Site Of Parnham House Parnham Beaminster DT8 3LZ

Pending P/FUL/2026/01075
Council
Date received
24 Feb 2026
Date validated
24 Feb 2026
Postcode
DT8 3LZ

Description

Application for an enlargement to the walled garden potting shed over and above that approved by P/FUL/2021/04398 and erection of an associated timber pergola structure and mechanical extraction system; change of use of the potting shed and glasshouse to restaurant use (Class E)

Dorset
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#43 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Dorset is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #50 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) 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, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #95 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #101 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #50 of 292
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #85 of 292
77%
Minor dwellings approved
341 decided (1-9 homes)
79%
Major dwellings approved
48 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
87 decided
2,785
Total decisions
258 refused in 2025