Oak Cottage Shepherds Hill Buckhorn Weston Gillingham SP8 5HX

1. 28 Sep 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 November 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 39 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Dorset for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Dorset decided householder applications in a median of 54 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Hillview Shave Hill Buckhorn Weston SP8 5HY

  P/HOU/2024/05357 Submitted 19 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Demolish existing detached double garage. Erect new detached double garage/workshop and form vehicular access and parking area.

  Granted Householder Demolition 15 docs
  Domestic

• Orchard Hill Church Hill Buckhorn Weston Dorset SP8 5HT

  P/HOU/2023/00609 Submitted 7 Feb 2023 400 yards away

  Erection of detached garage.

  Granted Householder 11 docs
  Domestic

• Laurel Cottage Shave Hill Buckhorn Weston SP8 5HY

  P/HOU/2023/01745 Submitted 3 Apr 2023 400 yards away

  Erect single storey extension to kitchen and a replacement garage

  Granted Householder Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• Barn at Shepherds Hill Buckhorn Weston SP8 5HX

  P/PAAC/2024/05164 Submitted 10 Sep 2024 450 yards away

  Change of use & conversion of an agricultural building to 1 no. dwelling (Use Class C3)

  Granted Prior approval 12 docs
  Domestic

• The Barn Shepherds Hill Buckhorn Weston SP8 5HX

  P/FUL/2025/05287 Submitted 22 Sep 2025 0.3 miles away

  Erection of 1no. dwelling

  Granted Full applications 26 docs
  Domestic

• The Shieling Shepherds Hill Buckhorn Weston SP8 5HX

  P/CLP/2026/03542 Submitted 30 Jun 2026 0.3 miles away

  Certificate of lawfulness for stationing 1 no. single unit caravan/garden cabin and 1 no. shepherds hut.

  Granted Lawful development 9 docs

• P/HOU/2026/04316 Withdrawn

  Mulberry Cottage Main Road Osmington DT3 6EH

  Alteration of fence to create new driveway and vehicular access

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Householder
• P/HOU/2026/04822 Awaiting decision

  12 Shepherds Way West Lulworth BH20 5SL

  Replace existing balcony

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/HOU/2026/05578 Awaiting decision

  59 Coombe Valley Road Weymouth DT3 6NL

  Conversion of loft space; installation of solar panels and skylight to roof; replacement of windows and doors; replacement of existing weatherboarding to front of property with Cedral boards; installation of glazed guarding to terrace over garage

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/HOU/2026/05316 Awaiting decision

  16 Fortuneswell Portland DT5 1LP

  Removal of existing flat roof dormer windows to front and rear elevations and replace with enlarged flat roof dormer windows. Remove existing asbestos cement tiles and replace with natural slate

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Householder
• P/HOU/2026/04350 Granted

  Purbeck Lodge Plaisters Lane Weymouth DT3 6LQ

  2-storey side & rear extension over existing garage. Rear single storey flat roof extension with balcony over. Erect single storey double garage

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Householder