Decision details

Decision

(a)       That the updated Dorset Heathland Planning Framework 2020-2025 Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), with any updates, and the SPD be implemented from 1 April 2020;

(b)       That the Service Manager for Spatial Planning and the Portfolio Holder for Planning,  be delegated authority to sign off and make changes as a result of the Cabinet meeting of 3 March 2020 and Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Council (BCP).

Reason for the Decision

(i)         Due to different report deadlines the SPD is still to be agreed by BCP Council.

(ii)        To ensure the Council maintains a planning framework for mitigating impact of new residential, tourist accommodation and equestrian development on Dorset Heathland.  The document once adopted will have significant weight in decision making, when determining relevant planning applications.  It will enable the Council, as Competent Authority under the Habitats Regulations, in combination with the appropriate assessments at planning application stage, the certainly that the impact of development can be mitigated avoiding an adverse effect upon Dorset Heathland.