Planning application
Cummins Fernhill Charmouth DT6 6BX
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Change of use of an agricultural barn to Class E (for use as an indoor children’s soft play area) under Class R of the GPDO
As published by the council, reference P/PAAF/2025/06605
Application record
- Reference
- P/PAAF/2025/06605
- Type
- Prior Approval - Agricultural to Flexible Commercial Use
- Status
- Application Refused
- Decision
- Refused As published: Prior Approval Refused
- Received
- 5 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 5 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 30 Dec 2025
- Ward
- Marshwood Vale Ward
- Parish
- Wootton Fitzpaine
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- DT6 6BX
Site history
Applications at this address on the Dorset register
This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 1 refused.
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P/FUL/2026/02107 Granted
Cummins Fernhill Charmouth DT6 6BX
Proposed operational development (external alterations) relating to the use of the building and land within its curtilage to a flexible use (Class E - indoor children's soft play area) (P/PAAF/2026/00984), including a single-storey side extension to the existing barn to provide additional service space, as well as erection of a replacement agricultural barn
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P/PAAF/2026/00984 Granted
Cummins Fernhill Charmouth DT6 6BX
Change of use of an agricultural barn to Class E (for use as an indoor children’s soft play area) under Class R of the GPDO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Nov 2025
Received by Dorset
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30 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Prior Approval Refused
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26 Jul 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
15 documents on file for this application
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About prior approval applications
Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.
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