FIRE safety improvements are planned at a Sherborne property which has been converted into homes for older people.

The owner of the listed grade 2 Eastbury House on Long Street is asking Dorset Council to approve a sprinkler system and to allow the replacement and upgrade of doors to improve fire resistance.

The application, and others from the Sherborne area, can be seen in full on the council website using the references provided - (pic available of Eastbury House ) P/LBC/2024/04829 : Eastbury House Long Street Sherborne DT9 3BZ. Internal fire protection works including installation of sprinkler system and replacement and upgrade of doors and associated fabric.

P/FUL/2024/04877 : 39 - 41 Cheap Street Sherborne Dorset. Refurbishment & alterations including rear extension. Form new shop front (39A Cheap Street) & internal alterations. Creation of 2no. apartments at first & second floor, conversion of storage building to create 1no. maisonette with external access stair. Installation of conservation rooflights. Improved rear access by removal of existing stairs. (Demolition of outhouse).

P/HOU/2024/04641 : 5 Whistle Water Longburton DT9 5FG. Convert existing garage into garden room/studio/office. Erect single storey bathroom & kitchen extension.

P/HOU/2024/05167 : 1 Queens Terrace Bristol Road Sherborne DT9 4ED. Form a vehicular access with drop kerb.

P/HOU/2024/04982 : The Vines Long Street Sherborne DT9 3DE. Erect first floor extension to existing garage with dormer window and rooflights, to create a self-contained annexe.

P/LBC/2024/04691 : Gable End Compton Road Over Compton DT9 4QU. Retain removed internal wall in the kitchen.

P/HOU/2024/04558 : Stonedyke House Westbury Sherborne DT9 3EL. Erect first floor extension, (demolish existing conservatory). Alterations to outbuilding to form ancillary accommodation.

P/HOU/2024/04372 : 7 Leet Court Sherborne DT9 6AN. Erect single storey self-contained annexe.

P/FUL/2024/03623 : 5 Hound Street Sherborne DT9 3AB. Installation of rooftop solar PV panels. Granted.

P/HOU/2024/04387 : 18 Chandlers Sherborne DT9 3RT. Install new flat roof to side extension with roof lights and external alterations.

P/HOU/2024/05042 : The Beeches North Road Sherborne DT9 3JW. Erection a single-storey rear extension.

P/PAAC/2024/05094 : Willow Tree Farm Chetnole Road Leigh Sherborne DT9 6HJ. Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to dwellinghouse (Use Class C3).

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