We pride ourselves on the quality of our community engagement – adopting a proactive approach and listening carefully to feedback. … and in a show of confidence we have just invested in new set of public exhibition boards. We appreciate that few developers and architects possess their own, so why not avoid having the additional […]
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West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland Five-year housing land supply
A recent report from West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland Councils has found a shortfall in the Council’s five-year housing land supply. The Councils have calculated that for the period 2016-2021 a supply of 6,240 dwellings is required across the joint local plan area (the area covering West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland). The total number of […]
Christchurch and East Dorset Local Plan Review
As we announced in our news item from 19th September (https://www.clplanning.co.uk/?p=325) Christchurch and East Dorset Councils will be undertaking a review of their joint Local Plan. The Councils have now begun the first stage of the review inviting comments and suggestions on matters that should be included in the Local Plan. The Councils are also […]
New manufacturing base in Bournemouth for Mar-Key Group
Chapman Lily Planning is proud to have helped Mar-Key Group establish a new manufacturing base in Bournemouth. The company design and fabricate bespoke temporary structures and buildings – if you’ve ever attended a boat show, airshow, the Americas Cup, Royal Ascot, Chelsea or Goodwood the chances are you’ve already enjoyed their hospitality! As well as […]
Christchurch and East Dorset Councils – Local Plan Review
Following the approval of a report to Elected Members Christchurch and East Dorset Councils will be undertaking a review of their joint Local Plan. We are expecting an announcement on the timeframe of the review, including a call for sites, by the end of September. We will provide a further update when the timeframe for […]
Christchurch and East Dorset Councils – Implementation of CIL
‘The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) requires new development to make a payment towards the cost of strategic infrastructure – such as roads, parks and schools. It is calculated on a per sqm basis’ Christchurch and East Dorset Council’s have adopted their charging schedule, but they don’t take effect until 3rd January 2017. Planning applications and […]