Planning applications in DT4
We hold 322 planning applications for the DT4 postcode area, 191 of them submitted in the past year. 92% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 42 days. The area is covered by Dorset.
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Recent applications in DT4
T1 & T2 Poplar - Reduce entirely by up to 4m & shape, remove epic growth, remove branches with squirrel damage & remove deadwood
Demolition of garage/workshop and erection of two bed semi-detached dwelling; erection of bin store; installation of underground geocellular tank; installation of air source heat pump
Removal of modern Shopfront and replacement with traditional window (with variation of Condition 2 of Listed Building Consent P/LBC/2026/02202 to amend approved plans)
Replace a single-storey, flat roof side extension with a rear and side, single-storey, lean-to wrap round extension
Erect a first floor extension over garage
Erect single storey rear extension
T1 Sycamore - Prune north east terminal branches to give a 1m clearance from telegraph wire & remove & prune smaller secondary branches to also give a 1m clearance
Proposed single storey rear extension, two storey side extension and dormer window to the side roof slope
Installation of signage to front of restaurant premises, affixed to first floor bay window
First-floor extension to side elevation & single-storey extension to rear elevation & part garage conversion.
T1 Bay - Remove to ground level
T1 Birch - Reduce crown overall by 6m
Replace flat roof rear extension with new
Lawful development application for the enclosure of the existing external basement access steps. Lightweight timber-framed structure incorporating glazing and a pitched roof to provide weather protection.
Non-material amendment to Approved P/A P/FUL/2023/01400 (Remodel and refurbishment of the RNLI lifeboat station with proposed extension in place of existing off-shot to provide a compliant internal staircase, new external penetrations in line with building services refurb; Existing entrance doors replaced with like for like units; alterations to front and rear doors & and rear window) Works to now include replacement of roof coverings over main building with new SSQ Riverstone Slate, with small penetrations made through the roof for extract ventilation from WCs and equipment drying areas. Existing roof lights over the rear half of the main pitched roof to be enlarged to allow for Natural Ventilation strategy. No height increase to main pitched roof area. Fencing to the right hand side of the front elevation (when facing the building) moved toward the road to allow safe bike storage behind.
Demolition of boundary wall and existing garage and erection of replacement garage with first-floor storager
Norway Maple (T1) - Fell Bay (T2) - Fell Cotinus (T3) - Fell
External alterations to a listed building for bank closure
T21 - Mountain Ash (dead) - Remove.
Proposed canopies, planters and associated works to signage/frontage
Proposed canopies and associated works to signage/frontage
Refurbishment of Public Toilets - including replacement of external doors with roller shutters
Erection of an extension to the existing industrial unit and canopy to infill the remaining frontage. Reformatting and formalising the existing outdoor hardstanding to the frontage of the site
T3 Ash - 2-3m lateral crown reduction to previous points, reduce remainder to match. Remove deadwood and crown lift to 2.5m where possible. Removal of secondary and tertiary branches only.
Proposed single storey rear extension
T1 Bay - Remove to ground level T2 Magnolia - Reduce overall by up to 2m
Create supported accommodation for care leavers aged 18-25 for the existing education and social welfare facility
Proposed new single storey side extension to form new utility room (external dimensions - 5.39m x 1.91m)
Proposed canopies, planters and associated signage to frontage of Kika Beach Club for use within the business premises
Proposed canopies, planters and associated signage to frontage of Kika Beach Club for use within the business premises
Refurbishment and partial alteration of an existing building to provide a Family Hub (Use Class F1), including internal reconfiguration, new and replacement doors and windows, entrance & café external canopies, installation of air source heat pumps, and associated landscaping works
Norway Maple (T1) - Reduce entire crown by up to 2m, pruning regrowth back to previous cuts. Sycamore (T2) - Re-pollard back to previous cuts removing up to 6m of regrowth.
Demolition of boundary wall and existing garage and erection of replacement garage with first-floor storage
Formation of MOT Bay to existing Garage/Workshop
Construction of two polytunnels (re-located from previously-approved position) and installation of solar panels on a free-standing array
Non Material Amendment to include: • Raising the footpath level to 2.7m AOD along an approximately 100m section of Wall G; • Widening of the planting verge along Wall G by 1m to accommodate the level change and maintain appropriate gradients; • Extension of the planting areas adjacent to Wall G and the Pavillion; • Provision of accessible ramps to the car park; • Repositioning of four gullies, and • Reduction in number of standard car parking spaces to approved planning permission P/FUL/2024/05538 (Replacement and strengthening of harbour walls F and G through installation of new sheet pile walls in front of the existing walls, for the portion of the new wall where it is located above the mean low water mark, tie bar extension and ground works, works to the footpaths, creation of open space along with ancillary works)
Beech x5 (T16, T17, T18, T20, T22), Cypress (T19) and Holly (T21) - Crown raise to 5.2m by trimming lower canopy up to 5.2m back to edge of driveway.
Conversion of first floor office into first floor flat
Formation of two-storey side extension and replacement of front entrance porch
Installation of Solar Panels on the front and rear of the roof
T1 Ash - Fell
Minor internal alterations to redecorate public areas, refurbish existing timber furniture and bar servery, upgrade WC's, refurbishment works to kitchen, office, cellar, bottle store & rear corridor, mechanical and electrical works. External alterations to include a change to the building’s colour scheme, new planters, festoon lighting, replacement external furniture, grading improvements to entrances, refurbishment of existing brick paving, and the construction of two enclosed full-height bin store
Installation of bin storage units
T1 Lime - Re-Pollard back to previous points
T1 - Birch - Reduce lateral spread (on all sides) and height by up to 2m.
T1 Whitebeam - Reduce canopy spread by up to 2m & height by up to 1.5m T2 Box Elder - Reduce canopy spread by up to 3m & height by up to 2m T5 Ash - Remove limbs growing over driveway and parking spaces
Change of use from restaurant to education purposes to create an employability skills based training site for young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) which includes ancillary community café, shop, professional kitchen, workshops, teaching spaces, gymnasium and plant nursery
Install three swift nesting boxes including internal camera and swift caller
Replace fire escape door, frame, and toplight
Conversion of attic storage space into a bedroom with en-suite