Do we need yet another amorphous estate?

Poundbury

This is part of the new development started in the 1990s at Poundbury on the edge of Dorchester and is an example of what can be achieved, with variety of house-types, design and materials merging into a pleasing environment. Why is it that each new development around Westbourne has provided another clutch of virtually identical houses, same design, same brick, same windows, same tiles, same everything? Cannot the planners, who have such power in these matters, insist on the developers creating something different, something more sensitive to the true character of our village?

Some will favour development

There will be supporters of development. For example there is a dearth of affordable housing in the village - symptom of a national problem. The last major development here provided little if any affordable housing and there is clearly a strong case for arguing that if more houses are to be built here, they should be a mix. The whole essence and charm of Westbourne is the way it has evolved naturally to provide homes for all sorts.

Deadline for comments - 2 March 2007

If you are concerned about the proposals for development within Westbourne, you MUST file your comments on the official form, which can be obtained from the Chichester DC web site. See the side panel.

Flier to be published

It is believed that another flyer is about to hit the street. Here it is!
If you are able and prepared to distribute in your area, please contact Bill Musker on (01243) 377186

Introduction

This is where you can tell us what you think about the Local Development Framework for Westbourne.