Local Development & Community

Weymouth’s Westwey and Newstead Road are harbour-side brownfield sites now in public hands, offering space for new homes, jobs and community uses. Rosenkelly examines their potential and the challenges – from contamination to planning gaps – making public support crucial to unlocking this opportunity.

Many Dorset homeowners can extend without full planning permission. Learn how permitted development works — and why a Lawful Development Certificate is worth it.

Looking for an architect in Dorset? This guide helps Weymouth, Dorchester, Bridport & Portland homeowners find the right architect. Learn to verify credentials (ARB Register), compare architects vs designers, ask for referrals, and tap local expertise – all in clear, friendly terms.

A big thank you to Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce

North Quay in Weymouth — once home to council offices — is now a car park. This blog shares past context, present use, and why we need a fresh local conversation about its future. Rosenkelly Architectural Design offers a local architect’s view on why this site deserves better.

how Rosenkelly Architectural Design blends Dorset’s historic character with creative placemaking to shape vibrant, people-centered communities.

Wondering if you really need an architect in Dorset? This guide explains why hiring an ARB-registered architect like Rosenkelly isn’t just worth it — it’s essential for a smooth, successful project.

The Weymouth Peninsula is one of the town’s most important waterfront spaces. We’re exploring what it could become – and inviting others to join the conversation.

Learn the dos and don’ts of building on Dorset farmland: barn conversion rules, AONB/flood restrictions, and why early expert advice matters.

Planning your own application in Dorset? Discover why validation matters, what Dorset Council checks, and how to avoid costly mistakes with help from Rosenkelly.

Rosenkelly Architectural Design has been attending Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce events to stay engaged with Dorset’s property and planning landscape. Learn how this community involvement benefits your next project. We enjoyed presentations from ....

At Rosenkelly Architectural Design, we stay involved from design through to delivery. Here's a glimpse of a recent site visit for a large two-storey extension in Dorset, showing real progress and our commitment to seeing projects through on the ground—not just on paper. Progress photo of Large extension in Weymouth, Dorset.

Rosenkelly were invited to attend a Weymouth Business Exchange Morning (WEBX) a few months ago. We are now proud to be one of their ...

“Not to Scale” is a red flag in architecture. Learn why accurate plans matter—and how Rosenkelly Architectural Design turns your ideas into planning-ready documents.

Rosenkelly explores how Portland Harbour could become Dorset’s next big civic design opportunity - led by local voices, rooted in legacy, and open to all.