Weymouth, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Weymouth, Dorset.
Dorset · England · Town
About Weymouth
Weymouth is a vibrant seaside town and civil parish located in the Dorset district of England, nestled on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey. As of 2021, it boasts a population of 53,416, making it the third-largest settlement in Dorset after Bournemouth and Poole. Positioned just 7 miles south of Dorchester, Weymouth offers a unique blend of coastal charm and community amenities, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 53,046 (2022) · Area: 18.5 km²
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £285,319 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 044E
Crime Statistics
227 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 81
- violent-crime: 73
- criminal-damage-arson: 22
- public-order: 15
- shoplifting: 12
- drugs: 8
- other-theft: 8
- vehicle-crime: 4
- burglary: 2
- other-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Weymouth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Weymouth.
- 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 Weymouth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near Weymouth.
- - 18 St Mary Street Weymouth DT4 8PH
Replace fire escape door, frame, and toplight
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 18 St Mary Street Weymouth DT4 8PH
Replace fire escape door, frame, and toplight
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 106 St Mary Street & 5 Coburg Place Weymouth DT4 8NY
Conversion and internal alterations of properties to Class E commercial units on ground floor and two residential units on upper floors including first floor infill extension to 106 St Marys Street
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 106 St Mary Street & 5 Coburg Place Weymouth DT4 8NY
Conversion of properties to Class E commercial units on ground floor and two residential units on upper floors including first floor infill extension to 106 St Marys Street
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 3 St Mary Street Weymouth DT4 8PB
Like-for-like repair and re-covering of existing roof structures, including localised structural repairs and renewal of associated leadwork and roof finishes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 68 Park Street Weymouth DT4 7DE
Redecorate the exterior of the building
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 38 Abbotsbury Road Weymouth DT4 0AE
Change of use from retail shop/office space (Use Class E) to a single one bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3), including internal reconfiguration to provide residential accommodation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 20 Lennox Street Weymouth DT4 7HE
Installation of decking within the front and rear garden area of the existing house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Sec Depot Westwey Road Weymouth DT4 8SU
Replace gas equipment building with two modular buildings; install steel containers; erect fence; erect CCTV tower
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Corscombe Close Estate Weymouth DT4 0UG
Replacement of boundary railing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 2 St Mary Street Weymouth DT4 8PB
Replacement of existing shopfront to commercial unit including formation of new access to upper floor offices
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 73 The Esplanade Weymouth DT4 7AA
Repointing failed exterior pointing to the front façade
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Weymouth Railway Station King Street Weymouth DT4 7BN
Installation of 1no. internally illuminated double sided LCD display screen
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Weymouth Railway Station King Street Weymouth DT4 7BN
Installation of 1no. BT Street Hub
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Car Parks And Communal Landscaped Areas Corscombe Close Weymouth DT4 0UQ
G1 Poplar - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 3 Corscombe Close Weymouth DT4 0UA
T1 Poplar - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Pavement outside 104E St Mary Street Weymouth DT4 8NY
Installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphone
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Pavement outside 104E St Mary Street Weymouth DT4 8NY
Installation of 1no. internally illuminated double sided LCD display screen
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Sec Depot Westwey Road Weymouth DT4 8SU
Replacement of existing building housing gas equipment with a smaller footprint modular building and steel containers; replacement fence; erection of CCTV tower, installation of external paved pedestr
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 80 The Esplanade Weymouth DT4 7AA
Install new entrance door with glazed screen above and new first floor balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-16
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A brief summary of Weymouth in Dorset
Weymouth is a vibrant seaside town and civil parish located in the Dorset district of England, nestled on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey. As of 2021, it boasts a population of 53,416, making it the third-largest settlement in Dorset after Bournemouth and Poole. Positioned just 7 miles south of Dorchester, Weymouth offers a unique blend of coastal charm and community amenities, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 53,046 (2022 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Weymouth covers an area of approximately 18.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Weymouth show an average sale price of £285,319, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Weymouth area recorded 227 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Weymouth has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Radipole, Lansdowne Square, Weymouth Town Centre, Belle Vue Road, Lodmoor Hill, Connaught Road. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Weymouth includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Radipole Lake SSSI, Portland Harbour Shore SSSI. 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, Weymouth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Weymouth
In the last 24 months, 99 planning applications were submitted near Weymouth. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Weymouth maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Weymouth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Weymouth were full planning applications (38), listed building and heritage (26), tree works (13). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 44 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 47 applications
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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.