Building A531 Dorset Innovation Park Winfrith Newburgh DT2 8WQ

1. 7 Aug 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Officer Consideration

   Previously Out To Consultation.

4. 2 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required

5. 4 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Awaiting Sign Off

   Previously Under Officer Consideration.

Dorset granted permission on 2 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• Winfrith Nuclear Site Winfrith Newburgh Dorchester DT2 8WQ

  P/FUL/2026/02490 Submitted 22 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  Siting of a new portakabin, an existing portakabin and associated ancillary works to provide welfare facilities.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 12 docs

• Winfrith Site Winfrith Newburgh DT2 8WQ

  P/FUL/2026/00700 Submitted 21 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jun

  Continued decommissioning and restoration of the former Winfrith Nuclear Research Site including demolition of above ground structures, permanent retention of below-ground radioactively contaminated structures and use of radioactively contaminated and non-radioactive demolition arisings emplaced in below ground voids. Engineering and landscaping operations to regrade and modify the landform and drainage to achieve an End State suitable for a future use of heathland with public access.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 80 docs

• Winfrith Nuclear Site Winfrith Newburgh Dorchester DT2 8WQ

  P/FUL/2026/02491 Submitted 23 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Land remediation works together with associated temporary welfare facilities and contractors’ compound.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 27 docs

• Land north of Avenue 50 Winfrith Nuclear Site Winfrith Newburgh Dorchester DT2 8WQ

  P/FUL/2026/02840 Submitted 28 Jul 2026 200 yards away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  Land remediation works involving the excavation of a section of pipeline and refilling/reprofiling of the land together with associated temporary soil storage area and contractors’ compound.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 17 docs

• P/PAED/2026/05480 Awaiting decision

  Westbrook Holt Wood Holt BH21 7DR

  Erection of additional storey

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Prior approval
• P/PAAC/2026/04362 Refused

  Lower Butterwick Farm Boys Hill Holnest DT9 5PJ

  Change of use & conversion of agricultural building into 1 No. dwelling (Class C3).

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• P/PAMF/2026/04357 Granted

  Flat 1 Swan Yard Cheap Street Sherborne DT9 3AX

  Change of use from Commercial to Dwelling House

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• P/PABA/2026/05446 Awaiting decision

  Kingston Barm Farmhouse Langton Road Kingston BH20 5LR

  Erect agricultural building

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Prior approval
• P/PALH/2026/05445 Awaiting decision

  Little Lions Farm Horton Road Ashley Heath BH24 2EU

  Erect 2 single storey rear extensions to measure 7.99m in length, with a maximum height of 2.80m and a height to eaves of 2.80m

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Prior approval