Dorset, Eco & Environment | Posted on November 21st, 2024 | return to news
Dorset Council seeks land for development
The authority’s ‘Call for Sites’ invites applications for land suitable for housing, employment and accommodation for various groups.
Landowners in Dorset have until 20 December to submit land for consideration as part of the Dorset Council Local Plan.
Its ‘Call for Sites 2024’ seeks land with potential for housing, employment, and accommodation for Gypsies, Travellers, and Travelling Showpeople.
Submissions will be evaluated based on their suitability for the proposed use, looking at relevant planning policies, site characteristics, and any supporting information or evidence provided. The viability of development and any potential limitations on land use will also be considered.
Landowners should note that sites previously submitted to any Dorset Council Call for Sites should not be resubmitted unless there have been material changes, such as alterations in site extent or intended use.
To submit a site via the online survey, please visit: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/land-availability.
Cllr Shane Bartlett, Dorset Council’s Cabinet Member for Planning, said: “As a statutory Planning Authority, Dorset Council has a responsibility to deliver set housing numbers, determined by the government. Keeping an up-to-date record of available land for various types of development is crucial for the future of our council area.
“As stewards of this region, we must balance the future needs of residents for housing, employment, health, and leisure with the responsibility of preserving and managing the unique environments that make Dorset special.”
For any enquiries regarding the ‘Call for Sites’, please contact the Planning Policy Team at planningpolicy@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or call 01305 838334.
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