A review of the Holwell Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to the council for examination. The plan has been reviewed by local people, and agreed by the parish council, who feel confident that the plan reflects the hopes and views of the local community.
Neighbourhood plans were introduced in the Localism Act 2011 and aim to give residents more say in the future use of land and buildings in their area. For example, the plan can say where new homes, shops or offices might be built or where important green spaces might be protected. Neighbourhood plans, like all planning documents, benefit from being reviewed from time to time to reflect changing context and changing needs.
If the neighbourhood plan review is approved following examination, it will be used to make decisions on planning applications.
Dorset Council is required to consult on the plan review before the examination can take place.
People who live, work or run a business in the Holwell neighbourhood area have until the end of Wednesday 19 May, to raise any concerns they may have about the plan review. These concerns will then be passed on to an independent examiner to consider.
Cllr David Walsh, Dorset Council’s Portfolio Holder for Planning, said:
“It takes a tremendous amount of work to pull together a Neighbourhood Plan. I congratulate all involved in getting to this stage.
“I would encourage anyone with an interest in the future of Holwell, to view the plan and submit any feedback they may have.”
The plan can be viewed online and on the Holwell Neighbourhood Plan website
Comments on the plan can be emailed to neighbourhoodplanning@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
Given the majority of Dorset Council’s Planning staff are currently working remotely, in response to Government restrictions relating to coronavirus, the council would ask that interested parties refrain from sending any comments by post if at all possible. If you have no alternative, then comments should be sent to: Planning Policy Team, South Walks House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UZ
Anyone commenting on the plan should let the council know if they wish to be kept informed of the progress of the Holwell Neighbourhood Plan.
