PLANS for a £10 million development at Bournemouth and Poole College's historic Lansdowne site have been submitted to Bournemouth council.

Several buildings will be demolished and two new structures will be built on the site if the proposals are allowed to go ahead.

The plans, submitted earlier this month, are open for public consultation and comments are welcome until August 11.

Work will begin in 2018 if permission is granted.

Some the buildings at the Meyrick Road campus are listed. They are not being considered for demolition but some alterations are planned.

The plans consist of two elements, one of which involves the demolition of existing buildings, alterations to remaining buildings, the formation of an entrance lobby and a covered walkway.

It also includes new two and three-storey buildings comprising educational accommodation and associated landscaping.

The second application is for listed building consent for alterations to two remaining blocks on the site.

A planning statement has been submitted which says: "As part of a significant rationalisation of the college campus, the proposals comprise the demolition of various unattractive and inefficient built elements on the site and the replacement with two new buildings located to the northeast coroner of the site on Christchurch Road and in the centre of the site."

It claims the proposals will improve energy efficiency on the college campus and replace "tired and outdated" buildings, improving the appearance and "making it fir for the 21srt century."

It says it will provide "an enhanced campus environment for students and staff,fostering a better learning experience."

The campus contains three Grade II listed buildings, the Clocktower Building, Woodcote House and Ascham House. Much of the campus also forms part of the East Cliff Conservation Area.

Ken Roberts, executive director of resources at The College, said: ‘‘This significant investment in our Lansdowne campus once again demonstrates our commitment to improving the learning experience for all our students."

He said efficient, sustainable new buildings are set to replace inefficient wooden huts and portable buildings which will result in the modernising of student facilities, a reduction in The College’s overall carbon footprint, reduced annual running costs and additional efficiency savings.

An employability and advanced apprenticeship centre, with a business support hub and facilities to support the expanding digital economy in Bournemouth is all included in the proposal. Hospitality and catering students will also have access to new catering facilities with the Escoffier restaurant relocating into a glass fronted new building on Christchurch Road.