major changes to Dorchester town centre as new homes planned
DORCHESTER’S ‘townscape’ could soon be changing with proposals to convert more offices into homes.
Town and unitary councillor for the county town, Andy Canning, says the trend, partly brought about by the pandemic, could have consequences for the town centre economy, parking and congestion.
He is asking for changes in the Local Plan, currently being reviewed, to reflect this.
Dorset Council-owned buildings could be converted to homes – the South Walks House headquarters and the South Annexe on the County Hall site, along with other privately-owned buildings in the area.