Re-think on Dorset Local Plan
Because of government changes to planning rules, Dorset Council will have to prepare the Local Plan under the new national plan-making system.
Because of government changes to planning rules, Dorset Council will have to prepare the Local Plan under the new national plan-making system.
Two communities in Colehill are fighting plans for the inclusion of adjacent land in Dorset Council’s Draft Local Plan.
People will have the chance to put forward their views on how Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will shape up in the future.
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.