Notes from Corfe Mullen Neighbourhood Plan meeting 31st January 2023 

Present: 

Heather Birchenough – Chair 

Marie Dando, Cllr Peter Neil, Sarah Edge, Eve Cotterill 

Apologies: 

Jane Wilson, Alison Eardley 

Matters arising from the minutes 

Alison arranged an explanatory meeting with AECOM on the 9th January via Teams. This was 

attended remotely by Alison, Heather Birchenough, Marie Dando and Peter Neil. AECOM gave an 

overview of the work they would be undertaking in respect of Housing Needs. They also raised 

questions in connection with Corfe Mullen as the majority of this work will be a desk based study 

with information from the Census and Dorset Council. They will be looking at tenure and 

affordability of housing, how house prices have changed over the last 10 years, average incomes, 

type of housing stock, number of new dwellings and housing needs. Alison will pass to AECOM the results of our survey and the contact at Dorset Council. It is anticipated the report will be ready in 12-14 weeks. 

A further meeting took place with a different AECOM team who will be looking at Design Codes 

(design of Housing) in Corfe Mullen. This was attended remotely by Heather, Marie, Peter and 

Alison. 

The team at AECOM gave a brief overview of the work they carry out. It was agreed to send the information gathered on the walkabouts when available and Rose from AECOM will also visit Corfe Mullen to look at the various housing styles. It was suggested that at the Drop-In sessions in March photos be available to allow residents to identify the type of housing style that appeals. 

Dorset Biodiversity Centre has produced a report on wildlife, protected species etc in the area and 

this has been circulated. Peter is also exploring the cost of an ecologist to interpret this report and 

carry out local surveys at the most appropriate time of year. 

Peter advised that the Climate Change report to the Town Council is available on Dropbox. 

Heather has confirmed Village Hall bookings for the Drop-in days. 

Heather has identified those who indicated on the survey they wish to involved and will contact in 

due course. 

Eve has updated the logo to conform with accessibility standards and has modified the letter head. 

Social Media and Communications 

Sarah continues to update the webpage and to regularly submit articles on the Facebook page. 

Environment

Climate change working party update 

The report previously provided to Council was detailing out of season surveys which skewed the 

results. Peter is following up this and is seeking an ecologist, he will clarify with Alison and Catherine regarding costs. 

Corfe Mullen Neighbourhood Walks 

Two walks have been undertaken and reports prepared. Peter will undertake a walk around the Brog 

Street area and Heather and Marie will complete the final walks (Hillview and Phelipps Road) in the next week. 

Community Workshop – Drop-in Days 

It was agreed that a board would be available for each theme and include the objectives, map, 

survey results, photos and policy/future projects. 

Eve will put together a flyer which will also be used for posters. 

Heather will write a LINK article and check deadlines. 

Peter will check areas not covered by the LINK magazine so that these can be specifically targeted. 

All to look at questions for each of the individual objectives. 

Heather to find out in Alison and Catherine will be attending. 

Dates, 11th March 11-4 and 16th March 10-2. 

Any other business 

None 

Next meeting – February 21st at 6.30pm, focus purely on the Drop-in days. 

Summary of Actions 

Sarah -Maintain Facebook and include updates 

Eve -Produce flyer 

Peter -Identify ecologist 

Heather-  Write LINK article and check deadlines 

Peter, Heather and Marie -Complete the walks 

All -Look at questions for each objective. 

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