The parish plan process is a way to empower Parish Councils and communities to influence and shape the future development of their communities. Although they hold no legal authority they are used by local councils to inform their own plans.

You can read more about the parish plan process in Dorset, on the Dorset For You website.

Details of the current Parish Plan (2007 – published January 2010) for Lytchett Matravers is below (you should note that these files are large and may take a while to download):

Each household should receive a copy of the Summary. Full versions of the plan can be found at the Library.