Purbeck District Council has unanimously objected to the Secretary of State’s proposal for 2,750 extra homes to be built in Purbeck by 2026.

Following their previous press statement attacking the plan, the councillors voted unanimously to reject the plans at a meeting on 14 October. The Council will now submit its detailed response to the Secretary of State’s Consultation.

Councillor Gary Suttle, Leader of the Conservatives, said: “I am very pleased that the Council has taken this decision. 2,750 extra homes would be disastrous for our district and I only hope that the Secretary of State now sees sense and agrees with us”.