Below are listed the 14 appeals decided in the Dorset Council area in the past 30 days.
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A 4.m x 4.m (16 m.
Decision Date: 7th March 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Mr Patrick & Mrs Darlene FordSite Address: Higher Norden Farm And Shop, Norden Lane, Maiden Newton, DT2 0BB, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Allowed
Demolition of redundant agricultural buildings and erect 3 residential units with garages, served off a new access.
Decision Date: 7th March 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: 4 'A's Developments LtdSite Address: Land and Buildings North of Cutlers Close, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset , DT2 9RG, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Dismissed
Extension of existing animal rescue centre together with erection of buildings and track ancillary to that use.
Decision Date: 7th March 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: . KeysSite Address: 3 Templemans Ash, Bridport, DT6 5NX, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Split Decision
Change of use of land for siting 2 holiday lodges and associated works.
Decision Date: 6th March 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Mr and Mrs StudleySite Address: Higher Manor Farm, Littlemead, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5DL, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Allowed
The formation of a front dormer.
Decision Date: 5th March 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Miss TesslerSite Address: 5 Castle Road, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1AU, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Householder (HAS)Outcome: Dismissed
The erection of a rear two storey extension creating a balcony and alterations to the front porch.
Decision Date: 4th March 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Mr AllenSite Address: 84 Greenway Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5BD, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Householder (HAS)Outcome: Dismissed
Replacement shopfront to existing bakery/cafe.
Decision Date: 3rd March 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Haymans Bakery Ltd T/a The Italian BakerySite Address: Italian Bakery, 8 Institute Road, SWANAGE, BH19 1BX, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Dismissed
The erection of rear and side two storey extensions and enlargement of the porch.
Decision Date: 27th February 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Mr and Mrs GordgeSite Address: 39 St Andrews Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT35JS, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Householder (HAS)Outcome: Allowed
Carry out external alterations to barn to facilitate permitted commercial use”.
Decision Date: 26th February 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: BWK Construction LtdSite Address: Land Adjacent to Hermitage Village Hall, Hermitage Lane, Hermitage, Sherborne, Dorset, DT2 7BB, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Allowed
Change of use & conversion of agricultural building to 2 No. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)’ Decision 1. The appeal is allowed and prior approval is granted under the provisions of Article 3(1) and Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for Change of use & conversion of agricultural building to 2 No. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) at Sunnymead Farm, Hermitage to Holnest Park Farmhouse, Holnest, Dorset DT9 6HA in accordance with the application reference P/PAAC/2024/01195 and the details submitted with it including drawings A/3285/02 Rev E ‘Proposed Floor Plans Elevations’ and ED/SS736/Blo02aRev3 ‘Proposed Block Plan’ and subject to the conditions in the attached schedule.
Decision Date: 20th February 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Mr and Mrs G SargentSite Address: G C & A M Sargent, Sunnymead Farm, Holnest, SHERBORNE, DT9 6HA, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Allowed
Refurbishment and conversion of 6no. existing washhouses, including the addition of a first-floor mezzanine & erection of a single storey extension to each existing washhouse to create 6no. residential units.
Decision Date: 19th February 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Eastville Stores LtdSite Address: Alma Terrace, Grove Road, Portland, DT5 1DQ, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Dismissed
Change of use of main building to residential (1 dwelling).
Decision Date: 13th February 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Mr and Mrs Ryan & Katie PorterSite Address: Caretakers Flat, Castle Court School Knoll Lane, Corfe Mullen, WIMBORNE, BH21 3RF, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Dismissed
A rear single-storey extension.
Decision Date: 13th February 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Mr James MillsSite Address: Coventry Arms, Mill Street, Corfe Mullen, Dorset, BH21 3RH, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Allowed
Alterations to outside space.
Decision Date: 13th February 2025App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: Mr James MillsSite Address: Coventry Arms, Mill Street, Corfe Mullen, Dorset, BH21 3RH, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Dismissed