Trevor Bevins, Local Democracy Reporter.
Proposals for temporary and seasonal campsites, new homes in Broadmayne and Buckland Newton, and upgrades to a water treatment centre in Portesham are among the latest local plans.
Here are the details of those plans –
Ringstead Farm, Ringstead, Dorchester DT2 8NF. Regulation 77 application for the operation of a temporary recreational campsite for up to 50 pitches on specified dates in 2027. Ref. No: P/HABR/2026/05134
Chalk Meadow, Chalky Road, Broadmayne DT2 8PJ. Proposal to use land as a seasonal campsite for up to 25 tent and campervan pitches, operating annually from 1 April to 31 October. Ref. No: P/FUL/2026/05645
Land at Briantspuddle, Dorchester DT2 7HR. Replacement of an existing shepherd’s hut with a single-unit static caravan. Ref. No: P/CLP/2026/05345
Lower Maiden Newton Farm, Dorchester Road, Maiden Newton DT2 0BY. Change of use of one building from B1 to B2 for general industrial use, specifically for vehicle repairs. Ref. No: P/FUL/2026/04851
8 Chalky Road, Broadmayne DT2 8PJ. Sever land and erect three houses with parking, including creation of new access to Chalky Road. Ref. No: P/FUL/2026/04666
Portesham Water Treatment Centre, Portesham Hill, Portesham. Improvement works proposed to the existing water treatment centre. Ref. No: P/ESC/2026/05490
West Fossil Farm House, Access To West Fossil Farm, West Fossil DT2 8DA. Demolition of a disused poultry barn and replacement with a single-storey dwelling and garage. Ref. No: P/FUL/2026/05967
52A Main Road, Tolpuddle DT2 7EZ. Erection of a side extension with vehicular access underneath. Ref. No: P/HOU/2026/05149
Land at Knap Farm, Locketts Lane, Buckland Newton, Dorchester DT2 7BS. Erection of two dwellings. Ref. No: P/FUL/2026/05279
1 Moynton Close, Crossways DT2 8TX. Two-storey side extension and change of use of adjacent verge into residential curtilage, with relocation of the rear boundary wall. Ref. No: P/FUL/2026/05500
The Stables, The Barn, Access Road To Pallington Farm, Pallington DT2 8QU. Use of The Barn as a self-contained dwellinghouse or as ancillary residential accommodation. Ref. No: P/CLP/2026/05601
Rampisham Down Solar Farm, A356 from Junction Rampisham Hill Lane to Kingcombe Cross Roads, Rampisham. Installation of a site information board adjacent to the consented solar farm development. Ref. No: P/ADV/2026/05831
Land adjacent to Suilven, Frome Lane, Frome Vauchurch, Dorchester DT2 0DY. Formation of new access and erection of one dwelling. Ref. No: P/FUL/2026/05754


















