Employment Land Review

Employment Land Review consultation for the first stage has now closed, however, any further comments will be considered in the production of the second stage.

In preparing a Local Development Framework (LDF), North Dorset District Council has the opportunity to develop, with stakeholders and local communities, its aspirations for the District for the next 20 years to 2026. The Council’s shared vision for the people of North Dorset is “where thriving and balanced communities in our market towns and surrounding villages build economic prosperity while safeguarding our unique and diverse environment”

The Council, in reflecting the wider aims of national objectives and its own vision, is committed to promoting a strong, stable and productive economy that aims to bring jobs and prosperity to all.

In order to achieve this objective an assessment of the demand for and supply of land for employment purposes, and the suitability of sites for future employment development will need to be made. This assessment will influence the safeguarding of the best sites from alternative uses and will also identify those sites which are no longer suitable for employment development.

The first stage of the Employment Land Review (ELR), the ‘Review of Existing Sites’ was adopted by the Council at the Cabinet meeting held on 22^nd March 2007. This Report can be viewed by clicking on the link to the right. This Review was published for public and stakeholder consultation and a business survey was made available on the Council’s website and sent to 520 businesses during January/February 2007. The results of the business survey have now been recorded and a summary has been produced. This can also be viewed by clicking on the link on the right.

Employment land Review - Review of Existing Sites

Business Survey Summary