Dorset Council - Planning System ​

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The Draft Dorset Local Plan
Dorset Council's draft Local Plan proposes almost 40,000 new houses + roads, car parks & services. These will encroach on our precious Green Belt, our famous Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and other locally valued greenfield land.

Dorset Deserves Better (DDB) is a community campaign to get Dorset Council to rethink the Dorset Local Plan. It is supported by the town and parish councils in Arne, Cheselbourne, Corscombe, Halstock & District, Langton Matravers, Lytchett Matravers, Stinsford and Corfe Mullen.

CVPC will be discussing a motion to support the campaign at its meeting on 14th February 2022.
CVPC Responds to Government White Paper on Planning

​The Government has published two consultations, one of which sets out proposals for a completely new national planning system and the other proposes shorter-term amendments to the current system. Changes to the standard national methodology for working out local housing need would increase the amount to be planned for in Dorset. The longer-term overhaul of the planning system, binding housing targets for every council would be set by national government, taking into account household projections, local housing affordability, and environmental constraints.

Local plans would map every part of their area as suitable for growth, renewal or protection making sure that enough land is identified for growth to meet the housing target.  In areas identified for growth or renewal, developers would not need to apply for outline planning permission as this would automatically be secured for the forms and types of development specified in the plan. Communities would be involved at plan-making stage, but would not have the chance to comment again on the principle of development at application stage. 

A new infrastructure levy would replace the existing Community Infrastructure Levy and section 106 planning agreements.

The changes would have a huge impact on the preparation of the new Dorset Council plan and suggest that the new style local plans should all be in place by 2024.
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Char Valley Parish Council responded to the consultation papers as follows:
CVPC response to the UK Government's White Paper 'Planning for the Future'.

​See the Bridport Local Area Partnership response here.


Recent Dorset Council planning applications (with expiry date) affecting our parishes:
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  • P/HOU/2022/08023 (03/02/2023). Location: 7 Goodens Hill Whitchurch Cross To Cockwell Cross Whitchurch Canonicorum Dorset DT6 6RF
    Proposal:     Demolish exisitng office/store and erect self-contained annexe and store.
  • P/FUL/2022/06779 (31/01/2023).   Location: Wyldrush Orchard Land East of Blunthay Lane Whitchurch Canonicorum DT6 6RJ.
    Proposal: Erect barn with associated hard standing and access track for storage and processing of apples for apple juice and small scale cider production and storage of agricultural machinery. Retain installation of shipping container.
  • P/FUL/2022/07948 (27/01/2023).  Location: Stonecroft Fishpond Bottom Road Fishpond DT6 6NN
    Proposal: Demolition of existing bungalow and garages and erection of replacement dwelling.
  • P/FUL/2022/07783 (12/01/2023).   Location: Spence Farm Spence Lane Wootton Fitzpaine Dorset DT6 6DF
    Proposal: Change of use of land for the stationing of 2 No. shepherd huts for massage/health treatments.
  • P/FUL/2022/07385 (12/01/2023).  Location: Fernhill Coppice Fernhill Charmouth DT6 6BX.
    Proposal: Formation of dropped kerb to create new vehicular access.
  • P/FUL/2022/07385 (04/01/2023).  Location: The Limes Wootton Lane Wootton Fitzpaine DT6 6NH.
    Proposal: Change of use of land for the stationing of 2 No. glamping pods, 1 No. shepherd hut and a mobile amenity block to provide holiday accommodation.
  • P/HOU/2022/07236 (14/12/2022). Location: High Close Shedbush Lane Morcombelake Bridport DT6 6DR
    Proposal: Erect single storey linked annex. Roof alterations including new dormer windows and glazing. Alterations and upgrades to external wall facings and fenestration.
  • P/HOU/2022/06520 (08/12/2022).    Location: Spur Cottage The Green Morcombelake Bridport DT6 6EA. Proposal: Renovation works to existing property include:- Removal of 2.4m of front section to form vehicular parking and access. Construct new retaining walls. Repair roof and construct new pitched roof over existing extension and new valley gutter between two pitched roofs. Install new sewerage treatment plant. Retain excavated and landscape garden. Case Officer: To be allocated, please check the website for an update.
  • P/PABA2/2022/06853 (Info only). Location: Land at Higher Coombe Combe Drain Fishpond DT6 6NR.
    Proposal: Proposed engineering operations to create a level and grassed cattle collection area.
  • P/CLE/2022/00634 (Appeal Info). Location: Land South of Rhode Barton Farm adjacent to A3052 Charmouth Rd Lyme Regis DT7 3UE
    Description: Certifcate of Lawfulness existing - The applicant is seeking a CLEUD for change of use from agricultural use to mixed agricultural and residential use.
  • P/FUL/2022/02150 (22/11/2022). Location: Marsh Farm Access To Marsh Farm Wootton Fitzpaine Dorset DT6 6DF
    Proposal: Erect Holiday Cabins.
  • P/HOU/2022/05917 (25/10/2022). Location: Hill Farm The Green Morcombelake Dorset DT6 6EA
    Proposal: Conversion of outbuilding to ancillary accommodation and garage/workshop.
  • P/HOU/2022/06084 (25/10/2022). Location: 1 Partway Spence Lane Wootton Fitzpaine Bridport DT6 6DG
    Proposal: Demolish existing extension and erect new extension.
  • P/PAEW/2022/06063 (Info only). Location: Land at Higher Coombe Combe Drain Fishpond DT6 6NR.
    Proposal: Proposed engineering operations to create a level and grassed cattle collection area.
  • P/FUL/2022/05867 (17/10/2022). Location:
    Harcombe House Pitmans Lane Morcombelake Dorset DT6 6EB
    Proposal: Installation of 18 ground mounted solar panels on 3 frames of 6 panels.
  • P/FUL/2022/03317 (17/10/2022). Location:
    7 Goodens Hill Whitchurch Cross To Cockwell Cross Whitchurch Canonicorum Bridport DT6 6RF.
    Proposal: Demolish exisitng office/store and erect self-contained annexe and store.
  • P/PABA/2022/05490 (info)           Location: Wyld Meadow Farm Pound Lane Monkton Wyld Dorset DT6 6DD.   Proposal: Erection of agricultural building.
  • P/VOC/2022/05076 (27/09/2022) Location: 48 Redbrick Cottages Wootton Cross To Bakers Cross Wootton Fitzpaine Bridport DT6 6NJ.
    Proposal: Erection of single storey extension and garage (with variation of condition 2 of planning permission. P/HOU/2022/00684 to amend plans (addition of dormer window))
  • P/FUL/2022/04849 (27/09/2022)   Location: Damson Tree Cottage Stonebarrow Lane Charmouth Bridport DT6 6RA.                                         Proposal: Change of use from holiday let to C3 dwellinghouse with holiday let use ( no increase in floor area)
  • P/HOU/2022/04625 (26/08/2022) Location: Spence Farm Spence Lane Wootton Fitzpaine Dorset DT6 6DF Proposal: Erection of orangery.
  • P/FUL/2022/04624 (26/08/2022) Location: Spence Farm Spence Lane Wootton Fitzpaine Dorset DT6 6DF Proposal: Change of use of land for the stationing of 4 shepherd huts to provide holiday accommodation.
  • P/HOU/2022/04573 (19/08/2022) Location: 2 Partway Spence Lane Wootton Fitzpaine Bridport DT6 6DG
    Proposal: Demolish extension and erect rear extension.
  • P/HOU/2022/04613 (18/08/2022) Location: Leightir Wootton Hill Fishpond DT6 6NN.
    Proposal: Erect single storey extension and replacement garage.
  • P/HOU/2022/04658 (18/08/2022) Location: Manscombe House Tizard's Knap Morcombelake Dorset DT6 6EE
    Proposal: Demolish single storey extension and garden stores. Erect replacement single storey extension. Install rooflights to side extension.
  • P/FUL/2022/04456 (25/08/2022) Location: Summer Dairy Rough Down Lane Catherstone DT6 6LZ
    Proposal: Change of use of agricultural building to holiday accommodation, with alteration and extension and adjustment to site access; Change of use of agricultural land to associated curtilage and installation of ground mounted photovoltaic panels.

  • P/FUL/2022/04081 (26/08/2022) Location: Spence Farm Spence Lane Wootton Fitzpaine Dorset DT6 6DF Proposal: Erect agricultural glasshouse for food production.
  • P/FUL/2022/02427 (02/08/2022) Location: Cold Harbour House Morcombelake Bridport DT6 6EP
    Proposal: Refurbishment of an existing bungalow to include formation of dormer and conversion of barns into ancillary accommodation
  • P/HOU/2022/03001 (19/07/2022) High Close Shedbush Lane Morcombelake Dorset DT6 6DR.
    Proposal: Erect single storey linked annex. Roof alterations including new dormer windows and glazing. Alterations and upgrades to external wall facings and fenestration.
  • TPO/2022/0027 Stonebarrow Manor, Stonebarrow Lane, Charmouth, Bridport, DT6 6RA
  • P/OUT/2022/00343 (04/07/2022) Land Adjacent Loves Lane Morcombelake. Description: Erect detached dwelling (outine application with all matters reserved).
  • P/FUL/2022/03201 (14/06/2022) Befferlands Farm Berne Lane Charmouth Bridport DT6 6RD
    Proposal: Erect Agricultural Barn.
  • P/FUL/2022/02658 (14/06/2022) Wyld Meadow Farm Pound Lane Monkton Wyld Bridport DT6 6DD.
    Proposal: Construction of a battery energy storage scheme and associated development.
  • P/HOU/2022/02358 (12/05/2022) Meadow Lodge School Lane Wootton Fitzpaine Bridport DT6 6NF. Proposal:
    Install Dormer Window to Outbuilding.
  • P/FUL/2021/05766 (26/04/2022) Purcombe Farm Purcombe Farm Access Road Whitchurch Canonicorum DT6 6RL
    Proposal: Change of use of agricultural land to campsite to provide 18 pitches and change of use of agricultural buildings to provide associated facilities.
  • P/HOU/2022/02082 (07/05/2022) Tradewinds Wootton Lane Wootton Fitzpaine Dorset DT6 6NQ
    Proposal: Erect Extension incorporating existing garage with increased pitched roof.
  • P/FUL/2022/02150 (25/04/2022) Marsh Farm Access To Marsh Farm Wootton Fitzpaine Dorset DT6 6DF. Proposal:
    Erect Holiday Cabins.
  • WD/D/19/001088 (Notification of Appeal) Manor Gardens, Wooton Lane, Wooton Fitzpaine, Bridport, DT6 6NH. Proposal:
    Erection of dwelling, garage, garden store & associated landscaping. Restoration of listed boundary wall & bothy
  • WD/D/19/001089 (Notification of Appeal) Manor Gardens, Wooton Lane, Wooton Fitzpaine, Bridport, DT6 6NH. Proposal:
    Erection of dwelling, garage, garden store & associated landscaping. Restoration of listed boundary wall & bothy
  • P/FUL/2021/01642 (12/04/2022) Spence Farm Spence Lane Wootton Fitzpaine Dorset DT6 6DF. Proposal: Proposed extension and alteration of existing farmhouse with change of use, to form additional Bed and Breakfast accommodation for the main house and conversion of adjacent barn and stables to form 6 no. holiday lets.
  • P/FUL/2022/00244 (06/04/2022) Newlands Holiday Park Charmouth DT6 6RB. Proposal: Demolition of outbuildings and erection of steel framed workshop and store.
  • P/PAPA/2022/01667 (Info Only) Spence Farm Spence Lane Wootton Fitzpaine Dorset DT6 6DF. Proposal: Construct agricultural tracks.
  • P/PABA/2022/01605 (Info Only) Spence Farm Spence Lane Wootton Fitzpaine DT6 6DF. Proposal: Erect timber framed barn for livestock and dry storage.
  • P/HOU/2022/01213 (18/03/2022) Tresillian Main Road Morcombelake DT6 6DY. Proposal: Demolish garage and erect single storey side extension to south-west elevation. Erect lean-to roof to form covered area. Erect detached garage with Hobbies Room above.
  • P/FUL/2022/00368 and P/LBC/2022/00369 (14/03/2022) Paddocks Farm Paddocks Lane Broadoak DT6 5NR. Proposal: Convert agricultural barn to 1 No. dwelling.
  • P/HOU/2022/00684 (25/02/2022) 48 Redbrick Cottages Wootton Cross To Bakers Cross Wootton Fitzpaine Dorset DT6 6NJ. Proposal: Erection of single storey extension and garage.
  • P/CLE/2022/00634 (22/02/2022) Land South of Rhode Barton Farm adjacent to A3052 Charmouth Rd Lyme Regis DT7 3UE. Proposal: Certifcate of Lawfulness existing - The applicant is seeking a CLEUD for change of use from agricultural use to mixed agricultural and residential use.
  • P/HOU/2022/00593 (22/02/2022) West View Tizard's Knap Morcombelake Bridport DT6 6EE. Proposal: Erect detached single garage.
  • P/FUL/2021/05766 (18/02/2022) Purcombe Farm Purcombe Farm Access Road Whitchurch Canonicorum DT6 6RL  Proposal: Change of use of agricultural land to campsite to provide 18 pitches and change of use of agricultural buildings to provide associated facilities.
  • P/FUL/2021/05576 (15/02/2022) Wood Farm Caravan Park, Charmouth DT6 6BT. Proposal: Convert 53 touring caravan pitches to 43 static caravan pitches.
  • P/HOU/2022/00161 (23/02/2022) Valley View Park Axminster Road Charmouth DT6 6BY
    Proposal: Erection of timber single storey granny annexe for ancillary use.
  • P/OUT/2022/00343 (10/02/2022) Land Adjacent Loves Lane Morcombelake. Proposal: Erect detached dwelling.
  • P/LBC/2022/00126 (01/02/2022) Ship Farm, Morcombelake DT6 6EW. Proposal:
    Replacement of internal ground to lower ground floor stairs
  • P/CLP/2022/00162 Valley View Park Axminster Road Charmouth DT6 6BY
    Proposal: Install a mobile home to provide ancillary accommodation [Notification only]
  • P/NMA/2021/05680 Stonebarrow Manor, Charmouth DT6 6RA. Proposal:
    Non-Material Amendment  - remove bay projection, roof works and other changes.
  • P/HOU/2021/05313 Hardown Lodge, Morcombelake DT6 6DZ.  Proposal: Alter windows, doors and cladding and create first floor balcony
  • P/VOC/2021/05396 (01/01/22) Reeds Barn Farmhouse, Hawkchurch EX13 5UN. Proposal: Build a dwelling for agricultural worker (Variation of condition 8 of planning approval)
Recent Dorset Council planning decisions affecting our parishes can be seen by following this link and searching for the application.
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Planning Log 2016
Planning Log 2018
Planning Log 2019