Dorset Council - Planning System ​

For information on making a planning application, commenting on someone else's or getting pre-application advice, please look here.
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
(please note you can click on the link, that is the application reference number, and will be taken to the Dorset Council website where full details can be seen and you can make comments): ​​
  • P/FUL/2023/06272 (11/12/20230.  Location: Summer Dairy Land And Buildings North Of Rough Down Lane Catherston Leweston.                    Proposal: Works to facilitate conversion of buiding to flexible use (Class C1 Hotel).
  • P/FUL/2023/06389 (07/12/2023). Location: Spence Farm Spence Lane Wootton Fitzpaine Dorset DT6 6DF
    Proposal: BERTS BOX FOR USE AS HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION.
  • P/VOC/2023/06530 (04/12/2023). Location: Little Beerland Access To Beerland Farm Ryall Dorset DT6 6EJ.
    Proposal: Erect bungalow for agricultural worker - Removal of condition 2 to remove agricultural occupancy.
  • P/VOC/2023/06493 (01/12/2023). Location: Hill Farm The Green Morcombelake DT6 6EA
    Proposal: Conversion of outbuilding to ancillary accommodation and garage/workshop.( with variation to condition 2 and condition 4 of planning permission P/HOU/2022/05917 ) to amend plans and biodiversity mitigation.
  • P/VOC/2023/06331 (28/11/2023). Location: Berehayes Farm Whitchurch Canonicorum Dorset DT6 6RQ
    Proposal: Make alterations to convert farm buildings to holiday units, modify existing vehicular & pedestrian access & install septic tank (with variation of condition 2 of planning permission 1/W/83/0676 - to allow greater flexibility to when the holiday accommodation can be occupied)
  • P/FUL/2023/05725 (16/11/2023).   Location: High Bullen Sun Lane Morcombelake DT6 6DL.
    Proposal: Use of existing annexe for ancillary accommodation to High Bullen or as a holiday let.
  • P/FUL/2023/05475 (02/11/2023).  Location: Filcombe Farm Muddyford Lane Morcombelake DT6 6EP.
    Proposal: Repair and upgrade existing forestry track to facilitate management of Filcombe Wood.
  • P/HOU/2023/01602 (24/10/2023). Location: 8 Goodens Hill Whitchurch Cross To Cockwell Cross Whitchurch Canonicorum DT6 6RF.
    Proposal: Proposed single storey rear extension, loft extension conversion.
  • P/FUL/2023/04897 (26/09/2023). Location: Southfields Farm Wootton Lane Wootton Fitzpaine Bridport DT6 6NQ
    Proposal: Erect agricultural storage building.
  • P/VOC/2023/04844 (26/09/2023). Location: High Bullen Sun Lane Morcombelake Dorset DT6 6DL
    Proposal: Provide first floor extensions to the northern and southern ends of the building. Form an annexe within the northern end of the building. Associated internal alterations and provision of new window and door openings and roof windows (without compliance with condition 4 of planning permission 1/D/13/001582 - to allow use of the annexe independently).
  • P/FUL/2023/04819 (25/09/2023). Location: St John The Baptists Church Wootton Hill Fishpond.
    Proposal: Erection of self-contained accessible WC building with associated accessible pathway and new trench arch drainage system within churchyard.
  • P/FUL/2023/02460 (21/09/2023). Location: Little Hill Tizard's Knap Morcombelake Bridport DT6 6ED
    Proposal: Erect yoga studio with external deck and form parking area.
  • P/FUL/2023/03787 (04/09/2023). Location: Spence Farm Spence Lane Wootton Fitzpaine Dorset DT6 6DF
    Proposal: Construct a swimming pool.
  • P/HOU/2023/03034 (28/08/2023). Location: High Close Shedbush Lane Morcombelake DT6 6DR
    Proposal: Erect linked annex. Roof alterations, upgrades to materials and fenestration on main house.
  • P/HOU/2023/04132 (21/08/2023). Location: St Marys Cottage Taylors Lane Morcombelake DT6 6ED
    Proposal: Erect single storey rear extension.
  • P/FUL/2023/04194 (23/08/2023). Location: Nos 1 to 6 Star Lane Morcombelake Bridport DT6 6DN
    Proposal: Install insulation with render finish to external walls and install solar panels to roofs.
  • P/HOU/2023/03525 (03/08/2023). Location: Villosa Wootton Hill Fishpond Dorset DT6 6NN.
    Proposal: Erect two storey side extension with Juliet balcony and roof lights, replacing existing single storey and conservatory. New dormer to existing roof at front elevation. Addition of pitched roof with roof lights at rear, to replace existing flat roof.
  • P/FUL/2023/03180 (20/07/2023). Location: Land East Of Pitmans Lane Morcombelake Bridport.
    Proposal: Retain extended access, Tool Shelter and Tractor Shelter
  • P/HOU/2023/03034 (13/07/2023). Location: High Close Shedbush Lane Morcombelake DT6 6DR.
    Proposal: Erect linked annex. Roof alterations, upgrades to materials and fenestration on main house.
  • P/HOU/2023/02672 (03/07/2023). Location: Manor Farm Wootton Lane Wootton Fitzpaine DT6 6NH
    Proposal: Erect Single Storey Side Extension.
  • P/FUL/2023/02599 (06/07/2023). Location: Yew Tree Cottage Shave Cross To Junction Dodges Orchard Shave Cross DT6 6HW.
    Proposal: Construction of a link between existing structures and conversion to form 2 bedroom dwelling for use as holiday accommodation.
  • P/FUL/2023/03113 (29/06/2023).  Location: Nags Head Cottage Fishpond Bottom Abbotts Wootton Lane Wootton Fitzpaine DT6 6NN.
    Proposal: Change of use from agricultural land to residential garden. Demolish outbuilding and erect two storey extension to northeast elevation.
  • P/PABA/2023/03159 (Info only).    Location: Bowshot Farm Monkton Wyld Lane Monkton Wyld DT6 6DE
    Proposal: Erect new agricultural storage building and associated planting and yard.
  • P/HOU/2023/02900 (22/06/2023). Location: 7 Goodens Hill Whitchurch Cross To Cockwell Cross Whitchurch Canonicorum DT6 6RF.
    Proposal: Proposed extension and alterations (Resubmission WD/D/18/002761).
  • P/RES/2021/04848 (15/06/2023).  Location: Land at Foundry Lea Vearse Farm Bridport. Description: Construction of 760 dwellings, public open space (including play space and landscape planting), allotments, an orchard, sports pitch provision, with associated changing rooms and car parking, pedestrian, cycle and vehicular links, drainage works and associated infrastructure (Reserved matters application to determine  appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following the grant of Outline planning permission number WD/D/17/000986) - Amended scheme.
  • P/HOU/2023/02672 (13/06/2023). Location: Manor Farm Wootton Lane Wootton Fitzpaine DT6 6NH
    Proposal: Erect Single Storey Side Extension.
  • P/HOU/2023/02568 (13/06/2023). Location: The Limes Wootton Lane Wootton Fitzpaine DT6 6NH
    Proposal: Install new front door to front elevation. Install porch canopy with gallows brackets to front door. Install new French doors to front elevation. Remove existing front door, install window.
  • P/FUL/2023/01531 (22/04/2023).  Location: Bridge Farm Cards Mill Lane Whitchurch Canonicorum DT6 6RW. Proposal: Convert Barn to Dwelling.
  • P/FUL/2023/01442 (14/04/2023).  Location: Wyld Meadow Farm Pound Lane Monkton Wyld DT6 6DD.
    Proposal: Alterations to inverters including new walkway platform and relocation of one CCTV pole.
  • P/VOC/2021/05396 (20/04/2023). Location: Reeds Barn Farmhouse Reeds Barn Hawkchurch EX13 5UN.
    Description: Develop land by the erection of a dwelling for agricultural worker (Variation of condition 8 of planning approval 1/W/92/000137 - to remove agricultural occupancy restriction from Reeds Barn Farmhouse).
  • P/VOC/2021/05395 (20/04/2023). Location: Reeds Barn Farm Reeds Barn Hawkchurch Axminster EX13 5UN.
    Description: Erect house for agricultural worker (vary condition 5 of planning approval 1/W/92/000419 to remove agricultural occupancy restriction from Reeds Barn Farmhouse).
  • P/HOU/2023/01580 (10/04/2023). Location: 2 Partway Spence Lane Wootton Fitzpaine DT6 6DG.
    Proposal: Erect Garden Studio.
  • P/FUL/2023/01115 (06/04/2023).   Location: Cards Mill Farm Cards Mill Lane Whitchurch Canonicorum Dorset DT6 6RP. Proposal: Erection of roof over silage clamp.
  • P/FUL/2023/01047 (31/03/2023).   Location: Higher Pound Farm Pound Lane Monkton Wyld Bridport DT6 6DD
    Proposal: Erection of barn to store hay/feed/silage.
  • P/FUL/2022/07807 (28/03/2023). Location: Nags Head Cottage Fishpond Bottoms Abbotts Wootton Lane Wootton Fitzpaine DT6 6NN.
    Proposal: Change of use from agricultural land to residential garden. Demolish outbuilding and erect two storey extension to northeast elevation.      
  • P/FUL/2023/01121 (23/03/2023).  Location: Cards Mill Farm Cards Mill Lane Whitchurch Canonicorum Dorset DT6 6RP. Proposal: Erection of roof over silage clamp.
  • P/FUL/2023/01120 (23/03/2023).         Location: Cards Mill Farm Cards Mill Lane Whitchurch Canonicorum Dorset DT6 6RP. Proposal: Erection of roof over silage clamp.
  • P/FUL/2023/01119 (23/03/2023).         Location: Cards Mill Farm Cards Mill Lane Whitchurch Canonicorum Dorset DT6 6RP. Proposal: Erection of roof over silage clamp.
  • P/FUL/2023/01118 (23/03/2023).         Location: Cards Mill Farm Cards Mill Lane Whitchurch Canonicorum Dorset DT6 6RP. Proposal: Erection of roof over silage clamp.
  • P/FUL/2023/01117 (23/03/2023).         Location: Cards Mill Farm Cards Mill Lane Whitchurch Canonicorum Dorset DT6 6RP.
    Proposal: Erection of roof over silage clamp.
  • P/FUL/2023/01114 (23/03/2023).         Location: Cards Mill Farm Cards Mill Lane Whitchurch Canonicorum Dorset DT6 6RP
    Proposal: Erection of roof over silage clamps.
  • P/FUL/2022/07385 (14/03/2023).  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/PABA/2023/01116 (info only).      Location: Cards Mill Farm Cards Mill Lane Whitchurch Canonicorum Dorset DT6 6RP
    Proposal: Erection of steel portal frame roof over silage.
  • P/VOC/2023/00734 (07/03/2023). Location: Hill Farm The Green Morcombelake Dorset DT6 6EA.
    Proposal: Conversion of outbuilding to ancillary accommodation and garage/workshop (with variation of conditions 2 & 4 of planning permission P/HOU/2022/05917 to amend shape of bat nursery)
  • P/HOU/2023/00383 (06/03/2023). Location: Oaklands Fernhill Charmouth DT6 6BX.
    Proposal: Dormer extension to existing loft conversion and Juliette balcony off master bedroom on SE gable.
  • 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)
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

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