Christchurch Borough Council and East Dorset District Council working together are the latest local planning authorities in the area to publish proposed Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charges. Need a reminder about CIL? Read our briefing note here… Anyway in the customary tradition lets cut straight to the numbers: Residential: £100 […]
Won on appeal: extensions and complete facelift to a house in Highcliffe
Christchurch Borough Council: Pure Town Planning has won another appeal against Christchurch Borough Council. This time it was a “fast track” householder appeal against the refusal of planning permission by the Council for extensions and a complete facelift to the original house in Highcliffe. The proposed alterations to the existing […]
The great Dorset planning policy round up…
It’s been a hectic few weeks here at Pure Town Planning and meanwhile there have been plenty of new developments in planning policy among the south’s Councils. So I thought I’d do a quick round-up – why not take a scan through and see if something catches your eye. Lets start with […]
Won on appeal: new detached house on garden land in Christchurch
Christchurch Borough Council: Pure Town Planning have recently achieved another success at planning appeal (this is fast becoming a habit). This time the proposal concerned a garden development on a corner plot in Southey Road, Christchurch. Prior to our involvement Christchurch Borough Council had refused the planning application on the […]
Christchurch and East Dorset launch Core Strategy consultation
Christchurch and East Dorset have published their proposed joint Core Strategy for a 12 week period of consultation ending on 25 June 2012. The Core Strategy is a comprehensive document setting targets for the provision of new housing and employment for a period up to 2028, as well as allocating […]
Dorset Heathlands – new consultation, old document
Anyone who has been developing in the eastern half of Dorset area over the last few years will be all too familiar with the ramifications of the Dorset Heathlands on new residential development in the area. The Dorset Heathlands comprise hundreds of fragmented heathland remnants which are internationally designated habitats […]