A Planning Public Inquiry appeal is taking place from 10am on Wednesday 1 May 2024, to be held in Council Chambers at Westport House, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PP. This is currently scheduled for 2 days.

The inquiry sitting days will be : 1 to 2 May 2024

Planning application reference number P/FUL/2023/05051

The contact for Dorset Council appeals administration is Bethany McSevney:

Appeal reference number APP/D1265/W/24/3337301

The Case Officer contact at the Planning Inspectorate is Kerr Brown:

Documents relating to the inquiry

Reason for inquiry

Appeal by Churchill Retirement Living Ltd against Dorset Council's non determination of planning application P/FUL/2023/05051 to planning application Land East Of Lidl E 386789 N 123117, Christys Lane, Shaftesbury.  Erect 41 No. retirement apartments including communal facilities & access, car parking and landscaping.

An Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State will hold an Inquiry opening on the date shown above to decide the appeal. Members of the public may attend the Inquiry and, at the Inspector’s discretion, express their views.

Anyone wishing to participate in the inquiry, must make their interest known to the Planning Inspectorate Case Officer as soon as possible, prior to the inquiry, either by email or telephone after reading the inquiry attendance information set out in the full site notice.

This meeting is an in-person meeting for anyone wishing to participate (speak), but due to limited capacity at the venue the appeal will also be streamed live on this link Join the meeting for those that just want to listen and view the proceedings.

The decision on the appeal will be published on the Planning Inspectorate's website and on the council website under planning application P/FUL/2023/05051.

Documents relating to the inquiry as follows:

Other documents relating to the application, including all representations received are available online on the council website (under P/FUL/2023/05051). We will endeavour to post any relevant news or updates, however, please contact the Planning Inspectorate if you have any queries.

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