![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/we-dont-want-newbuilds-ruining-our-posh-seaside-town/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/e9952917-d866-43b8-b99f-20dad43876c8.jpg&description=FUMING homeowners in one of the UK's most expensive areas have slammed the proposed development of newbuilds. Locals in Sandbanks, Poole , have hit back after previously rejected plans to demolish historic landmarks have been given another chance. 6 Desperate locals are fighting to keep their iconic landmark Credit: Alamy 6 An artistic representation of the new development from FJB Hotels that would replace the Sandbanks Hotel Credit: Fortitudo Property Richard Carr, who is submitting the reinvigorated planning application on behalf of FJB Hotels, says the developer wants to transform the crumbling Sandbanks Hotel into a 38-apartment luxury resort. Other hotels at risk are The Haven Hotel, Harbour Heights and the Haven. One scathing resident of 23 years, Alan Lester, told the Mail the new buildings need to reflect the "magnificent and unique" nature of the Jurassic Coast. "This (Haven) proposal is completely out of character with the area - it might be fine in an inland location but this is an iconic spot and it would not look right," said the 64-year-old. "If the hotel is replaced by luxury flats it will be a gated community and gone forever to the public." Meanwhile, tourist Liz Lidster, has taken many trips to the holiday hot spot over the years and would be sad to see The Haven Hotel demolished along with "lots of happy memories". She said: "I'm quite sad about it. "We've had many family holidays here and it is a hotel of historic interest so it would be a shame to lose it, and the public access to the seafront." Other opposed to the new luxury flats , John and Ruth Smith, claimed the development would force locals out. "It would just be for the rich and famous, not the public", said the pensioners. "We've been coming to this spot for 70 years but we would not be allowed to anymore." Another holidaymaker simply said the proposed plans weren't needed for the area. But, local Alan Clarke, offered a more balanced approach to the ongoing battle and said a "compromis){kind=link}
FUMING homeowners in one of the UK’s most expensive areas have slammed the proposed development of newbuilds.
Locals in Sandbanks, Poole, have hit back after previously rejected plans to demolish historic landmarks have been given another chance.
Richard Carr, who is submitting the reinvigorated planning application on behalf of FJB Hotels, says the developer wants to transform the crumbling Sandbanks Hotel into a 38-apartment luxury resort.
Other hotels at risk are The Haven Hotel, Harbour Heights and the Haven.
One scathing resident of 23 years, Alan Lester, told the Mail the new buildings need to reflect the “magnificent and unique” nature of the Jurassic Coast.