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Town and village design statements

Bourton Village Design Statement (VDS)

The Bourton Village Design Statement (VDS) was prepared by the local community working together with the district council.

Child Okeford Village Design Statement

The Child Okeford Village Design Statement (VDS) was prepared by a team of local people working together with the district council.

Gillingham Town Design Statement

The Gillingham Town Design Statement (TDS) was adopted by Cabinet on 19 March 2012 and endorsed by Council on 30 March 2012, as an evidence base study.

Iwerne Minster Village Design Statement (VDS)

The Iwerne Minster Village Design Statement (VDS) was prepared by the local community working together with the district council.

Sturminster Newton Town Design Statement

The Sturminster Newton Town Design Statement (TDS) was prepared by the Matrix Partnership under the management of SturQuest, a local community partnership.

Winterborne Houghton Village Design Statement

The Winterborne Houghton Village Design Statement (VDS) was prepared by a team of local people working together with the district council.

Winterborne Stickland Village Design Statement

The Winterborne Stickland Village Design Statement (VDS) was prepared by a team of local people working together with the district council.

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