‘FAR from the madding crowd’s ignoble strife, Their sober wishes never learn’d to stray; Along the cool sequester’d vale of life; They kept the noiseless tenor of their way.’ Thomas Gray. The above elegy reminds us of a romantic vision of the countryside, which with the current Covid pandemic, now has a special resonance for many, fleeing from the troubles of crowded urban settlements. With the first stage of the Dorset Local Plan now complete, perhaps is a good time to reflect on some of the fundamental tensions, which underlie this controversial process. Dorset is blessed with a breath-taking landscape, which has inspired many to wax lyrical about its beauty.
Proposed north of Dorchester development would be a disaster ANOTHER council is opposing plans for 3,500 new homes north of Dorchester. Stinsford parish council has added its voice to Dorchester Town Council, the protest group STAND and West Dorset MP Chris Loder in opposing the development being put forward by Dorset Council. It is demanding that the consultation process, which it says is flawed, should be repeated instead of ending tomorrow.
READ MORE: The parish says the majority of the land for the new homes falls within its area. A statement from the parish says the Dorset Council local plan review proposals suffer ‘serious deficiencies’ in its evidence base making it all but impossible for residents to enter into an informed and meaningful consultation.
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