Below are listed the 14 appeals decided in the Dorset area in the past 30 days.
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Retrospective planning application for the retention of 1 no. dwelling (self build) with associated parking, vehicle turning on site and vehicular access off Poole Road.
Decision Date: 7th August 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Poole Road, Jubilee Cross, Lytchett Matravers, BH16 6AFProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Erection of boundary treatment and gates.
Decision Date: 6th August 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Longham, BH22 9AWProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Allowed
Demolish the structures and erect a detached bungalow with vehicular access.
Decision Date: 6th August 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, St Leonards, BH24 2SJProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
The construction of a single storey annexe.
Decision Date: 31st July 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Verwood, BH31 6BXProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Allowed
Sever land and erection of a pair of semi-detached houses to the north-east of Pee Wee Cottage.
Decision Date: 31st July 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Horton Road, Horton Heath, Wimborne, BH21 7JRProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
The removal of dilapidated block and portal frame buildings; conversion and change of use of barns to comprise 5 dwellings; erect two dwellings; and landscaping and car parking.
Decision Date: 28th August 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Kingston Russell, Dorchester, DT2 9EEProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Change of use from agricultural barn to residential dwelling.
Decision Date: 27th August 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Holtwood, WIMBORNE, BH21 7BYProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Erect extension to existing annex, flue.
Decision Date: 24th August 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Corfe Mullen, BH21 3RDProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Dismissed
Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to 2no. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3).
Decision Date: 19th August 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Bowridge Hill, Gillingham, SP8 5QSProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Allowed
A Dog exercise park to include formation of car parking areas and erection of fencing and storage container.
Decision Date: 12th August 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Long Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AQProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Construction of a solar farm, to include the installation of solar photovoltaic panels to generate 10MW of electricity, with Distribution Network Operator (DNO) and client substations, inverters, perimeter stock fencing, access tracks, landscaping and other associated works.
Decision Date: 12th August 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Cruxton Lane, Cruxton, DT2 0EBProcedure: HearingCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Erection of 1no. dwelling, including landscaping & associated works.
Decision Date: 11th August 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Shaftesbury Road, Motcombe, SP7 9NPProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Erection of 1 no. self-build dwelling.
Decision Date: 11th August 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Harts Lane, Holt, BH21 7ARProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
First floor extension over existing single storey.
Decision Date: 10th August 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Melplash, Bridport, DT6 3UQProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Dismissed