Joint planning policy work

We work with neighbouring councils on some joint and cross boundary policy issues and plans.

The Localism Act 2011 introduced a 'Duty to Cooperate'. This makes sure that we have regard to strategic and cross-boundary issues.

Planning Policy Team

Past work has included the development of policies:

• on sites for gypsies and travellers
• for the heathlands of South East Dorset
• that helped the development of strategies like the South East Dorset Green Infrastructure Strategy
• for working with bodies such as:
  • Natural England
  • the Forestry Commission
  • Environment Agency
  • other local District/Borough Councils

Joint working with neighbouring authorities has helped to gather evidence to support policies in the the Local Plan.   

Past work includes:

• providing statistics on development
• the Strategic Housing Market Assessments
• Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessments
• Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole Workspace Strategy
• economic viability assessments on Affordable Housing and Developer Contributions for Bournemouth/Poole housing market areas and Dorchester/Weymouth housing market areas

Joint Working

Sometimes councils come together to work on a particular topic. An example of this is Joint Retail Study.

For further information please contact us.