Since construction began in 1993 at Poundbury, near Dorchester, it has divided opinions.

Residents of a settlement inspired by King Charles' model of urban design have voiced fears over plans for a "wall of trees" outside their homes. The householders in Poundbury, Dorset, said they were ...

Poundbury is the mid-90s brainchild of Prince Charles. It now houses 5,000 residents and has become an eco-friendly 'model' village. Richard Wheale, a Dorchester teacher with an eye for architecture, ...

King Charles’ model village of Poundbury in Dorset has seen its stone water fountain vandalized with washing-up liquid, resulting in soapy water overflowing from the algae-covered structure. According ...

Residents of King Charles's model town of Poundbury have kicked up a stink over unemptied bins, rats and have even compared it to a 'third world country'. The Dorset town is supposed to be His Majesty ...

TRAVELLERS who invaded Prince Charles’ model village departed yesterday – to the delight of residents. Up to 20 caravans were encamped on the Duchy of Cornwall- owned Great Field in Poundbury in ...

The tranquil idyll of Prince Charles’ ‘designer village’ of Poundbury has been shattered after travellers moved their caravans into the green and appeared to dump rubbish on the grass. Those living on ...

Prince Charles is back in the village of Poundbury to see how it has developed 20 years on Credit: ITV News Meridian Prince Charles designed the model village of Poundbury 20 years ago Credit: ITV ...

As you enter Poundbury, you might think you’ve chanced upon a typical poky old English town of meandering streets, sleepy squares, and old buildings – albeit one that’s bizarrely clean and orderly, ...

Now some practical jokers have made their view of the sustainable town clear, by altering a road sign to direct drivers heading to the development to the “Ugly Buildings”. Poundbury, an extension of ...

With little in the way of road markings and factories nestled comfortably between homes and shops, Dorset's Poundbury is known for shaking off traditional planning rules. An urban extension to market ...