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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.

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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.

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Latest News, Planning Lists & Newsletters

Winter 2024 Magazine

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Our magazine is out now so you should have it or would have spotted it when out and about, you can also download the pdf file here. Read More

October 2024 Planning List

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The latest planning list is available to download here. As we approach the end of the year, planning activity in Canford Cliffs continues to show a steady flow of proposals. October saw several significant new applications, particularly for variations to previously approved schemes. These applications seek to amend existing conditions or enhance proposals with minor material changes, while still adhering to the core elements of the original... Read More

November 2024 Newsletter

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I hope by now most members will have received their copy of the Winter 2024 “Pines & Chines” although we still have a few to be delivered. My thanks to John Gunton for another excellent edition, and to all our contributors and advertisers who make it possible. Our hard-working Treasurer, secretary and membership secretary are working to improve our rather complex admin systems. We will shortly close... Read More

October 2024 Newsletter

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If anyone has recently walked up the pathway through Branksome Chine, they were almost certainly as saddened as I was at the numerous signs of neglect and decay. This delightful walk was gifted to the community many years ago and deserves to be properly looked after. However hard up our Council is, it must not neglect community assets like this. Members may like to pass comments to the... Read More

September 2024 Planning List

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The latest planning list is now available to download here. As we move into autumn, planning activity remains steady, with several new applications submitted this month. Many of these include variation applications, which seek to adjust conditions on previously approved schemes, allowing for changes while keeping the original planning permission intact. The council continues to be strict where incorrect application types have been submitted, particularly retrospective applications... Read More

August 2024 Planning List

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The latest planning list is now available to download here. While summer often brings a slowdown in new applications, August has been notably active. We’ve seen a continuation of the decision-making momentum from June and July, with a surge in applications – some substantial and others affecting Conservation Areas. In this update, we’ll cover key decisions from the past month and spotlight notable applications within the Canford... Read More