These planning applications have been approved in and around the area by Dorset Council in the last week.

Single storey rear extension, 32 Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester; Two storey detached garage, demolish existing, 20 Wareham Road, Owemoigne; Two storey side extension, balcony and installation of solar panels, New Inn, Bakers Moor Lane, Batcombe; Conversion of attached garage to form kitchen and erect rear porch, Old Rectory, St Helens Lane, Chilfrome; First floor extension, 23 Watergates Lane, Broadmayne; Internal and external alterations, 7 East Street, Chickerell.