A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area. Buckhorn Weston and Kington Magna parish council has submitted a new neighbourhood plan for examination.
The community could have a Neighbourhood Plan if residents give it the go ahead.
Lower Winterborne Residents of Lower Winterborne have the opportunity to shape their community through the development of a Neighbourhood Plan.
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area. A final version of the Chesil Bank Neighbourhood Plan (Incorporating the villages of Portesham, Abbotsbury, Langton Herring and Fleet) has been submitted to the council for examination.
Residents of Bradford Abbas and Clifton Maybank have the opportunity to shape their community through the development of a Neighbourhood Plan.
The community could have a Neighbourhood Plan if residents give it the go ahead.
Two local communities are just one step away from having approved neighbourhood plans for their area. Final versions of the Charmouth and Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca plans were submitted to Dorset Council for examination and referendums were held. Residents voted on whether to accept or reject the plans on 10 and 22 February 2022.
A public consultation is underway to ensure Dorset’s town and parish councils continue to reflect the communities they represent.
The community could have a Neighbourhood Plan if residents give it the go ahead.
The community could have a Neighbourhood Plan if residents give it the go ahead.
The Wareham community is just one step away from having an approved neighbourhood plan for its area.
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area. A final version of the Stinsford Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to the council for examination.
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area.
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area. A final version of the Charmouth Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to the council for examination.
Seven local communities are just one step away from having adopted neighbourhood plans for their area.
For the elections on 6 May, Dorset Council is putting in place many of the measures we’ve become used to over recent months.
Candidates standing in this year’s Police and Crime Commissioner elections and some town and parish council by-elections in Dorset have been published.
Residents of Wimborne St Giles have the opportunity to shape their community through the development of a Neighbourhood Plan.
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.
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area. A final version of the Wareham Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to the council for examination. The plan has been drawn up by local people, and agreed by the town council, who feel confident that the… Read more Community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
Local residents are invited to have their say on a plan reflecting the community’s vision for Chickerell.
Dorset Council has approved a request from Weymouth Town Council for the designation of a Neighbourhood Area, which is the first formal stage of preparing a plan. A Neighbourhood Plan aims to give residents more control over planning policy in their local area, and where land is earmarked for new homes, shops and offices in… Read more Weymouth designated a Neighbourhood Area
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area.
Following the successful examination of the Portland Neighbourhood Plan, Dorset Council has agreed to allow the plan, as amended, to progress to referendum. The plan was drawn up by local people and supported by the town council.
A local community is just one step away from having approved neighbourhood plans for their area.
Residents of Shaftesbury are invited to comment on a plan reflecting the local community’s vision for the town.
Local residents are invited to have their say on a plan reflecting the community’s vision for the Parish of Milton Abbas.
Motcombe residents can now have influence over development in their local area after Dorset Council’s cabinet made (or adopted) the parish’s neighbourhood plan in December 2019.
Residents in Milborne St Andrew and in Broadwindsor now have influence over development in their local areas after Dorset Council adopted their neighbourhood plans. 91% of residents who took part in a referendum on the plan for Milborne St Andrew voted for Dorset Council to use their neighbourhood plan to help decide planning applications. Residents… Read more Two new neighbourhood plans adopted in Dorset
There is an opportunity to comment on the final version of the Arne Neighbourhood Plan which has been submitted to Dorset Council for examination.
