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Planning applications in DT9

We hold 2,921 planning applications for the DT9 postcode area, 282 of them submitted in the past year. 92% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 55 days. The area is covered by Dorset, South Somerset.

2,921
applications held
282
in the past year
92%
approved
55 days
median decision

Councils covering DT9

Dorset (2,578)South Somerset (343)

Recent applications in DT9

Pending
21 Sept 202626/02220/TCA
218 High Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 5AQSouth Somerset

Notification of intent to Fell No 3 Tree's within a Conservation area 1 Bay tree T1, (Laurus nobilis) , x 1 Sitka Spruce tree T2 (Picea sitchensis) and x 1 Holly tree T3 (Ilex aquafolium).

Undecided
Tree Dead Or Dangerous
11 Sept 2026P/TRD/2026/05002
Wrigglebank Mill Lane Chetnole DT9 6PBDorset

T1 Ash - Remove Under Regulation 14 (S198)

Pending
Tree Works- Conservation Area
11 Sept 2026P/TRC/2026/05009
The Pageant, Flat 1 South Street Sherborne DT9 3LRDorset

T1 Alder - Height reduction by 3m & trim quadrant on the dwelling side by 2m T2 Alder - Height reduction by 2m & trim quadrant on the dwelling side and over parking area by 1.5m

Pending
Tree Works- Conservation Area
11 Sept 2026P/TRC/2026/05010
1 St Antonys Square Westbury Sherborne DT9 3QGDorset

T1 Crab Apple - Radial overall reduction crown spread by 1.2m

Pending
10 Sept 202626/02149/AGN
Longbar Level Lane Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4NNSouth Somerset

Application for prior notification of agricultural development for the erection of a General Purpose Agricultural building for machinery and fodder

Pending
Full Planning Application
9 Sept 2026P/FUL/2026/04653
Northgate House North Road Sherborne DT9 3JWDorset

Erect triple garage.

Pending
Tree Works- Conservation Area
9 Sept 2026P/TRC/2026/04958
Garden Close Long Street Sherborne DT9 3DDDorset

T1 Macrocarpa - 1.5m reduction around canopy (20%)

Pending
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed - Listed Building
7 Sept 2026P/CPLLP/2026/04966
8 The Old Green The Green Sherborne DT9 3JYDorset

Certificate of lawfulness to replace 4no. rotten & unrepairable wooden windows, with like for like wooden windows

Pending
Tree Works- Conservation Area
3 Sept 2026P/TRC/2026/04840
Wendover The Avenue Sherborne DT9 3AHDorset

T1 Copper Maple - Reduce in height 4m and shorten radius by 2-3m, prune to shape

Pending
Tree Works- Conservation Area
3 Sept 2026P/TRC/2026/04841
Tall Trees The Avenue Sherborne DT9 3AHDorset

T1 Gleditsia - Reduce in height 2m & shorten radius by up to 3m T2 Lime - Re-pollard back to previous cut points and remove epicormic growth up the main trunk

Pending
Full Planning Application
2 Sept 2026P/FUL/2026/03498
Patson Hill Farm Patson Hill Lane Trent Sherborne DT9 4SYDorset

Part change of use of brewery to facilitate the provision of ancillary taproom & restaurant with associated landscaping & works

Pending
Small
Tree Works- Conservation Area
2 Sept 2026P/TRC/2026/04771
Lynwood 2 Newland Gardens Sherborne DT9 3AFDorset

T1 Betula Platyphylla 'szechuanica' - Overall crown reduction by 3-4 metres in height and lateral spread

Pending
Small
Tree Works- Conservation Area
27 Aug 2026P/TRC/2026/04737
50 Newland Sherborne DT9 3JHDorset

T1 Laburnum - Remove to ground level T2 Prunus - Reduce back to fence line and reduce in height by up to 50% (as per annotated photo submitted)

Pending
25 Aug 202626/02006/TCA
The Old Bakery 11 High Street Milborne Port Sherborne Dorset DT9 5AGSouth Somerset

Notification of intent to Fell No. 1 Tree within a Conservation Area. T1 - Eucalyptus Tree - Fell to ground level.

Pending
21 Aug 202626/01985/LBC
The Old Forge High Street Charlton Horethorne Sherborne Dorset DT9 4PBSouth Somerset

Internal alterations to include removing walls of modern construction, new walls to increase the size of the kitchen, new floor tiles and repositioning access to the shower room.

Pending
Small
Outline Planning Permission
20 Aug 2026P/OUT/2026/04522
Folly Fields Farm Thornford Road Yetminster DT9 6HGDorset

Erection of 2 no. dwellings including associated infrastructure, landscaping and parking (outline application to determine access only)

Pending
Small
Tree Works- Conservation Area
20 Aug 2026P/TRC/2026/04577
Primrose Cottage Chetnole Road Leigh DT9 6HJDorset

TG4 Cypress - Fell as close to ground level as possible

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Permission
18 Aug 2026P/HOU/2026/01815
5 Mill Lane Yetminster DT9 6NDDorset

Installation of 12no. solar panels to garage roof

Pending
Small
Tree Works- Conservation Area
18 Aug 2026P/TRC/2026/04484
Eastbury House Long Street Sherborne DT9 3BZDorset

T1 Yew - Crown reduction by approx 4m overall

Pending
Small
Tree Works- Conservation Area
17 Aug 2026P/TRC/2026/04510
Corby House Long Street Sherborne DT9 3DDDorset

T1 Walnut - Fell to ground level

Pending
Small
Prior Approval - Commercial Business & Service To Mixed Use With Up To 2 Flats
17 Aug 2026P/PAMF/2026/04357
Flat 1 Swan Yard Cheap Street Sherborne DT9 3AXDorset

Change of use from Commercial to Dwelling House

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
17 Aug 2026P/FUL/2026/04082
86 Cheap Street Sherborne DT9 3BJDorset

Replacement shop front

Refused
Small
Non Material Amendment
14 Aug 2026P/NMA/2026/04452
Sherborne Dance Academy North Road Sherborne DT9 3JNDorset

Non-material amendment - not to add a first floor to the residence, therefore: - not to lower the ground floor (instead to keep it at the existing level) - not to change the position of the window to the plant room on the south elevation (instead to keep it at the existing level) - not to change any of the windows on the North elevation (instead to keep them all as existing, but still to change the door into a window) - not to add a Velux window into the roof (instead to keep as existing) - not to separate the roof space into sections (instead to keep as existing). To replace the door on the South elevation with a window, and to replace the window on the South elevation with French doors. To change the windows in the new residence from white painted with leaded glazing to oak with plain glazing, but still with obscured glazing on the North elevation. To change the door on the East elevation of the back hall to be oak framed, glazed and larger in size, and to change the window on the same elevation to be oak framed (instead of the planned white painted) to planning permission P/FUL/2023/05372) (Change of use of part of the building to 1no. residential unit. Including lowering the ground floor in order to allow for the addition of a first floor & addition of a single storey extension on the rear elevation, between the two buildings. Removal of a section of the boundary wall to allow the addition of a new access with dropped curb onto the highway & new driveway)

Pending
Small
Prior Approval - Building for Agricultural/Forestry Use
13 Aug 2026P/PABA/2026/04451
The Poplars Three Gates Leigh DT9 6JQDorset

Erect agricultural barn

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
12 Aug 2026P/FUL/2026/04398
Kingston House Long Street Sherborne DT9 3DBDorset

Change of use from veterinary practice to single dwelling

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
12 Aug 2026P/LBC/2026/04399
Kingston House Long Street Sherborne DT9 3DBDorset

Change of use from veterinary practice to single dwelling and carryout internal alterations

Pending
Small
Tree Works- Conservation Area
11 Aug 2026P/TRC/2026/04378
9 Pageant Drive Sherborne DT9 3LPDorset

T1 Ash - Fell

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawful Use Existing
10 Aug 2026P/CLE/2026/04381
Annex at The Hollies Penmore Road Sandford Orcas DT9 4SEDorset

Use of the Annex at the Hollies as an independent unit of residential accommodation separate from the main dwelling in breach of occupancy condition.

Pending
Small
Tree Works- Conservation Area
5 Aug 2026P/TRC/2026/04260
Dairy House Gore Farm Junction To Road Junction Below Church Farm Trent DT9 4SLDorset

T08 Scots Pine - Fell

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Permission
4 Aug 2026P/HOU/2026/04038
Orchard House Nether Compton Sherborne DT9 4QADorset

Demolish existing greenhouse and erect new greenhouse with level base

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
31 Jul 2026P/LBC/2026/04198
Picton House 24 Greenhill Sherborne DT9 4EWDorset

Amendments to hall and roof over, formation of steps externally. Replace dormer window and overhaul the existing roof

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
29 Jul 2026P/FUL/2026/02847
4 Locks Lane Glanvilles Wootton DT9 5QEDorset

Erect 1 no. dwellinghouse and single storey extension to the existing dwelling & install air source heat pump

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
27 Jul 2026P/FUL/2026/03687
1 Canon Woods Close Sherborne DT9 6FDDorset

Change of use and conversion of existing hotel to form 23 extra care apartments.

Pending
Small
Full Planning Application
27 Jul 2026DorsetCouncil/P/FUL/2026/03687
1 Canon Woods Close Sherborne DT9 6FDDorset

Change of use and conversion of existing hotel to form 23 extra care apartments.

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Permission
24 Jul 2026P/HOU/2026/04018
349 Mundens Lane Alweston Sherborne DT9 5HUDorset

Erect extension, raise height of retaining wall, widening of vehicular access and install gates.

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Permission
24 Jul 2026P/HOU/2026/03984
5 Manor Close Sandford Orcas DT9 4SEDorset

Erect single storey rear extension with roof lanterns

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
22 Jul 2026P/LBC/2026/03982
St Marys House Church Road Bradford Abbas DT9 6RFDorset

Install solar panels to a detached garage roof

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Permission
22 Jul 2026P/HOU/2026/03981
St Marys House Church Road Bradford Abbas DT9 6RFDorset

Install solar panels to a detached garage roof

Pending
Small
Variation of Condition
21 Jul 2026P/VOC/2026/03772
Church Farm Road To Beer Hackett Beer Hackett DT9 6QTDorset

Erect single storey rear extension, replace windows and door, install 3no. roof lights and solar PV array (with a variation of condition 2 of planning permission P/HOU/2026/00758 to amend the list of approved plans to add a window to the west elevation)

Permitted
17 Jul 202626/01654/AGN
Seven Wells Down Farm Corton Denham Sherborne Dorset DT9 4LJSouth Somerset

Prior Notification Application for the installation of a stoned agricultural track and stoned hard standing at Seven Wells Down Farm.

Pending
Small
Variation of Condition
16 Jul 2026P/VOC/2026/02943
6 St Catherines Crescent Sherborne DT9 6DDDorset

Erect two storey side extension and porch (Variation of Condition 2, to Planning Application P/HOU/2025/00567 to amend floor plans and elevations).

Permitted
Small
Tree Works- Conservation Area
15 Jul 2026P/TRC/2026/03821
Sugarloaf House Church Street Yetminster DT9 6LGDorset

T1 - Gleditsia - Fell to ground level.

Permitted
Small
Tree Works- Conservation Area
14 Jul 2026P/TRC/2026/03812
Sherborne Police Station Digby Road Sherborne DT9 3NLDorset

T1 - Paper bark maple - Crown lift to limbs that overhang the car park to 2.2m. Reduce face to the northeast that overhangs the pedestrian walkway vertically, creating a 30cm clearance between the tree and the hand rail.

Permitted
Small
Tree Works- Conservation Area
8 Jul 2026P/TRC/2026/03724
The Old Coach House South Street Sherborne DT9 3LZDorset

G1 Birch x 3 - Reduce in height 2 - 2.5m down to previous cut points, prune to shape T1 Acacia - Fell to ground level

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Permission
3 Jul 2026P/HOU/2026/03623
Minster Bungalow Melbury Road Yetminster DT9 6JPDorset

Erect two storey extension

Pending
Small
Householder Planning Permission
3 Jul 2026P/HOU/2026/03628
2 Highmore Road Sherborne DT9 4BTDorset

Erect a single storey rear extension (demolish existing conservatory).

Withdrawn
Small
Listed Building Consent
2 Jul 2026P/LBC/2026/03590
Bursary Sherborne School Abbey Road Sherborne DT9 3LFDorset

Repair and minor alterations to Library roof

Permitted
Small
Tree Works- Conservation Area
30 Jun 2026P/TRC/2026/03515
14 Manor Court Sherborne DT9 3JXDorset

T1 Cherry - Reduce by 2m overall (30%) cut size 20cm

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
30 Jun 2026P/LBC/2026/03537
Crown Cottage Greenhill Sherborne DT9 4EWDorset

Replacement of 5 no. front elevation sash windows and refurbishment of front door

Pending
Small
Prior Approval - Private Road For Agricultural/Forestry Use
24 Jun 2026P/PAPA/2026/03460
Lynwood Yeovil Road Sherborne DT9 4PXDorset

Form agricultural track