Moonridge Farm Main Road Mosterton DT8 3HP

1. 5 May 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 June 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 39 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Dorset for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Dorset decided lawful development applications in a median of 51 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Cranford Cottage Bowes Lane Mosterton DT8 3HN

  P/LBC/2026/02732 Submitted 19 May 2026 400 yards away

  Replacement of a defective external lintel above the dining room window and the repointing of external stonework using appropriate lime-based mortar to replace unsuitable previous repairs and improve breathability

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 9 docs

• Cranford Cottage Bowes Lane Mosterton DT8 3HN

  P/LBC/2025/04600 Submitted 11 Aug 2025 400 yards away

  Internal works to remove existing plaster and replace with traditional lime plaster and breathable lime wash finish in living and dining rooms

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• P/CLP/2026/04138 Granted

  20 Stowell Crescent Wareham BH20 4PY

  Addition of solar panels to garage roof considered to be lawful development and requiring a Lawful Development Certificate

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/CLP/2026/05491 Awaiting decision

  3 Briar Way Canford Bottom BH21 2LB

  Certificate of Lawfulness : Conversion of existing roof psace to form first floor accommodation, installation of new rooflights and alterations to exisiting external door openings

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• P/CLP/2026/04500 Granted

  Bell Farm Smishops Lane Loders DT6 3SA

  Certificate of Lawful Proposed Development for single-storey rear extension to an existing detached dwelling

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P/CLP/2026/05336 Refused

  9 Queens Walk Charmouth DT6 6AB

  Proposal for a change of use to short term holiday let

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• P/CLE/2026/05517 Awaiting decision

  West Hill House Brister End Yetminster DT9 6NH

  Certificate of lawfulness for occupation of the residential property without compliance with an agricultural occupancy condition

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Lawful development