40 Great Western Road Dorchester DT1 1UF

1. 17 Jul 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 4 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 3 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Officer Consideration

   Previously Out To Consultation.

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 September 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 37 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Dorset for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 40 Great Western Road Dorchester DT1 1UF

  P/ADV/2026/03832 Submitted 17 Jul 2026 0m away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Display 1no. non-Illuminated fascia sign

  Awaiting decision Advertising 5 docs

• 33A South Street Dorchester DT1 1DD

  P/FUL/2024/04370 Submitted 5 Aug 2024 99m away

  Install replacement windows to upper floors front elevation

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 19 docs

• 33A South Street Dorchester DT1 1DD

  P/ADV/2026/01646 Submitted 14 Apr 2026 99m away

  Retain 1no. illuminated fascia sign

  Granted Advertising 9 docs

• 33A South Street Dorchester DT1 1DD

  P/FUL/2026/01647 Submitted 14 Apr 2026 99m away

  Retain 1no. illuminated fascia sign

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Julia's House 34 South Street Dorchester DT1 1DD

  P/FUL/2026/01516 Submitted 31 Mar 2026 112m away

  Siting of a statue depicting Susie the cat on a low plinth.

  Granted Full applications 153 docs

• Former Tennis Courts East Of West Walks Dorchester

  P/MPO/2025/05996 Submitted 8 Oct 2025 114m away

  Modification of a planning obligation dated 30/07/2024 relating to planning permission number WD/D/20/001242 - Erection of 15no. one bedroom affordable flats, including one wheelchair accessible dwelling - to modify definition of Wheelchair Accessible Dwellings in clause 1.1 of the s.106 agreement

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 13 docs
  Domestic

• P/FUL/2026/04686 Awaiting decision

  Hut 5 Field 768 Access Track To Fields 758 And 766 To 769 Portland Bill Portland

  Dismantle existing structure and replace with timber clad hut

  2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• P/FUL/2026/04184 Awaiting decision

  Crumpets Farm Crumpets Farm Drive Lytchett Matravers BH16 6AL

  Partial change of use of site to form area for 2 No. short term holiday let pods and access to highway

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• P/FUL/2026/03213 Granted

  15 Regents Court Victoria Road Swanage BH19 1LY

  Erect block of garages, with 5 individual garage spaces

  7 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P/FUL/2026/01222 Granted

  Unit D Link Estate Blackhill Road Holton Heath Trading Park Holton Heath BH16 6LS

  Demolish existing office building and use land as open air commercial storage, plus installation of 2.0 metre high palisade fencing

  3 Mar 2026 Full applications
• P/FUL/2026/04684 Awaiting decision

  23 Gorse Lane Upton BH16 5RR

  Installation of outdoor air conditioning unit

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications