Planning

The site at Ulwell Road/Washpond Lane Picture: Google

Public invited to learn more about affordable housing scheme in Swanage

A DROP-in session is taking place next week to provide residents with more information…

Dorset Local Plan: Swanage, Wool and Wareham could see hundreds of new homes built

THOUSANDS of homes could eventually be built in Dorset as the government continues to push councils into helping it…

Consultation launched to help decide where thousands of homes should go in Dorset

A CONSULTATION has been launched to help people have a say over where they think thousands of homes should…

The plans were refused last Thursday (August 7) Pictures: Google/ Co-op

Plans for “too bright” digital display at Co-op in Wareham refused

PLANS to create a digital display at a Co-op in Wareham have been refused following concerns it would distract…

The existing site, left, with the proposed alterations, right Pictures: Briffa Phillips Architects

Dorchester building to be converted into 23 flats and small business hub under new plans

A FORMER builder’s merchant in Dorchester could be partly demolished and converted into 23 apartments and a small business…

The plans will see an upgrade to the café's shopfront Picture: Google

Fortes Café Italia in Swanage to see upgraded, more accessible entrance

A CAFE at the back of the Mowlem Theatre in Swanage is set for a new shopfront that will…

BCP Council said the sale will allow millions to be reinvested into supporting frontline services Picture: BCP Council

Poole Civic Centre to be sold for £5m as redevelopment looms

POOLE’S Civic Centre will be sold after Dorset Council accepted a £5.25 million offer from developers. The former civic centre…

Phase one of the design Picture: Swanage Skatepark Community/Project King Ramps

Feedback wanted over Swanage Skatepark design plans

SWANAGE skatepark is set to be rebuilt – and the public is asked to help influence its design. Fundraisers at…

The new plans have seen the housing reduced from 93 to 85 Pictures: ACGARCHITECTS

Developer refuses to increase amount of affordable housing for 85 home plan in Swanage

EFFORTS to ensure a planned housing development in Swanage has more affordable housing have been quashed by a developer. Harrow…

The plans were approved on Monday (April 14) Pictures: Peregrine Mears Architects Ltd/National Trust

National Trust hub and community hall plans approved for Worth Matravers

A FORMER milking parlour in Purbeck is set to be turned into a community meeting space and a National…