Former HMP Dorchester North Square Dorchester DT1 1HY

This site has had 2 applications since 2023.

• P/LBC/2023/02514 Awaiting decision

  Former HMP Dorchester North Square Dorchester DT1 1HY

  Demolition of existing buildings that adjoin the Gatehouse & erection of new buildings to adjoin the Gatehouse (Revised proposals following listed building consent WD/D/16/002698, as amended by consent WD/D/17/002493).

  Submitted 15 May 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 14 Apr 2023

   Received by Dorset

2. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 June 2023, 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 38 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• Former HMP Dorchester North Square Dorchester DT1 1HY

  P/LBC/2023/02514 Submitted 15 May 2023 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jul

  Demolition of existing buildings that adjoin the Gatehouse & erection of new buildings to adjoin the Gatehouse (Revised proposals following listed building consent WD/D/16/002698, as amended by consent WD/D/17/002493).

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 25 docs

• HM PRISON DORCHESTER, NORTH SQUARE, DORCHESTER, DORSET, DT1 1JD

  NMA/10/00042 Submitted 25 Apr 2025 50 yards away

  Minor alterations to the appearance and design of health care centre & link walkway to connect to d-wing.

  Decided Amendments

• Dorchester Mill Stream Footway From Caters Place By River Frome To London Road Near White Hart Hotel Dorchester DT1 1JG

  P/TRC/2026/02878 Submitted 28 May 2026 100 yards away

  Various tree works as per submitted schedule

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 20A Glyde Path Road Dorchester DT1 1XE

  P/TRC/2025/05906 Submitted 7 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  T1 Willow - Prune overhanging branches back by 2-3m (as previously done)

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 5 Caters Place Dorchester DT1 1YB

  P/HOU/2025/05797 Submitted 30 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Retain timber steps and landing, and retain works carried out to retaining wall and landscaping to rear of property.

  Granted Householder 15 docs
  Domestic

• 13 Colliton Street Dorchester DT1 1XH

  P/TRC/2024/05940 Submitted 14 Oct 2024 150 yards away

  Field Maple (T1) - Crown reduce height and lateral spread all around by 1.25m and thin the inner canopy by 15-20%

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• P/FUL/2026/04051 Granted

  Corn Store Warren Hill Chebbard DT2 7LW

  Erect extension to existing agricultural barn and alterations to form butchery

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P/FUL/2025/05537 Granted

  Cloverleaf Farm Yellow Lane Loders DT6 3RY

  Use of land for the siting of 1no. temporary agricultural workers dwelling

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P/FUL/2026/01894 Granted

  13 The Esplanade Weymouth DT4 8EB

  Removal of existing upper floor window and enlargement of opening in order to add new french doors giving access onto a new balcony area formed upon the existing bay window roof.

  Received 2 Apr, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P/FUL/2026/04864 Awaiting decision

  10 Sunnyside West Lulworth BH20 5RT

  Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement two-storey, three-bed detached house

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Full applications
• P/FUL/2026/04035 Granted

  31 West Street Bridport DT6 3QW

  Installation of defibrillator & bleed kit cabinets to external wall

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 4 Aug 2026 Full applications