Baytree House Wootton Grove Sherborne DT9 4DL Data via plota.co.uk

P/HOU/2026/05840 - Householder Planning Permission Out To Consultation

Proposal

Erect single-storey rear extension, loft extension incorporating a dormer, and replacement garage Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
23 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 18 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 18 Dec 2026, from Dorset's recent demolitions.

Comments are open until 17 Nov 2026

Comment on this application ↗

Site constraints 6

Nutrient neutrality catchment: Parrett Catchment
New homes and overnight accommodation must show nutrient neutrality before approval.
Natural England advice: extra wastewater in these catchments harms protected habitats, so schemes must offset their nutrient load, usually through credits.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 4; Local nature reserve 395 m away: The Quarr; Conservation area 52 m away: Sherborne Conservation Area 1; 3 listed buildings within 150 m; Inside the Sherborne built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 1 November 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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Important details

Council
Dorset
Application type
Householder Planning Permission
Postcode
DT9 4DL
Received
23 Oct 2026
Validated
23 Oct 2026
Ward
Sherborne East Ward
Parish
Sherborne
Case officer
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Decision outlook

Day 19 of the 56-day target. Dorset usually decides demolitions by day 56.

Day 1937 days to the 56-day target
63%decided within 8 weeks
92%approved
338decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Dorset in the last twelve months, from validation. Dorset decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
17 Nov 2026
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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