The Local Authorities party to ‘The Dorset Heathlands Interim Planning Framework 2006-2009’ have prepared a strategy to ensure that there is no net increase in urban pressures on internationally important heathland as a result of additional development. Consultation on this document closed on 20 November 2006.
In addition to this document a background paper was produced that informed the planning framework.

The public consultation document as well as the Background Paper can be found on the websites of the relevant local authorities i.e. Bournemouth, Christchurch, Dorset, East Dorset, Poole and Purbeck and in local libraries. 

The local authorities considered the representations received during the public consultation period and adopted the framework in early 2007.

To view a copy of the adopted Dorset Heathlands Interim Planning Framework click here.

To view the Dorset Heathlands Interim Planning Framework consultation document click here.

To view the Appendix to the Dorset Heathlands Interim Planning Framework Background Paper click here.

Please click on the links below to view maps showing the Heathland sites and 400m buffers:

Bourne Valley Map 1