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…
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…
Football clubhouse, “not fit for purpose”, to be replaced with sports centre in Swanage
A NEW community sports facility can now be built on the site of a football clubhouse in Swanage following…
“Stop expanding Crossways”: Plan for 145 houses comes under fire
CONTROVERSIAL plans have been put together which could see 145 houses built on land west of Crossways in Purbeck. Hallam…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…