41 Queens Avenue Dorchester DT1 2EP

1. 30 Jul 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 4 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 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

• 47 Queens Avenue Dorchester DT1 2EP

  P/HOU/2022/07531 Submitted 30 Nov 2022 36m away

  Erect single storey rear extension, dormer alterations and internal alterations

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 29 Queens Avenue Dorchester DT1 2EP

  P/TRD/2024/07329 Submitted 10 Dec 2024 96m away

  Removal of dead monolith under regulation 14.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 16 Treves Road Dorchester DT1 2HE

  P/HOU/2023/00157 Submitted 10 Jan 2023 111m away

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

  Granted Householder Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Clarence Road Dorchester DT1 2HF

  P/HOU/2024/05997 Submitted 15 Oct 2024 140m away

  Erect two storey extension, replacement porch and install PV array to the South aspect roof (demolish conservatory)

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 32 Treves Road Dorchester DT1 2HE

  P/HOU/2023/00329 Submitted 18 Jan 2023 172m 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 254m away

  Erection of garage/outbuilding in rear garden

  Granted Householder 9 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