2024 AGM

The 2024 AGM is to be held in All Saints Church Hall on Saturday 28 September 2024, starting at 10:30am and open from 10am for tea or coffee.

Private Property Insurance

The recently revised terms and conditions of the private property insurance for 2023-2024 as arranged for CARA by our managing agents are posted on the CARA Ltd page of this website.

The main change to the insurance cover this year is that the Unoccupied conditions are now based on +90 days rather than +45 days, which will be useful for quite a few owners.  But please be careful to check your own Contents policy for any other timescales imposed.  

Phase 1 owners should note the General Exclusions section 8 (Asbestos) in relation to the report at the House Surveys page of this website. Please also note that Nettleship Sawyer had previously expanded condition c (letterboxes) to reflect feedback from owners and subsequent clarification from our insurers.

Cerne Abbas Gardening Club

Information and notices about the Phase 1 Gardening Club is posted on a separate web page under the “Gardens” main page on this website. 

Cerne Abbas Drainage Drawings and Specifications 

Drainage plans and specifications for Cerne Abbas (copied from the Dorchester Records Office) are on the “Drainage Specifications” sub-page of the “Specifications” page of this website.

Parking Reminder 

The 2017 AGM approved the following parking rules:

• Visitors bays to be reserved for visitors
• Residents who use their drive for a visitor can park short-term in a visitor bay

• Residents with overflow parking needs will use the entrance circle

Residents are reminded of the covenants which refer to parking in Cerne Abbas.  In particular only to use designated parking i.e.  driveways and garages – with no parking on the roadways and pavements.

House Surveys

The periodic safety review of Phase 1 properties was undertaken in March 2018 and the owners have been notified that the report is available in the House Surveys page. Information on the Phase 2 soffits replacement (including an asbestos survey) and owners’ responsibilities for cleaning are also included in the House Surveys page.

Cars:  Risk to Pedestrians 

Nettleship Sawyer (CARA’s managing agents) sent a letter dated 15 August 2019 to all owners stating:

“Unfortunately, it has been brought to our attention that there have been a worrying number of occasions on which pedestrians on the pavement outside Cerne Abbas have been nearly hit by drivers entering or leaving the development. Please be reminded that whilst Cerne Abbas have a right of access over this public pavement, one should always give way to pedestrians on this pavement. It would be appreciated if you can please ensure that you, any tenants, visitors, or deliveries you have, enter or leave the development very slowly and stop to check for pedestrians who may be passing the entrance.”commencing