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Proposed change of use of existing nightclub at lower ground and ground floor into commercial space (use class E), student residential and associated ancillary accommodation along with the refurbishment of the 1st to 5th floor vacant office space into student residential self contained rooms, creating a total of 127 student rooms.

South Western House Fir Vale Road Bournemouth BH1 2JA

Application ApprovedReference: 7-2024-1958-DTBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

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  1. Application received

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  2. Application valid

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  3. Consultation start

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Application summary

Status
Application Approved
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Received
5 Apr 2024
Validated
5 Apr 2024
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Application overview

Proposed change of use of existing nightclub at lower ground and ground floor into commercial space (use class E), student residential and associated ancillary accommodation along with the refurbishment of the 1st to 5th floor vacant office space into student residential self contained rooms, creating a total of 127 student rooms.

Proposal details

Reference
7-2024-1958-DT
Ward
Bournemouth Central
Agent
Mr Phil Morgan, Stokes Morgan Planning Ltd

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Application location

South Western House Fir Vale Road Bournemouth BH1 2JA

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C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - Application form redactedD.O.C - Document30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - Swh Bournemouth Student Management Plan 260930D.O.C - Document30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - Swh Bournemouth Refuse Management Plan 260930D.O.C - Document30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - Si Test ReportD.O.C - Document30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz B1 Dr E 63101 P03 Lg Lighting Layout Sheet 1 Of 2 A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz 00 Dr E 67102 P04 Gf Security Layout Sheet 2 Of 2 A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz 00 Dr E 63102 P04 Gf Lighting Layout Sheet 2 Of 2 A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz 00 Dr E 67101 P04 Gf Security Layout Sheet 1 Of 2 A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz 00 Dr E 63101 P04 Gf Lighting Layout Sheet 1 Of 2 A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz B1 Dr E 67101 P03 Lg Security Layout Sheet 1 Of 2 A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz B1 Dr E 63102 P03 Lg Lighting Layout Sheet 2 Of 2 A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz B1 Dr E 67102 P03 Lg Security Layout Sheet 2 Of 2 A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz 01 Dr M 57101 P02 1stf Ventilation Layout 2 Of 2 A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz 02 Dr M 57101 P02 2ndf Ventilation Layout A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz 00 Dr M 57102 P04 Gf Ventilation Sheet 2 Of 2 A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz 00 Dr M 57101 P04 Gf Ventilation Sheet 1 Of 2 A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz 01 Dr M 57101 P02 1stf Ventilation Layout 1 Of 2 A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz 04 Dr M 57101 P02 4thf Ventilation Layout A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz 05 Dr M 57101 P02 Fifth Floor Ventilation Layout A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz 03 Dr M 57101 P02 3rdf Ventilation Layout A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz B1 Dr M 57101 P04 Lg Ventilation Sheet 1 Of 2 A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10 - G0004 Jpa Zz B1 Dr M 57102 P04 Lg Ventilation Sheet 2 Of 2 A0D.O.C - Plan30 Sept 2026View
C16 - Application FormD.O.C - Document4 Nov 2025View
Soleal Window Data SheetD.O.C - Document4 Nov 2025View
Materials ScheduleD.O.C - Document4 Nov 2025View
Soleal Window BrochureD.O.C - Document4 Nov 2025View
S106 receipt_LA-2024-1958-DTLegal Agreement15 Jun 2026View
S106 invoice 21002388.pdfLegal Agreement29 Apr 2026View
Officer ReportOfficer Report30 Jan 2025View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice30 Jan 2025View
S106 legal Agreement redactedLegal Agreement6 Dec 2024View
from ehoConsultee Response21 Jan 2025View
eho final commentsConsultee Response11 Dec 2024View
HSE (Substantive Response) LPA REF 7-2024-1958-DT.pdfConsultee Response2 Sept 2024View
Highways ResponseConsultee Response30 Aug 2024View
Highways ResponseConsultee Response16 Jul 2024View
Urban Design ResponseConsultee Response4 Jul 2024View
Public Health Consultation ResponseConsultee Response24 Jun 2024View
Highways ResponseConsultee Response17 Jun 2024View
Urban Design ResponseConsultee Response23 May 2024View
Highways ResponseConsultee Response23 May 2024View
HSE response LPA REF 7-2024-1958-DT.pdfConsultee Response21 May 2024View
Dorset Police ResponseConsultee Response1 May 2024View
Dorset Fire & RescueConsultee Response17 Apr 2024View
Student Management PlanNon Indexed10 Dec 2024View
230531-1009-P03 Location Plan .pdfNon Indexed19 Sept 2024View
revised ApplicationForm COU.pdfApplication Form with Personal Data19 Sept 2024View
up dated DAS 1.PDFSupporting Document12 Aug 2024View
up dated transport note. South Western House - TN03B.pdfNon Indexed9 Aug 2024View
FW_ SWH BournemouthNon Indexed29 Jul 2024View
Proposed Seperating Wall _ Floor Acoustic Detail .pdfNon Indexed29 Jul 2024View
Proposed Site Plan - Neighbouring Uses .pdfNon Indexed29 Jul 2024View
Student Management Plan .pdfNon Indexed10 Jul 2024View
Applicationform RedactedApplication Form2 Jul 2024View
re fire statementCorrespondence22 Apr 2024View
Fire_Statement.pdfNon Indexed22 Apr 2024View
TS tech note TN05 South Western House.pdfNon Indexed17 Apr 2024View
Transport Statement SATP South Western House.pdfNon Indexed17 Apr 2024View
Acoustic report.pdfNon Indexed17 Apr 2024View
Planning_Statement_PR02205.pdfNon Indexed17 Apr 2024View
re hse commentsCorrespondence - Incoming17 Apr 2024View
Re Add Info Letter P 1958 080324(1)(2)Correspondence5 Apr 2024View
Planning Statement Pr02205Supporting Document5 Apr 2024View
Design and Access StatementSupporting Document4 Apr 2024View
Cover LetterSupporting Document4 Apr 2024View
Proposed Site Plan and g/f plan .pdfPlan19 Sept 2024View
230531-1010-P03 Existing Site Plan .pdfPlan19 Sept 2024View
230531-1009-P03 Location Plan .pdfPlan19 Sept 2024View
lower ground floor plan 230531~1341.PDFPlan9 Aug 2024View
230531-1450-P02 Proposed Seperating Wall _ Floor Acoustic Detail .pdfPlan19 Jul 2024View
Site Plan - Neighbouring Uses .pdfPlan - Amended19 Jul 2024View
Proposed First Floor Plan .pdfPlan2 Jul 2024View
Prop Second - Fifth Floor Plan .pdfPlan2 Jul 2024View
Proposed North & South Elevation .pdfPlan10 Jun 2024View
Proposed West Elevation .pdfPlan10 Jun 2024View
Proposed East Elevation .pdfPlan10 Jun 2024View
Proposed Section A-APlan4 Apr 2024View
Existing West ElevationPlan4 Apr 2024View
Existing East ElevationPlan4 Apr 2024View
Existing North & South ElevationPlan4 Apr 2024View
Proposed Sections B-BPlan4 Apr 2024View
Site Location and Block PlanPlan11 Mar 2024View
Existing Ground Floor PlanPlan11 Mar 2024View
Existing First Floor PlanPlan11 Mar 2024View
Existing Second and Third Floor PlanPlan11 Mar 2024View
Existing Fourth and Fifth Floor PlanPlan11 Mar 2024View
Existing Lower Ground Floor PlanPlan11 Mar 2024View

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