Date/Time
3 July 2026
10:00 - 16:00
Wimborne Minster Town Council’s Neighbourhood Plan Team, in partnership with Arts University Bournemouth Architecture students, will host a public exhibition on Friday 3 July and Saturday 4 July, showcasing innovative student design proposals for an elevated village on Allenview Car Park.
The students’ entries were developed as part of a design competition. Members of the public are warmly invited to attend the exhibition, explore the designs, share their views with both the students and the Neighbourhood Plan Team, and vote for their favourite proposal.
The exhibition forms part of the ongoing development of the Wimborne Minster Neighbourhood Plan, a community-led document that will help shape how the town evolves over the next 10 to 15 years. The plan will guide future development, protect the town’s unique character, and identify priorities for housing, green spaces, transport, infrastructure, and the local economy.
The student proposals are intended to stimulate discussion and encourage residents to think creatively about the future of Wimborne Minster. Feedback gathered during the exhibition will help inform the wider Neighbourhood Plan process and ensure that local aspirations are reflected in future planning policies.
A spokesperson for the Neighbourhood Plan Team, Rob Rodway, said:
“Community engagement is at the heart of the Neighbourhood Plan. This exhibition provides an opportunity not only to view some exciting and imaginative design concepts, but also to have meaningful conversations about the future of Wimborne Minster. Every voice matters, and we encourage residents to come along, share their views, and help shape the future of our town.”
The exhibition will take place at Allendale House, Wimborne Minster, from 10.00am to 4.00pm on both Friday 3 July and Saturday 4 July. Residents are welcome to attend at any time during the exhibition opening hours.