Pines and Chines Magazine
Pines and Chines is the full colour magazine of the Branksome Park and Canford Cliffs Residents’ Association. Each issue is delivered directly to members’ homes and additional copies are available in selected local venues such as cafés, beauty salons and estate agents. Packed with engaging local stories, updates and useful contacts, it’s a great read and can also be downloaded.
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
May 2026 Planning List
The latest planning list is now available to download here. May saw a steady but relatively small number of new planning applications, continuing the recent trend of very few major applications being submitted. Most were residential, householder or minor in scale, including amendments to existing approvals and applications seeking to regularise minor works already carried out. The period also included notable decisions, including the dismissal of outstanding... Read More
May 2026 Newsletter
This month’s newsletter arrives slightly later than usual but reflects what has been a particularly busy and transitional few weeks for the association. As we move into the much anticipated summer months BPCCRA enters a new chapter. Following our recent AGM I formally took over as Chair of the association from Peter Schroeder, whose contributions over the last three years we gratefully acknowledge. I also believe I... Read More
April 2026 Planning List
The latest planning list is available here. April saw a relatively modest number of new planning applications, with activity focused largely on smaller-scale householder proposals and condition variations. While many submissions were straightforward, a small number raised more substantive concerns relating to scale, site coverage, and potential impacts on neighbouring amenity and the wider coastal setting. The period also included a continued flow of applications linked to... Read More
Retiring Chair
A MESSAGE FROM PETER SCHROEDER – Retiring Chair On standing down from the Chair • Honoured guests and fellow Association members, good morning. Firstly, my apologies for not being with you today but I know the meeting is in excellent hands with Roy in the chair. Roy is kindly stepping in for Andrea who is most unfortunately unwell and I’d like to send her my very best... Read More
BPCCRA AGM Questions
BPCCRA AGM Questions April 11, 2026 1 Unattended Roads and Walkways Is it possible to make sure our roads, walkways and Chines are kept clear of tree litter (leaves, cones, needles, branches),other sodden debris (not to mention litter) and are usable for pedestrians, particularly in the wet winter? It would help if roads were cleared of parked cars in advance of any sweeping. This never seems to... Read More
March 2026 Planning List
The latest planning list is available now here. March passed quickly, with relatively few new applications submitted but a steady stream of decisions issued. While not extensive in volume, the level of activity remained consistent. Planning activity across the Canford Cliffs ward was relatively light in terms of new submissions, but this was offset by a notable number of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) statements accompanying proposals, reflecting... Read More