Planning

Dorset Council said the plans would result in "significant harm" to the parkland Pictures: Chapman Lily Planning

Plans to build 44 houses on “historic parkland” near Blandford refused

A PLANNING application which would have seen 44 houses built on parkland near Blandford has been refused by Dorset…

Paul Crocker, inset, believes the Tess Square scheme is right for Marnhull

Marnhull plan will “help future generations”, says man behind Tess Square plan

“WHAT is the right future for the village? What inspires people? We’re trying to build the right place for…

The developer wants to hear residents' views on the proposals Picture: AJC Group

Plans for 78 houses could significantly expand Dorset village

A DORSET village could significantly grow in population under new housing proposals. Dorset-based developer AJC Group is…

Visible Women say only 3% of civic monuments commemorate named women Picture: Dorchester Civic Society

Plans revealed for statue of LGBTQ+ trailblazer, Sylvia Townsend Warner, in Dorchester

THE life of an acclaimed writer and early LGBTQ+ champion, Sylvia Townsend Warner, is set to be immortalised in…

The current EV charging provision were said to not meet the demands of motorists Picture: JMS Planning & Development

Gillingham Service Station to expand EV charging hub with six new rapid bays

GILLINGHAM Service Station’s plans to increase its electric vehicle (EV) charging provision from two bays to…

The applicant will be hoping these revised plans will be approved by Somerset Council Picture: Somerset Council

Craft beer bar plan for Wincanton’s High Street resubmitted after initial refusal

A PLAN to bring a beer and bottle craft bar to Wincanton has been resubmitted after it was initially…

The application is for two sites in Marnhull, and includes more than 120 homes, shops and business premises. Pictures: Bright Space/Dorset Council

Campaign launched to help fight plans for 120 houses in Marnhull

MARNHULL Parish Council is putting up a fight against plans to build 120 homes in the village. Plans to build…

The Saxonvale site will now be sold to Mayday. Picture: Mayday Saxonvale

Move to sell Saxonvale site in Frome to Mayday community group approved

A MAJOR site in Frome will be sold to Mayday Saxonvale, it has been decided. The former industrial site, in…

Blackmarsh Farm is found on the A30 in Sherborne Picture: Google

New farm shop planned for Sherborne’s Blackmarsh Farm

A NEW farm shop has been proposed for the outskirts of Sherborne. A planning application has been submitted to Dorset…

The plans were approved by Dorset Council on January 13 Picture: Orme

Five new houses to be built on former chicken farm in Gillingham

FIVE new houses can be built on the outskirts of Gillingham after plans were approved by Dorset Council last…