Bridge repairs and fencing at Lawn Bridge Lawn Bridge To Bridewell Lane - Road, Motcombe

“Description of site • Lawn Bridge is located at national grid reference 383458, 128299 on the C16 road northwest of Motcombe. It enables the C16 to cross the River Lodden adjacent to Gutchpool Farm. • The bridge is Grade II listed (1172459 ) and dates from the early 19th Century • It has a single semi-circular, chamfered arch. It has a plat band, and a rounded splayed parapet.”

“Description of development The bridge has several defects, likely due to being hit my a car, which need urgent remediation for it to remain safe for all users of the highway. Amongst other repair works, the following work requires listed building consent: • Repair undercut training wall The structure has been destabilised both by the erosion due to the river and by the removal of sediments.”

“Background and relevant planning history 2/2017/0360/STAUND - Decision: PER - Decision Date: 03/04/2017 Install approximately 25m of new 90mm plastic pipe to replace existing 3" CI pipe.”

“Representations received No comments received Total - objections Total - No objections Total - comments 0 0 1”

“Decision: That the application be granted subject to the following conditions. The work to which this listed building consent relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which the consent is granted.”

“The detailed biodiversity mitigation, compensation and enhancement strategy set out within the Bridge Ecology and Biodiversity Mitigation Report, conducted by the Dorset Council Natural Environment Team on 16/06/25, must be strictly adhered to during the carrying out of the development.”