The Great Field at Poundbury. Part 2

Changes to the plans for the northern part of this area have been denied by the powers that be (local planning authority), ignoring what was contained in the development brief (see part 1). Seems to me they have conveniently forgotten about what was originaly planned (and promised to local residents as what would happen) to suit themselves.

All of this fits in with an 'Us and Them' culture between Poundbury and Dorchester. Poundbury is supposed to be part of Dorchester but has been designed and built to be distinct and seperated from the main town. There are few direct road or pedestrian links between the two areas and there has been an increasing trend towards screening off parts of suburban Dorchester from the new developments. These latest plans for houses on the Great Field are intended to screen off the last part of suburban Dorchester from Poundbury by creating a focal point of Poundbury-style houses in that area, thereby reinforcing the division between the old and new.