There has been a lot of speculation recently about the site of Dorset House, on the London Road. Its owners, having demolished the buildings, have now sold the empty site for a tidy sum. Its new owners have not put in any application as yet or discussed a potential one with the City Council, as far as we know. There are rumours that they may be thinking of student housing on the site which would fit with the land’s present designation in the Local Plan. But that is only a rumour and any proposal would, of course, have to go through the planning process.

We’ll keep you informed!