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Change of use from caretakers dwelling to early years SEND assessment centre and internal alterations. Externally new boundary fence, gates and canopy installation. (Regulation 3)

Somerford Primary Community School Draper Road Christchurch BH23 3AS

Application ApprovedReference: P/25/03355/FULBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

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Application summary

Status
Application Approved
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Received
2 Sept 2025
Validated
3 Sept 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Application overview

Change of use from caretakers dwelling to early years SEND assessment centre and internal alterations. Externally new boundary fence, gates and canopy installation. (Regulation 3)

Proposal details

Reference
P/25/03355/FUL
Ward
Burton & Grange
Parish
Christchurch Town Council
Agent
Mr Oliver Coomber, Coomber Associates Limited

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Application location

Somerford Primary Community School Draper Road Christchurch BH23 3AS

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Documents 25 of 25

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice26 Jan 2026View
Planning ReportOfficer Report26 Jan 2026View
BNG ResponseConsultee Response20 Jan 2026View
Education ResponseConsultee Response4 Nov 2025View
Ecology ResponseConsultee Response28 Oct 2025View
Highways ResponseConsultee Response20 Oct 2025View
Highways ResponseConsultee Response17 Sept 2025View
BCP Waste & Recycling - CommentConsultee Response4 Sept 2025View
Grassland condition sheet - baseline poor.xlsxBiodiversity Net Gain Documents9 Dec 2025View
Individual trees condition sheet - baseline moderate.xlsxBiodiversity Net Gain Documents9 Dec 2025View
Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, BNG and Arboricultural Assessment version 3Biodiversity Net Gain Documents9 Dec 2025View
Paul Reidy BCP COUNCIL CIVIC CENTRE, BOURNE AVENUE, BOURNEMOUTH, BH2 6DYCorrespondence - Incoming6 Oct 2025View
Map accompanying Transport AssessmentReports/Statements6 Oct 2025View
Response to Highway Consultation - Transport AssessmentReports/Statements6 Oct 2025View
Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, BNG & Tree Survey redactedReports/Statements3 Sept 2025View
woodland condition sheet - proposed 29 (mod).xlsxReports/Statements3 Sept 2025View
SBM - Somerford Prim Sch cb 19.08.2025 (v3, BNG 23.98pc).xlsmReports/Statements3 Sept 2025View
woodland condition sheet - baseline 24 (poor).xlsxReports/Statements3 Sept 2025View
Full ApplicationApplication Form2 Sept 2025View
Design & Access StatementReports/Statements2 Sept 2025View
Existing Location PlanPlan2 Sept 2025View
Existing Site PlanPlan2 Sept 2025View
Existing Floor Plan & ElevationsPlan2 Sept 2025View
Proposed Site PlanPlan2 Sept 2025View
Proposed Floor Plan & ElevationsPlan2 Sept 2025View

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