Birchfield Wavering Lane East Gillingham SP8 4NX

1. 23 Jun 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 7 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Refused

3. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Dorset refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• 1 Waverland Terrace Gillingham SP8 4NT

  P/TRT/2024/07290 Submitted 10 Dec 2024 150 yards away

  T1 - Field Maple - Reduce branches overhanging shed by up to 2m and remove lowest overhanging limb back to main stem as per annotated photograph.

  Granted Trees 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 17 Foxglove Close Gillingham Dorset SP8 4TW

  P/TRT/2023/02275 Submitted 17 Apr 2023 150 yards away

  T1 - Acer - Remove. This work is necessary for two reasons: 1. The tree has grown to a height considerably above the roof line placing my home at risk and means that it contravenes the requirements of my current home insurance. This is made very clear on the image supplied. 2. When in leaf it significantly impacts the amount of natural light entering the property - as I have a home-office (2nd window from the left), put in place at the start of the pandemic, it means I'm having to use internal lighting to see to work. The unnecessary burning of electricity has both a personal financial impact and on the and environment. The removal of the tree will provide a permanent solution - I did consider cutting back the tree but I feel this would leave it unsightly and provide only a temporary solution. There is a second tree in the front lawn and more than sufficient shrubbery at the rear of the property for wildlife/birds. For that reason I would have no plans to replace the tree - again, replacing the tree would provide no more than a temporary solution.

  Refused Trees 7 docs

• Rolls Bridge Rolls Bridge Lane Gillingham

  P/TRT/2025/05873 Submitted 3 Oct 2025 200 yards away

  T376 - Willow - Reduce crown to previous pruning points.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Rolls Bridge Rolls Bridge Lane Gillingham

  P/TRT/2025/05872 Submitted 3 Oct 2025 200 yards away

  T375 - Willow - Reduce crown to previous pruning points.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 19 Wiltshire Close Gillingham SP8 4LZ

  P/HOU/2024/04722 Submitted 23 Sep 2024 200 yards away

  Retain garage extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Domestic

• 20 Wiltshire Close Gillingham SP8 4LZ

  P/HOU/2024/04827 Submitted 23 Sep 2024 200 yards away

  Retain garage extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Domestic

• 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