Firework sales and storage building at West Moors Road, Ferndown

“Description of site The site is to the north of the A31 on an island of land surrounded by the slip roads serving West Moors/Ferndown. The application site has a ‘curved’ rectangular shape following the old highway.”

“Summary of recommendation: GRANT subject to conditions as set out at the end of this report.”

“Key planning issues Issue Conclusion Principle of Development and Impact upon the Green Belt • Acceptable: The site benefits from a certificate of lawfulness. The proposed redevelopment of the previously developed land can benefit from exception 154(g) of the NPPF (2024) so is not inappropriate development within the Green Belt.”

“Flood Risk 14.25 The application is accompanied by the Flood Risk Assessment which identifies that: • The site lies within Flood Zone 2 • The proposed commercial use of the land falls within the ‘less vulnerable’ classification • The flood risk is where the existing ditch is located along the west of the existing tarmac road with an overland surface water path from south to north towards Uddens River (confirmed by topographical levels) • Environment Agency data identifies…”

“The conflict with policy ME6 due to failure to demonstrate that proposal meets the flood risk sequential test weighs against approval, however officers are mindful that there are existing buildings on the site in use for firework storage and sales. These are at risk of flooding and there is no evidence of existing surface water management.”

“Natural England No formal comments to make on the proposal. Advised the authority to review any local concerns relating to the application which is located within close proximity to Slop and Bog Uddens Heath SSSI. Dorset Wildlife Trust No comments received. Dorset Fire & Rescue Service No comments received. Dorset Council (DC)- Highways No objection Parking spaces accord with Dorset Council’s standards for parallel parking arrangements.”

“DC- Flood Risk Management Engineer • It appears that the new building would be on higher ground. • Noted that the building is in Flood Zone 3- EA Standing Advice should be checked. • There is no increase in permeable area and it is acknowledged that the proposed development area would be where there is an existing road surface. • Directing water to a culvert is acceptable. DC - Building Control East Team No comments received. 9.”

“P/FUL/2025/03321 Location: Land at Northern Slip Road West Moors Junction West Moors Road Ferndown Description: Demolition of the existing buildings, removal of storage containers and erection of replacement building for the seasonal sale of fireworks and associated year-round storage Resolved to grant subject to the following conditions: The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of…”

“The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 6140-001 Location and Block Plans 6140-001 Proposed Site Plan 6140-003 Floor and Roof Plans and Elevations Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning. 3.”