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Other approval rate in Dorset

Dorset approved 92.4% of other applications, based on 8,267 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

92.4%
other approval rate
8,267
Other decisions
7,635
Approved
632
Refused
92.4%
Dorset overall

How other compares in Dorset

Other (8,267 decided)
92.4%
Dorset all types (8,267 decided)
92.4%

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 8,267 decisions.

Other application types in Dorset

Other (8,267 decided)
92.4%
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