Dorchester Town Hall High East Street Dorchester DT1 1HF Data via plota.co.uk

P/LBC/2026/04057 - Listed Building Consent Out To Consultation

Proposal

Repairs to lead-covered spire, decayed rafter ends, roof timbers and associated metal fixings. Localised repair and replacement of deteriorated external and internal facing stonework. Repair and strengthening of bell fastenings. Conservation and restoration of historic clock mechanism, clock dials and bells. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 4 Sept 2026.

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Important details

Council
Dorset
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
DT1 1HF
Received
24 Jul 2026
Validated
24 Jul 2026
Ward
Dorchester West Ward
Parish
Dorchester
Case officer
Show
Applicant
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Agent
Anthony Williams
Dorset
Planning Authority Score
7.5/10
Good
#44 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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