A total of more than 850 new homes for Bridport could be given the go ahead this week.

The delayed 760-home Foundry Lea development at Vearse Farm is expected to be given its final sign off from Dorset Council this week, along with approval for 83 homes in the South West Quadrant at St Michael's Trading Estate, and another nine at the redevelopment of the nearby Lilliput Buildings.

The Foundry Lea development, although approved as an outline scheme in 2017 with further details passed last year, has been held up during discussions over changes to drainage arrangements, including alterations to three retention ponds.

In the South West Quadrant, 48 houses and 35 apartments are being proposed, along with some new and refurbished commercial floor space and the demolition of some existing units. The scheme also includes repairs to the flood wall immediately west of the Tower Building.

At the Lilliput Buildings, adjoining 40 St Michael's Lane, some units will also be demolished, if approved, with others refurbished to provide nine homes, including the upgrading of one existing unit.

The entire scheme has been revised over the years in an attempt by developers to meet local concerns.

The three schemes will be discussed by the Area Planning Committee meeting in Dorchester on Thursday with recommendations that each be approved, subject to agreements being reached over some conditions.