Below are listed the 12 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
Change of use & conversion of agricultural buildings to for 5no. dwellings (Use Class C3).
Decision Date: 4th March 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Tolpuddle, DT2 7HEProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Side, rear extensions, additional storey, new garage.
Decision Date: 4th March 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, St Leonards And St Ives, Ringwood, BH24 2QEProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Dismissed
Replace white single glazed windows with white double glazed UPVC windows.
Decision Date: 4th March 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, 9 Stafford Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2BQ, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Dismissed
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
A certificate of lawful use or development is sought
Decision Date: 3rd March 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Holt Wood, Horsehoes to Billberies Farm Lane, Pond Head Road, Holt , Dorset, BH21 7DX, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Lawful Development CertificateOutcome: Dismissed
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
Alleged in the notice is 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.
Decision Date: 2nd March 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Priors Corner, Horton, Dorset, BH21 7EX, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Enforcement NoticeOutcome: Notice Upheld
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