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22 Dorset Council Planning Appeals (last 30 days).

Below are listed the 22 appeals decided in the Dorset Council area in the past 30 days. To find more and older appeals for this authority area please use the search bar above. Members get full access to the underlying appeal decision documents.

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

Decision Date: 9th September 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Mrs Haydee Wilkinson
Site Address: Wren Cottage, Trent, Dorset, DT9 4SW,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Planning (W)
Outcome: Dismissed

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

Decision Date: 9th September 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Mrs Haydee Wilkinson
Site Address: Wren Cottage, Trent, DT9 4SW,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Planning Listed Building and Conservation Area (Y)
Outcome: Dismissed

Replacement agricultural barn Decision 1. The appeal is allowed, and planning permission is granted for a replacement agricultural barn at Newton Peveril Farm, Sturminster Marshall, Wimborne BH21 4AN in accordance with the terms of the application, Ref P/FUL/2023/04055 and the plans submitted with it, subject to the conditions in the attached schedule.

Decision Date: 4th September 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Ms J Harding
Site Address: Newton Peveril Farm , Sturminster, Wimborne, Dorset , BH21 4AN,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Planning (W)
Outcome: Allowed

Cosy 6 Heat pump on a concrete base.

Decision Date: 2nd September 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Mark Bennett
Site Address: 4 Milton Close, Weymouth, England - Dorset, DT4 7NB,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Householder (HAS)
Outcome: Allowed

Single storey front, side and rear extension.

Decision Date: 29th August 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Adrian and Ann Wardlow
Site Address: 9 Caesars Way, BROADSTONE, BH18 9DP,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Householder (HAS)
Outcome: Allowed

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

Decision Date: 28th August 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Barry and Annabel Smith
Site Address: 39 Liederbach Drive, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6GG,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Householder (HAS)
Outcome: Dismissed

Change of use of public open space to garden curtilage.

Decision Date: 28th August 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Mr and Mrs Betts
Site Address: 1 Bitterne Way, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6UU,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Planning (W)
Outcome: Dismissed

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

Decision Date: 26th August 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Mrs Amabel Clarke
Site Address: 2 Hillrise, Manswood , BH21 5BD,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Planning (W)
Outcome: Dismissed

Erection of a dwelling.

Decision Date: 26th August 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: DJAR Planning
Site Address: Barrodene, Grosvenor Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7QL,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Planning (W)
Outcome: Dismissed

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.

Decision Date: 22nd August 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Eco Green Developments
Site Address: Hillfield House, 181 Dorchester Road , Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LF,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Planning (W)
Outcome: Dismissed

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

Decision Date: 22nd August 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Mr and Mrs Harries
Site Address: Land North West Of Herrison Road A352, Herrison Lane To Frys Lane Forston, Charminster, Dorset, DT2 9RJ,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Planning (W)
Outcome: Dismissed

Alleged in the notice is Without planning permission, the material change of use of the land from agricultural use to Mixed use, including the storage of machinery and other items not associated with agricultural use.

Decision Date: 20th August 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: CD Read Building Services Ltd
Site Address: Land West of Garston Farm, Fleet Road, Fleet, Dorset, DT3 4DJ,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Enforcement Notice
Outcome: Notice Upheld

Alleged in the notice is 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.

Decision Date: 20th August 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Mr Paul Miller
Site Address: Holtwood House Holtwood, Holt, WIMBORNE, BH21 7DR,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Enforcement Notice
Outcome: Notice varied and upheld

Alleged in the notice is Without planning permission, the material change of use of the land from agricultural use to Mixed use, including the storage of machinery and other items not associated with agricultural use.

Decision Date: 20th August 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Mr C Read
Site Address: Land West of Garston Farm, Fleet Road, Fleet, Dorset, DT3 4DJ,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Planning (W)
Outcome: Dismissed

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

Decision Date: 19th August 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Mr Watson
Site Address: 21 Seven Acres Road, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6DQ,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Householder (HAS)
Outcome: Dismissed

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 welfare; parking; and associated works.

Decision Date: 18th August 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Waggy Tails Rescue
Site Address: Unit 5, Little Lions Farm, Lions Hill Way, Ashley Heath, RINGWOOD, BH24 2EU,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Planning (W)
Outcome: Dismissed

Reposition and widen existing vehicular access.

Decision Date: 15th August 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Ms Teresa Carter
Site Address: Heathcote, Milborne St Andrew, DT11 0JG,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Planning (W)
Outcome: Dismissed

Erection of dwelling.

Decision Date: 14th August 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: MR MULLIN
Site Address: 22 DEVON ROAD, WEYMOUTH, DORSET, DT4 0PH,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Planning (W)
Outcome: Dismissed

The erection of boundary fencing and foundation/base for replacement outbuilding.

Decision Date: 14th August 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Burnard
Site Address: Gilleve , Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, Dorset, BH21 3RU,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Householder (HAS)
Outcome: Dismissed

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.

Decision Date: 12th August 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Miss Claire Ives
Site Address: Flowerdew Farm, Hazel Lane , Puncknowle, Dorchester, DT2 9BU,
Procedure: Hearing
Case Type: Planning (W)
Outcome: Allowed

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

Decision Date: 12th August 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Gill East
Site Address: Land at Colesbrook Farm, Purns Mill Lane, Colesbrook, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4HJ,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Planning (W)
Outcome: Allowed

For alterations and conversion to 2 houses and 2 maisonettes.

Decision Date: 10th September 2025
App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******
Applicant: Mr Ben Andrews
Site Address: 38 Maiden Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8BA,
Procedure: Written representations
Case Type: Planning (W)
Outcome: Dismissed

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