7 Mithras Close Dorchester DT1 2RF

1. 5 Aug 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 76 Celtic Crescent Dorchester DT1 2TB

  P/HOU/2026/00631 Submitted 20 Feb 2026 143m away

  Erect first floor side extension and front porch.

  Granted Householder Extension 21 docs
  Small domestic

• Testing Address

  TestNaomi Submitted 6 Aug 2025 205m away

  Testing Proposal - Extension

  Granted Householder Extension
  Domestic

• 32 Treves Road Dorchester DT1 2HE

  P/HOU/2023/00329 Submitted 18 Jan 2023 247m away

  Erect two storey rear and side extension. Erect single storey lean-to extension and Internal alterations.

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 23 James Road Dorchester DT1 2HB

  P/HOU/2023/00493 Submitted 10 Feb 2023 255m away

  Erection of garage/outbuilding in rear garden

  Granted Householder 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 16 Treves Road Dorchester DT1 2HE

  P/HOU/2023/00157 Submitted 10 Jan 2023 268m away

  Erect rear and side single storey extension. Erect new front porch

  Granted Householder Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 Barrow Close Dorchester DT1 2HG

  P/HOU/2026/01206 Submitted 6 Mar 2026 328m away

  Erect single storey rear extension with rooflights (demolish conservatory).

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 11 docs
  Small domestic

• P/HOU/2026/04562 Awaiting decision

  4 Harmony Terrace Swanage Road Studland BH19 3AG

  Erect single storey rear & side extension. Install dormer to the first floor. Extend outbuilding to form garden room

  2 Sep 2026 Householder
• P/HOU/2026/04371 Awaiting decision

  2 Purbeck Close Lytchett Matravers BH16 6DE

  Raise roof to create first floor habitable living accommodation with dormer and erect front porch and closed board fencing

  2 Sep 2026 Householder
• P/HOU/2026/02670 Awaiting decision

  Ramleh Wyke Road Gillingham SP8 4NQ

  Erect single storey rear extension and reaplce windows

  1 Sep 2026 Householder
• P/HOU/2026/04739 Awaiting decision

  14 Queens Road Ferndown BH22 9RT

  Proposed Car Port

  1 Sep 2026 Householder
• P/HOU/2026/04752 Awaiting decision

  8 Old Furzebrook Road Wareham BH20 5DD

  Erect single storey rear extension, demolish existing conservatory

  1 Sep 2026 Householder