85 Weatherbury Way Dorchester DT1 2EE

1. 19 Aug 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 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

• 20 Shaston Crescent Dorchester DT1 2EB

  P/PALH/2026/00910 Submitted 16 Feb 2026 52m away

  Replace rear conservatory with erection of rear extension: to extend 4.90 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse: maximum height 3.40 metres: height to eaves 2.25 metres

  Granted Prior approval Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 114 Weatherbury Way Dorchester DT1 2EG

  P/HOU/2025/04890 Submitted 14 Aug 2025 176m away

  Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 60 Mellstock Avenue Dorchester DT1 2BQ

  P/HOU/2025/07351 Submitted 10 Dec 2025 239m away

  Erect single storey rear extension, rear balcony, external alterations and solar panels.

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 35 Weatherbury Way Dorchester DT1 2ED

  P/HOU/2026/01540 Submitted 18 Mar 2026 279m away

  Erect porch and single storey extension to front elevation. Change existing garage flat roof to pitched roof. Extend garage roof to wrap around to join porch and single storey extension. Form covered way in front of existing garage door.

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Storage space for 9 to 15 Holbaek Close Dorchester

  P/FUL/2026/01207 Submitted 16 Mar 2026 287m away

  Erect bin storage units

  Granted Full applications 17 docs

• St Osmunds Church Of England Middle School, Barnes Way Dorchester DT1 2DZ

  P/FUL/2026/03008 Submitted 25 Jun 2026 297m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~20 Aug

  Replacement of timber windows & doors with aluminium windows & doors. Replacement of timber boardings above to composite panel

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

• 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