DEVELOPERS behind plans for 1,700 homes in a sleepy Dorset village have stood by their proposals, stating its vision is to make day-to-day life as “effortless as possible”.

A public exhibition was held for major plans in Alderholt, including a new medical centre, recreation ground and second pub.

The plans, called Alderholt meadows, were slammed as a “work of fiction”, however Dudsbury Homes said it will benefit new and existing residents to the village.

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A spokesperson for Devcomms, on behalf of Dudsbury Homes, said: “Dorset Council’s local plan options consultation presented options for growth in Alderholt.

“Whilst broad parameters were presented in the Council’s consultation, there was very little information regarding what could be achieved through strategic growth in Alderholt.

“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.

“Our vision for Alderholt Meadows is to make day-to-day life in Alderholt as effortless as possible for everyone. We want to carefully invest to provide facilities that residents need on their doorstep, so families have the free time to do more together.

“Alderholt Meadows proposes a level of development that could provide infrastructure that significantly benefits both existing and new residents of Alderholt.”

The plans include funding improvements to St James’ School, a Monday to Saturday hourly bus service, more than 125 acres of green space, and a new village square with shops cafes and a pub.

There are also plans for “21st century” digital infrastructure and a larger recreation ground with “all weather” pitches.

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The spokesperson added: “We have received lots of interest regarding Dudsbury Homes’ vision for Alderholt and are very much looking forward to reviewing the feedback we have received at the public exhibition which was well attended.”

As reported, Chris Walker of the Action4Alderholt group said their main problem was the lack of access roads.

He said: “I think what they’re doing is running an idea up the flagpole and seeing who salutes it, there’s so much other work that needs to be protected.

“There are people who think we need to extend the village and indeed we do to a certain extent. There are plans already approved for 192 houses and I think people think that’s probably enough for the foreseeable future.”