Neighbourhood Plan Result
The Portland Neighbourhood Plan was made (adopted) by Dorset Council on 22 June 2021.
Following a majority 'yes' vote in the referendum, the decision was taken to make the Portland Neighbourhood Plan part of the development plan for the Portland neighbourhood area.
The decision statement and the 'made' Portland Neighbourhood Plan are available online and will be available to view at the council offices (address below) during normal opening hours when the offices reopen to the public.
Dorset Council
County Hall
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ
Referendum Result
The Portland Neighbourhood Plan referendum was held on Thursday 6 May 2021 and asked residents: "Do you want Dorset Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Portland to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?".
From an electorate of 9494 there was a turnout of 2037 (21.5%). The result; In Favour. YES votes 1653 (82.7%) and NO votes 346 (16.9 %).
For further information please see the Dorset Council website Portland Neighbourhood Plan - Dorset Council
What this means for the Portland Neighbourhood Plan Area
In England, development plans are used to set out the planning policies for the development and use of land. Planning applications are determined by local planning authorities such as Dorset Council. Planning decisions are made in accordance with the adopted development plan, unless material considerations indicate otherwise.
The neighbourhood plan forms part of the development plan for the civil parish of Portland which also includes the West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland Local Plan (adopted 2015).
The policies in the neighbourhood plan are in general conformity with the strategic policies of the Local Plan. Therefore, when decisions are being made on development proposals, the policies contained in the Portland Neighbourhood Plan will take precedence over the non-strategic policies in the West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland Local Plan (adopted 2015).
Portland Neighbourhood Plan Website
The Plan has its own special website at portlandplan.org.uk, where details of information collected, progress to date and future work may be seen.