Dorset - Planning Application For Development

Notice of Confirmation of Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A(2) Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 34, Gillingham) Public Path Diversion Order 2026

On 31 July 2026 Dorset Council confirmed the above order. Whilst this order is confirmed it is not yet operational, by virtue of Article 2 of the order.

The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert part of Footpath 34, Gillingham as shown on the order map as follows:

From the current routes:

Footpath 34, Gillingham
The full width of the footpath from the unaffected part of Footpath 34 at ST 81584 25568 generally southeast for 143 metres to ST 81706 25518 then generally east for 26 metres to ST 81733 25517 where it meets Footpath 33.

(No recorded width)
To the new route:
Footpath 34
From the unaffected part of Footpath 34 at ST 81584 25568 generally southeast for 4 metres to ST 81588 25561 then south for 4 metres to ST 81588 25556 then southeast for 6 metres to ST 81591 25551, then generally northeast for 18 metres to ST 81609 25560 continuing east northeast for 19 metres to ST 81626 25561 then generally east southeast for 34 metres to ST 81658 25554 then generally south for 8 metres to ST 81657 25546 then southeast for 30 metres to ST 81669 25526, east for 10 metres to ST 81686 25519 continuing generally east for 25 metres to ST 81771 25519 then generally east for 25 metres to ST 81736 25515 where it meets Footpath 33.

Width: 3.0 metres from ST81584 25568 to ST 81591 25551. 2.0 metres from ST 81591 25551 to ST 81736 25515.

A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/row-orders.

The order comes into force on the date on which Dorset Council certify that the terms of Article 2 of the order have been complied with but if any person aggrieved by the order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the above Act, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the order.

He or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under section 287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 weeks from the date on which notice is first published as required by paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to the Act.

Dated: 20 August 2026.

JONATHAN MAIR, Monitoring Officer.

Temporary Closure of Tut Hill, Alweston
DORSET COUNCIL intend, not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. The Order is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations which require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise the likelihood of danger to highway users. It will come into operation on 28 September 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 23 October 2026.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway maintenance and
resurfacing works.

The effect of the order is as follows:

[1] To impose temporary road closure on Tut Hill, Alweston from junction with Holt Hill to outside Yew Tree Farm (in both directions), a distance of approximately 1310 metres. Please note the closures will be in operation, as and when indicated by signs on site. Advanced warning signs will be placed on the road two weeks advance of the closure to indicate the exact dates the closure will affect the roads. [2] To impose clearway and parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent waiting or parking on the highway along Tut Hill, Alweston from junction with Holt Hill to outside Yew Tree Farm (in both directions), a distance of approximately 1310 metres. Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction imposed by this Notice may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Dorset Highways on 01305 228100. For further information concerning this Order, please call the Traffic Team on 01305 221020.

Dated: 20 August 2026.

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy & Environment - Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. Any person who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the Notice will be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1000.

Temporary Traffic Management Order of Hermitage Road, Hermitage

DORSET COUNCIL intend, not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended.

The Order is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations which require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise the likelihood of danger to highway users. It will come into operation on 07 September 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 06 October 2026.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out carriageway resurfacing works.

The effect of the Order is as follows:

[1] To impose a temporary road closure on HERMITAGE ROAD, HERMITAGE, between its junction with A352 and Flamberts Farm, a distance of approximately 3980 metres.

[2] To impose a parking suspension as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along HERMITAGE ROAD, HERMITAGE, between its junction with A352 and Flamberts Farm, a distance of approximately 3980 metres.

[3] To impose a clearway as indicated by signs on site to prevent parking on the highway along HERMITAGE ROAD, HERMITAGE, between its junction with A352 and Flamberts Farm, a distance of approximately 3980 metres.

Any vehicle waiting in contravention of any restriction imposed by this Order may be removed under the provisions of the Removal and Disposal of Vehicles Regulations 1986. A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed sections.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Dorset Highways on 01305 228100. For further information concerning this Order, please call the Traffic Team on 01305 221020.

Dated: 20 August 2026.

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy & Environment - Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. Any person who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the Notice will be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1000.