THE National Trust has applied to build a new electric vehicle shelter on its island in Poole Harbour.
Brownsea Island could be getting a new buggy store and EV charging stations under fresh proposals lodged by the trust.
The shelter would be used to store vehicles used by grounds staff on the island instead of where they are now outside exposed to the elements.
Image of the proposal (Image: National Trust)
A spokesperson for the trust said: “The proposed shelter is intended to provide suitable cover so the National Trust can protect its assets from the elements and prolong their life.
“It will also have the effect of tidying up this area with formalised locations for these vehicles and eliminate any perception of ‘abandoned vehicles’.
“Residents have been consulted and this consultation has indicated that it is in a very acceptable location for them, affording them increased privacy from visitors.”
The buggy store will be used for pushchair-style buggies for babies and trike buggies for disabled people.
“They are currently stored in the engine shed, taking up valuable space and restricting the visitor experience in that location,” the spokesperson added.
“The proposal allows for a changeover area which affords privacy for those transferring from a wheelchair to a buggy.”
A red squirrel on Brownsea Island
The work is part of a wider project to improve the island, enhance visitor experiences and provide “a better appreciation of the important wildlife habitats” on Brownsea Island.
Famous for red squirrels and Scouting, Brownsea Island’s history dates as far back as the Iron Age (750 BC to AD 43).
In 1964 two sections of a 33-foot Iron Age log boat were discovered just off Brownsea. Carbon dating revealed that the log boat had been preserved by the marine silts for almost 3,000 years.
A decision on the application will be made by Dorset Council in due course.
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