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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.

  1. Dismissed29 October 2026· minor6010776
    The Bothey, Clayford, Wimborne, BH21 7BJ
  2. Dismissed23 October 2026· minor6014673
    52 St Mary Street, Weymouth, DT4 8BJ

    to create supported accommodation for care leavers aged 18 -25 for the existing education and social welfare facility

  3. Dismissed22 October 2026· minor6012104
    Papushka Fields, Dorchester Rd,, Lytchett Minster, BH16 6FE

    to convert agricultural outbuilding to dwellinghouse

  4. Dismissed22 October 2026· minor6011513
    Field 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 )

  5. Allowed21 October 20266010895
    Land off Dukes Close, Martinstown, DT2 9TU

    a portal framed agricultural storage building

  6. Dismissed20 October 2026· other6010515
    Abbots Litten, Long Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BU

    the installation of a lift from ground floor to first floor

  7. Allowed15 October 2026· major6010988
    Land North Of Castle Avenue, Okeford Fitzpaine, DT11 0RL

    Erection of 78 Dwellings with Associated Vehicular and Pedestrian Access, Landscaping, Open Space and Drainage Attenuation

  8. Dismissed2 October 2026· minor6012115
    55, 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

  9. Dismissed29 September 2026· minor6011565
    15 Churchill Close, Sturminster Marshall, BH21 4BQ
  10. Dismissed29 September 2026· minor6011131
    46 The Finches, Weymouth, DT3 5QN

    sever plot and erect 1no. dwelling

  11. Dismissed22 September 2026· householder6008393
    117 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

  12. Dismissed18 September 2026· minor6010834
    Arcady, Winters Lane To Cheese Lane, Coryates, DT3 4HW

    Erection of self-build single storey dwelling with associated parking and amenity space

  13. Dismissed16 September 20266010756
    The 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

  14. Dismissed28 August 2026· minor6007314
    Kingston 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

  15. Dismissed27 August 2026· minor6009850
    Barn on Land at Bakers Lane, Holtwood, Wimborne, BH21 7BY

    Change of use from agricultural barn to residential dwelling (Class C3) with extension

  16. Dismissed24 August 2026· householder6007369
    38 Brook Lane, Corfe Mullen, BH21 3RD

    Erect extension to existing annex, flue

  17. Allowed19 August 2026· minor6009129
    Agricultural Building At Paddock Farm, Bowridge Hill, Gillingham, SP8 5QS

    change of use and conversion of agricultural building to 2no. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)

  18. Dismissed12 August 20266007277
    Shady Glades, Long Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AQ

    a Dog exercise park to include formation of car parking areas and erection of fencing and storage container

  19. Dismissed12 August 20266006292
    Land 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

  20. Dismissed11 August 2026· minor6010037
    Alma, Harts Lane, Holt, BH21 7AR

    erection of 1 no. self-build dwelling

  21. Dismissed11 August 2026· minor6009050
    Old 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

  22. Dismissed10 August 2026· householder6011542
    12 Twinways Lane, Melplash, Bridport, DT6 3UQ

    First floor extension over existing single storey

  23. Dismissed7 August 2026· minor6007075
    The 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

  24. Allowed6 August 2026· householder6010530
    66 Ringwood Road, Longham, BH22 9AW

    Erection of boundary treatment and gates

  25. Dismissed6 August 2026· minor6006558
    Land 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

  26. Allowed31 July 2026· householder6009714
    40 Lake Road, Verwood, BH31 6BX

    the construction of a single storey annexe

  27. Dismissed31 July 20266007412
    Land 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

  28. Dismissed24 July 20266007741
    Land 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

  29. Allowed15 July 20266004471
    Muston Down Farm, Birch Lane, Dorchester, DT2 7SU

    temporary living accommodation for a rural worker to manage the mixed equestrian and agricultural business

  30. Planning permission granted14 July 2026· enforcement3351402
    Coldharbour 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

  31. Allowed6 July 2026· householder6009028
    253 Wimborne Road West, Ferndown, BH21 2DN

    construction of single storey rear extension and demolition of existing stable block

  32. Allowed2 July 2026· other6002041
    Centre House, Westhill Road, Weymouth, DT4 9NH

    to install a conservation rooflight

  33. Dismissed2 July 2026· other6007069
    36 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LH

    to install solar photovoltaics to rear facing roof slopes

  34. Dismissed2 July 20266007068
    36 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LH

    to install solar photovoltaics to rear facing roof slopes

  35. Dismissed2 July 20266005411
    The Barn, Yeovil Road, Halstock, BA22 9RR

    conversion of a barn to a self-build dwelling

  36. Allowed24 June 20266004904
    Twin 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

  37. Dismissed23 June 20266006427
    Land Nw Herrison Road, Charlton Down, DT2 9RJ

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

  38. Dismissed19 June 20266007812
    Land 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

  39. Dismissed19 June 20266007322
    Site 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

  40. Dismissed19 June 20266006813
    Loscombe 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)

  41. Allowed11 June 20266006122
    Land to Rear of 53 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7JT

    Demolish garage/stores and erect a pair of two bedroomed cottages

  42. Allowed8 June 2026· ldc3370521
    492 Littlemoor Road, Weymouth, DT3 5NY

    a proposed single storey rear extension

  43. Dismissed8 June 2026· ldc3368452
    Lyons Gate Caravan Park A352, Lyons Gate, Dorset, DT2 7AZ

    use of land for the siting of 40 no. caravans for human habitation

  44. Dismissed8 June 2026· ldc3362673
    Cider Press, Kings Lane, Powerstock, DT6 3TF

    the continued use of 3 buildings for residential use

  45. Allowed8 June 2026· minor3359248
    6 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)

  46. Dismissed8 June 2026· ldc3347536
    9 Weston Street, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2DF

    erection of outbuilding (garage)

  47. Dismissed8 June 20266005160
    Land Between 48-50 Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AP

    redevelop site with 2 attached (1 pair of semi-detached) houses

  48. Allowed4 June 20266002339
    10 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HS

    the erection of a first-floor extension to provide 1 no. unit of residential accommodation

  49. Dismissed2 June 2026· householder6003867
    10A 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

  50. Dismissed20 May 2026· minor6004040
    82 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)

  51. Dismissed19 May 2026· minor6006739
    White Thorne Cottage, Main Street, Litton Cheney, Dorset, DT2 9AS

    demolish existing dwelling and construct two semi-detached replacement dwellings

  52. Allowed18 May 2026· minor6006237
    Looke Lane, Puncknowle, DT2 9BA

    described in the application as “to erect an agricultural storage shed, and to create an access track from Looke Lane

  53. Dismissed14 May 2026· other3376355
    Hazel 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

  54. Dismissed14 May 2026· minor3376268
    Hazel 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

  55. Dismissed13 May 2026· householder6003481
    21, Seven Acres Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT36DQ

    dormer to the front and raised patio and steps to the rear

  56. Dismissed11 May 2026· minor6005447
    Land 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

  57. Allowed30 April 2026· minor6002928
    Barn at Willow Tree Farm, Chetnole Road, Leigh, DT9 6HJ

    Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)

  58. Dismissed28 April 2026· householder6005661
    37 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

  59. Dismissed28 April 2026· minor6004312
    Land 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

  60. Allowed27 April 2026· minor6004306
    11 Melverley Gardens, Dorset, Wimborne, BH21 1HJ

    sever plot and erect one new dwelling

  61. Dismissed27 April 2026· minor6004216
    Casterbridge Industrial Estate, Access Lane to Casterbridge Industrial Estate, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1PL

    Erect live/ work unit with associated parking

  62. Allowed22 April 2026· householder6003416
    168 Leigh Road, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2DB

    single storey rear extension

  63. Allowed20 April 2026· minor6003252
    Hut 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

  64. Dismissed27 March 2026· other6002630
    Newlands Farm, Milton on Stour, Dorset, SP8 5PX

    single storey and east extensions with internal alterations

  65. Dismissed27 March 2026· householder6002626
    Newlands Farm, Milton on Stour, Dorset, SP8 5PX

    single storey and east extensions with internal alterations

  66. Dismissed19 March 2026· other6002847
    89, The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7AT

    change of use from take away to retail. Addition of security shutter to the front door and windows

  67. Dismissed19 March 2026· minor6001597
    89, The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7AT

    change of use from take away to retail. Addition of security shutter to the front door and windows

  68. Allowed18 March 2026· minor6000906
    Saxon Maybank East Farm, Bradford Abbas, Dorset, DT9 6JN

    to station 3no. holiday lodges, install a package treatment plant & associated works

  69. Quashed On Legal Grounds11 March 2026· enforcement3361923
    Old 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

  70. Allowed11 March 2026· minor3360809
    Old Dairy Farm Cottage, 10-11 West End, Spetisbury, Blandford Forum, DT11 9DG
  71. Dismissed4 March 2026· householder6002605
    21 Grange Road, St Leonards And St Ives, Ringwood, BH24 2QE

    side, rear extensions, additional storey, new garage

  72. Dismissed4 March 2026· minor6002355
    Southover Farm, Tolpuddle, Dorset, DT2 7HE

    change of use & conversion of agricultural buildings to for 5no. dwellings (Use Class C3)

  73. Dismissed4 March 2026· householder3376118
    Flat 1, 9 Stafford Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2BQ

    replace white single glazed windows with white double glazed UPVC windows

  74. Dismissed3 March 2026· ldc3345643
    Bankside, 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

  75. Notice upheld2 March 2026· enforcement3338334
    Brightfields 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

  76. Dismissed11 February 2026· householder6001271
    45, Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AB

    to erect 13 No. Solar Panels to Rear Roof

  77. Dismissed11 February 2026· other6001267
    45 Hound Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AB

    to erect 13 No. Solar Panels to Rear Roof

  78. Dismissed11 February 2026· ldc3358144
    Sherborne Valley House , Hardings House Lane, Sherborne, DT9 4TB

    Siting of a mobile home for residential use as a separate dwellinghouse

  79. Allowed9 February 2026· major6001579
    Bridge 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

  80. Allowed9 February 2026· minor3370752
    The 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

  81. Allowed4 February 2026· householder6001876
    22 Weyview Crescent, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5NR

    erect rear/side raised terrace with stairs and 3.2m boundary fence

  82. Dismissed3 February 2026· minor6001329
    147 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)

  83. Allowed2 February 2026· minor6001772
    Duncliffe Hall Farm, Stour Row, Shaftesbury, SP7 0QB

    change of use & conversion of an agricultural building to 2 No. dwellinghouse (use class C3)

  84. Dismissed2 February 2026· minor6001645
    1 Spitfire Close, Crossways, Weymouth, Dorset, DT2 8TZ

    change of use from C3 to C3(b) - residential supported living facility

  85. Allowed29 January 2026· major3372602
    Land 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

  86. Dismissed27 January 2026· householder6003084
    23 Kempston Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8XB

    hip to gable loft conversion includes dormer window and balcony

  87. Dismissed12 January 2026· minor6001214
    Land off Shortlake Lane, Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6HN

    erect unit of holiday accommodation (demolish existing stable and stores)

  88. Dismissed9 January 2026· minor6001107
    3-5 Maiden Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT48BB

    conversion of nightclub to 4 dwellings with associated works including roof alterations; creating additional floor

  89. Dismissed9 January 2026· minor6001091
    Land North of Foxgloves, Church Street, West Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5RB

    erect a single detached dwelling with car parking

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