The Dorset National Heritage Initiative exists to protect Parnham parklands and water meadows, which are landscapes of national significance, from development in order to safeguard Dorset’s natural and cultural heritage.
This landscape, including the Millground meadow located between Netherbury and Beaminster, is of exceptional historical, cultural and environmental value. It is a statutorily protected Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Current proposals to build a large private housing estate pose an immediate and irreversible threat – not only to this heritage, but also to the local environment, wildlife and local infrastructure. It will destroy current and future generations’ quiet enjoyment of our precious green spaces and further damage precious and already degraded biodiversity.
Our purpose is to ensure that this landscape is safeguarded through communication with stakeholders, advocacy and community action. We will raise awareness of its significance, highlight the risks posed by inappropriate development and promote sustainable, respectful stewardship of the land.
If you’d like to know how to object to the planning or to know more about how you can get involved, please fill in the form below.
Or you can email us directly at action@dorsetnaturalheritage.com.
Your name and details will never be shared.
We want to encourage the active involvement of the local community in protecting their natural heritage.
And to keep residents and supporters informed of developments and opportunities to take action.
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We will coordinate local, regional and national efforts to oppose unsuitable development, gathering evidence on the historic, ecological and cultural value of the site and the impact on local infrastructure. We will also engage with statutory bodies, planning authorities and heritage organisations in defence of the landscape.
