Huge response to Dorset Council’s Local Plan consultations
The public survey for the Local Plan and Local Transport Plan have received more than 10,000 responses, a record number.
The public survey for the Local Plan and Local Transport Plan have received more than 10,000 responses, a record number.
A problem with the online consultation platform and the huge response from local people has persuaded the council to extend the deadlines.
The authority’s ‘Call for Sites’ invites applications for land suitable for housing, employment and accommodation for various groups.
Poole Town Football Club has submitted a concept plan for a community sports village in Creekmoor that will include a new football ground.
The BCP Council draft Local Plan includes proposals for 24,000 new homes and 72 hectares of employment land.
During the first week of November, people in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area can attend local plan drop-in events.
Contact the council if you have land you feel would be suitable for new housing, employment or for Gypsy and Traveller communities.
Dorset CPRE and Dorset Deserves Better Campaign are both pleased that decision on the Local Plan won’t be made until 2026.
There were an unprecedented number of responses to the Draft Local Plan, which will be modified significantly.
There are four events to choose from for those who would like to have their say on plans for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.