HM PRISON DORCHESTER, NORTH SQUARE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1JD

1. 25 Apr 2025

   Received by Dorset

2. 25 Apr 2025

   Decision issued: Application declared Invalid

3. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Former HMP Dorchester North Square Dorchester DT1 1HY

  P/FUL/2023/00713 Submitted 14 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  Construction of new residential blocks (Use Class C3) with associated landscaping & car parking. Demolition of a number of non-Listed buildings. Alterations to public realm & highways in North Square and The Bow (Revised proposals in respect of the new build element, following permission WD/D/16/002697 as amended by permission WD/D/17/001269).

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 307 docs

• Former HMP Dorchester North Square Dorchester DT1 1HY

  P/LBC/2023/02514 Submitted 15 May 2023 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jul

  Demolition of existing buildings that adjoin the Gatehouse & erection of new buildings to adjoin the Gatehouse (Revised proposals following listed building consent WD/D/16/002698, as amended by consent WD/D/17/002493).

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 25 docs

• 20A Glyde Path Road Dorchester DT1 1XE

  P/TRC/2025/05906 Submitted 7 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  T1 Willow - Prune overhanging branches back by 2-3m (as previously done)

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 5 Caters Place Dorchester DT1 1YB

  P/HOU/2025/05797 Submitted 30 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Retain timber steps and landing, and retain works carried out to retaining wall and landscaping to rear of property.

  Granted Householder 15 docs
  Domestic

• 13 Colliton Street Dorchester DT1 1XH

  P/TRC/2024/05940 Submitted 14 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Field Maple (T1) - Crown reduce height and lateral spread all around by 1.25m and thin the inner canopy by 15-20%

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 2 Caters Place Dorchester Dorset DT1 1YB

  P/TRC/2023/01307 Submitted 3 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  T1 & T2 Ash - Fell - dieback

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• P/NMA/2026/05577 Awaiting decision

  3 Back Lane Frome Vauchurch DT2 0ED

  Non-material amendment to Planning permission P/HOU/2025/06614 (Erect two storey rear extension with Juliette balcony, new rooflights, new dormers and erect porch) - Render colour change to dark grey and removal of oak lintels from above the windows and doors . Handing of the front door/glazed panel . Additional lantern in sun room & roof light in bedroom.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Amendments
• P/VOC/2026/04586 Granted

  625 Dorchester Road Weymouth DT3 5BX

  Erect single storey rear extension, encapsulating an existing patio area in-between the house and garden wall. Removal of a section of wall under the existing external window (with variation of condition 2 of planning permission P/HOU/2023/00951) - to amend plans to regularise installation of rear glazed doors

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/NMA/2026/05559 Awaiting decision

  Ashley Farm Verwood Road St Leonards & St Ives BH24 2DF

  Non-material amendment to Approved P/A P/FUL/2023/05896 (External alterations to building (barn a) to facilitate the change of use to domestic storage (pursuant to P/PAAF/2022/07970)) to introduce a speed calming measure (speed bump) on the Estate access road immediately before the timber yard.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Amendments
• P/NMA/2026/04556 Granted

  The Lyric Theatre 9 Barrack Street Bridport DT6 3LX

  Non Material Amendment to P/FUL/2025/02955 (Infill extension and alterations to roof including the addition of roof lights) to amend roof details

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Amendments
• P/NMA/2026/05395 Granted

  40 Melcombe Avenue Weymouth DT4 7TF

  Non-material amendment to Planning Permission P/HOU/2026/00601 (Demolish small single storey side extension and construct new larger single storey side extension) - Redesign to include wetroom and increase distance between extension and boundary wall

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Amendments