6 Abbascombe Cottages Worth Matravers BH19 3LG

1. 9 Sep 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 November 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.

• Winspit House Kingston Lane Worth Matravers BH19 3LF

  P/TRT/2023/00111 Submitted 12 Jan 2023 200 yards away

  Tree 2 Ash - Crown reduction of up to 3-5m (current size - approx. 15m spread and 13m height). Tree 4 Ash - Crown reduction of up to 3-5m (current size - approx. 13m spread and 16m height).

  Split decision Trees 5 docs

• Barn Opposite Old Quarry Close Worth Matravers Swanage BH19 3BP

  P/CLE/2023/00563 Submitted 31 Jan 2023 200 yards away

  Use of a redundant agricultural barn for commercial storage under Use Class B8

  Granted Lawful development 18 docs

• Barn Opposite Old Quarry Close Worth Matravers

  P/FUL/2025/06517 Submitted 3 Nov 2025 200 yards away

  Partial Demolition, external alterations and change of use to create three residential dwellings with associated landscaping and parking.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 37 docs

• Summerlands Kingston Lane Worth Matravers BH19 3LF

  P/CLP/2026/05428 Submitted 1 Oct 2026 250 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~26 Nov

  Removal of existing conservatory and its replacement with a similar appearance with a stone effect room and masonry base

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension 4 docs

• Worth Cottage Worth Matravers Dorset BH19 3LQ

  P/HOU/2023/00083 Submitted 16 Jan 2023 250 yards away

  Erect rear extension to provide garden room and bedroom

  Refused Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• Worth Cottage Worth Matravers Dorset BH19 3LQ

  P/LBC/2023/00084 Submitted 16 Jan 2023 250 yards away

  Erect rear extension to provide garden room and bedroom

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings Extension 19 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