5 Durlston Road Swanage BH19 2DJ Data via plota.co.uk

P/VOC/2026/01323 - Variation of Condition Approved

Proposal

Erect lower ground floor extension to the existing garage to form a double garage with a balcony above. Erect extension to, an existing terrace, including alterations to bedroom windows. Erect ground floor extension to the south side with a pitched, roof replacing the existing flat roof. Widening of the existing access., (Variation of condition 2 of P/ to exchange drawings to allow an amendment to the extension roof to create a hipped roof) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
18 Mar 2026
Approved
13 May 2026

Approved on 13 May 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Dorset
Application type
Variation of Condition
Postcode
BH19 2DJ
Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
18 Mar 2026
Ward
Swanage Ward
Parish
Swanage
Case officer
Show
Decision
Granted
Decision date
13 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated
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 performance
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