Chapman Lily planning are proud to have worked with Western Design Architects on behalf of CODA Music Trust based in Highcliffe, Dorset. This charitable organisation supports the social and mental wellbeing of clients through music and provides clinical services with Music Therapists. The organisation is open to all and reaches out to the most vulnerable […]
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Test Valley local plan delay
At the forthcoming meeting of Test Valley’s Cabinet, Councillors are being asked to consider a revised Local Development Scheme (LDS) which will see the adoption of the Council’s new Local Plan delayed until quarter 2 of 2026 (adoption had originally been planned for quarter 3 of 2025). If the revised LDS is endorsed by Councillors […]
40 affordable homes near completion in Blandford
Chapman Lily Planning were privileged to work with Aster, to secure planning permission for the redevelopment of the former North Dorset Council Offices in Blandford. The scheme of 40 affordable homes has been built out by Drew Smith, and we were fortunate enough to be able to revisit the scheme with Lizzie Clark of Aster. […]
Simon Hoare addresses Dorset developer seminar amidst chaos in Government
This morning, colleagues from Chapman Lily were up with the birds, attending the Domvs developer seminar in Blandford, hearing from speakers including their very own Brett Spiller, but also on topics including architecture, accountancy, law and estate agency.Simon Hoare MP, fresh from a BBC Radio interview (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63325779), was quite candid that government policy, on all […]
“A game of two halves”
Last weekend’s match against Dorchester was a “game of two halves” for the Swans.Two first half tries by Swans James Casey were converted by Steve Wooley and the Swans finished the first half leading 14 points to 13 points.Unfortunately Dorchester took control of the scrums in the second half and scored three tries (two from […]
Waverley Borough Council Consultation on Updates to the Affordable Housing SPD
Waverley Borough Council are consulting on some proposed changes to their Affordable Housing SPD to reflect updates to national policy. The consultation runs for six weeks from 17 October to 28 November 2022. The SPD was originally adopted in April 2021 and sets out the Council’s guidance on the securing of planning obligations and affordable […]