CHANGES are being planned for several Weymouth town centre buildings – including a former pub site, hotel, and commercial buildings.

Also being considered by Dorset Council is a proposal for a sauna on a site close to the former pier.

Other recent applications in the area include a pop-up campsite at Fleet Lane and the proposed change of a former hair saloon into a flat.

The full details, with the ability to comment, can be found on the Dorset Council website using the references provided.

P/FUL/2024/06086 : 2 Queen Street Weymouth DT4 7HZ. Change of use from hotel (Use class C1) to ground floor bar/cafe (Use Class E) and first floor retail use.

P/HABR/2024/06110 : 5 Fleet Lane Chickerell DT3 4DF. 60 day pop up camping between 4th July 2025 and 2nd September 2025 at Seaview Farm, Fleet Lane, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 4DF. 50 pitches.

P/FUL/2024/06068 : Weymouth Beach South West of The Pier Bandstand Opposite The Prince Regent Hotel. Change of use of land for the siting of a mobile wild sauna unit and ancillary shed.

P/FUL/2024/05087 : Premier Inn Mercery Road Weymouth DT3 5FA. Demolition of existing hotel restaurant and replacement with new building providing additional hotel bedrooms, hotel restaurant and all associated works.

P/FUL/2024/06030 : 76 The Esplanade Weymouth Dorset DT4 7AA. Change of use of ground floor commercial premises from Betting shop (sui generis) to Adult Gaming Centre (sui generis) P/FUL/2024/05693 : 40 Easton Square Portland DT5 1BY. Retain use of Unit 12 as hot food takeaway & retain fascia sign.

P/HOU/2024/05249 : 10 School Close Chickerell DT3 4AZ. Erection of porch.

P/FUL/2024/05984 : 69 Clearmount Road Weymouth DT4 9LE. Retain use of garage building as holiday accommodation or ancillary residential accommodation P/PACD/2024/06130 : 117B Dorchester Road Weymouth DT4 7LA. Change of use of former hair salon to a 1 bedroom flat.

P/FUL/2024/05301 : 46 St Davids Road Weymouth DT4 9LP. Demolition of garages & the erection of two three bed domestic dwellings with associated parking and grounds P/FUL/2024/06152 : 16 Mead Road Weymouth DT4 9SE. Erect one new dwelling.

P/HOU/2024/05593 : 1A Belle Vue Terrace Portland DT5 1LD. Retain hardstanding and garden games room P/FUL/2024/05804 : Coastal Strip Quarry, Portland Bill Road, Portland and Coombefield Quarry North, Southwell Road, Portland . Planning application to develop a mine entrance in Phase 4 of the Coastal Strip to mine Portland Stone and for the use of part of Coombefield Quarry North for the temporary storage of soils and overburden P/FUL/2024/05814 : Coastal Strip Quarry Portland Bill Road Portland. Planning application to mine Portland Stone from Phases 3, 5 and a small part of Phase 4 of the Coastal Strip.

P/HOU/2024/06246 : 32 Overcombe Drive Weymouth DT3 6QF. Retaining walls, landscaping and driveway P/HOU/2024/06248 : 61 Old Castle Road Weymouth DT4 8QE. Erect two storey side extension P/FUL/2024/02702 : Land to the rear of Former Gatehouse West Way Southwell Business Park Portland DT5 2NS. Erection of 2 No dwellings P/HOU/2024/06211 : 122 Portland Road Weymouth DT4 9AD: Erection of single storey extension to rear following removal of existing conservatory.

P/FUL/2024/05222 : 58 The Esplanade Weymouth DT4 8DF. Change of use of upper floors from office (Class E) to 5 residential units (Class C3); roof and rear extensions and associated internal and external alterations P/FUL/2024/05468 : 123 The Esplanade Weymouth DT4 7EH. Conversion of part of the rear wing to form a new 1 bedroom flat. To the rear wing of the building: - Removal and replacement of existing store in order to provide vehicle parking spaces and cycle/bin store. - Removal of existing external staircase positioned along the rear wing. - Removal of existing timber store and reinstatement of roof terrace to rear wing. - Internal and external alterations in association with proposed works.  Reduction and repairs to existing chimney positioned on the outer wall of the rear elevation.

P/HOU/2024/06378 : 99 Clearmount Road Weymouth DT4 9LF. Extension of Garage at front and conversion into annexe