Dorchester and Shepton Mallet Prison Development, Dorset Quality Homes, Property News
Dorchester and Shepton Mallet Prison Redevelopments
New Homes in Somerset & Dorset, South West England – design by Purcell Architects
27 Feb 2017
New Homes in Former Dorchester and Shepton Mallet Prisons
Location: Dorset / Somerset, England, UK
Design: Purcell
Double Planning Success for Dorchester and Shepton Mallet Prison Redevelopments, South West England, UK
Purcell?s Two Residential Projects for City & Country Secure Planning Consents
27th of February 2017 – Planning permission has been granted for architect Purcell?s two prison redevelopments for City & Country. Dorchester prison in Dorset and Shepton Mallet prison in Somerset will be restored and converted into high quality homes. Dorchester Prison building design by Purcell:

image © Purcell Architects
The proposal to develop the former HMP Dorchester was granted planning consent by West Dorset District Council on 16th February 2017. Planning permission was secured from Mendip District Council to develop Shepton Mallet on 18th January 2017.
Shepton Mallet Prison building design by Purcell:

image © Purcell Architects
Prior to its closure in 2013, HMP Shepton Mallet was the oldest working prison in Britain with a colourful list of infamous inmates including the Kray twins. The Grade II and II* listed buildings, including the cell blocks, treadwheel house and workshops, will be refurbished and convert...