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Threatened 'Woodhenge' in Dorset set to stay Jurassic Coast's wooden Stonehenge in Dorset set to stay
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A recreation of Stonehenge made from tree trunks that was threatened with demolition is set to remain in place. A recreation of Stonehenge made from tree trunks is set to remain in place when councillors decide its fate later.
Pub landlord Charlie Newman built "Woodhenge" in a field by the Square and Compass at Worth Matravers, Dorset. Pub landlord Charlie Newman built "Woodhenge" in a field by the Square and Compass at Worth Matravers, Dorset last June.
He was initially told to dismantle his creation by Purbeck District Council as the structure contravened planning rules. He was initially asked to dismantle his creation by Purbeck council as the structure contravened planning rules.
But after a public campaign, Woodhenge is now set to get retrospective planning permission for two years. Planning officers have now recommended the council "grant planning permission for a two-year period".
Mr Newman built the sculpture just before the Summer solstice on 21 June on land he owns, but which is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Mr Newman built the sculpture just before the summer solstice on 21 June on land he owns, but which is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
He used tree trunks originally destined for firewood to make the structure, which is nearly 10m (33ft) long and 3.5 metres (11.5ft) high.He used tree trunks originally destined for firewood to make the structure, which is nearly 10m (33ft) long and 3.5 metres (11.5ft) high.
But following a complaint from a member of the public, council officers told Mr Newman it had to be removed.But following a complaint from a member of the public, council officers told Mr Newman it had to be removed.
Residents and tourists lent their support by signing an online petition and writing to the council, stating Woodhenge was "a much loved and valued addition to the village".Residents and tourists lent their support by signing an online petition and writing to the council, stating Woodhenge was "a much loved and valued addition to the village".
Mr Newman said he wanted to see the creation stay for at least a couple of years as, being timber, it had a "limited life" anyway.Mr Newman said he wanted to see the creation stay for at least a couple of years as, being timber, it had a "limited life" anyway.
Planning officers have now recommended the council "grant planning permission for a two-year period". Planning committee councillors will decide whether to grant retrospective planning permission for the structure at a meeting later.
Their report stated that any harm to the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty would "only be for a temporary period".
Planning committee councillors will decide the fate of Woodhenge at a morning meeting later.