Window and door alterations at The Focus Centre, Swanage

“Application Number: P/FUL/2025/05198 Webpage: Planning application: P/FUL/2025/05198 - dorsetforyou.com Site address: The Focus Centre 107 High Street Swanage BH19 2NB Proposal: Alterations to windows and external doors.”

“The entire site is located within Swanage Conservation Area and the Dorset National Landscape. Description of development The proposal is for minor changes to openings in the north elevation. The proposal includes the replacement of an internal door with a window on the north elevation and the replacement of two external windows on the north elevation with doors to facilitate improved access alongside internal alterations. 7.”

“Description of site The application site forms part of the Swanage ‘Focus Centre’ which is operated and delivered by the Swanage and Purbeck Development Trust. Located to the south of Swanage High Street, the wider site includes a Day Centre, a Children’s Centre and a further building known as ‘The Centre’.”

“6/2008/0768 - Decision: NOB - Decision Date: 12/01/2009 The erection of a small timber framed building with some works to the landscape immediately adjacent to provide a Sure Start Centre.”

“6/2008/0768_1 - Decision: GRA - Decision Date: 04/02/2009 The erection of a small timber framed building with some works to the landscape immediately adjacent to provide a Sure Start Centre P/FUL/2024/07033 - Decision: GRA - Decision Date: 27/02/2025 Erect new store extension, canopy, porch, bin store, new ramp and associated landscaping. 8.”

“Reason application is going to committee: The application site includes land owned by Dorset Council. Summary of recommendation: GRANT subject to conditions. Reason for the recommendation: as set out in paragraph 15 at the end of the report • The location is considered to be sustainable, and the proposal is acceptable in principle with regard to design, and general visual impact.”

“P/FUL/2025/05198 Site address: The Focus Centre 107 High Street Swanage BH19 2NB Proposal: Alterations to windows and external doors. Decision: Resolution to grant subject to conditions in accordance with the officer recommendation: The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.”

“The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 22125.31 A Location and block plan 22125.37 A Proposed site plan 22125.38 B Proposed floor plan 22125.39 B Proposed elevations (1 of 3) 22125.40 A Proposed elevations (2 of 3) 22125.41 A Proposed elevations (3 of 3) Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.”

“Informative Notes: Please check that any plans approved under the building regulations match the plans approved in this planning permission or listed building consent. Do not start…”