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Recent Planning Applications in Dorset

Every planning decision analysed from January 2020 to present.
8,267Decisions
92%Approved
632Refused

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Recent planning decisions in Dorset

2 months ago
Demolition of garage and extensions, replacement with new single storey side, fr
P/VOC/2026/00500 · St. Leonards and St. Ives
Approved
2 months ago
External alterations to include replacement windows, roof lantern lights and new
P/LBC/2025/07587 · Puddletown and Lower Winterborne
Approved
2 months ago
External alterations to include replacement windows, roof lantern lights and new
P/HOU/2025/07586 · Puddletown and Lower Winterborne
Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 8,267 planning decisions made by Dorset from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal and updated regularly. 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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