Portland planning approval rate
Portland ward in Dorset has a 88.3% approval rate based on 120 planning decisions. Dorset overall: 92.4%.
Last updated: April 2026
88.3%
ward approval rate
120
Decisions
106
Approved
14
Refused
92.4%
Dorset average
Portland is 4.1 percentage points below the Dorset average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Portland compares
Portland ward
88.3%
Dorset overall
92.4%
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Recent decisions in Portland
P/HOU/2025/06378
Erect single storey rear extension · 24/02/2026
P/HOU/2025/07526
Erect attached garage · 20/02/2026
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Dorset
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 8,267 decisions.