Swanley 9 Woodmead Road Lyme Regis DT7 3AB

1. 21 Aug 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 October 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

• 10 Windsor Terrace Lyme Regis DT7 3AN

  P/FUL/2023/00742 Submitted 6 Mar 2023 152m away

  Erection of self-contained annexe (or holiday let) and erect rear extension and first floor side extension.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension 27 docs

• Springfield Cottage Woodmead Road Lyme Regis DT7 3LJ

  P/TRT/2026/01334 Submitted 17 Mar 2026 152m away

  T1 Holly - Fell T2 Yew - Fell

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Benets Mill Green Lyme Regis DT7 3AQ

  P/LBC/2026/01705 Submitted 13 Apr 2026 215m away

  Proposed replacement sash windows

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 3 Dolphin Close Lyme Regis DT7 3PW

  P/VOC/2025/05952 Submitted 24 Oct 2025 247m away

  Construction of single storey extension, ramped access, driveway and mobility scooter store (with variation of condition no.2 to planning permission P/HOU/2025/01940 - to remove ramped access approach, existing stepped access replaced with new, minor amendments to scooter store)

  Withdrawn Amendments Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Dolphin Close Lyme Regis DT7 3PW

  P/HOU/2025/07251 Submitted 18 Dec 2025 247m away

  Proposed Single Storey Extension, Formation of Driveway & Mobility Scooter Storage together with other minor alterations

  Granted Householder Extension 21 docs
  Small domestic

• Abbeyfield House Silver Street Lyme Regis DT7 3HS

  P/FUL/2023/00666 Submitted 8 Feb 2023 257m away

  Change of use from C2 residential nursing home to C3 dwelling house. No material changes to the exterior or interior of the building

  Granted Full applications 18 docs
  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