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Audit Report 2022

30 Sep 2022

A copy of the Audit Report for 2022 has just been published and can be found under the Council Finance section of the web site.

Planning Applications

19 Sep 2022

As well as 'The Moors at Arne' application, the following have also been received:-

P/HOU/2022/0439 Floradene Amended Application

P/HOU/2022/028888 An application for a property alteration on the Arne Road.

P/PABA2/2022/05335 An application for an Agricultural Barn South of the Frome Towpath.

P/HOU/2022/05302 Location: Birchwood Old Furzebrook Road Wareham Dorset BH20 5DD Proposal: Enlargement of existing garage and enclosure of existing front porch by filling in across front face with double doors and a window and render on either side of doors. Enlargement of existing conservatory. Case Officer: To be allocated, please check the website for an update

Queen Elizabeth II 1926 - 2022

10 Sep 2022

Arne Parish Council members were saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

As we enter a period of mourning, the next Parish Council Meeting due on Thursday 15th September has been cancelled.

The Moors at Arne

31 Aug 2022

The Moors at Arne East Planning Application is now available in its entirety on the Dorset Council website. The application number is -

P/FUL/2022/05149. A direct link has been provided within the Day to Day, Services, Local Government Section of this website. All comments should be made via this portal.

Dorset History Centre ARNE

17 Mar 2022

Arne History Blog

Arne Parish Neighbourhood Plan

07 May 2021

Arne Parish Neighbourhood Plan

On the 6th May, the Arne Neighbourhood Plan went to referendum. Many parishioners were involved in the production of the Plan or ontributed via public meetings, parish council meetings and surveys, and therefore know that this has been a very long and complicated process. It all began back in 2013 with a vision:

'Arne Parish has a unique natural environment formed by past cultural, economic, social, industrial and agricultural practices. While recognising and protecting its heritage, we seek to ensure the long-term sustainability and viability of the parish through environmental and economic measures that will develop the community and its charm, so that all its residents, young or old, will continue to live in a community were they feel safe, cared for and happy.'

We are very pleased to announce that over 500 residents turned out to vote on 6 May 2021 and the final count was 479 in favour and 36 against - 93% in favour. Of the 8 Neighbourhood Plan referendums being help throughout Dorset on the day, Arne had the highest turnout and the largest majority in favour. We would like to thank all those who voted in favour of the Plan for their support.

You can click here to see a PDF of the whole Neighbourhood Plan

Dorset Local Plan

01 Mar 2021

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Get Arne Parish Council's response in PDF

to the Dorset Local Plan.

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