Copperswell Cottage 1 Church Knowle BH20 5NH

1. 13 Feb 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 4 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Dorset granted permission on 4 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 3 Fossil Cottage Church Knowle Wareham BH20 5NF

  P/HOU/2022/06555 Submitted 26 Oct 2022 100 yards away

  Erect car port with remodel of existing driveway, demolition and reconstruction of stone wall and access gate. Erect single storey side extension.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 22 docs
  Small domestic

• Fossil Cottage 3 Church Knowle Church Knowle BH20 5NF

  P/TRC/2025/04741 Submitted 11 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  T1 & T2 Apples: Reduce to old pruning points by up 1.5 metres in places incorporating both trees as one. T3 Western Red Cedar: Remove two lowest limbs garden side. T4 Line of Western Red Cedars: Reduce overhang garden side by up to 0.75m. T5 Oak: Reduce and shape by up to 1.2m in places mainly reducing the overextended branches. Crown lift over highway to 5.2m.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 5 Higher Barracks Church Knowle Wareham BH20 5NL

  P/HOU/2026/00138 Submitted 26 Jan 2026 150 yards away

  Erection of a single-storey lean-to extension to the rear of property, including a north-facing window, a west-facing side access door and a roof light.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Playing Field, Church Knowle, BH20 5NL

  P/TRD/2025/05643 Submitted 23 Sep 2025 200 yards away

  Ash - Fell to a height of 600mm.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• Village Hall Church Knowle Wareham BH20 5NG

  P/FUL/2024/06280 Submitted 6 Nov 2024 250 yards away

  Install solar panels onto the roof of the Village Hall. Provide 2 x EV charging points in the Village Hall Car Park to provide some much-needed infrastructure

  Granted Full applications 23 docs

• St Peters Church Church Knowle Church Knowle BH20 5NF

  P/TRC/2024/06551 Submitted 8 Nov 2024 250 yards away

  Trees 1 - 10 Irish Yew: Proposed work to reduce height from 10' to their original 4' thick bush format, and pollard sides where overhanging lawn and graves. This will be done in increments to minimise harm to the tree. This is part of a renewal programme to reinvigorate the churchyard - making it healthier and more amenable to a variety of flora and insects; to make it a lighter and less gloomy place; and to protect the fabric of the building which is becoming damp.

  Granted Trees 15 docs

• P/HOU/2026/04316 Withdrawn

  Mulberry Cottage Main Road Osmington DT3 6EH

  Alteration of fence to create new driveway and vehicular access

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/HOU/2026/04822 Awaiting decision

  12 Shepherds Way West Lulworth BH20 5SL

  Replace existing balcony

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/HOU/2026/05578 Awaiting decision

  59 Coombe Valley Road Weymouth DT3 6NL

  Conversion of loft space; installation of solar panels and skylight to roof; replacement of windows and doors; replacement of existing weatherboarding to front of property with Cedral boards; installation of glazed guarding to terrace over garage

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/HOU/2026/05316 Awaiting decision

  16 Fortuneswell Portland DT5 1LP

  Removal of existing flat roof dormer windows to front and rear elevations and replace with enlarged flat roof dormer windows. Remove existing asbestos cement tiles and replace with natural slate

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/HOU/2026/04350 Granted

  Purbeck Lodge Plaisters Lane Weymouth DT3 6LQ

  2-storey side & rear extension over existing garage. Rear single storey flat roof extension with balcony over. Erect single storey double garage

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Householder