Borough of Poole Local Plan to be submitted to Secretary of State


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Monday 27th Nov 2017

Last week, Cllr Ian Potter (the Conservative Portfolio holder for Planning at Borough of Poole) approved the Local Plan to be submitted to the Secretary of State, subject to some minor and major amendments following the public consultation from 31 July to 22 September 2017.

The version of the Poole Local Plan to be submitted to the Secretary of State identifies a need for 14,200 new homes by the year 2033 – around 60% of which should be houses and 40% flats. It will be difficult to meet this requirement for houses within the centre of Poole so there is an important need to create new communities around the edge of the Borough.

The Draft Policy PP10 in the Local Plan therefore identifies two locations for urban extensions in the Green Belt, which includes an allocation of a minimum of 800 homes and a 60-bed care home at site UE2 - North of Bearwood (Canford Park).

WH White is committed to working through the local plan process and our plans are now focused on land to the north of Bearwood consistent with Site UE2 in the Poole Local Plan. We believe the development can provide a considerable benefit to the local housing market, including:

  • A wide range of house types are planned for the site including 40% of homes to be provided as affordable housing and properties suitable for first time buyers.
  • There will also be larger family homes for those who want the chance to move up the property ladder and enjoy a garden where the children can play.
  • A 60-bed care home and various other house types, will also provide facilities for the elderly.
  • Opportunities will also be afforded for self-build homes, providing serviced parcels of land to those looking to build their own home.

Canford Park will create a unique community set alongside a new 44hectare Riverside Country Park providing beautiful parkland which can be enjoyed by everyone.  The Riverside Country Park already benefits from planning permission and will provide access across hitherto private land and the tranquil southern bank of the River Stour. 

ENDS