Planning application
Site Of Parnham House Parnham Beaminster DT8 3LZ
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Proposal
Application for an enlargement to the walled garden potting shed over and above that approved by P/FUL/2021/04398 and erection of an associated timber pergola structure and mechanical extraction system; change of use of the potting shed and glasshouse to restaurant use (Class E)
As published by the council, reference P/FUL/2026/01075
Application record
- Reference
- P/FUL/2026/01075
- Type
- Full Planning Application
- Status
- Under Officer Consideration
- Received
- 27 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 27 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Beaminster Ward
- Parish
- Beaminster
- Postcode
- DT8 3LZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Dorset register
This site has had 5 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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P/TRT/2026/04681 Granted
Site Of Parnham House Parnham Beaminster DT8 3LZ
G1 Monterey Cypress x 6 - Section fell in parts to ground level
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P/CLE/2026/03447 Refused
Site Of Parnham House Parnham Beaminster DT8 3LZ
The partial digging of a trench which is to contain part of the foundations of the approved boat house building (P/FUL/2023/06528)
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P/FUL/2025/06865 Awaiting decision
Site of Parnham House Parnham Beaminster DT8 3LZ
Conservation and restoration works to the fire damaged South Wing of Parnham House including reinstatement of the roof, floors and walls, and refurbishment Enabling development to fund the overall conservation and restoration works at Parnham House (as a private home with a hospitality offering), involving the erection of 82 dwellings and two visitor accommodation lodges, together with the provision of associated infrastructure including bridge crossing of the River Brit, leisure facilities, surface water drainage features, landscape and biodiversity works, alteration to existing vehicular access and diversion of existing public right of way
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P/LBC/2025/07037 Awaiting decision
Site of Parnham House Parnham Beaminster DT8 3LZ
Conservation and restoration works to the fire damaged South Wing of Parnham House including reinstatement of the roof, floors and walls, and refurbishment
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Feb 2026
Received by Dorset
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31 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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4 Aug 2026
Status changed to Under Officer Consideration
Previously Out To Consultation.
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9 Sep 2026
Status changed to Out To Consultation
Previously Under Officer Consideration.
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22 Sep 2026
Status changed to Under Officer Consideration
Previously Out To Consultation.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 24 April 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
108 documents on file for this application
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