Below are listed the 11 appeals decided in the Dorset area in the past 30 days.
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Change of use of agricultural land to caravan/camping site as an existing facility.
Decision Date: 9th February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Cards Mill Lane, Whitchurch Canonicorum, DT6 6RWProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Allowed
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.
Decision Date: 9th February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Brooklands Farm, Mannington, Wimborne , Dorset , BH21 7JU, Procedure: HearingCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Allowed
Erect rear/side raised terrace with stairs and 3.m boundary fence.
Decision Date: 4th February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, WEYMOUTH, DT3 5NRProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Allowed
To build a 3-bedroom detached property with associated parking and amenity space (This is a self-build property for an individual).
Decision Date: 3rd February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Dorset, BH22 9ABProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Change of use & conversion of an agricultural building to 2 No. dwellinghouse (use class C3).
Decision Date: 2nd February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Stour Row, Shaftesbury, SP7 0QBProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Allowed
Change of use from C3 to C3(b) - residential supported living facility.
Decision Date: 2nd February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, CROSSWAYS, WEYMOUTH, DT2 8TZProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
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.
Decision Date: 29th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NP, Procedure: InquiryCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Allowed
Hip to gable loft conversion includes dormer window and balcony.
Decision Date: 27th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Weymouth, DT4 8XBProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Dismissed
A certificate of lawful use or development is sought
Decision Date: 11th February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Hardings House Lane, SHERBORNE, DT9 4TB, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Lawful Development CertificateOutcome: Dismissed
To erect 13 No. Solar Panels to Rear Roof.
Decision Date: 11th February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Hound Street, Sherborne, DT9 3ABProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
To erect 13 No. Solar Panels to Rear Roof.
Decision Date: 11th February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Sherborne, DT9 3ABProcedure: WrittenCase Type: Planning listed building and conservation areaOutcome: Dismissed