Blandford + Modified Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2033

The original version of the Blandford + Neighbourhood Plan was made (adopted) on 22 June 2021. The plan has been reviewed and the Modified Blandford + Neighbourhood Plan was made (adopted) by Dorset Council on 3 October 2023. The modified plan replaces the original version of the plan.
The principal modifications are:-
Policy B6 (Health) To reflect the outcome of the merger of the GP practices in the neighbourhood area.
Policies: B10, B11, B12 (Design in the three parishes) have been merged into one policy (B10). Modifications in these policies better reflects the new approach to design management the Government wishes the planning system to adopt.
B11 (Local heritage assets – a new policy) This new policy helps to draw to the attention of planning applicants to buildings and structures and places that have some local heritage value, rather than leave that information in heritage documents.
The Design and Guidance codes are being used by the three B+ councils when considering new planning applications. The Design and Guidance codes can be viewed here:- AECOM 230912-Blandford DDC-V5- HR
The Decision Statement and the final version of the modified plan is available via the link below.

Making the Modified Plan

The Modified Blandford + Neighbourhood Plan 2011 – 2033 was made (adopted) by Dorset Council on 3 October 2023.

The Decision Statement and the ‘made’ Modified Blandford + Neighbourhood Plan 2011 – 2033 (including the Design Code) are available online and will be made available to view at the council’s offices at County Hall, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ during normal opening hours.

The National Policy Planning Framework

Recent changes in the National Policy Planning Framework will now extend the protection of the Blandford+ Neighbourhood Plan from two to five years. The fact that the NP has agreed development also helps to give strength to the Modified B+ Neighbourhood Plan.