Aerial photograph of North East Quadrant taken by SkyPics UK

THE FUTURE OF Poundbury

Poundbury ’ s latest phase of development is the North East Quadrant and when complete will feature 550 new homes , a new school and businesses

Liscombe Street in the North East Quadrant

Poundbury is constantly evolving and now the northern quadrants are beginning to take shape . Nearly 25 years into the build , Poundbury is a hive of activity and on any given day there could be 550 tradesmen and builders working to complete the latest phase . On completion in 2022 the North East Quadrant will add an extra 550 homes , ranging from five-bedroom houses to one-bedroom apartments . Addressing Poundbury ’ s progress to date , The Prince of Wales said : “ It is difficult to believe that it has taken almost 25 years to get this far , but we have been fortunate in having the enthusiastic encouragement of West Dorset District Council , Dorset County Council and Dorchester Town Council , who have supported the concept from the very beginning . “ I very much hope to see Poundbury maturing , gracefully , over the next few years , as well as the exciting new phases which are on the horizon , and which , I hope , will be an enduring legacy for this beautiful part of England .” So far in this latest quadrant 48 homes have been built for shared ownership and discounted homes for first-time buyers . On completion , 35 % of all homes built will be affordable . Many new properties in the North East Quadrant have been built by Morrish Builders , ZeroC and CG Fry & Son . In spring 2017 , Damers First School will also relocate here and become the first school in Poundbury after successful completion by BAM Construction . The next phase of Poundbury will be the Northern Quadrant . If the planning application is successful , construction on the 350 homes will start next year . This will be followed by the last phase of construction in Poundbury , the North West Quadrant , which is planned to start in 2022 . By completion in 2025 it is expected that Poundbury will have increased Dorchester ’ s population by a quarter - 4,500 residents .

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