RESIDENTS of an East Dorset village have been given pamphlets detailing the “masterplan” for 1,700 new homes.

Dudsbury Homes have released information on their plans for Alderholt, named Alderholt Meadows, including new local shops and a second pub.

The pamphlet states Dudsbury Homes wants to build a “community based on traditional values”.

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Bournemouth Echo:

It said: “We understand that residents of Alderholt enjoy its rural character and value the core facilities available in the village, which need to be protected.

“Dudsbury Homes is therefore presenting its vision to support village life in Alderholt by building an intimate community based on traditional values, with the natural environment and community at its core.

“We would like to invest in Alderholt so that: children can receive a top-quality education in Alderholt from pre-school; taking a bus to bigger towns is easy and reliable; professionals can work locally in a way that suits busy lifestyles; and everyone can see a doctor in Alderholt.”

Developers want to build carbon-zero facilities at St James’ School, a new medical centre, provide funding for a Monday to Sunday hourly bus service and create more than 125 acres of new green space land “linked by over seven miles of new walking and cycling routes”.

Furthermore, Dusbury Homes promises 56 acres of land for biodiversity enhancement, up to 1,700 homes including 595 affordable homes, and “multiple community spaces perfect for yoga, youth clubs and community groups”.

There could also be a new village square which will include shops, cafes and a second pub “uniting the entire village”.

A “significantly larger” recreation ground with “enhanced sports facilities including all weather pitches, a new club house and changing pavilion” is also detailed on the plans.

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Developers will also re-route Ringwood Road, one of the main roads through the village, promising a “quieter environment for residents and providing safe access to the new village centre”.

“The new facilities would be within a maximum of 15-minute walk for everyone in Alderholt,” the pamphlet said.

“The scheme has been designed to provide high levels of pedestrian/cyclist connectivity, with multiple links into the existing village, enhancing existing routes and providing new connections.

“A re-routed Ringwood Road would provide a quieter and safer environment for residents living on Ringwood Road and safe access to facilities in the new village centre.

“Our vision is for a range of beautiful homes to cater for all members of the community.

“Homes in Alderholt Meadows will positively respond to a post pandemic world and provide the facilities to meet the changing functions of our properties to enable a healthy work – life balance at home.”

A public exhibition is being held today, July 1, at the village hall between 2pm and 6pm.