A DECISION date has not yet been set for major plans to build a housing development of more than 200 homes in Wimborne.

Wyatt Homes submitted a full planning application to build the massive development at land next to Julians Road, Cowgrove Road and the River Stour.

The first version of the scheme was lodged with East Dorset's planning department in 2016, but since then, a revised version of the plans with slightly fewer houses has been produced.

The last day for comments was last month, with a date not yet set for the planning committee, a council spokesperson confirmed.

A number of outstanding matters still need to be dealt with, they added.

The revised version of the scheme has seen the plans reduced from 210 homes to 203 via phased development, a reduction in size of the large river front buildings, as well as those next to Victoria Place and Julian's Road.

It includes the demolition of 19 properties at Cuthbury Close, which "currently form a poor gateway to Wimborne" and the construction of a three storey office block and cafe.

A statement from the developers says the scheme will deliver "much needed housing" and is a "carefully designed proposal".

As well as creating employment through the construction, the developers say the relocated allotments will have better security, water and pedestrian paths.

And Wimborne Town FC would see their ground moved from Cowgrove Road to Parmiter Drive.

A new greenspace would also be created with riverside parkland, public open space and improved footpaths, along with plans to plant 200 trees across the site.

However, objections have been lodged against the application from residents, with concerns also raised by the council's conservation officer.

In one of her submissions she says: "Having acknowledged there is to be substantial harm to the Conservation Area, and the setting of Julian’s Bridge, the public benefit of this proposal must be proven to outweigh the harm.

"The developers have largely addressed our initial concerns, particularly regarding the route into town from Julian’s bridge, and the buildings proposed facing onto the river. And from these aspects I can support the application.

"However, I disagree with the assessment of the setting on Stone Park, and would request this is revisited, and further mitigation put forward."

Other comments call the office block "unnecessary and unsightly", while some raise serious concerns about the increased traffic and the impact that will have on the area.