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Local Plan Review: Have your say on future development sites
West Dorset District Council and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council’s ‘Preferred Options’ document of their Joint Local Plan Review is now live. Local Plan Review consultation now live Residents...
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Residential development of up to 140 homes approved
A development for up to 140 homes on land to the north-west of Crossways has been approved by West Dorset District Council’s Planning Committee today. Indicative illustration of the proposed...
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Local Plan Review: Myth busting North Dorchester
Residents, businesses and local organisations have until 8 October to have their say on the ‘Preferred Options’ for West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland’s Local Plan Review. North Dorchester ‘Preferred...
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Community a step closer to agreeing neighbourhood plan
A local community has taken a significant step closer to having greater influence over planning decisions in their area. A final version of the Holwell Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to the...
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Councils donate to local charities as residents lend support and make digital...
Successful ‘digital switch’ campaign has generated over £2,000 to be shared by local charities Julia’s House and Weldmar Hospicecare. L-R: Cllr Alford (West Dorset District Council Leader), Fiona...
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120 homes across three developments approved by Planning Committee
On Thursday 13 September, West Dorset District Council’s Planning Committee approved three applications that propose a total of up to 120 new homes. Artist’s impression for the development west of...
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Bridport Community Governance Review on hold
A review looking at whether to change the parish boundaries of Bridport has been put on hold. The review of Bridport’s parish boundaries is on hold. Photo: Bridport Town Council Earlier this year...
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Residents to vote on Askerswell Neighbourhood Plan
Askerswell could have a Neighbourhood Plan if residents give it the go ahead. Residents set to vote on neighbourhood plan Councillors approve referendum Councillors agreed at West Dorset District...
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West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland Joint Local Plan Review extended
The ‘Preferred Options’ review of the West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland Joint Local Plan has been extended for a further week until 15 October. Local plan review extended Residents, business and...
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Bringing empty homes back into use
It’s National Empty Homes Week from 15 to 21 October. To mark the occasion, we’re inviting you to join a national campaign. National Empty Homes Week National Empty Homes Week aims to raise awareness...
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20 new homes approved in Longburton
West Dorset District Council has approved the development of 20 new homes in Longburton. The scheme, located at a former council transport depot, will provide a mixture of two and three-bedroom homes...
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‘Hear their voices’ – Forum comes together to discuss domestic violence and...
The South Western Dorset Domestic Violence & Abuse Forum have come together to understand the trauma and effects of Domestic Abuse on Children and Young People. Domestic Abuse Forum The forum...
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Go ahead for 292 homes in Chickerell
West Dorset District Council’s Planning Committee has given its approval to a reserved matters application for 292 homes at Bank and Ridge Farm in Chickerell. CG Fry & Son – Bank and Ridge Farm –...
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Residents to vote on Holwell Neighbourhood Plan
Holwell could have a Neighbourhood Plan if residents give it the go ahead. Residents to vote on Holwell Neighbourhood Plan Councillors agreed at West Dorset District Council’s Strategy Committee on 13...
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New system to comment on planning applications
West Dorset District Council and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council are introducing a new system for members of the public to search and comment on planning applications. New system to comment on...
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Outline planning approval for 100 homes in Beaminster
On Thursday 17 January, West Dorset District Council’s Planning Committee approved an outline planning application for up to 100 new homes in Beaminster. The application is for development of land...
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Councils raise rainbow flags and mark LGBT History Month
Three councils have raised rainbow flags to show support to LGBTQ+ communities and mark the start of LGBT History Month. Rainbow flags ready to be raised outside South Walks House in Dorchester....
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£380k worth of grants provided by West Dorset District Council
One off grants totalling £380k have been awarded to projects across West Dorset. Grants: Beaminster skate park concept Last week (7 February), West Dorset District Council’s Strategy Committee gave the...
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Councils recognised for improved land searches services
Three councils in Dorset are up for an award recognising the service they deliver to home buyers. Dorset Councils Partnership’s Local Land Charges Team serves North Dorset District Council, West Dorset...
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North Dorset offers award winning land charges service
North Dorset District Council offers an award winning Local Land Charges service – it’s official. Left to right: Awards host Jo Caulfield, Louise Carleton-Prangnell, Louise Richardson (Dorset Councils...
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