17 The Esplanade Weymouth DT4 8DT Data via plota.co.uk

P/FUL/2026/02539 - Full Planning Application Refused

Proposal

Change of Use from Guesthouse C1 to Private Dwelling House C3, no material changes Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
13 May 2026
Refused
8 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 8 Jul 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Dorset
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
DT4 8DT
Received
13 May 2026
Validated
13 May 2026
Ward
Melcombe Regis Ward
Parish
Weymouth
Case officer
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Decision
Refused
Decision date
8 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Dorset
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#43 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Dorset is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #50 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Dorset decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #95 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #101 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #50 of 292
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #85 of 292
77%
Minor dwellings approved
341 decided (1-9 homes)
79%
Major dwellings approved
48 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
87 decided
2,785
Total decisions
258 refused in 2025