Planning

Thousands of homes proposed for Blandford, Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Sturminster Marshall and more

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…

A new drive-thru is part of plans for the former Wincanton Logistics site in the town. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller

Plans for new supermarket – and a drive-thru – revealed for Wincanton site

PLANS have been unveiled to replace a Wincanton supermarket with a “bigger, better store” – including a ‘drive-thru unit…

The plan for the development Picture: CliftonEmerydesign

Plans submitted to bring 58 homes to Mere

PLANS to bring 58 homes to the south of Mere in Wiltshire have reached the next…

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…

Comments can be made until September 19 Picture: Dorset Council

Have YOUR say on neighbourhood plan for Marnhull

MARHULL locals are being urged to submit their thoughts on the draft neighbourhood plan for the village. A neighbourhood plan…

The site masterplan Pictures: Google/Davies Landscape Architects

Plans to expand Dorset village with 78 home plan

78 HOMES could be built on the northern edge of of a Dorset village which could…

The Maple Road play area Picture: Jack Jeanes

Shaftesbury play area to finally open later this week – with free ice creams

A LONG-awaited play area is set to welcome families in Shaftesbury later this week. The new Maple Road play area…

64-acre solar farm planned for land between Shaftesbury and Gillingham

A SOLAR farm spanning several fields could be built between Shaftesbury and Gillingham if plans are approved. Applicant Enviromena submitted…

The site location Picture: JPA

Plans to build 23 affordable homes in Shaftesbury refused over pedestrian safety fears

PLANS to build up to 23 affordable homes on a field at the northern edge of Shaftesbury have been…