Change of use applications in Dorset

There were 405 change of use applications in Dorset in the last 12 months. 5 involve HMOs. Of the 233 decided so far, 191 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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21 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05645

Chalk Meadow Chalky Road Broadmayne DT2 8PJ

Use of land as a seasonal campsite for up to 25 tented and campervan pitches, operating between 1 April and 31 October (inclusive) each calendar year

Full Planning Application Dorset
20 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/LBC/2026/05735

Wool Cornerstone Church Burton Road Wool BH20 6EY

Change of use of existing chapel to C3 dwelling

Listed Building Consent Dorset
20 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05734

Wool Cornerstone Church Burton Road Wool BH20 6EY

Change of use of existing chapel to dwelling (use class C3)

Full Planning Application Dorset
20 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05475

Ashfield Farm Salwayash Bridport DT6 5JE

Conversion of leisure building to provide facilities for glamping pods and provision of two glamping pods

Full Planning Application Dorset
19 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05729

Wabey House 156 Church Street Weymouth DT3 5QE

Extend coach house to include Annexe to the main house and a holiday let unit

Full Planning Application Dorset
19 Oct 2026 Approved 23 Oct P/CLP/2026/05730

Admirals Cottage Access Road To Laverstock Farm Laverstock DT6 5PE

Use of Admirals Cottage and Admirals Flat as a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), to be known as Admirals House, with internal alterations as shown ...

Certificate of Lawful Use Proposed Dorset
19 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05284

Tadnoll Escape Tadnoll Mill Farm Road Winfrith Newburgh DT2 8DR

Change of use from 5 Touring Caravan Pitches to 5 Static Holiday Caravan Pitches

Full Planning Application Dorset
15 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05765

The Old Mill New Road Bourton Gillingham SP8 5DB

Change of use & conversion of part of the ground floor from residential (Class C3) to research and development space & an office for associated use (C...

Full Planning Application Dorset
15 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/CLE/2026/05755

Seaview Farm Ash Lane Salwayash DT6 5JA

Use of detached building known as Ash Lodge and associated land as a single self-contained dwellinghouse (use Class C3) including its occupation by su...

Certificate of Lawful Use Existing Dorset
15 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05674

Church Farm Lotmoor Hill East Stour SP8 5LP

Change of use and conversion of farm buildings to form commercial units.

Full Planning Application Dorset
15 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/04853

7 Fox Lane Canford Bottom BH21 2EF

Change of use from highway land to ancillary residential use for number 7 and erect 1.8m high boundary fencing

Full Planning Application Dorset
13 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/VOC/2026/05701

Sherborne Dance Academy North Road Sherborne DT9 3JN

Change of use of part of the building to 1no. residential unit. Including lowering the ground floor in order to allow for the addition of a first floo...

Variation of Condition Dorset
13 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05745

Poppins Farm Bushes Road Stourpaine DT11 8SZ

Change of use of building to workshop store & commercial yard for storage of plant and machinery & materials

Full Planning Application Dorset
13 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/04695

29 High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UP

Change of use and conversion of the ground, first, second and loft floors to form a 6-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation, and subdivision and conver...

Full Planning Application Dorset
13 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/CLE/2026/05624

Car Park, Kiosk Ringstead Village Access Road Ringstead DT2 8NG

Use of land for outdoor seating in partial breach of condition 3 of planning permission ref. 1/E/04/001996

Certificate of Lawful Use Existing Dorset
12 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05644

3 Horseshoe Lane Martinstown Dorchester DT2 9GF

Change of use of agricultural land to residential garden

Full Planning Application Dorset
12 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/CLE/2026/05685

The Mead Lenthay Road Sherborne

Use of a mobile home as a permanent dwelling; use of the site for agriculture, horticulture and for the storage and maintenance of caravans, trailers,...

Certificate of Lawful Use Existing Dorset
12 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/CLE/2026/05623

26B Trinity Road Weymouth DT4 8TJ

Use of first floor as self-contained flat

Certificate of Lawful Use Existing Dorset
12 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05379

171 New Road West Parley BH22 8ED

Change of use from conservatory display centre to stone and paving centre

Full Planning Application Dorset
9 Oct 2026 Approved 21 Oct P/CLP/2026/05657

2 Dagmar Road Dorchester DT1 2NA

Certificate of lawfulness for alterations to change the use of existing dwellinghouse to HMO within Use Class C4

Certificate of Lawful Use Proposed Dorset
7 Oct 2026 Application Valid P/CLP/2026/05601

The Stables The Barn Access Road To Pallington Farm Pallington DT2 8QU

Use of the building known as The Barn as a self-contained dwellinghouse or as residential accommodation ancillary to the main dwellinghouse (Use Class...

Certificate of Lawful Use Proposed Dorset
7 Oct 2026 Withdrawn 21 Oct P/PACD/2026/05587

9 Gundry Lane Bridport DT6 3RJ

Change of use from current mixed commercial/dwellinghouse to dwellinghouse

Prior Approval - Commercial Business & Service to Dwellinghouses Dorset
7 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05392

Ashleigh Farm Dottery Road Salwayash DT6 5HT

Change of use from residential accommodation to short-term holiday let, ancillary to Ashleigh Farm, including the insertion of two new windows

Full Planning Application Dorset
6 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05164

Hillview Bere Road Coldharbour BH20 7PA

Retention of the existing caravan and the regularisation of its use as a short-term holiday let for a temporary period of 5 years

Full Planning Application Dorset
6 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05126

Larkfield Caravan Park Bredy Road Burton Bradstock DT6 4ND

Change of use of land for the stationing of two holiday lodge caravans, including the creation of internal vehicular access, car parking, landscaping ...

Full Planning Application Dorset
6 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/04787

Bucketts Farm Stoke Mill Lane Broadoak DT6 5NR

Change of use from an area of existing agricultural land surrounding residential dwellings to a formal garden and swimming pool and formation of new a...

Full Planning Application Dorset
2 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05500

1 Moynton Close Crossways DT2 8TX

Two-storey side extension; change of use of the adjacent verge (within the ownership of the client) into the residential curtilage. Relocate the rear ...

Full Planning Application Dorset
2 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/LBC/2026/04196

Bridehead Littlebredy DT2 9JA

Restoration and conversion of derelict stables to form estate shoot lodge

Listed Building Consent Dorset
2 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/04195

Bridehead Littlebredy DT2 9JA

Restoration and conversion of derelict stables to form estate shoot lodge accommodation

Full Planning Application Dorset
1 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/VOL/2026/05448

61 Cheap Street Sherborne DT9 3BB

Internal alterations to Change of Use of ground floor from Bank (E)(c)i to Retail Unit (E)(a) and Dwelling (C3) (P/LBC/2026/00245), With Variation of ...

Variation of Condition - Listed Building Consent Dorset
1 Oct 2026 Out To Consultation P/VOC/2026/05438

61 Cheap Street Sherborne DT9 3BB

Internal alterations to Change of use of ground floor from Bank (E)(c)i to Retail Unit (E)(a) and Dwelling (C3) ( P/FUL/2026/00244), With variation of...

Variation of Condition Dorset
30 Sept 2026 Out To Consultation P/LBC/2026/05463

64 High West Street Dorchester DT1 1XA

Internal & external alterations to facilitate conversion of the upper floors to 5no. dwellings (flats)

Listed Building Consent Dorset
30 Sept 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05272

Glitney Farm Monkwood Bridport DT6 5PF

Conversion of barns & existing residential outbuilding to 2no. holiday lets & 1no. residential annex

Full Planning Application Dorset
30 Sept 2026 Out To Consultation P/LBC/2026/05232

5 Bridge Street Lyme Regis DT7 3QA

Change of use from a commercial space to a coffee shop and related internal alterations; installation of air conditioning unit

Listed Building Consent Dorset
30 Sept 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05231

5 Bridge Street Lyme Regis DT7 3QA

Change of use from a commercial space to a coffee shop and related internal alterations; installation of air conditioning unit

Full Planning Application Dorset
30 Sept 2026 Out To Consultation P/ADV/2026/05233

5 Bridge Street Lyme Regis DT7 3QA

Installation of signage and lighting related to new coffee shop

Advertisement Consent Dorset
29 Sept 2026 Out To Consultation P/VOC/2026/05391

Maiden Street Methodist Church Maiden Street Weymouth DT4 8BT

Internal & external alterations to facilitate the reconstruction & change of use of church to 25.no apartments and remedial works to existing house to...

Variation of Condition Dorset
28 Sept 2026 Under Officer Consideration P/CLP/2026/05345

Land at Briantspuddle Dorchester DT2 7HR

Replacement of existing shepherd's hut with a single unit static caravan

Certificate of Lawful Use Proposed Dorset
28 Sept 2026 Approved 20 Oct P/CLP/2026/05341

4 Jubilee Close Weymouth DT4 7BG

Use within Class E for indoor, sport, recreation and fitness on a 24 hour basis.

Certificate of Lawful Use Proposed Dorset
28 Sept 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/04865

Ye Olde English Restaurant Main Road Morcombelake DT6 6DJ

Change of use from tearoom and stores with ancillary flat to a single C3 dwelling

Full Planning Application Dorset
25 Sept 2026 Refused 5 Oct P/CLP/2026/05336

9 Queens Walk Charmouth DT6 6AB

Proposal for a change of use to short term holiday let

Certificate of Lawful Use Proposed Dorset
25 Sept 2026 Out To Consultation P/LBC/2026/05025

Part of the Fairhaven Hotel 41- 42 The Esplanade Weymouth DT4 8DH

Conversion of part of the existing C1 hotel to provide six ancillary holiday-let studio units, together with associated guest facilities, storage and ...

Listed Building Consent Dorset
25 Sept 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05024

Part of the Fairhaven Hotel 41- 42 The Esplanade Weymouth DT4 8DH

Conversion of part of the existing C1 hotel to provide six ancillary holiday-let studio units, together with associated guest facilities, storage and ...

Full Planning Application Dorset
24 Sept 2026 Out To Consultation P/LBC/2026/05308

29 High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UP

Change of use and conversion of the ground, first, second and loft floors to form a 6-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation, and subdivision and conver...

Listed Building Consent Dorset
24 Sept 2026 Out To Consultation P/FUL/2026/05301

23 Northbrook Rd Purbeck View School Swanage BH19 1PR

Demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment of the site with the erection of 47 dwellings, retention and change of use of the existing chap...

Full Planning Application Dorset
24 Sept 2026 Out To Consultation P/CLE/2026/05130

Gully Cottage Fishers Place Ringstead DT2 8NG

Siting of 3 static caravans, stationing of 2 touring caravans, erection of a facilities outbuilding and use of the caravans, building and land for sho...

Certificate of Lawful Use Existing Dorset
21 Sept 2026 Under Officer Consideration P/PAAC/2026/05225

New Dwelling Happy Bottom Corfe Mullen

Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to create 1no. dwellings (Use Class C3)

Prior Approval - Agricultural to Dwelling Dorset
21 Sept 2026 Under Officer Consideration P/FUL/2026/05189

Woodsmoke Cedar Barn Grange Road Wareham BH20 5DG

Change of use to photography and design studio, with ancillary gallery, office, café, private events space and non-residential wellness retreats (Mixe...

Full Planning Application Dorset
21 Sept 2026 Under Officer Consideration P/FUL/2026/04851

Lower Maiden Newton Farm Dorchester Road Maiden Newton DT2 0BY

Change of use of 1 building from B1 to B2 General industrial use for Vehicle repairs.

Full Planning Application Dorset
18 Sept 2026 Out To Consultation P/PAAC/2026/05177

369 Harts Lane To Amble Mead Holt BH21 7DD

Change of use of 1 agricultural building to 1 no., dwelling house and associated operational, development (notification under Class Q).

Prior Approval - Agricultural to Dwelling Dorset
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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