PLANS to build four homes on the site of a former upholstery workshop have been given the green light.

The scheme, in Victoria Crescent in Poole, will build the new houses in the middle of the crescent, behind the houses on the road and those in Churchill Road.

Four semi-detached, two-bedroom homes will be built, featuring an open-plan lounge, dining room and kitchen on the ground floor, and the two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor.

A design and access statement submitted by Pure Town Planning on behalf of the developers said the homes would be ‘traditional’ to ‘reflect the general character’ of the area.

Bournemouth Echo: The approved homes in Victoria Crescent.

Parking spaces for four cars will be provided, along with charging points for electric vehicles.

A previous scheme was rejected by the council in September 2022, as officers said it ‘would not create a safe environment for pedestrians’ due to the unlit, narrow and long access track to the houses.

Concern was also raised over safety for pedestrians in the driveway of the homes, due to the location of the parking spaces and need for ‘several back-forward movements’ to access them.

To solve these issues, developers plan to widen the access road and driveway, with the possibility of adding lighting along the road.

The parking layout has also been adjusted, with the space between the houses widened to fit an additional space and a turning area.

Three objections to the scheme were received, raising concerns with a lack of parking, a loss of privacy and trees and the impact on wildlife.

One supporting comment was also submitted, saying the addition of lighting along the access lane would make it safer and more accessible, while the removal of the derelict buildings would improve house value of neighbouring properties.

In a report, a council officer concluded: “The proposed scheme would contribute to the council’s demand for new housing, delivering four additional residential units of accommodation on site, contributing to the economic, social and environmental objectives of sustainable development in accordance with adopted local policies and the provisions of the NPPF, and should therefore be recommended for approval.”