Two sides resolute as Talbot Heath plan called in – Bournemouth

Lined up on one side are residents’ fears of traffic gridlock and wildlife experts’ concerns for scarce heathland and its rare wildlife.

On the other side is badly needed accommodation for students, new academic space, and hundreds of houses for families, including 132 affordable homes.

The battle over Talbot Heath has already been fought in front of Poole planners who sided with development, and now there is to be a rematch in front of a planning inspector …

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