Q&A Series: Peninsula Way Land - What Happens Next?

Our Q&A series continues with questions raised at September's General Meeting. This week, we address a topic that's generated considerable interest: the future of the land north of Peninsula Way currently used for building materials storage.

What is the planned future use for the land north of Peninsula Way currently being used for building materials storage? Will this return to its designated use for stock grazing?

It's a fair question—and the answer reflects the Duchy of Cornwall's ongoing commitment to Poundbury's agricultural heritage as the development stage concludes.

The Plan

The land immediately north of Peninsula Way currently stores building materials for Poundbury's final construction phases. Once this temporary use ends, the Duchy of Cornwall has confirmed the land will return to agricultural use, providing livestock grazing. The Duchy will be involving a grazier for the land, maintaining its productive agricultural purpose while preserving the rural character that defines Poundbury's setting within the Dorset countryside. This approach enables environmental stewardship, landscape objectives and provision for the local agricultural economy.

The Duchy is developing the plans for the grazing regime and it is hoped that this will enable elements of public access using identified routes and connections to existing networks. The access would need to be established to respect livestock requirements and wildlife considerations.

Creating the grazing area depends on completing Poundbury's final construction phases, ensuring the site is properly cleared and installing the necessary infrastructure, including fencing and water supplies for livestock.

Stay Informed

As plans progress, updates will be shared through community channels. The return to agricultural use represents continuity with Poundbury's original vision – an urban extension that respects and integrates with its rural surroundings.

Your Questions Matter

This is exactly the kind of forward-thinking question that helps our community understand Poundbury's evolution. Have a question about life in Poundbury? Email us at secretary@lovepoundbury.org and it could well feature at the next General Meeting of the CAofP.

Thank you to Jason Bowerman/The Duchy of Cornwall for fact-checking this article.

This answer is now available in our FAQ section for future reference.