Statement of Community Involvement Adoption

Christchurch Borough Council and East Dorset District Council formally adopted a jointly prepared statement of community involvement (SCI) on the 25 July 2006 and 14 August 2006 respectively. This document will be used by both authorities in the production of future documents prepared as part of the local development framework process. The adopted SCI and adoption statement can be downloaded from this webpage, along with a compact summary version of the full document.

The statement of community involvement adoption statement gives formal notice of the adoption; lists the locations where the document will be available for inspection; and sets out the procedure for pursuing a grievance under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

Examination of the SCI

Submission consultation was conducted from the 9 November to the 21 December 2005 and representations received were lodged with Government Office for the South West (GOSW) and the planning inspectorate (PINS).

Following this period of public consultation an independent Inspector was appointed by the Government to examine the 'soundness' of the submitted SCI. Those who made representations during the consultation process were contacted directly with the examination details. A public hearing was subsequently held on Thursday 4 May at 10.00am at the following location:

The Committee Room, Council Offices, East Dorset District Council, Furzehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4HN

The appointed inspector was Mr T J Kemmann-Lane DipTP FRTPI NCMI.

Following the public hearing, the Inspector issued a binding report setting out the changes to be made to the SCI as a result of the examination process. The SCI has subsequently been amended in accordance with the Inspector's binding report. The Inspector's Report is available to download from this webpage and is available for inspection at the locations listed below.

Copies of the adopted statement of community involvement, adoption statement and Inspector's report are also available for inspection at the following locations and times:

Christchurch Borough Council, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Christchurch
Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 5.15pm. Friday 8.45am - 4.45pm

East Dorset District Council, Furzehill, Wimborne
Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 5.15pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.45pm

Ferndown Town Council Offices, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown
Monday & Friday 9.00am - 12.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9.00am - 4.00pm

Wimborne Minster Town Council, Town Hall, 37 West Borough, Wimborne
Monday - Friday 9.30am - 1.00pm

Verwood Town Council, 28 Vicarage Road, Verwood
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 1.00pm

Christchurch Public Library, Druitt Buildings, High Street, Christchurch
Monday 9.00am - 7.00pm, Tuesday 10.00am - 7.00pm, Wednesday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Thursday & Friday 9.30 - 7.00pm, Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm

Colehill Public Library, Middlehill Road, Colehill
Monday 2.00pm - 6.00pm. Tuesday & Thursday 10.30am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm- 5.00pm. Wednesday - Closed, Friday 2.00pm - 7.00pm, Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm

Corfe Mullen Public Library, 54 Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen
Monday 10.00am -12.30pm, 1.30pm - 7.00pm, Tuesday 1.30pm - 5.00pm, Wednesday 9.30 - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 5.00pm, Thursday - Closed, Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 7.00pm, Saturday 9.00am 12.30pm

Ferndown Public Library, Penny's Walk, Ferndown
Monday 10.00am - 6.00pm, Tuesday & Friday 9.30am - 6.00pm, Wednesday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Thursday 9.30am - 7.00pm, Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm

Highcliffe Public Library, Gordon Road, Highcliffe
Monday 10.00am - 7.00pm, Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Wednesday - Closed, Friday 9.30am - 7.00pm, Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm

Ringwood Public Library, Christchurch Road, Ringwood
Monday - Closed, Tuesday & Friday 9.30am - 7.00pm, Wednesday & Thursday 9.30am - 5.30pm, Saturday 9.30am - 1.00pm

Verwood Public Library, 2 Manor Road, Verwood
Monday 10.00am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 7.00pm, Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 5.00pm, Wednesday - Closed, Friday 9.30am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 7.00pm, Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm

West Moors Public Library, Station Road, West Moors
Monday 2.00pm - 5.00pm, Tuesday 9.30am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 7.00pm, Wednesday - Closed, Thursday & Friday 9.30am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 5.00pm, Saturday 9.00am - 12.30pm

Wimborne Public Library, Crown Mead, Wimborne
Monday 10.00am - 7.00pm, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.30am - 7.00pm, Wednesday 9.30am -12.30pm, Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm

Christchurch Information Centre
Monday - Friday 9.30 - 5.00pm; Saturday 9.30 - 4.30pm

Steamer Point Information Centre
Monday - Sunday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Further Information

If you wish to receive a copy of the adopted SCI or to register your interest in forthcoming local development framework documents, please contact your local planning policy team at the contacts below. Copies of all draft versions of the SCI and summaries of representations made during consultation can also be obtained.

• Community & Planning Policy Manager
  Name: Simon Trueick
  Email: strueick@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk
  Tel: 01202 495038
  Fax: 01202 495108
  Full details for Simon Trueick
• Name: Forward planning (East Dorset)
  Email: forward.planning@eastdorset.gov.uk
  Tel: 01202 886201
  Full details for Forward planning (East Dorset)