A NEW launderette for Dorchester has been agreed – the first for many years.

It will use a currently vacant shop unit at the Forum Centre, off Trinity Street, close to the town's Co-Op. (pictured, if required)

The operator had previously gained planning consent to use an empty unit in the Hardye Arcade, but that proposal fell through before work was started. Other Dorchester planning proposals agreed by Dorset Council include solar panels for the roof of the Middle School and the retention of an MoT test bay within an existing vehicle workshop at the Great Western Industrial estate.

These, decided, applications and others can be found on the Dorset Council website using the references, below.

P/PASO/2025/01206 : Dorchester County Middle School Queens Avenue Dorchester DT1 2HS. Installation of solar panels on roof of the school. Prior Approval Not Required

P/FUL/2025/01029 : Great Western Industrial Estate, Unit 4 Great Western Industrial Estate Access Road Dorchester DT1 1RD. Retain Ministry of Transport (MOT) test bay within existing vehicle workshop. Granted

P/FUL/2024/07331 : The Forum Centre Trinity Street Dorchester. Change of use from a shop (A1) to laundrette (SG). Granted

P/HOU/2025/01043 : 1 Rothesay Road Dorchester DT1 2DT. Replace garage with single-storey, lean-to "wrap round" extension. Granted

P/HOU/2025/01125 : 4 Manor Road Dorchester DT1 2AU. Erect single storey rear extension with associated alterations. Granted

P/HOU/2025/01058 : 16 Arnhem Green Dorchester DT1 2PS. Erect first floor side extension. Granted

P/HOU/2025/00170 : 10 South Court Avenue Dorchester DT1 2BX. Install domestic air source heat pump at the side/rear of the house. Refused