Opposite 91 The Esplanade Weymouth DT4 7RN Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Erect bandstand and decking Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 7 May 2026 · Committee · Last checked 13 Jul 2026
Planning committee
Decided by Dorset Western and Southern Area Planning Committee on 7 May 2026.
Approved
As officers recommended.
- Officers advised approval because the bandstand would provide a community and tourism facility without harming heritage, character or flood risk.
- Residents raised concerns about funding, antisocial behaviour, sea damage, beach space and maintenance, while others cited economic and heritage benefits.
- The committee granted permission subject to conditions covering the plans, timing, roof material, paint colour and flood response plan.
Source: Plota analysis of Dorset's committee minutes of 7 May 2026.
Documents 28
Decision & officer reports 1
Statements & assessments 4
Plans & drawings 6
Application forms 2
Consultation & comments 2
Other documents 13
Site constraints 7
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- 40 mRoyal Hotel and Queens BallroomGrade II
- 42 mRoyal Arcade, Gloucester RowGrade II
- 45 mGloucester Row (Terrace) With RailingsGrade II
- 45 mPromenade Shelter Opposite Number 88 (Number 88 Not Included)Grade II
- 49 mGloucester RowGrade II
- 63 mGloucester Row (Terrace) With Area RailingsGrade II
- 64 mGloucester Row With Area RailingsGrade II
- 71 mGloucester Lodge With the Cork and Bottle Public HouseGrade II*
- 80 mGloucester Row (Terrace) With Area RailingsGrade II
- 88 mJubilee Clock TowerGrade II
- 104 m4, Albert StreetGrade II
- 105 m5, Albert StreetGrade II
- 113 m7, Albert StreetGrade II
- 123 mCarters CottagesGrade II
- 126 m60, Park StreetGrade II
- 126 mRoyal TerraceGrade II
- 128 mNumbers 68 and 70 and Attached WallGrade II
- 128 m62, 64 and 66, Park StreetGrade II
- 136 mTurton VillaGrade II
- 137 m14, Gloucester StreetGrade II
- 138 m33 and 34, Crescent StreetGrade II
- 141 mRoyal Crescent (Terrace) With Area RailingsGrade II
- 145 m47 and 49, Park StreetGrade II
- 146 mPromenade Shelter Approximately 55 Metres North of the Jubilee Clock TowerGrade II
- 147 mDuke of Albany Public HouseGrade II
- 147 mRoyal TerraceGrade II
- 149 m43 and 45, Park StreetGrade II
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How this decision compares
Decided in 97 days from validation, 42 days slower than Dorset's median of 55 for community buildings. Approved, as 93% of community buildings here are.
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Consultation & key dates
- Comments by
- 16 Mar 2026
- Committee
- 7 May 2026
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