NEW PLANS lodged across Dorchester rural area include home extensions, farm works and alterations to listed buildings, with applications submitted for sites in Broadmayne, Crossways, Corscombe, Cattistock, Charlton Down, Osmington and Charminster.

At Charlton Down, application P/FUL/2026/02466 has been submitted for the Charlton Down Village Shop, Hawthorn Road, DT2 9UY, to retain an InPost Locker.

In Broadmayne at Nightingale, 3 Holcombe Valley Cottages, DT2 8PW, application P/HOU/2026/03047 seeks permission for a single storey flat roof extension to the front and side, with a balcony above the side extension.

At 1 Moynton Close, Crossways DT2 8TX, application P/HOU/2026/02815 proposes a two-storey side extension together with internal and external alterations, while at Lombards, Slights Hill, Corscombe DT2 0NU, application P/HOU/2026/02686 is for a partial loft conversion including a juliet balcony, new staircase and lift.

Agricultural proposals have also been put forward at Maiden Castle Farm, Dorchester DT2 9PR, where application P/PABA/2026/02999 seeks to erect two roof coverings over existing yard areas, and at Haydon Hill Farm, Drakes Lane, Charminster, application P/PABA/2026/02971 is for an agricultural building with another application P/PAPA/2026/02972 for an access track. Meanwhile, at Treehaven, Main Road, Osmington DT3 6EE, application P/HOU/2026/02649 proposes the removal of an existing conservatory roof and its replacement with a flat roof and lantern, together with external works to improve access.

Listed building consent has been sought at 752 The Square, Cattistock DT2 0JD, where application P/LBC/2026/02869 covers retrospective internal alterations including underfloor heating, new flooring, the replacement of gypsum plaster with lime plaster and a new beam over the inglenook kitchen fireplace.