Illustrative Masterplan In Detail

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The proposals will deliver a substantial extension to Blandford that promotes walking, cycling, supports town centre business and brings benefits to new and existing residents and creates a genuine community. 

 

The proposals aim to deliver a destination parkland neighbourhood that is connected to the town and countryside, respects the AONB setting and delivers biodiversity net gain. 

 

The plan reflects a landscape-led approach to deliver comprehensive areas of community parkland with connected green corridors, tree lined streets and significant areas of new planting.

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The plans will deliver:

 

• Up to 490 new homes with a range of densities, mix of houses and apartments and 30% affordable homes.

• A mixed-use centre and range of community facilities to serve the day-to-day needs of residents including a potential new school, community hall, allotments, shops and play facilities.

• Parking with EV charging points throughout. 

• Strong pedestrian and cycle connections, giving access to the jobs, shops, services and leisure in Blandford. 

• Relocating the allotments and improving access, parking and amenities.

• Locating allotments and playing fields to minimise built development in the AONB.

• Public open space covering 47% of the site including a variety of parks, playing fields and open spaces for all.

• Retaining and enhancing trees and hedgerows as valuable wildlife and ecological corridors.

• A strong arrival into Blandford that acknowledges its Georgian heritage.

• Improving access from the Salisbury Road and upgrades to the Hill Top roundabout. 

• A new roundabout from the bypass to access the site and maintain traffic flows. 

• Strong landscape edges to create a natural transition to the countryside.

• A potential new bus route through the development and improved bus facilities on Salisbury Road and adjoining areas. 

• Offsite works to improve pedestrian and cycle connectivity to the town centre and local facilities. 

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The 490 new homes would be delivered through a range of housing types, sizes and tenures, with accommodation of smaller households (1 & 2 bed apartments) along with smaller and family-sized housing (2, 3, 4, & 5 bed family houses).

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30% Affordable Housing will be provided, in line with council policy. The Affordable Housing Statement submitted with this application sets out how a suitable mix of affordable housing can be delivered in both the full Phase 1 application and the overall masterplan.