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Recent Planning Applications in Dorset

Every planning decision on record, from March 1970 to present.
11,976Decisions
92%Approved
927Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Dorset

3 days ago
Construction of manège with riding track & erection of 2 no. field shelters
P/FUL/2026/04320 · Gillingham
Approved
3 days ago
No. 25: Erect single storey side extension.
P/VOC/2026/04328 · Gillingham
Approved
3 days ago
Change of use & conversion of agricultural building into 1 No. dwelling (Class C
P/PAAC/2026/04362 · Sherborne Rural
Refused

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About this data

This page analyses 11,976 planning decisions made by Dorset, from March 1970 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Dorset planning approval rates page.

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