Land South of Bay Road (Parcel 1) Gillingham SP8 4EW

1. 26 Feb 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 April 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 38 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 outline applications in a median of 44 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Land South of Bay Road (Parcel 2) Gillingham SP8 4EW

  P/OUT/2026/00955 Submitted 26 Feb 2026 129m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~23 Apr

  Erection of up to 42 dwellings with associated highways, drainage, public open space & green infrastructure (outline application to determine access only)

  Awaiting decision Outline 200 docs
  Major scheme

• Primrose Cottage Bay Road Gillingham SP8 4EW

  P/HOU/2024/05564 Submitted 2 Oct 2024 145m away

  Demolish conservatory, erect two storey side extension with single storey lean-to extension.

  Withdrawn Householder Extension Demolition 21 docs
  Small domestic

• Primrose Cottage Bay Road Gillingham SP8 4EW

  P/HOU/2026/00750 Submitted 10 Feb 2026 145m away

  Demolish single storey side extension and conservatory. Replace with two storey side extension. Install roof lights to main roof and 1 no. dormer window and external alterations.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 11 docs
  Small domestic

• The Gate House Bay Lane Gillingham SP8 4ER

  P/VOC/2025/05226 Submitted 2 Sep 2025 277m away

  Erect self contained 'granny' annex (with variation of condition 3 of planning permission 2/2000/0037)

  Granted Amendments 7 docs

• 28 Shreen Way - land rear of Gillingham SP8 4EL

  P/TRD/2025/05779 Submitted 30 Sep 2025 334m away

  Removal of 5 dead/fallen trees of various species under regulation 14.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• Land at Bay Road Gillingham

  P/FUL/2025/04714 Submitted 27 Aug 2025 387m away

  Erect agricultural building

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• P/OUT/2026/01593 Refused

  Land At E 386450 N 116625 Old Crown Road Fontmell Magna

  Erection of up to 23 dwellings and associated infrastructure (outline application to determine access only)

  19 Mar 2026 Outline
• P/OUT/2026/04623 Awaiting decision

  Land West Of Barnfield Higher Blandford Road Cann

  Carry out alterations to vehicular access and erect 4 no. dwellings with associated parking and garden areas (outline application to determine access only)

  7 Sep 2026 Outline
• P/OUT/2026/03171 Refused

  20A School Hill Chickerell DT3 4BA

  Demolition of bungalow and development of 9 dwellings, associated access, garages, domestic workshop, parking and gardens. Outline application to consider access, appearance, layout and scale (landscaping reserved).

  15 Jun 2026 Outline
• P/OUT/2026/02464 Granted

  Land At E 377865 N 113155 Hillcrest Close Sturminster Newton

  Erection of up to no. 5 dwellings including associated infrastructure, landscaping and parking (outline application to determine access only)

  5 May 2026 Outline
• P/PIP/2026/03584 Withdrawn

  Land West of Muston Lane Wonston Hazelbury Bryan

  Erect 5 dwellings

  8 Jul 2026 Outline