Below are listed the 12 appeals decided in the Dorset Council area in the past 30 days.
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Enabling residential development of 16 dwellings to facilitate restoration of listed farmhouse and mill building.
Decision Date: 9th October 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Smartin Developments LimitedSite Address: Morden Mill And Farmhouse, Morden Park Corner, Dorset, BH20 7DJ, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Allowed
Inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework (the Framework) and any relevant development plan policies 3.
Decision Date: 6th October 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Ms L. PowellSite Address: 92 Blandford Road North, Beacon Hill, POOLE, BH16 6AD, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Householder (HAS)Outcome: Allowed
Up to 9 Self Build Dwellings (as a phased development).
Decision Date: 30th September 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: LivedinSite Address: Land to the West of Pound Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, Dorset, SP8 4NP, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Dismissed
Erect 130 No. dwelling, form public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS).
Decision Date: 30th September 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Hampshire Homes LimitedSite Address: Land at E 374230 N 117990, Station Road, Stalbridge, DT10 2RJ, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Allowed
Alterations and extension of detached annex building.
Decision Date: 23rd October 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Yeoman Property Development LtdSite Address: Manor Farm, Stour Provost, GILLINGHAM, SP8 5SA, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Dismissed
Alterations and extension of detached annex building.
Decision Date: 23rd October 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Yeoman Property Development LtdSite Address: Manor Farm, Stour Provost, GILLINGHAM, SP8 5SA, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning Listed Building and Conservation Area (Y)Outcome: Dismissed
Alterations and extension of detached annex building.
Decision Date: 23rd October 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Yeoman Property Development LtdSite Address: Manor Farm, Stour Provost, GILLINGHAM, SP8 5SA, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning Listed Building and Conservation Area (Y)Outcome: Dismissed
Demolish existing dwelling and erect 6no 4-bedroom detached houses with associated parking and access.
Decision Date: 22nd October 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Edgewater Homes LtdSite Address: 15 Dillons Gardens, Lytchett Matravers, POOLE, Dorset, BH16 6DW, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Allowed
Demolition of shed and erection of building for use as a sauna and retaining wall.
Decision Date: 20th October 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: On behalf of Lulworth Estate Trustees Ltd and Weld Estate Trustees LtdSite Address: Lulworth Cove, The Weld Estate, Main Road, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5RL, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Allowed
New polytunnels for growing plants, Decision 1. The appeal is allowed and prior approval is granted under the provisions of Article 3(1) and Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for proposed new polytunnels for growing plants at Island Nurseries, Church Street, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 5QB in accordance with the application P/PABA2/2025/01452 and the details submitted with it, pursuant to Article 3(1) and Schedule 2, Part 6, Class A and the deemed conditions.
Decision Date: 20th October 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Mr. Alex Hooper-GreenhillSite Address: Island Nurseries, Church Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5QB, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Allowed
The erection of one self-build residential dwelling and garage (Use Class C3).
Decision Date: 1st October 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Mr & Mr David & Linda Ford & BickleSite Address: Land South of Back Lane, Leigh, DT9 6JG, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Dismissed
A certificate of lawful use or development is sought
Decision Date: 10th October 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Mr Martin BleathmanSite Address: Nuzzlebury Cottage Droop, Hazelbury Bryan, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 2ED, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Lawful Development CertificateOutcome: Allowed