Horizons
Number/street name:
87 Churchfield Road
Address line 2:
City:
Poole
Postcode:
BH15 2FR
Architect:
McCarthy & Stone
Architect contact number:
Developer:
McCarthy & Stone.
Planning Authority:
BournemouthChristchurch and Poole Council
Planning Reference:
Date of Completion:
04/2024
Schedule of Accommodation:
29 x 1 bed apartments, 31 x 2 bed apartments
Tenure Mix:
100% Assisted Living
Total number of homes:
Site size (hectares):
0.46
Net Density (homes per hectare):
129.6
Size of principal unit (sq m):
100
Smallest Unit (sq m):
59.9
Largest unit (sq m):
219.87 including balcony
No of parking spaces:
36 resident, 2 visitor, 1 disabled, 1 staff
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The Design Process
Proposals for the redevelopment of the site, a former convent, commenced around 2012 with the aim of taking the opportunity to repair and improve the townscape by delivering a high quality and high profile development close to Poole town centre, whilst delivering specialist accommodation for older persons. Following successful applications for building which included a 12 storey tower, the proposals were rationalised in 2014 resulting in a building predominantly 5 storeys in height with an 8 storey element creating a strong and attractive focal point. The articulation and detailing creating an interesting and attractive high quality building which also provides definition and a sense of arrival to what may be considered one of the entrances to the town centre.
