The following evidence supports the BCP Local Plan.

This is not a comprehensive list, assessments and reports once completed will be published on this page.

Housing needs assessment

We have published the following documents in relation to the housing need across the BCP area:

• BCP and Dorset Local Housing Needs Assessment (November 2021)
• Review of Housing Need - Examining demographics and testing the Standard Method in BCP and Dorset (December 2021)
• Impact of Housing Need Sensitivity Report (November 2021).

Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment

We have prepared an assessment of the housing land we have available across the BCP area, to support the Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation:

• Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (Part 1) Jan 2022
• An interactive map of the sites that form part of the assessment
• A spreadsheet listing the sites that form part of the assessment.

Gypsy and Traveller accommodation needs assessment

The Gypsy and Traveller accommodation needs assessment is underway.