The Cross Stores The Cross Child Okeford DT11 8ED

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Dorset took a median of 37 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Dorset for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

More on advertising applications in our guide

• The Cross Stores The Cross Child Okeford DT11 8ED

  P/FUL/2026/03272 Submitted 24 Aug 2026 0m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  Installation of new LED illuminated signage, automatic extrance door, security shutters and replace existing shopfront and graphics.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• Bay Tree House Haywards Lane Child Okeford DT11 8DX

  P/TRC/2025/06273 Submitted 21 Oct 2025 42m away

  T1 Beech - Fell

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• The Old School High Street Child Okeford DT11 8EH

  P/TRC/2026/02052 Submitted 14 Apr 2026 44m away

  T1 - Magnolia - Reduce height and spread of crown by cutting back to previous pollard points (1.5m from tips). Remove small epicormic growth from inside the canopy.

  Decided Trees 4 docs

• Yew Tree Cottage High Street Child Okeford DT11 8EH

  P/TRC/2024/05901 Submitted 11 Oct 2024 51m away

  T1 - Yew - Reduce branches growing over entrance drive to Little Thatch by 1.5m. Reshape crown by reducing overextended branches growing Northeast by up to 3m back to the crown line. Reduce branches growing North back to the wall.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Joint House The Cross Child Okeford DT11 8ED

  P/HOU/2025/04922 Submitted 14 Aug 2025 54m away

  Erect ancillary annex (demolish existing outbuilding)

  Granted Householder Demolition 13 docs
  Small domestic

• Joint House The Cross Child Okeford DT11 8ED

  P/NMA/2026/00628 Submitted 2 Feb 2026 54m away

  Non material amendment - to replace part glazed door on north east elevation to planning permission P/HOU/2025/04840 (Erect ground floor infill extension and carry out alterations to fenestration)

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs

• P/ADV/2026/04720 Awaiting decision

  240 Preston Road Weymouth DT3 6BJ

  Replace signage and lighting

  2 Sep 2026 Advertising
• P/ADV/2026/02060 Granted

  47 South Street Dorchester DT1 1DL

  Retain Non-illuminated fascia signs & Non-illuminated hanging sign.

  17 Jun 2026 Advertising
• P/ADV/2026/04354 Awaiting decision

  Fisks Estate Agents 12A East Street Wimborne Minster BH21 1DS

  Replace existing signage

  26 Aug 2026 Advertising
• P/ADV/2026/04463 Awaiting decision

  La Bonita 10 Custom House Quay Weymouth DT4 8BG

  Installation of signage to front of restaurant premises, affixed to first floor bay window

  26 Aug 2026 Advertising
• P/ADV/2026/04442 Awaiting decision

  80 St Mary Street Weymouth DT4 8PJ

  1no internally illuminated fascia sign and 1no internally illuminated projecting sign to the High Street elevation of the store.

  13 Aug 2026 Advertising