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 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 outline applications in a median of 59 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 150 yards away

  57% 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 150 yards 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  Withdrawn Householder Extension Demolition 21 docs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 150 yards 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

• Gillingham School Hardings Lane Gillingham SP8 4QP

  P/FUL/2026/04380 Submitted 25 Sep 2026 300 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~20 Nov

  Construction of a floodlit artificial grass pitch, spectator area, access paths and lighting along access path from car park

  Awaiting decision Full applications 40 docs

• The Gate House Bay Lane Gillingham SP8 4ER

  P/VOC/2025/05226 Submitted 2 Sep 2025 300 yards 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 350 yards away

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

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• P/ESC/2026/05490 Awaiting decision

  Portesham Water Treatment Centre Portesham Hill Portesham

  Improvement works to existing water treatment centre

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Outline
• P/ESC/2026/05607 Awaiting decision

  Redlands Farm Dorchester Road Weymouth

  Request for EIA Screening Opinion under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 for the proposed residential development on land at Redlands Farm, Dorchester Road in Weymouth, for a Screening opinion in accordance with regulation 5 (1) of the Town and Country Planning

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Outline
• P/PIP/2026/04978 Withdrawn

  Land adjoining Brickyard Cottage Owermoigne DT2 8HS

  Erect 1 no. dwelling & garage

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Outline
• P/OUT/2026/04860 Awaiting decision

  85 Church Road Three Legged Cross BH21 6RQ

  Remove existing caravan and erect a new dwelling

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Outline
• P/PIP/2026/04574 Granted

  The Retreat Hewletts Drove Rivers Corner DT10 2AE

  Erect 1no. dwellinghouse

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Outline