I AM writing to you in support of the proposed development at Charminster.

Whilst one cannot doubt the importance of Wolfeton House as a historic monument one cannot see that it will be much affected by the proposed development nearby.

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Rather we should be seeking to ensure that the houses to be built are of good quality, not too tightly packed and at a price that people who live here and draw their incomes locally will be able to afford them.

There are many areas of comparative deprivation in this low paid county: We should be seeking, as I understand they are trying to do in Cornwall, to retain our housing stock for those who want to live and work in the county.