To prevent erosion of the cliffs, which caused annual falls, a sea wall and promenade was constructed in the 1930s.

The area was originally designed to be residential, with a church and village hall but few commercial buildings.

The Canford Cliffs Land Society still works to preserve these goals, and there are few businesses and no industry in the area.

Canford Cliffs is built around a small hill, with a maximum elevation of 30 metres above sea level.

These customers demand a better service"[10] and referring to its other branches in the Poole area, which remain free of charge.

However, the move angered many customers and commentators; The Daily Telegraph quoted one account holder as saying "This is outrageous.