Jacaranda The Avenue Sherborne DT9 3AJ Data via plota.co.uk

P/HOU/2026/04824 - Householder Planning Permission Out To Consultation
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Increase the height to part of the boundary fence to 2.82m Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
28 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 23 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 21 Dec 2026, from Dorset's recent extensions.

Comments are open until 16 Nov 2026

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Documents 9

Statements & assessments 1

PDF Heritage Statement 139kb · 8 Sept 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 4

PDF Block Plan 1148kb · 2 Nov 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing/Proposed Fence Elevations 1120kb · 12 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing & Proposed Elevations 1120kb · 12 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Location Plan 415kb · 2 Sept 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form - Without Personal Data 473kb · 2 Sept 2026 View ↗

Other documents 3

PDF Photo 1 - Current Fence 3987kb · 12 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Photo 2 - Current Fence 3622kb · 12 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed New Fence Trellis 270kb · 12 Oct 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 5

Nutrient neutrality catchment: Parrett Catchment
New homes and overnight accommodation must show nutrient neutrality before approval.
Natural England advice: extra wastewater in these catchments harms protected habitats, so schemes must offset their nutrient load, usually through credits.
Sherborne Conservation Area 2 conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 4; 1 listed building within 150 m; Inside the Sherborne built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 3 November 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Dorset
Application type
Householder Planning Permission
Postcode
DT9 3AJ
Received
28 Oct 2026
Validated
28 Oct 2026
Ward
Sherborne East Ward
Parish
Sherborne
Case officer
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Applicant
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Agent
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Decision outlook

Day 14 of the 56-day target. Dorset usually decides extensions by day 54.

Day 1442 days to the 56-day target
71%decided within 8 weeks
93%approved
1,421decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Dorset in the last twelve months, from validation. Dorset decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
16 Nov 2026

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2016 Approved
Enlarge existing dormer and new conservation rooflights to existing loft space
WD/D/16/000468
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
September Lodge The Avenue Sherborne DT9 3AJ
T1 Copper Beech - Crown reduction by 1-2m height & lateral spread & crown raise up to 3m…
P/TRC/2025/04828
2025 Approved
Forth House The Avenue Sherborne DT9 3AJ
T1 Yew - Reduce in height 5m & shorten radius 2-3m T3 Irish Yew - Reduce height 1m below…
P/TRC/2025/02949
2025 Approved
1 Hill House Close Sherborne DT9 3AN
T1 Beech - Reduce in height and radius by 2m
P/TRT/2025/00419
2024 Approved
Silver Birches The Avenue Sherborne Dorset DT9 3AJ
T1 Western Red Cedar x 2 - Removal of branches touching electric wires. Approx 2 branches…
P/TRT/2024/02195
2023 Approved
Pavings The Avenue Sherborne DT9 3AJ
T1 Sycamore - Raise crown from ground level to a height of 6m & reduce crown overhanging…
P/TRC/2023/06682
2023 Approved
St Crispins The Avenue Sherborne Dorset DT9 3AJ
T1 Beech, - Cut back to fence line any branches overhanging Field Lodge
P/TRC/2023/01254
2023 Approved
Olympus The Avenue Sherborne Dorset DT9 3AJ
T1 Honey Locust - Fell - building plans & extension T2 Norway Maple - Fell - building pla…
P/TRC/2023/01643
2023 Approved
St Crispins The Avenue Sherborne Dorset DT9 3AJ
T1 Olive - Reduce by Approx 2m overall - in order to limit sail area and manage size T2 L…
P/TRC/2023/00557
2022 Approved
Silver Birches The Avenue Sherborne DT9 3AJ
T1 Sycamore - Crown reduction by 4-5m to previous cut points
P/TRT/2022/07574
2022 Approved
Silver Birches The Avenue Sherborne DT9 3AJ
T2 Horse Chestnut - Raise crown over neighbours garage by 2m above roof ridge tiles
P/TRC/2022/06741
2022 Approved
Lerryn Coldharbour Sherborne DT9 4AB
Erect new two storey extension to rear of property and new outbuilding to Garden. Demolis…
P/HOU/2022/04455
2022 Approved
2 Whitley House The Avenue Sherborne Dorset DT9 3AJ
T1 - Robinia - Remove lowest 4 lateral stems back to main trunk. Heavily prune large limb…
P/TRC/2022/02917
2022 Approved
Melbury The Avenue Sherborne DT9 3AJ
T1 Willow - Fell - poor amenity value & excessive shading T2 & T3 Maple - Reduce by up to…
P/TRC/2022/00607
2021 Approved
September Lodge The Avenue Sherborne DT9 3AJ
T1 Beech - Crown reduction by 1m overall T2 Pittosporum - Crown reduction by 3m overall
P/TRC/2021/04833
2021 Approved
Olympus The Avenue Sherborne DT9 3AJ
Erect single-storey rear extension, rear terrace & raise garage roof
P/HOU/2021/03681
2021 Approved
Silver Birches, The Avenue, Sherborne, DT9 3AJ
T1 - Birch - Fell under regulation 14 as tree is dead/dangerous.
P/TRD/2021/02073
2021 Approved
Studholme Coldharbour Sherborne Dorset DT9 4AB
Demolish rear extension and erection of single storey extension
P/HOU/2021/00123
2020 Approved
SEPTEMBER LODGE, THE AVENUE, SHERBORNE, DT9 3AJ
Erection of front wall and installation of pedestrian and vehicular gates.
WD/D/20/002545
2020 Approved
ST CRISPINS, THE AVENUE, SHERBORNE, DT9 3AJ
T1 Lime - Reduce crown by 2-3m T2 & T3 Beech - Reduce crown by 1.5m T4 & T5 Lime - Repoll…
WD/D/20/002019
2020 Approved
FLAT 2, HILL HOUSE, THE AVENUE, SHERBORNE, DT9 3AJ
T1 Magnolia - Fell - outgrown location
WD/D/20/001485
2019 Approved
SILVER BIRCHES, THE AVENUE, SHERBORNE, DT9 3AJ
T1 Thuja - Reduce canopy overhanging road by 2m
WD/D/19/002772
2018 Approved
CAMERON, THE AVENUE, SHERBORNE, DT9 3AJ
Formation of new vehicular access and parking area
WD/D/18/002484
2018 Approved
PAVINGS, THE AVENUE, SHERBORNE, DT9 3AJ
Demolition of garage and erection of replacement garage with a first floor extension. Ins…
WD/D/18/002339
2018 Approved
SEPTEMBER LODGE, THE AVENUE, SHERBORNE, DT9 3AJ
Demolition of single storey section of house and conservatory: Erection of single storey…
WD/D/18/001599
2016 Approved
3 CLARENCE VILLAS, COLDHARBOUR, SHERBORNE, DT9 4AD
Dormer to rear elevation & conservation roof lights to front elevation to form loft conve…
WD/D/16/000161
Dorset
Planning Authority Score
7.5/10
Good
#44 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Dorset is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #51 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) 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 statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #80 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #74 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #51 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #102 of 296
81%
Minor dwellings approved
344 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
40 decided (10+ homes)
76%
Change of use approved
85 decided
2,781
Total decisions
233 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings