People's Assembly on the Dorset Local Plan

2nd March 2021

The Local Plan outlines the strategy for meeting the needs of the area such as housing, employment, community services and facilities including schools, shops, retail and leisure

Dorset Council say: “The plan directs development to the most suitable locations near to existing facilities, and detailed policies promote high quality development that respects and enhances the character of each local area. The plan also protects Dorset’s natural environment and contributes towards the mitigation and adaptation to climate change”.

But where do you think things like new housing should be built?  How many homes do we need?  Is it the right housing e.g. how it’s built, materials used, rental or ownership, affordable, social, etc? How do we ensure we have jobs in the areas close to where we live? What sort of industry and jobs suit our areas? How will people travel in their community and between communities and towns? Will new buildings, homes and businesses meet the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions? Which areas should we protect as our natural environment, which should we re-wild or use for tree-planting? 

We encourage everyone to take a look at the draft plan documentation and to put in their own consultation submission.  Here’s the link:

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/planning-buildings-land/planning-policy/dorset-council-local-plan/about-the-dorset-council-local-plan.aspx

Act Now and Have Your Say! Help Create a Future Vision for Dorset

Town and Parish Council’s across Dorset are looking at the draft plan and will be putting in submissions to the consultation.

Some are also keen to hear everyone’s thoughts and ideas. So they asked if assemblies could be arranged to do this.  The assemblies are open to all.

Please join one of our People’s Assemblies using this zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85399694343  

Or phone in: 0203 901 7895. Meeting ID: 853 9969 4343

Sat 6th March 2pm-4pm – Dorset wide

Come along and discuss with others. Everyone welcome!