138 Dorchester Road Weymouth DT4 7LG

1. 29 Jul 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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

• Holly Court Waverley Road Weymouth

  P/NMA/2025/05609 Submitted 22 Sep 2025 62m away

  Non-material amendment to Planning Permission P/FUL/2023/03241 (Demolition of existing building to enable development of a replacement retirement living scheme (37no. units) (use class C3) with associated works, infrastructure & landscaping) - Minor amendments to previously approved plans and elevations arising from development of construction stage detailed design.

  Granted Amendments Demolition 12 docs
  Major scheme

• 207-209 Trafalgar Care Home Dorchester Road Weymouth DT4 7LF

  P/TRT/2026/00812 Submitted 17 Feb 2026 72m away

  HG1 Mixed Species Hedge - Remove section of hedge to achieve a minimum clearance of 5m to the insured property (Exempt) T2 Holm Oak - Fell T2 Holm Oak - Crown reduce overall canopy by 2.5m - 3.0m

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Waverley Court Waverley Road Weymouth DT3 5EE

  P/TRT/2025/07081 Submitted 27 Nov 2025 79m away

  T1 Holly - Reduce canopy by 3m in height a prune sides by 1m (as per annotated photo submitted)

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Waverley Court Waverley Road Weymouth DT3 5EE

  P/TRT/2026/01164 Submitted 27 Feb 2026 79m away

  T1 & T2 Ash - Re pollard back to previous pruning points

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Cleveland House 118 Dorchester Road Weymouth DT4 7LG

  P/TRT/2025/07541 Submitted 19 Dec 2025 135m away

  T1 Holm Oak - Minimal crown raise of minor, secondary, small diameter branches up to 2.5m (as per annotated photo submitted)

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 45 Cleveland Avenue Weymouth DT3 5AG

  P/HOU/2024/05733 Submitted 10 Oct 2024 150m away

  First floor side extension, replacement roof to conservatory with x2 roof windows

  Granted Householder Extension Roofing +1 15 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