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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That Bournemouth Borough Council, Poole Borough Council and Dorset County Council be advised that Hampshire County Council:

(i) would oppose any substantial development within Hampshire around New Milton/Barton-on-Sea and asks that this option should not appear in any strategy for South East Dorset;

(ii) is concerned that development within South East Dorset could potentially have adverse impacts on adjoining areas of Hampshire and seeks assurances that the scale of development eventually chosen will be accompanied by adequate and timely improvements to infrastructure; and

(iii) is concerned at the possible implications of development on traffic flows between Hampshire and South East Dorset, and therefore reserves its position in relation to the appropriate scale of future development pending receipt and analysis of further technical information on the traffic implications.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports Aim 2 (Stewardship of the Environment) of the Corporate Strategy by helping to safeguard the environment of Hampshire.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Not to respond to the consultation.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor J K Glen

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