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Evidence base studies

Affordable Housing Viability Study - East Dorset

A study has been undertaken for East Dorset to assess the provision of affordable housing and residential economic viability in the district.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and East Dorset Joint Retail and Leisure Study (2019)

A shared evidence study to inform the preparation of the review of the Core Strategy (2014) and the Bournemouth Local Plan, Core Strategy (2012).

Christchurch and East Dorset Employment Land Review

Determines the necessary quantity, location and type of employment land and premises necessary to meet the requirements of business over the plan period.

Christchurch and East Dorset Green Belt Assessment

A green belt study to inform the Local Plan Review, to consider how each area of the green belt meets its statutory purposes.

East Dorset Housing Options Masterplan Reports

Masterplan reports produced as evidence to support development of Core Strategy draft policies and specifically the housing options proposed in East Dorset.

East Dorset Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (Level 1)

East Dorset District Council commissioned a Level 1 Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) in partnership with other adjoining authorities.

Landscape Sensitivity to Wind and Solar Energy Development in Christchurch and East Dorset

To help assess the potential effect of onshore wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) energy developments on landscape character in Christchurch and East Dorset.

North and North East Dorset Transport Study

A study of the transport impacts has been undertaken for North Dorset District Council and the northern area of East Dorset District Council.

Open Space, Sport and Recreation Assessment - Christchurch and East Dorset

Christchurch and East Dorset councils commissioned an open space, sport and recreation assessment.

Parley Cross Potential Junction Improvements Study

Work that has been completed to examine the benefits of introducing a link road through the proposed new neighbourhoods in West Parley.

Population and Household Projections - Christchurch and East Dorset

Population and Household Projections have been undertaken across Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole based on the 2011 census.

Retail Study for Corfe Mullen and West Parley

A study has been carried out for East Dorset to analyse the potential for new retail floorspace in the settlements of Corfe Mullen and West Parley.

Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (Level 2) - Christchurch

Our Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) to assess flood risk now and in the future, taking into account the effects of climate change.

Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment - Christchurch

A Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) is a study that looks at the potential of sites to accommodate future housing development.

Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment - East Dorset

A Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) is a study of the theoretical potential of sites in the district for future housing development.

The Bournemouth Airport Ecological Study to Support Appropriate Assessment

Ecological impacts and mitigation options associated with the expansion of Bournemouth Airport & Business Park for the Core Strategy Issues and Options (2008).

Wimborne Minster Transport Model

A study has been undertaken of the impacts on transport around Wimborne Minster and Colehill.

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