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Planning appeals in Dorset, 2026
89 appeals decided in 2026, 30% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed29 October 2026· minor6010776The Bothey, Clayford, Wimborne, BH21 7BJ
- Dismissed23 October 2026· minor601467352 St Mary Street, Weymouth, DT4 8BJ
to create supported accommodation for care leavers aged 18 -25 for the existing education and social welfare facility
- Dismissed22 October 2026· minor6012104Papushka Fields, Dorchester Rd,, Lytchett Minster, BH16 6FE
to convert agricultural outbuilding to dwellinghouse
- Dismissed22 October 2026· minor6011513Field View Barn, Fishey Lane, West Orchard, SP7 0LQ
erect 1 no. dwelling, change of use of land from agricultural to residential and carry out hard and soft landscaping (demolish existing agricultural building )
- Allowed21 October 20266010895Land off Dukes Close, Martinstown, DT2 9TU
a portal framed agricultural storage building
- Dismissed20 October 2026· other6010515Abbots Litten, Long Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BU
the installation of a lift from ground floor to first floor
- Allowed15 October 2026· major6010988Land North Of Castle Avenue, Okeford Fitzpaine, DT11 0RL
Erection of 78 Dwellings with Associated Vehicular and Pedestrian Access, Landscaping, Open Space and Drainage Attenuation
- Dismissed2 October 2026· minor601211555, Boundary Lane, St Leonards and St Ives, BH24 2SE
static caravan to be used as rental accommodation. Proposed new access to the site from Grange Road. New gravel paths, gravel driveway and decking on site
- Dismissed29 September 2026· minor601156515 Churchill Close, Sturminster Marshall, BH21 4BQ
- Dismissed29 September 2026· minor601113146 The Finches, Weymouth, DT3 5QN
sever plot and erect 1no. dwelling
- Dismissed22 September 2026· householder6008393117 Lonnen Road, Colehill, BH21 7AU
Single storey rear extension with pitched roof, brick and render walls to match existing house, not connected to existing garage
- Dismissed18 September 2026· minor6010834Arcady, Winters Lane To Cheese Lane, Coryates, DT3 4HW
Erection of self-build single storey dwelling with associated parking and amenity space
- Dismissed16 September 20266010756The Scrambling Field, Gaffer's Farm, Higher Halstock, BA22 9QX
Continue to use as a glamping site with adapted boat, bus, shepherds hut and railway trucks
- Dismissed28 August 2026· minor6007314Kingston Barn, Kingston Russell, Dorchester, DT2 9EE
Removal of dilapidated block and portal frame buildings; conversion and change of use of barns to comprise 5 dwellings; erection of two dwellings; and landscaping and car parking
- Dismissed27 August 2026· minor6009850Barn on Land at Bakers Lane, Holtwood, Wimborne, BH21 7BY
Change of use from agricultural barn to residential dwelling (Class C3) with extension
- Dismissed24 August 2026· householder600736938 Brook Lane, Corfe Mullen, BH21 3RD
Erect extension to existing annex, flue
- Allowed19 August 2026· minor6009129Agricultural Building At Paddock Farm, Bowridge Hill, Gillingham, SP8 5QS
change of use and conversion of agricultural building to 2no. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
- Dismissed12 August 20266007277Shady Glades, Long Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AQ
a Dog exercise park to include formation of car parking areas and erection of fencing and storage container
- Dismissed12 August 20266006292Land at Cruxton Farm, Cruxton Lane, Cruxton, DT2 0EB
Construction of a solar farm, to include the installation of solar photovoltaic panels to generate 10MW of electricity, with Distribution Network Operator (DNO) and client substations, inverters, perimeter stock fencing, access tracks, landscaping and other associated works
- Dismissed11 August 2026· minor6010037Alma, Harts Lane, Holt, BH21 7AR
erection of 1 no. self-build dwelling
- Dismissed11 August 2026· minor6009050Old Brickyard Farm, Shaftesbury Road, Motcombe, SP7 9NP
Erection of 1no. dwelling, including landscaping & associated works. Change of use of agricultural barn (with consent for residential use) to storage
- Dismissed10 August 2026· householder601154212 Twinways Lane, Melplash, Bridport, DT6 3UQ
First floor extension over existing single storey
- Dismissed7 August 2026· minor6007075The Ferns, Poole Road, Jubilee Cross, Lytchett Matravers, BH16 6AF
retrospective planning application for the retention of 1 no. dwelling (self build) with associated parking, vehicle turning on site and vehicular access off Poole Road
- Allowed6 August 2026· householder601053066 Ringwood Road, Longham, BH22 9AW
Erection of boundary treatment and gates
- Dismissed6 August 2026· minor6006558Land to the Side and to the Rear of No. 59 Wayside Road, St Leonards, BH24 2SJ
Demolish the structures and erect a detached bungalow with vehicular access
- Allowed31 July 2026· householder600971440 Lake Road, Verwood, BH31 6BX
the construction of a single storey annexe
- Dismissed31 July 20266007412Land Ne of Pee Wee Cottage, Horton Road, Horton Heath, Wimborne, BH21 7JR
Sever land and erection of a pair of semi-detached houses to the north-east of Pee Wee Cottage
- Dismissed24 July 20266007741Land and Garages East of 1 Great Western Terrace Weymouth, Weymouth, DT4 7LA
to demolish existing garages and erect a detached 1.5 storey, 2 bedroom dwelling on the land and garages east of 1 Great Western Terrace with onsite parking
- Allowed15 July 20266004471Muston Down Farm, Birch Lane, Dorchester, DT2 7SU
temporary living accommodation for a rural worker to manage the mixed equestrian and agricultural business
- Planning permission granted14 July 2026· enforcement3351402Coldharbour Farm, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4BG
Without planning permission: a) The material change of use of the Land from agricultural use to use for storage purposes. b) The siting of metal containers on the Land in association with and in order to facilitate the unlawful change of use of the Land for storage. c) Laying out and construction of a roadway and pillars in association with and in order to facilitate the unlawful change of use of the Land for storage
- Allowed6 July 2026· householder6009028253 Wimborne Road West, Ferndown, BH21 2DN
construction of single storey rear extension and demolition of existing stable block
- Allowed2 July 2026· other6002041Centre House, Westhill Road, Weymouth, DT4 9NH
to install a conservation rooflight
- Dismissed2 July 2026· other600706936 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LH
to install solar photovoltaics to rear facing roof slopes
- Dismissed2 July 2026600706836 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LH
to install solar photovoltaics to rear facing roof slopes
- Dismissed2 July 20266005411The Barn, Yeovil Road, Halstock, BA22 9RR
conversion of a barn to a self-build dwelling
- Allowed24 June 20266004904Twin Pines, Grange Road, St Leonards & St Ives, BH24 2QE
retention of Areas A and B in B8 storage use together with the retention of area of hardstanding, portacabins, containers and associated structures
- Dismissed23 June 20266006427Land Nw Herrison Road, Charlton Down, DT2 9RJ
construction of new vehicular access, farm track and turning area and a new agricultural building
- Dismissed19 June 20266007812Land At E 377939 N 130405, Church Road, Silton, SP8 5PW
erection of a single storey equestrian building (stable block and tack room) to supersede previous approval P/FUL/2022/05814
- Dismissed19 June 20266007322Site P Osprey Quay, Hamm Beach Road, Portland, DT5 1GF
retention of change of use of land to storage (B8) and siting of storage containers, with associated parking, fencing and landscaping
- Dismissed19 June 20266006813Loscombe House, Old Compton Lane, Bradford Abbas, DT9 4FF
continue to use the land that was a domestic garden (Class C3) for commercial car storage (Class B8)
- Allowed11 June 20266006122Land to Rear of 53 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7JT
Demolish garage/stores and erect a pair of two bedroomed cottages
- Allowed8 June 2026· ldc3370521492 Littlemoor Road, Weymouth, DT3 5NY
a proposed single storey rear extension
- Dismissed8 June 2026· ldc3368452Lyons Gate Caravan Park A352, Lyons Gate, Dorset, DT2 7AZ
use of land for the siting of 40 no. caravans for human habitation
- Dismissed8 June 2026· ldc3362673Cider Press, Kings Lane, Powerstock, DT6 3TF
the continued use of 3 buildings for residential use
- Allowed8 June 2026· minor33592486 Albert Road, Dorchester, DT1 1SF
Conversion of building into 3 flats and erection of extension containing 6 new flats (planning permission 1/E/87/137)
- Dismissed8 June 2026· ldc33475369 Weston Street, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2DF
erection of outbuilding (garage)
- Dismissed8 June 20266005160Land Between 48-50 Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AP
redevelop site with 2 attached (1 pair of semi-detached) houses
- Allowed4 June 2026600233910 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HS
the erection of a first-floor extension to provide 1 no. unit of residential accommodation
- Dismissed2 June 2026· householder600386710A East Street, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4DS
erect roof extension (hip to gable) to facilitate loft conversion with internal alterations. Demolish outbuilding and erect store/summerhouse
- Dismissed20 May 2026· minor600404082 St Mary Street and 24 St Thomas Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8PJ
change of use of the ground floor from retail (Use Class E) to an adult gaming centre and the conversion of the upper floors into five flats with associated internal and external alterations, including the provision of residential access doors onto St Thoma s Street and formation of a ground floor lobby and floor bin storage area, and the retention of works carried out to internally partition 82 St Mary Street and 24 St Thomas Street from the neighbouring properties (81 St Mary Street and 23 St Thomas Street)
- Dismissed19 May 2026· minor6006739White Thorne Cottage, Main Street, Litton Cheney, Dorset, DT2 9AS
demolish existing dwelling and construct two semi-detached replacement dwellings
- Allowed18 May 2026· minor6006237Looke Lane, Puncknowle, DT2 9BA
described in the application as “to erect an agricultural storage shed, and to create an access track from Looke Lane
- Dismissed14 May 2026· other3376355Hazel Copse Cottage, Langton Herring, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4JB
Extension to Hazel Copse cottage to include solar panels on roof, heat pump and it's change of use from a holiday let to an agricultural workers dwelling
- Dismissed14 May 2026· minor3376268Hazel Copse Cottage, Langton Herring, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4JB
Extension to Hazel Copse cottage to include solar panels on roof, heat pump and it's change of use from a holiday let to an agricultural workers dwelling
- Dismissed13 May 2026· householder600348121, Seven Acres Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT36DQ
dormer to the front and raised patio and steps to the rear
- Dismissed11 May 2026· minor6005447Land Northeast of Musbury Close, Marnhull, Dorset, DT10 1JP
outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access for up to nine dwellings (to include 2 x self build plots and 2 x First Homes discount market units) and associated infrastructure
- Allowed30 April 2026· minor6002928Barn at Willow Tree Farm, Chetnole Road, Leigh, DT9 6HJ
Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)
- Dismissed28 April 2026· householder600566137 Clayford Avenue, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9PQ
Erect a single storey garage / store building with a pitched roof in the front garden, forward of the principal elevation of the dwelling
- Dismissed28 April 2026· minor6004312Land West of Putton Lane, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4AG
Retention and repositioning of 14 no. shipping containers for commercial and agricultural storage and use of lawful buildings for commercial and agricultural storage
- Allowed27 April 2026· minor600430611 Melverley Gardens, Dorset, Wimborne, BH21 1HJ
sever plot and erect one new dwelling
- Dismissed27 April 2026· minor6004216Casterbridge Industrial Estate, Access Lane to Casterbridge Industrial Estate, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1PL
Erect live/ work unit with associated parking
- Allowed22 April 2026· householder6003416168 Leigh Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2DB
single storey rear extension
- Allowed20 April 2026· minor6003252Hut 11 Field 767, Access Track to Fields 758 and 766 to 769, Portland Bill Portland, Dorset, DT5 2JT
the retention of the existing beach hut
- Dismissed27 March 2026· other6002630Newlands Farm, Milton on Stour, Dorset, SP8 5PX
single storey and east extensions with internal alterations
- Dismissed27 March 2026· householder6002626Newlands Farm, Milton on Stour, Dorset, SP8 5PX
single storey and east extensions with internal alterations
- Dismissed19 March 2026· other600284789, The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7AT
change of use from take away to retail. Addition of security shutter to the front door and windows
- Dismissed19 March 2026· minor600159789, The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7AT
change of use from take away to retail. Addition of security shutter to the front door and windows
- Allowed18 March 2026· minor6000906Saxon Maybank East Farm, Bradford Abbas, Dorset, DT9 6JN
to station 3no. holiday lodges, install a package treatment plant & associated works
- Quashed On Legal Grounds11 March 2026· enforcement3361923Old Dairy Cottage, 10-11 West End, Spetisbury, Dorset, DT11 9DG
the change of use of Old Dairy Farm Cottage from restricted occupancy holiday let use to unrestricted C3 dwelling house
- Allowed11 March 2026· minor3360809Old Dairy Farm Cottage, 10-11 West End, Spetisbury, Blandford Forum, DT11 9DG
- Dismissed4 March 2026· householder600260521 Grange Road, St Leonards And St Ives, Ringwood, BH24 2QE
side, rear extensions, additional storey, new garage
- Dismissed4 March 2026· minor6002355Southover Farm, Tolpuddle, Dorset, DT2 7HE
change of use & conversion of agricultural buildings to for 5no. dwellings (Use Class C3)
- Dismissed4 March 2026· householder3376118Flat 1, 9 Stafford Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2BQ
replace white single glazed windows with white double glazed UPVC windows
- Dismissed3 March 2026· ldc3345643Bankside, Holt Wood, Horsehoes to Billberies Farm Lane, Pond Head Road, Holt , Dorset, BH21 7DX
the construction of single storey side and rear extensions with provision of porch, together with two outbuildings
- Notice upheld2 March 2026· enforcement3338334Brightfields Farm, Priors Corner, Horton, Dorset, BH21 7EX
without planning permission, the material change of use of open agricultural land to storage of building materials, hot tubs, containers & machinery not associated with the agricultural use of the Land. The unauthorised erection of a temporary storage building with hardstanding base and additional hardstanding track
- Dismissed11 February 2026· householder600127145, Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AB
to erect 13 No. Solar Panels to Rear Roof
- Dismissed11 February 2026· other600126745 Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AB
to erect 13 No. Solar Panels to Rear Roof
- Dismissed11 February 2026· ldc3358144Sherborne Valley House , Hardings House Lane, Sherborne, DT9 4TB
Siting of a mobile home for residential use as a separate dwellinghouse
- Allowed9 February 2026· major6001579Bridge Farm, Cards Mill Lane, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset, DT6 6RW
Change of use of agricultural land to caravan/camping site as an existing facility. Construct reception building. Kitchen/shower block, bin store and services roads (Part retrospective). Resubmission following withdrawal of WD/D/16/000730 without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref WD/D/17/002060, dated 12 February 2018
- Allowed9 February 2026· minor3370752The Old Barn , Brooklands Farm, Mannington, Wimborne , Dorset , BH21 7JU
change of use of land from agriculture to dwelling and retention of 1 residential dwellinghouse (C3), the demolition of two outbuildings, and installation of a bat box
- Allowed4 February 2026· householder600187622 Weyview Crescent, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5NR
erect rear/side raised terrace with stairs and 3.2m boundary fence
- Dismissed3 February 2026· minor6001329147 Ringwood Road, Dorset, Longham, BH22 9AB
to build a 3-bedroom detached property with associated parking and amenity space (This is a self-build property for an individual)
- Allowed2 February 2026· minor6001772Duncliffe Hall Farm, Stour Row, Shaftesbury, SP7 0QB
change of use & conversion of an agricultural building to 2 No. dwellinghouse (use class C3)
- Dismissed2 February 2026· minor60016451 Spitfire Close, Crossways, Weymouth, Dorset, DT2 8TZ
change of use from C3 to C3(b) - residential supported living facility
- Allowed29 January 2026· major3372602Land to the Rear of 156-172, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NP
redevelopment to form retirement living accommodation for older people comprising 48 retirement living apartments and 25 retirement living cottages including communal facilities, access, car parking and landscaping to create an integrated retirement community
- Dismissed27 January 2026· householder600308423 Kempston Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8XB
hip to gable loft conversion includes dormer window and balcony
- Dismissed12 January 2026· minor6001214Land off Shortlake Lane, Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6HN
erect unit of holiday accommodation (demolish existing stable and stores)
- Dismissed9 January 2026· minor60011073-5 Maiden Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT48BB
conversion of nightclub to 4 dwellings with associated works including roof alterations; creating additional floor
- Dismissed9 January 2026· minor6001091Land North of Foxgloves, Church Street, West Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5RB
erect a single detached dwelling with car parking
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