Planning appeals in Dorset, 2025

Change of use of four buildings and yard to a mixed B2 and B8 use

erect 1 no. detached dwelling and installation of air source heat pump

extend and convert existing garage to form residential annexe to The Walled Garden

sever plot and erect a new dwelling, remove existing caravan

sever plot, demolish garage and erect bungalow

erection of up to 50 dwellings with new cycle/pedestrian link to West Bourton Road and the provision of public open space (outline application to determine access only)

demolition of barns, erection of up to 30 dwellings and provision of site for village hall with parking area, wildlife area, attenuation pond and public open space (outline application to determine access)

a northern extension of Downs Quarry for the extraction of building stone

a northern extension of Downs Quarry for the extraction of building stone

a northern extension of Downs Quarry for the extraction of building stone

garage conversion to create first floor level with linked extension to main dwelling, removal of conservatory, erection of flat roof rear/side extension with block paving to driveway and upgraded patio

Erection of four detached dwellinghouses and alterations to the existing dwellinghouse and erection of an associated garage outbuilding

Replace the greenhouse in the back garden with a wooden garden room/artist studio

replace outbuilding with single storey extension. Add dormer, move front porch, add raised decking, raise height of windows/doors on rear wing

install a new agricultural access to arable fields at Furzehill

garage extension for gym and craft room at first floor level

erection of new dwelling and alterations to garage to facilitate vehicular access to rear

alterations and extension of detached annex building

alterations and extension of detached annex building

alterations and extension of detached annex building

demolish existing dwelling and erect 6no 4-bedroom detached houses with associated parking and access

demolition of shed and erection of building for use as a sauna and retaining wall. Erect wood store and access steps/ladder without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref P/FUL/2024/02833, dated 18 December 2024.  The condition in dispute is No 15 which states that: ‘Prior to the installation of the sauna building details of the finish of the wooden cladding shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall thereafter proceed in accordance with the approved details.’  The reason given for the condition is: ‘In the interests of visual amenity’

proposed new polytunnels for growing plants

to form vehicular access

enabling residential development of 16 dwellings to facilitate restoration of listed farmhouse and mill building

Erection of outbuilding (retrospective) for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse

the erection of one self-build residential dwelling and garage (Use Class C3)

up to 9 Self Build Dwellings (as a phased development)

erect 130 No. dwelling, form public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS). Reserved matters application to determine appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following the grant of Outline Planning Permission No. APP/D1265/W/21/3284485 (LPA Ref. 2/2019/1799/OUT).  The details for which approval is sought are: appearance, landscaping, layout and scale

the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling

2 no. Dwellings based on a permission in principle application (ref. P/PIP/2021/03738) for the erection of up to 2 no. Dwellings

erect 1 No. holiday cottage, form new pedestrian and

Redevelopment of site including demolition of several school buildings, conversion & construction of new buildings to provide 19 dwellings with vehicular access, off street parking, gardens & landscaping without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref P/VOC/2024/04675, dated 29 November 2024

replacement of 10 windows from single glazed timber to double glazed upvc

for alterations and conversion to 2 houses and 2 maisonettes

to erect a replacement single storey extension (demolish existing) and replace external doors

to erect a replacement single storey extension (demolish existing) and replace external doors

replacement agricultural barn

Cosy 6 Heat pump on a concrete base

Single storey front, side and rear extension

the installation of an air source heat pump (‘ASHP’)

change of use of public open space to garden curtilage

Part Retention of the existing dwelling and severance of the land to erect two semi-detached dwellings together with landscaping, parking and associated works”

erection of a dwelling

construct 2 dwellings at rear and addition of pitched roof to the existing garage as well as an extension to the first-floor office space

construction of new vehicular access, farm track and turning area and a new agricultural building

Retention of building for storage

the material changes in the use of the Land from an agricultural use to use for domestic purposes ancillary to the adjacent dwelling including integral operational development comprising: a. Construction and laying out thereon of a domestic greenhouse and shed used to house domestic appliances; b. Laying out hardstanding; c. Erection thereon of fencing unrelated to agriculture and above permitted development height; d. Creation of a domestic style vegetable patch unrelated to agriculture; e. Creation of a domestic style pond unrelated to agricultural use; f. Installation of retaining wall and steps to dwelling; g. c onstruction of pillars and gates on the highway boundary to create access to adjacent dwelling

Retention of building for storage

erect extension to the rear to form dining room, balcony to rear off existing lounge and loft conversion with dormer to front

change of use of land and buildings to an animal rescue centre with ancillary offices and storage; the demolition of a hay store and silage clamp; the provision of 2 no. single storey extensions to existing buildings; retention of a mobile home for animal w elfare; parking; and associated works

reposition and widen existing vehicular access. Demolish part of and rebuild boundary wall

erection of dwelling

Erection of boundary fencing and foundation/base for replacement outbuilding

a single storey self-build dwelling with associated parking and garden areas and improvement to an existing vehicular access

siting of a temporary rural workers dwelling (retrospective), conversion of the stables to toilets/showers/office/meeting room, erection of a proposed agricultural building and the use of site for alpaca experiences

conversion from redundant stables into residential annex

Retain beach hut’

subdivision of first floor bedroom

installation of conservation rooflights and repairs to roof, walls, and door

Development of 2 dwellings with associated parking and amenity areas and a new vehicular access

sever land and erect detached dwelling, demolition of existing garage without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref P/FUL/2023/06978, dated 21 March 2024

erection of replacement fascia signs on north and east elevation

the erection of 6 detached dwelling houses, with associated vehicular and pedestrian access

garage conversion to annexe for multi-generational living accommodation

demolition of existing lodge and erection of a replacement lodge, with detached garage and associated landscaping

Conversion of stables to residential dwelling

erect a detached dwelling with associated parking and access

re-use of the existing barn to create a single dwelling house

conversion of redundant agricultural building for residential development

demolition of a barn and the erection of a dwelling (self-build project)

sever land; erect 1no. dwelling; form new access from Salisbury Road

single storey side and rear extension, front entrance porch

the demolition of existing agricultural buildings and polytunnels and the erection of 2 residential dwellings (C3), vehicular accesses and associated works

• 1. Without planning permission, the construction of a barn in the approximate position shown marked with brown hatching on the attached plan” (“the Alleged Development”). 2. Without planning permission, the material change of use of land from agriculture to a mixed use for agriculture, the keeping of two horses and storage

the installation of 13 solar PV panels on roof of 19 North Square. 6 on the west facing roof and 7 on the east facing roof

Without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land from Woodland to mixed Domestic and Woodland Use, together with the unauthorized development in creation of an access point onto the highway and laying of hard standing to facilitate parking on that land. Construction of gates and fences in excess of permitted development rights

provision of 23 static caravans on permanent bases

‘Retain open fronted timber shelter, 2no. small wooden barns, wooden chicken coop & goat house. Reinforcement of existing track’

‘proposed retention of amphibious vehicle and decking for use as an amenity area linked to the existing leisure facilities’

outline for the demolition of the existing bungalow and the erect of 11 no residential units, 100% affordable housing

‘additional hard standings and glamping pods (part retrospective).’

the conversion of an existing agricultural building to 1 x two -bedroom (C3) dwellinghouse with associated landscaping

a temporary agricultural worker's dwelling

the change of use of agricultural land to ancillary domestic garden/curtilage and the construction of a tennis court

the erection of a dwelling-house

the change of use and conversion of agricultural building to dwelling (use class C3)

operational development relating to use of building and land within curtilage to flexible use (Class C1 ‘Hotels’)

for replacement of rear window with bi-fold door at ground floor, new window at first floor and re-alignment of existing window, apex porch canopy to front door, French doors to replace window at second floor with extended Juliet balcony. Solar panels to flat r oof area

for a two storey side extension

for 1.8m wooden feather board fencing with concrete posts

for a first floor extension to existing footprint. Existing single storey extension roof removed, first floor area expanded with new roof tying into the existing

New Dwelling (Amended Scheme)

Erect rear decking (Variation of condition 2 of planning approval WP/20/00915/FUL - decking, as approved, has been built other than in accordance with approved plan 2904:001 Rev C) without complying with conditions 2 and 3

up to 130 dwellings, open space, landscaping (including LAP and LEAP), new vehicular and pedestrian access (including from the North Dorset Trailway), parking, engineering (including ground modelling and drainage) works and infrastructure (including cycle and pedestrian connections)

demolition of existing & erection of replacement beach hut to incorporate extension at Field 768, Hut 10, Access Track to Fields 758 and 766 to 769 Portland Bill, Portland, Dorset DT5 2JT without complying with conditions 2 and 6 attached to planning permission Ref: P/FUL/2022/02708

sever site; demolition of outbuilding/garage; erect single storey dwelling and associated development

Erection of a family room/dog room to the rear at ground floor level

2 sheds, retention of decking, water tanks in association with continued use of land as allotment

Mixed-use development at land west of Church Hill (food store/café, office, 2 flats, Class E commercial building, parking, landscaping, demolition of agricultural buildings) and outline permission (access only) for up to 120 dwellings on land off Butts Close and Schoolhouse Lane

Replacement of existing 5.5m x 3.6m outbuilding with new 8m x 6m outbuilding

Modification of planning obligation relating to outline planning permission for approximately 500 residential dwellings in phases 2-4 to reduce affordable housing requirement from 30% to 26.24%

erect up to 32 affordable dwellings (outline application with all matters reserved)

‘Retain brick wall with brick piers and capping & reduce height of timber gate (remove timber fence). Existing unsafe wall demolished’

the use of a building as a single dwelling house

two shepherd huts, replacement building and associated facilities for tourist accommodation purposes

Modification of planning obligation dated 20 December 2011 relating to North Quadrant of Poundbury, Phases 3 and 4, to allow variation of terms by which staircasing payments shall be spent

‘removal of garage, construction of single storey side extension, construction of first floor extension, construction of a porch, subdivision of dwelling to create two dwellings’

the construction of a rural workers dwelling (as part of this

Removal of Condition 3 to retain metal balustrades around flat roof area; development comprises retention of flat roof, retention of roof dormer altered to remove external door and replace with window and Juliet balcony

to convert storage building to self contained annex

erection of a fence

Alterations to extant permission (ref: P/FUL/2023/00021) to include a first floor room and year round holiday accommodation

Convert existing barn into 1 No. dwelling

erect building to provide two loose boxes, feed and fodder stores and tractor store

to erect 19 No. dwellings, form amenity space, create vehicular access and 43 No. parking spaces

Redevelopment of existing hotel to provide new tourist accommodation including: 30 hotel bedrooms, apartment and villa accommodation and associated leisure and dining facilities

alterations and extensions to dwelling and extension to domestic outbuilding

the change of use of four agricultural buildings to a flexible commercial use (Class C1)

the erection of up to 5 self – build dwellings and ancillary works

grey cladding above the dado line, replacement of UPVc soffits and fascias on porch with same cladding and install similar style new aluminium white double-glazed windows

a 4.2m x 4.4m (16 m.sq) extension to an existing farm shop to provide ancillary storage space

demolition of redundant agricultural buildings and erect 3 residential units with garages, served off a new access

extension of existing animal rescue centre together with erection of buildings and track ancillary to that use

change of use of land for siting 2 holiday lodges and associated works

the formation of a front dormer

the erection of a rear two storey extension creating a balcony and alterations to the front porch

replacement shopfront to existing bakery/cafe

the erection of rear and side two storey extensions and enlargement of the porch. S

Carry out external alterations to barn to facilitate permitted commercial use”

‘Change of use & conversion of agricultural building to 2 No. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)’

refurbishment and conversion of 6no. existing washhouses, including the addition of a first-floor mezzanine & erection of a single storey extension to each existing washhouse to create 6no. residential units

Change of use of main building to residential (1 dwelling). Demolition of outbuildings and erect a dwelling and associated works to facilitate this

a rear single-storey extension

alterations to outside space

‘change of use (only - no physical alterations amounting to development under s.55 of the 1990 Act) of care home C2 to hotel C1’

Creation of a permanent dwelling with denoted domestic curtilage and the use of the adjacent yard area and barn for the storage of items relating to agriculture and an Engineering business. The retention of a barn for a mixed Agricultural and commercial use

Proposed Change of Use of Seafront Hardstanding and siting of temporary mobile business/catering and a Sauna unit

retrospective application for the retention of a boundary fence

Pitched roofs to replace flat roofs to existing side extensions. Conversion of existing garage to office

creation of a new access and stopping up of three existing accesses to include an interconnecting farm track at Meadow Farm

Outline application for the erection of up to 50 dwellings and associated works

1 x Free-Standing Billboard Sign

rooms in a new roof, a single-storey front and two-storey rear extension

the erection of a first-floor side extension