CANFORD PARK PROPOSALS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED


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Thursday 18th Mar 2021

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council today (Thursday 18 March) unanimously resolved to approve proposals for a new sustainable community at Canford Park.

Canford Park is a key part of the planned strategic growth in Poole and will deliver much-needed family homes and 40% affordable homes, which is rarely achieved across the BCP area.

As well as essential housing growth, Canford Park will fund the delivery of new and improved essential social infrastructure, including up to £5.6m of S106 contributions towards education provision and doctor’s services; a new 60-bed care home; circa £5m towards local infrastructure through CIL; and a vibrant new community hub comprising shops, everyday services and business start-up units.

Canford Park will deliver significant economic benefits and create new jobs for local people, which is reflected in the support expressed for the proposals by Dorset Chamber, the leading business network in Dorset. Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership have also confirmed their support for increased housing delivery which will help facilitate growth in the Dorset economy.

The benefits of the planning application are summarised in a short YouTube video which can be viewed here.

W H White is delighted to confirm that Taylor Wimpey, one of the UKs most respected housing developers, will be developing the site, subject to reserve matters planning permissions. Taylor Wimpey is keen to move forward with the development of this important site at the earliest opportunity.

ENDS