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Planning consultations in Purbeck

Information about current, upcoming and past planning consultations.

Current consultations

There are no current consultations.

Upcoming consultations

PlanStageDescriptionsConsultation Due
Design Supplementary Planning DocumentDraftWill provide advice for developers about designing development that will fit with in the local character in Purbeck.Autumn 2013
Dorset Heathland Joint Development Plan DocumentFinal DraftSets out the strategic vision and objectives for the protection of heathlands from the potential impact of building new homes in South East Dorset.Autumn 2013
The Swanage Local PlanIssues and OptionsWill identify sites in Swanage for housing, employment, shopping and open space etc. as proposed in Purbeck Local Plan Part 1: Planning Purbeck's Future.Autumn 2013
Dorset-wide Gypsy and Traveller (including Travelling Showpeople) site allocations joint development plan documentIssues and Options

Will identify appropriate permanent and transit sites for Gypsies and Travellers and Travelling Showpeople within Dorset for the next 15 years.

Winter 2013-14

Past consultations

PlanStageDescriptionConsultation ended
Planning enforcement policyDraft

Sets out how the council will carry out its planning enforcement role (for example dealing with development that doesn't have planning permission). We are interested to hear whether you agree with our approach to planning enforcement or whether you think we should be doing anything differently.

27 May 2013
Management strategy for camping and caravanning sitesDraft

Sets out how the council makes decisions and the options for action it can take to ensure compliance with planning and public health legislation in relation to camping and caravanning sites. We are interested to hear whether you think the approach to dealing with camping and caravanning is right or whether you think the Council needs to change any aspects of this.

27 May 2013
Community infrastructure levy - draft charging schedule and priorities for spendingFinal Draft

Sets out the amounts of money that the council will require development to pay for supporting infrastructure in the district. It also provides information about how the council will spend this money.

27 May 2013
Economic development strategyDraftSets out the action plan that the council will implement to support economic development in the district. We are interested to hear your views about our current action plan. We would also like to know whether you think the council should invest any additional resources in promoting economic development and, if so, how you would like to see those resources used.27 May 2013
Planning application validation listDraft

Sets out the information that applicants need to provide when submitting a planning application. This has changed to reflect our new affordable housing policy and changes in national legislation. Please let us know if you think we are asking for unnecessary information or if there are things missing.

27 May 2013
Dorset Heathland Joint Development Plan DocumentDraft

The Dorset Heathland Joint Development Plan Document looks at ways to mitigate the extra pressure much needed new homes will place on Dorset's heathlands and its valued and protected species. All representations should be made through the Borough of Poole which is co-ordinating this consultation on behalf of the authorities involved.

28 March 2013
Housing Strategy 2012-2027Draft

The  Draft Housing Strategy 2012-2027 (PDF, 535kb) (opens in a new window) sets out the council's approach to meeting housing needs, integrating housing and planning policy issues and identifying what the council is going to do to tackle them.

14 February 2013
Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning DocumentDraft

The Affordable Housing SPD (PDF, 3Mb) (opens in a new window)  provides the information necessary to implement the planning objectives of the Housing Strategy and the council's affordable housing policies. It also sets out how the council is being proactive to enable more affordable homes, for example by incentivising landowners to bring forward land and promoting self-build affordable housing.

14 February 2013
Revised Statement of Community InvolvementDraft

The Draft Revised Statement of Community Involvement (PDF, 430kb) (opens in a new window)  sets out how the council involves the public in planning decisions and policy making.

14 February 2013
Updated Planning Application Validation ListDraft

The draft Updated Planning Application Validation List (PDF, 307kb) (opens in a new window)  includes the additional information that developers will have to provide up front with their planning application. Please note that the council is not consulting on the whole list, only: LL13 - planning obligations; LL14 - affordable housing statement; LL20 - biodiversity information; and LL21 - Heritage Asset Statement.

14 February 2013

If you would like to be kept informed of upcoming planning policy consultations please complete a Database Update (pdf, 61kb) (opens in a new window)  form and send by post or email Purbeck Planning Policy Team.

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