THERE will be a chance for residents to question council officials about major housebuilding plans for Christchurch.

As part of the consultation for the council's local plan, which would see 5,270 new homes built in the borough, the authority has organised a series of roadshows.

The plan forms a strategy for development until 2033.

The plans include 2,460 homes within the existing urban area, 190 at Bransgore and Hoburne, 213 in the town centre, Stony Lane and Bridge Street, 568 in land south and east of Burton, 55 at the former West Hants Water, Knapp Mill and Avon Trading Park.

The roadshows will take place on Tuesday August 7 between 3pm and 7pm at the Regent Centre foyer and on Thursday August 9 at Burton United Reformed Church between 3pm and 7pm.

Leader, Cllr David Flagg, said: “The local plan for Christchurch will be hugely influential on the future shaping of Christchurch. I urge as many residents as possible to have their say via this consultation.

"The drop-in sessions which have been arranged in Burton and Christchurch town centre will also be very useful for residents, so please do use these if you have any questions.”

The consultation will close on September 3.