Planning

The plan - if accepted - can be used to help shape the future of the village Picture: Google

Wool residents asked to vote on Neighbourhood Plan

A VOTE is taking place next month which could give Wool residents more say on the future use of…

Fears new housing targets could add over 100,000 residents to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

A CAMPAIGN group has issued a stark warning that proposed government housing targets could result in a “unprecedented” population…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

‘Heart of Wessex’ mayoral elections planned for May 2026 as part of devolution proposals

ELECTIONS to choose a ‘Heart of Wessex’ mayor are likely to take place in May 2026. Leaders of unitary authorities…

The new accommodation would be developed at Langton House, Langton Matravers. Pictures: HPB Management Ltd/Dorset Council

Plans for new holiday cottages and shepherd huts at Langton Matravers

TWO holiday cottages and two shepherd huts could be developed on a landmark property near Langton Matravers, if plans…

The current signs compared to the ones proposed by J. Holland and Sons Pictures: Salmon Planning Company

Plan for illuminated sign at Swanage Funworld Amusements refused

PLANS to bring the branding of Funworld Amusements in Swanage under one roof have hit a snag as planning…

Controversial Lidl approved near Wareham – with “overwhelming support” for the plans

PLANS to build a Lidl store in Sandford near Wareham have been granted planning permission – despite officers previously…

Plans submitted for new community sports facility for Swanage Town and Herston FC

PLANS have been submitted to build a new high quality sports facility for Swanage Town and Herston FC and…

Growing Dorset winery, Langham Wine Estate, is looking to expand

A WINERY near Dorchester has plans to streamline its wine making processes under one roof with new plans. Langham Wine…

More homes planned for Dorset village on edge of approved 140 house estate

CROSSWAYS could see a further nine homes built on the edge of a planned 140 house ‘urban extension’ to…

The Beefeater building in the foreground would be demolished and replaced with an 'annex' to the Premier Inn on the Gateway Business Park in Weymouth. Picture: Google

Plan to demolish Weymouth Beefeater to extend Premier Inn revealed

A WEYMOUTH Beefeater could be demolished and replaced with an extension to a neighbouring hotel. Premier Inn has applied for…