Planning application for demolition of Weymouth Bowl submitted

Dorset Council has submitted a planning application to demolish the former MFA Bowl building at St Nicholas Street, Weymouth.

The application, much like the consent to demolish the former council offices at North Quay, focuses only on the demolition of the former bowling alley. No firm decisions about the future of this site has been agreed by councillors.  

Cllr Andrew Parry, Dorset Council’s Portfolio Holder for Property and Assets, said:

“Should this planning application to demolish Weymouth Bowl be approved by the committee it will contribute significantly to our ambition to regenerate Weymouth’s waterside economy. From the £19.5m Levelling Up Funding and other grants we’ve secured; Dorset Council is investing big sums of money in Weymouth right now.

“Demolition work is continuing at pace and on schedule at North Quay, and at the other end of Weymouth Harbour, the Quayside Regeneration project is now well underway to provide improved facilities for our harbour businesses, all of which make considerable contributions to the local economy.” 

Individuals, businesses and organisations are encouraged to examine the documents and have their say on the proposals by submitting comments on the Dorset Council website using reference P/FUL/2023/06544.

A decision will be made after the consultation has closed by the planning committee.