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Town Centre The Square Bournemouth BH2 6EG
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Council sourceInstallation of a temporary Summer Entertainment programme and bar within the Bournemouth town Square pedestrian area. Bar and entertainment area will be open from 04.07.26 until 06.09.26. Summer entertainment programme and bar will include food and beverages alongside trading stalls selling summer accessories and art.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice P2602138fulDecision Notice | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| Officer Report PDFOfficer Report | 13 Jul 2026 | View |
| Confectionary ‘bus’ elevation Live at the sqyare 2026.pngPlan | 10 Jul 2026 | View |
| Bournemouth Live at The Square Proposed Layout 2026 (2).pdfPlan | 10 Jul 2026 | View |
| Bar elevation live 2026.pngPlan | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
| Bmth Chalet with measurements .pngPlan | 8 Jul 2026 | View |
| Site & Location PlanPlan | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Illustrative image - Chalet Style Bournemouth.pngPhotograph | 8 Jul 2026 | View |
| Illustrative image - Live 2024 Chalets.jpgPhotograph | 8 Jul 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Exemption StatementReports/Statements | 12 May 2026 | View |
| Full ApplicationApplication Form | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Heritage StatementReports/Statements | 11 May 2026 | View |
| Gardens Trust ResponseConsultee Response | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Urban Design ResponseConsultee Response | 17 Jun 2026 | View |
| Heritage ResponseConsultee Response | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Highways ResponseConsultee Response | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Lha Comment AdditionConsultee Response | 9 Jun 2026 | View |
| Environmental Health ResponseConsultee Response | 2 Jun 2026 | View |
| Consultee - BCP Waste & Recycling ResponseConsultee Response | 27 May 2026 | View |
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