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The Dorset Council Local Plan Options Consultation took place between 18 January and 15 March 2021. Information consulted upon is found on this page.
- Errata relating to the Dorset Council Local Plan consultation draft
- Dorset Council Local Plan Options Consultation document - Volume 1 - Strategy and Topics (January 2021)
- Dorset Council Local Plan Options Consultation document - Volume 2 - South Eastern Dorset (January 2021)
- Dorset Council Local Plan Options Consultation document - Volume 2 - Central Dorset (January 2021)
- Dorset Council Local Plan Options Consultation document - Volume 2 - Northern Dorset (January 2021)
- Dorset Council Local Plan Options Consultation document - Volume 2 - Western Dorset (January 2021)
- Dorset Council Local Plan Options Consultation document - Appendices 1-5 (January 2021)
- Dorset Council Local Plan Options Consultation document - Appendix 6 part 1 (January 2021)
- Dorset Council Local Plan Options Consultation document - Appendix 6 part 2 (January 2021)
- Glossary
- Where possible our proposed policies are mapped and can be viewed on our Dorset Council Local Plan consultation map
You can also download a copy of the Sustainability Appraisal and other key documents:
- Sustainability Appraisal of the Options Consultation (January 2021)
- Sustainability Appraisal: Non-Technical Summary (January 2021)
- Sustainability Appraisal Appendices (January 2021)
- Habitat Regulations Assessment: Screening Report (January 2021)
- Local Development Scheme (July 2021)
- Statement of Community Involvement (Updated December 2020)
- Equalities Impact Assessment on consultation process and the plan.
Consultation summary
Summaries of the responses received during the consultation are now available. All of the comments received can be viewed in full on our Dorset Council Local Plan comments search page.
Consultation information posters
We produced consultation information posters that were displayed in some shop and library spaces across the Dorset Council area. These provided some broad information regarding the Dorset Council Local Plan Consultation, including how to view the consultation, how to get in touch with the Planning Policy team, and information about proposed development within the spatial areas. Please use the links below to view the posters.
- Dorset Council Local Plan Consultation - A4 size poster
- Dorset Council Local Plan Consultation - A1 size general information poster
- Dorset Council Local Plan Consultation - A1 size spatial areas posters
Town and Parish Council Engagement Events
In February and March 2020 the Planning Policy team undertook engagement events with Town and Parish Councils to explain the proposed settlement hierarchy for inclusion in the Dorset Council Local Plan.
The presentations and summary reports relating to these consultations can be accessed below: