240 Preston Road Weymouth DT3 6BJ

1. 2 Sep 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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.

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• 240 Preston Road Weymouth DT3 6BJ

  P/LBC/2026/04721 Submitted 2 Sep 2026 0m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Replacement signage, Lighting and external decoration

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• Manor Cottage 230A Preston Road Weymouth DT3 6BJ

  P/TRC/2025/05439 Submitted 15 Sep 2025 44m away

  Judas (T1) - Reduce by 0.75m overall Pittosporum (T2) - Reduce the height by 1m and sides by 0.25m Hawthorn (T3) - Reduce by 0.75m overall Holly, Hawthorn & Cherry (G1) - Reduce height and crown spread all around by 0.5m

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 224 Preston Road Weymouth DT3 6BJ

  P/LBC/2026/03886 Submitted 17 Jul 2026 70m away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Like for like replacement of 7 single-glazed timber windows

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 224 Preston Road Weymouth DT3 6BJ

  P/LBC/2026/00081 Submitted 10 Feb 2026 70m away

  Internal and external works to install gas supply

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 5 Fisherbridge Road Weymouth DT3 6BT

  P/HOU/2026/02278 Submitted 12 May 2026 150m away

  Garage conversion to habitable room, installation of rooflight and front windows.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Small domestic

• St Andrews Church 4 Church Road Weymouth DT3 6BU

  P/TRC/2026/01069 Submitted 5 Mar 2026 150m away

  T1 Bay Reduce height by 2-3m (50%) T2 Sycamore - Crown reduce by 2-3m off top & northern side (15-20%) T3 Ash - Crown reduce by 2-3m off top & northern side (15-20%) &10% thin

  Decided Trees 7 docs

• 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/2026/03271 Awaiting decision

  The Cross Stores The Cross Child Okeford DT11 8ED

  Display 1 no. LED illuminated signage and replace shopfront and window graphics.

  24 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