH Live - SoBo Fitness, Gym, 910m, Mo-Sa 06:30-20:30; Sa 07:30-14:30 - Boscombe Skateboard / BMX Park, Sports pitch, 930m ---------------------------------------------------------------------- V. LEARNING & SKILLS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Libraries, schools, colleges and universities within 1km: - Health Services University, University, 320m - Corpus Christi School Annexe, School, 360m, catholic - Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, School, 390m, roman catholic - Boscombe Library, Library, 400m, Mo 09:30-18:00; We,Th 09:30-17:00; Fr,Sa 09:30-13:00; Su,Tu off - Bournemouth Collegiate School (Senior), School, 520m - Pokesdown Community Primary School, School, 720m - Pokesdown & Southbourne Library, Library, 910m, Mo,Fr 09:30-17:00; Th,Sa 09:30-13:00; Tu 14:00-18:00; We,Su off · BCP Council - King's Park Academy, School, 990m, Authentic Education Group Limited ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VI. HERITAGE & IDENTITY ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Monuments, historic buildings, archaeology and museums within 1km: - Unnamed memorial, 330m - Unnamed memorial, 680m - Unnamed memorial, 790m National Heritage List: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VII. FUTURE GENERATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Every figure below is measured from the strands above. Every forward-looking line is a question, not a forecast. Development pressure: 14 applications Proposing to build or change something, within 2km in the last 90 days. 0 classed as major, 26 of all types still undecided. 6 further applications concern trees and are not counted here. Green space: 7 spaces Named parks, commons, woodland, heath and allotments within 2km. Nearest is Shelley Park at 200m. Places to gather: 16 Community centres, halls, social facilities and places of worship within 2km. The rooms a neighbourhood actually meets in. Learning on the doorstep: 5 schools, 2 libraries 8 education sites within 2km in total, including colleges and universities. Nearest defibrillator: 290m 22 nearby on the national register. In a cardiac arrest, minutes decide the outcome. Heritage features: 3 Monuments, historic buildings, memorials and museums recorded within 2km. Air quality today: Fair (21) European Air Quality Index, modelled for this location. PM2.5 5.4 µg/m³, NO₂ 4.1 µg/m³. Development -> Transport 14 applications within 2km propose building or changing something, 4 of them involving homes. A further 6 concern trees and are counted separately. They change the canopy, not the traffic. Q: How might that development affect travel demand on the existing network, and is anyone assessing it cumulatively, or one application at a time? Development -> Nature Shelley Park is 200m away, one of 7 named green spaces within 2km. 14 development applications sit inside the same radius. Q: How are the cumulative effects on that green space and its habitats being considered, and which of these places is actually protected, rather than simply undeveloped for now? Children -> Air quality 8 schools and learning sites within 2km. Air here is fair today at 21 on the European index, with nitrogen dioxide. The pollutant most closely tied to vehicles. At 4.1 µg/m³. Q: How might future traffic and development change the air on the roads those children use twice a day, every day? Air quality -> Health Today's reading is fair (21), with nitrogen dioxide, the pollutant most tied to traffic, at 4.1 µg/m³. Air quality is a long-run exposure, not a daily event: what matters for health is the average someone breathes over years, not one good or bad day. Q: Over years rather than days, what would sustained exposure at this level mean for residents with asthma, COPD or heart conditions, and for children whose lungs are still developing? Green space -> Wellbeing 7 named green spaces and 10 places to be active within 2km, against 16 indoor places to gather. Q: How accessible are these spaces to people of different ages and abilities, and are there barriers that prevent some residents from enjoying them? Places to gather -> Connection 16 halls, centres and places of worship within 2km, nearest Corpus Christi Catholic Church at 310m. Q: If one of these closed, where would the groups that use it go, and would they survive the move? Today's decisions -> Future generations 5 schools, 2 libraries and 3 heritage features within 2km, alongside 26 planning applications still undecided. Q: The children in those schools will inherit whatever is settled this year. What would they thank us for in 2046, and what would they wish we had asked about? ====================================================================== SOURCES AND LIMITS ====================================================================== postcodes.io/ONS (location); PlanIt (planning applications, collected on a delay); OpenStreetMap contributors under ODbL (map features. Only as complete as local volunteers have mapped); data.police.uk (crime, ~2 months behind, anonymised points); Environment Agency (live flood warnings only); Open-Meteo/Copernicus CAMS (modelled air quality); UK Parliament Members API (MP). An empty list means nothing was recorded, not that nothing exists. Anything marked NOT AVAILABLE means the source could not be reached. A different thing again. Nothing here replaces the original publisher. The seven strands: Nature & Environment; Place & Development; Community & Connection; Health & Wellbeing; Learning & Skills; Heritage & Identity; Future Generations.