LAND stabilisation works to stop cliff erosion on a housing site off Old Castle Road, Weymouth have been approved by Dorset Council. The authority say the works may be harmful to nature and a Site of Special Scientific Interest but are essential and need to go ahead to avoid cutting off around 90 homes and the Castle Cove Sailing Club. The council will pay for part of the project which is expected to be cheaper than diverting the road, its other option. The works will include adding gabions and stone boulders from the beachfront up the slope with stone filled drains and piling to support the three homes which already have planning permission.