Plans submitted by BCHA, the charitable housing association, show the new block would comprise six one bedroom one person flats, 13 one bedroom two person flats and 13 two bedroom three person flats. Founded in 1968, BCHA was set up by volunteers in Bournemouth aiming to tackle local housing problems. The application states: “The redevelopment of Dorset Lodge represents a transformative investment in the future housing provision within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP). The development, it states, will contribute towards addressing local housing need, enhance the long-term sustainability of the association’s housing portfolio and deliver social and community benefits. A public consultation on the Dorset Lodge redevelopment is open until August 14 under planning application number P/26/03225/FUL.