A MUSEUM has applied for permission to carry out “opening up works” to develop the design of a “subsequent larger project” across the building’s estate. Poole Museum, housed in Oakley’s Mill, a grade 2 listed building, wants to carry out the investigative work which will then determine subsequent works focussing on the restoration and conservation and development of new displays. A design and access statement said: “This Listed Building Application is for a series of investigative opening up works to help further determine the condition and build-up of the existing heritage across the Poole Museum estate. “The results of the opening up works will directly inform the design development of the ‘Our Museum’ project and lead to a better outcome with a lower impact on the historic fabric.