The Lyric Theatre 9 Barrack Street Bridport DT6 3LX Data via plota.co.uk

Pending P/FUL/2025/02955
Council
Dorset 7.5/10
Date received
23 May 2025
Date validated
23 May 2025
Postcode
DT6 3LX

Description

Infill extension and alterations to roof including the addition of roof lights Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicted a decision around 30 Oct 2026; it is now day 525.

Day 525, past the statutory target. 65% of full applications in Dorset are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 19 Oct 2026.

Day 525469 days past the 56-day target
43%decided within 8 weeks
86%approved
5%go to committee

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Associated applications 2

Site constraints 8

Grade II listed: Perle School of Dancing
List entry 1119021 · The pin is inside its outline · 74 more listed buildings within 150 m (3 Grade II*, 70 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Dorset National Landscape
Great weight to conserving the landscape; major development restricted.
Previously an area of outstanding natural beauty, which is still the designation in law. Since 2023 authorities must seek to further its purpose, not merely have regard to it.
Bridport Conservation Area 1 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.
Local nature reserve 297 m away: Asker's Meadow
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
Registered park or garden 113 m away: Downe Hall; Radon affected area, class 4; Heritage at risk 48 m away: Literary and Scientific Institute, East Street; Inside the Bridport built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 18 October 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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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

2025 Approved
Internal alterations, roof repairs and infill extension
P/LBC/2025/02772
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
17 Bedford Place Bridport DT6 3LZ
Erect single storey rear extension and form new doorway
P/HOU/2025/06160
2025 Approved
51 East Street Bridport DT6 3JX
External alterations to install rainwater goods to building
P/LBC/2025/06028
2025 Approved
51 East Street Bridport DT6 3JX
External alterations to install rainwater goods to building
P/FUL/2025/06029
2025 Approved
32 Barrack Street Bridport DT6 3LY
T1 Magnolia Grandiflora - Reduce by approximately 2m all round maintaining current shape…
P/TRC/2025/04967
2025 Refused
Flat 1 47 East Street Bridport DT6 3JX
Install proposed new timber sliding sash window into side elevation (Flat 1 First Floor)…
P/FUL/2025/03725
2025 Refused
Flat 1 47 East Street Bridport DT6 3JX
Install proposed new timber sliding sash window into side elevation (Flat 1 First Floor)…
P/LBC/2025/03726
2025 Approved
6 Bedford Place Bridport DT6 3LZ
Install two ventilation tiles in roof
P/LBC/2025/03536
2025 Approved
6 Bedford Place Bridport DT6 3LZ
Internal and external works to replace floorboards & stairs, re-plastering, works to fire…
P/LBC/2025/02763
2025 Approved
17-19 Barrack Street Bridport DT6 3LX
Erect single storey rear extension, demolish existing ground floor extension, formation o…
P/FUL/2025/00841
2024 Withdrawn
45 East Street Bridport DT6 3JX
Demolition of derelict building and erection of a 2-bed house
P/OUT/2024/05869
2024 Approved
10 Barrack Street Bridport DT6 3LY
Dismantle the chimney and rebuild with a lead tray utilising matching brickwork and point…
P/LBC/2024/06324
2024 Approved
Flat 18 Port Bredy Barrack Street Bridport DT6 3PT
Internal and external alterations to facilitate the replacement of timber windows
P/LBC/2024/04834
2024 Approved
7 Barrack Street Bridport DT6 3LX
Erect single storey garden room
P/HOU/2024/04468
2024 Approved
7 Barrack Street Bridport DT6 3LX
Erect single storey garden room
P/LBC/2024/04469
2024 Withdrawn
4 Bedford Place Bridport Dorset DT6 3LZ
Internal and external alterations to facilitate two replacement windows
P/LBC/2024/01197
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7 Barrack Street Bridport DT6 3LX
Erect single storey orangery
P/HOU/2024/00511
2024 Refused
7 Barrack Street Bridport DT6 3LX
Erect single storey orangery and install a new internal doorway
P/LBC/2024/00512
2024 Approved
28 Barrack Street Bridport Dorset DT6 3LY
Installation of solar panels and roof lights; replacement of windows and doors; replaceme…
P/HOU/2024/01457
2023 Approved
75 East Street Bridport DT6 3LB
Replace 6 existing wooden framed single glaze windows with 6 like for like wooden framed…
P/LBC/2023/03538
2023 Refused
7 Barrack Street Bridport DT6 3LX
Minor alterations to the interior of the building
P/LBC/2023/03424
2016 Approved
18 BEDFORD PLACE, BRIDPORT, DT6 3LZ
Demolition of existing rear, ground floor kitchen and conservatory extensions. Erection o…
WD/D/16/001356
2016 Approved
9 BARRACK STREET, BRIDPORT, DT6 3LX
Replacement of defective windows
WD/D/16/001435
2016 Approved
51 EAST STREET, BRIDPORT, DT6 3JX
Repair, alteration and extension of Bridport Literary & Scientific Institute - Amendment…
WD/D/16/001423
2016 Approved
48 EAST STREET, BRIDPORT, DT6 3LJ
Replacement shop front
WD/D/16/001798
2016 Approved
20 RAX LANE, BRIDPORT, DT6 3JJ
To install 1 x heritage roof light to the rear garden side of the roof, and complete roof…
WD/D/16/000662
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
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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