APPROVED planning applications in the Dorchester area this week include the conversion of farm buildings into homes at Warmwell and an outline approval for five home development at Portesham.

Dorset Council’s planning team has approved the following applications - Down Farm, Warmwell, change of use of agricultural building to 2 houses and associated operational development, prior approval not required; Pentland, Chilbury Gardens, Owermoigne, build conservatory to southern elevation; 14B Cattistock Road, Maiden Newton, change of use, garage to dwelling; 4 Wills Lane, Cerne Abbas, construction of a detached garage on land to the east and south east of the bungalow; North Mead Farm, Front Street, Portesham, outline application to develop land with five homes and garages; 22 High Street, Puddletown, demolish & replace existing lean to at rear of property (retrospective);