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  • Housing Allocation Policy Consultation

    The Council has a public law duty to operate a Housing Allocation Scheme, like all local authorities. This scheme explains how to register for housing, how applications are assessed, and how properties are allocated. Dorset Council is required to periodically review its Housing Allocation Scheme. The current housing allocation scheme was introduced in 2021. The Council intends to amend its Housing Allocation Schemes, so that it continues to meet legal... More
    Opened 2 June 2025

  • Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) 2025

    A Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) is a statement of needs in relation to pharmaceutical services. It is a key tool for NHS England to decide how to commission pharmaceutical services and aid in the consideration of applications to join the pharmaceutical list for the area. Every Health and Wellbeing Board is required to assess the need for pharmaceutical services in its area and to publish a PNA. The Dorset Health and Wellbeing Board and the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole... More
    Opened 10 June 2025

  • Pleasure Boat, Vessel and Boatperson Licensing Policy Consultation

    Dorset Council is proposing to introduce a new policy for the licensing of Pleasure Boats, Vessels and Boatpersons. A new draft Policy has been prepared by officers for consultation. The policy is intended to give a fair, consistent and equitable approach across the Dorset Council area. This would give the Council, as Licensing Authority greater control over the licensing of pleasure craft and ensure that all operators and boatpersons are subject to the same application,... More
    Opened 20 June 2025

  • Proposed Weymouth Peninsula Harbour Revision Order

    HARBOURS ACT 1964 (AS AMENDED) Proposed Weymouth Peninsula Harbour Revision Order Notice of application for a Harbour Revision Order NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dorset Council (“the applicant”) has applied to the Marine Management Organisation (“the MMO”) for a Harbour Revision order under section 14 of the Harbours Act 1964. The proposed order would disapply the Open Port Duty to area shaded red on the Peninsula Plan deposited with the... More
    Opened 20 June 2025

  • Pilotage Directions Amendment – Weymouth Harbour

    Notice of public consultation Closing Date 25 th July 2025 Pilotage Directions Amendment – Weymouth Harbour Introduction Weymouth Harbour, as a Competent Harbour Authority (CHA) under the Pilotage Act 1987(the Act), intends to amend its Pilotage Directions. This consultation is issued in accordance with Section 7 of the Act and invites feedback from stakeholders on the proposed changes. This Public Consultation Notice gives both notice and detail... More
    Opened 27 June 2025

  • Dorset National Landscape Management Plan Consultation

    Dorset Council and its partners in the Dorset National Landscape Partnership have a statutory responsibility for reviewing and developing a 5-year management plan for the landscape. These are plans for the Dorset National Landscape Partnership and team, individual partner organisations, farmers and landowners, communities and businesses. The purpose is to set out how we all may contribute towards the conservation and enhancement of natural beauty in this special area. A new draft plan has... More
    Opened 14 July 2025

  • Dorset Council Parking Survey

    Since 2021/22, we’ve operated a 3-tier parking tariff and updated our permit system. Now, we’re reviewing how well these changes are working for residents, workers, businesses, and visitors. This survey focuses on how you use our car parks, how aware you are of the permits available, and whether the current system meets your needs. We’re especially keen to learn: how and when you use Dorset Council car parks what types of... More
    Opened 6 August 2025

  • Marnhull Neighbourhood Plan 2024 to 2038

    Marnhull Parish Council has prepared a neighbourhood plan. Dorset Council must now arrange for its independent examination. Before the examination, Dorset Council is consulting on the neighbourhood plan for a period of 6 weeks. This is a regulation 16 consultation and will take place between 8 August and 19 September 2025 (inclusive). Representations made at this stage can include a request to be notified of Dorset Council's decision under regulation 19 in relation to the... More
    Opened 8 August 2025
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