The Great Field at Poundbury. Part 1


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This is a large area of public recreational space between Dorchester and Poundbury as detailed within the Poundbury Development Brief. It was expected to be planted with areas of grassland, trees, shrubs and a series of paths across it. To date only half of this parkland areas has been 'finished' (i use the term loosely) with the northern half until recently still being used as farmland. To date little in the way of planting has been carried out and no paths have been created.

The northern half is now under threat. Instead of a semi rural area along the Dorchester side, it is now proposed to build 5 £1m houses over looking the Great Field, effectively suburbanising the park and changing the character of the area. Existing houses will be overlooked and loose rural veiws, wildlife habitat will be lost.