Pines & Chines Magazine
Our magazine is the widely read by the membership and beyond. The print run is between 2600 and 3000 depending on the season currently but the readership is considerably more.
Pine Cliff Gardens
Pinecliff Garden is situated on the cliff top close to the car park at the side of Canford Cliffs library. The views are magnificent, looking seawards one can see as far as Hengistbury Head to the left and Old Harry Rocks to the right.
Latest News, Planning Lists & Newsletters
January 2026 Newsletter
As January 2026 starts with a biting cold spell, I would like to wish a happy and peaceful new year to all our members. What can we look forward to in 2026? A steady stream of planning applications, a significant number of which we will need to object to on legitimate planning grounds The establishment of the new Poole Town Council and the need to understand how... Read More
December 2025 Planning List
The latest planning list is available here. December has been a relatively busy month for planning activity in the Canford Cliffs ward, with a broad mix of new applications, variations and decisions coming forward ahead of the year end. While many proposals were modest and uncontentious, a number raised procedural or design concerns that required closer scrutiny by BPCCRA. Several applications this month highlighted recurring issues around... Read More
December 2025 Newsletter
Winter has arrived; the first frosts, heavy rain and storm force winds together with the odd bright and sunny day. The Council’s small work force fights a largely losing battle to clear pine needles and unblock drains. It does help when members highlight a particular problem area. There is a section on the BCP website to report problems and our ward councillors are always prepared to help... Read More
November 2025 Planning List
The latest planning list is available here. November has been a slow but steady month for planning activity, with a small number of new applications submitted and several decisions issued. Most proposals were modest and uncontentious, though two applications required formal objections from BPCCRA. These were the redevelopment proposals at 13–15 Lindsay Road, which raise concerns over design quality, materials and the site’s location within the Conservation... Read More
November 2025 Newsletter
By now most of our members should have received their winter edition of “Pines & Chines”. What a great issue our hard working and Creative editor has put together! If you haven’t got your copy yet, especially if you joined BPCCRA after November 2024, please email your name and address to our editor Annabel ed.pinesandchines@icloud.com We will make sure we get a copy to you. Without totally... Read More
October 2025 Planning List
The latest planning list is available to download here. October was a relatively quiet month, with fewer applications submitted than usual. Even so, several decisions were issued, some encouraging and others raising concern about the council’s ability to uphold good design standards. Withdrawals: The proposals at 4 Bury Road were withdrawn. Refusals: Positively, the larger scheme at 31A The Avenue was refused, along with several smaller applications... Read More