Artistic vision for the Mound at West Bay
An exciting landscaping project is due to start at the Mound car park area in West Bay on Monday 17 October 2011. Part of the area will be closed while it is redesigned to make way for car parking and...
View ArticleThere’s plenty of space to park in Dorchester
Dorchester car parks still offer plenty of spaces for shoppers, visitors and workers, according to the results of a district council survey. Even on Wednesdays, the county town’s busy market day, long...
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Plan to shape Purbeck’s future submitted to government
Purbeck District Council has sent the Core Strategy to the government for scrutiny. The plan, which will guide development in Purbeck, will be examined by an independent inspector. The Strategy has...
View ArticleBright future ahead for Dorchester’s Shire Hall
Plans to shape the future of Dorchester’s historic Shire Hall are moving forward. A steering group met on Monday 20 February 2012 to discuss proposals to develop the Shire Hall, Old Crown Court and...
View ArticleFurther consultation on development in Purbeck
Further consultation is taking place on some changes to the Core Strategy for Purbeck, a document which will guide future development. This follows the Government Planning Inspector’s recent public...
View ArticleNew housing development opportunity in Wareham
Purbeck District Council is selling its car park in Pound Lane, Wareham for housing development. To accompany the sale, the council has produced guidelines (available from the agents) to assist...
View ArticleChanges proposed to keep Charles Street retail on track
The current economic climate means that district councillors face some difficult choices if the next phase of the Charles Stree scheme is to proceed in the short term, says a new report. The first...
View ArticleCommunity spirit breathes new life into village
An £87,000 boost looks set to help a community spirited village provide a new post office and affordable housing. West Dorset District Council today (11/12) decided to award the money to help a...
View ArticlePlanning guidance out for consultation
People in Purbeck can have their say on some important planning documents. The guidance documents will set out Purbeck District Council’s approach to meeting housing needs. They will give information...
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Massive boost for Swanage economy
Work has now started on three plots at Prospect Business Park in Swanage which will create 18 business units. The development follows investment by Purbeck District Council and the South West of...
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New agreements mean refurbishment of Saxon Square to go ahead
Agreements have been completed for the refurbishment of the square, malls and former medical centre building at Saxon Square in Christchurch and the opening of a new hotel there. The news means that...
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Opportunity for local people to help plan Swanage’s future
Swanage residents and businesses are to be invited to have their say on key issues that affect the town’s future. Purbeck District Council is seeking views on a number of issues, including preferred...
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Have you had your say on Swanage’s future?
Time is running out for Swanage residents and businesses to have their say on key issues that will affect the town’s future. However, it’s easy for people to give their views before the deadline. They...
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The future of Swanage – one week left to have your say
The Swanage Local Plan consultation closes on Monday 17 March. Anyone who hasn’t seen a questionnaire or taken part in the consultation is urged to get involved before the closing date. It’s easy for...
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A new way to raise funds from building development in Purbeck
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) will be introduced in Purbeck in June 2014. The aim of the levy is to raise funds from new building development to provide infrastructure to offset the impact of...
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The Chesil Beach Visitor Centre wins award
The Chesil Beach Visitor Centre at Ferrybridge has been ‘Highly Commended’ in the ‘Schemes on the Ground’ category in the Royal Town Planning Institute South West Awards 2014. Weymouth & Portland...
View ArticlePotential sites wanted for housing and employment development
Purbeck District Council is asking local land owners and developers to help identify land that could be used for future housing and employment in the District. The Council is seeking suggestions for...
View ArticleSwanage consultation – assessment under way
Feedback received during the recent Swanage Local Plan consultation has been analysed by Purbeck District Council. The Swanage Local Plan is being produced by a partnership between Purbeck District...
View ArticleCouncil agrees £100,000 Weymouth town centre masterplan funding
£100,000 has been committed to investigate how sites can be developed as part of the Weymouth town centre masterplan. Councillors agreed to the funding at Management Committee on 4 November. The...
View ArticleAffordable housing setback in Purbeck
A recent Government decision to change national planning policy could affect the number of affordable homes built in Purbeck. The ruling, which came into force on 28 November 2014, means that Purbeck...
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