Lyme Regis, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Dorset · England · Town
Planning applications in Lyme Regis are administered by Dorset Council. View the full Dorset Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis, often referred to as the "Pearl of Dorset," is a picturesque town located on the English Channel at the Dorset–Devon border, 25 miles west of Dorchester. Renowned for its fossil-rich cliffs and beaches along the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyme Regis also features the iconic harbour wall known as The Cobb, which has been immortalized in literature and film. This charming coastal town offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 3,742 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: https://www.visit-dorset.com/lyme-regis/
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Lyme Regis.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £559,648 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 023B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lyme Regis.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lyme Regis.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Lyme Regis based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Lyme Regis.
- - 50 Kings Way Lyme Regis DT7 3DU
Demolition of link-detached outbuilding, construction of two storey side extension and formation of parking area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 56 Banff Broad Street Lyme Regis DT7 3QF
Strip and Recover Slate Main Roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Unit 3 Russell House Lym Close Lyme Regis DT7 3DE
Change of use from office/live space E(g)(iii) to 1.no self-contained holiday let C3
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - The Guildhall Bridge Street Lyme Regis
Widening of existing ramp between lower and upper amenity areas, reconfiguration of parking layout to provide 5 additional spaces for use by The Guildhall & Guildhall Cottage, removal of existing step
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - The Guildhall Bridge Street Lyme Regis
Widening of existing ramp between lower and upper amenity areas, reconfiguration of parking layout to provide 5 additional spaces for use by The Guildhall & Guildhall Cottage, removal of existing step
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - Bell Cliff Steps Broad Street Lyme Regis DT7 3QD
Restoration of worn and dangerous steps and replacement of modern handrails
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 6 Monmouth Park Lyme Regis DT7 3FJ
Installation of 2 windows and bi-fold patio door to west facade with bath stone headers; extension of patio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 5 Fairfield Park Lyme Regis DT7 3DS
T1 Poplar - Repollard as per last cut, reduce by 5m, cut size 20cm
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Benets Mill Green Lyme Regis DT7 3AQ
Proposed replacement sash windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 43 Coombe Street Lyme Regis DT7 3PY
Electricity cable to run up the outside wall near the front door behind a plastic cable guard
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 9 Sherborne Lane Lyme Regis DT7 3NY
Replacement roof including new rooflights. Minor internal alterations to enlarge kitchen and create new shower room. Replace rear sliding doors with bifold doors (with Variation of condition 2 to List
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 9 Sherborne Lane Lyme Regis DT7 3NY
Replacement roof including new rooflights (with Variation of condition 2 to planning permission P/HOU/2025/02826 - to amend approved plans); installation of addtional roof light
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 14-15 Monmouth Street Lyme Regis DT7 3PX
Replacement of existing signage and installation of further signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 14-15 Monmouth Street Lyme Regis DT7 3PX
Reinstatement of front door to existing unit together with internal alterations. Demolition of non-original existing customer toilets. Erect metal railings and wooden fence
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 5 Marine Parade Lyme Regis DT7 3JE
Remove the mid-20th century sliding glass storm shutters to the three first floor windows; Remove the mid-20th century opening casements, incorporating a hopper vent, from each of the three first floo
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 40 Church Street Lyme Regis DT7 3DA
Independent C3 use of ‘Sunray’ and ‘Sunrise’, with associated access and parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Temple House 63 Broad Street Lyme Regis DT7 3QF
Internal alterations to include the replacement of ceiling with plasterboard; installation of vinyl sheet flooring; lighting; cabinetry and equipment
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 9 Sherborne Lane Lyme Regis DT7 3NY
Non-material amendment to Planning permission P/HOU/2025/02826 (Replacement roof including new rooflights) - Add additional flat roof window to new roof over utility room/toilet
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Lyme Regis Cemetery Charmouth Road Lyme Regis
T1 Pine - Fell T2 Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 5 East Cliff Lyme Regis DT7 3DH
Erect single storey extension with dual pitched roof and low profile roof lights; construct new entrance door on the northern boundary, replacement windows and doors and repairs to the existing slate
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Lyme Regis in Dorset
Lyme Regis, often referred to as the "Pearl of Dorset," is a picturesque town located on the English Channel at the Dorset–Devon border, 25 miles west of Dorchester. Renowned for its fossil-rich cliffs and beaches along the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyme Regis also features the iconic harbour wall known as The Cobb, which has been immortalized in literature and film. This charming coastal town offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 3,742 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Lyme Regis show an average sale price of £559,648, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lyme Regis a particularly low-crime area.
Lyme Regis has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lyme Regis. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lyme Regis includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Dorset Coast SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): East Devon, Dorset; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Sidmouth to West Bay, Lyme Bay and Torbay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lyme Regis planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.visit-dorset.com/lyme-regis/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Lyme Regis
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Lyme Regis. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Lyme Regis.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Lyme Regis slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lyme Regis were full planning applications (17), tree works (14), listed building and heritage (13). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 49 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Dragon's Hill planning applications
- Cobb planning applications
- Ware planning applications
- Charmouth planning applications
- Uplyme planning applications
- Penn planning applications
- Holcombe planning applications
- Harcombe Bottom planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.