17 Ballard Close Lytchett Matravers BH16 6EW

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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

• 2 Purbeck Close Lytchett Matravers BH16 6DE

  P/HOU/2026/04371 Submitted 2 Sep 2026 42m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

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

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Land Adjacent to Hunters Mead Purbeck Road Lytchett Matravers, BH16 6EN

  P/FUL/2025/06988 Submitted 27 Nov 2025 58m away

  Sever land & erect new 3-bedroom detached chalet bungalow, with associated access, parking and landscaping.

  Granted Full applications 47 docs

• The Adam Practice 40 High Street Lytchett Matravers BH16 6BG

  P/TRT/2024/06090 Submitted 28 Oct 2024 165m away

  T663 Beech: Fell. Client is happy to replant any species that is recommended in any proximity of the proposed tree removal.

  Granted Trees 12 docs

• 165 Wareham Road Lytchett Matravers BH16 6EA

  P/TRT/2025/05011 Submitted 4 Sep 2025 168m away

  T1 Oak: Crown raise branches to 5.2m above neighbour’s driveway at 167 Wareham Road. Prune back growth by 2.5-3m maximum on West side. T2 Oak: Reduction of branches/growth by 1.5-2m all-round back to previous points. Crown thin by up to 20%.

  Split decision Trees 4 docs

• 11 Frys Close Lytchett Matravers BH16 6DL

  P/HOU/2025/06869 Submitted 20 Nov 2025 180m away

  Removal of existing rear conservatory and side lobby, erection of single storey rear extension and conversion of garage

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 206 Wareham Road Lytchett Matravers BH16 6DU

  P/HOU/2025/05992 Submitted 23 Oct 2025 200m away

  Retain Garage conversion forming 1 bedroom annexe ancillary to existing dwelling

  Refused Householder 10 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