A planning application has been submitted to Dorset Council to convert vacant buildings at 106 St Mary Street and 5 Coburg Place in Weymouth. The site was previously used by Weymouth College and sits close to the seafront. The plans would create commercial units on the ground floor, with two flats above. The homes would include one one-bedroom flat and one two-bedroom flat.
A planning application has been submitted to Dorset Council to convert vacant buildings at 106 St Mary Street and 5 Coburg Place in Weymouth.
The site was previously used by Weymouth College and sits close to the seafront.
The plans would create commercial units on the ground floor, with two flats above.
The homes would include one one-bedroom flat and one two-bedroom flat.
The application also includes a first-floor infill extension at 106 St Mary Street.
The applicant says no external changes are proposed to the front or rear of the buildings.
5 Coburg Place is Grade II listed, meaning any work must preserve its historic character.
Public comments on application P/FUL/2026/02413 are open until June 13.
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