Cummins Fernhill Charmouth DT6 6BX Data via plota.co.uk

P/PAAF/2026/00984 - Prior Approval - Agricultural to Flexible Commercial Use Approved

Proposal

Change of use of an agricultural barn to Class E (for use as an indoor children’s soft play area) under Class R of the GPDO Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Feb 2026
Validated
18 Feb 2026
Approved
14 Apr 2026

Approved on 14 Apr 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 13 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Dorset
Application type
Prior Approval - Agricultural to Flexible Commercial Use
Postcode
DT6 6BX
Received
17 Feb 2026
Validated
18 Feb 2026
Ward
Marshwood Vale Ward
Parish
Wootton Fitzpaine
Case officer
Show
Decision
Prior Approval Granted
Decision date
14 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Dorset
Planning Authority Score
7.5/10
Good
#44 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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