Plans for a high-quality housing scheme in Bournemouth town centre have been submitted to Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) by Bayview Developments. 

The proposal is to rejuvenate a vacant brownfield site on the A35 Wessex Way and will feature 100 apartments with outdoor balconies and incorporating a mix of one and two bedrooms, across four buildings.

Bill Buckler, Bayview Developments’ Managing Director, said: “There is a clear need here in Bournemouth, and in towns and cities across the country, for high-quality homes in central locations.

“Our scheme has the potential to lift the urban environment, provide much needed homes for people, support the town centre economy and bring more life to the area.

“By rejuvenating this site, we can help ease pressure on the greenbelt while being a catalyst that enables people to enjoy town centre living in beautiful surroundings.”

The development features two multi-storey towers and two lower blocks, with parking below road level with cycle spaces included. All the flats will have dedicated outdoor space thanks to extensive balconies, while communal features include a hotel-like reception area, and landscaped gardens with welcoming seated areas. 

Bill added: “We have a symbiotic partnership with BCP, with us both sharing in a journey to regenerate the town centre with high-quality architecture.

“The scheme is close to Bournemouth Gardens and the main shopping area, and just a short walk to the beach. It is very sustainable from the point of view of modern, town centre living.” 

There will be a new public footpath and street lighting along the western side of Cambridge Road, while roof-mounted solar panels will help the development generate the electricity it needs, making it highly sustainable.   

If the application is approved, work could start in the second half of 2021 with the construction programme likely to take around a year and a half to complete.