Former Witchampton Methodist Church Chapel Row Witchampton

Pending P/VOC/2026/01115
Council
Date received
24 Feb 2026
Date validated
24 Feb 2026
Postcode
BH21 5AL

Description

Demolition of the extension attached to the north-east part of the Church, alterations, the laying out of a courtyard, garden and parking spaces and the change of use to a residential dwelling (With Variation of condition 2 of planning permission P/FUL/2024/04572 to amend approved plans).

7.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#42 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

Dorset is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #50 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Dorset decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #94 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #98 of 282
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #50 of 282
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #84 of 282
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