South East Purbeck planning approval rate
South East Purbeck ward in Dorset has a 92.4% approval rate based on 238 planning decisions. Dorset overall: 92.4%.
Last updated: March 2026
92.4%
ward approval rate
238
Decisions
220
Approved
18
Refused
92.4%
Dorset average
South East Purbeck is broadly in line with the Dorset average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How South East Purbeck compares
South East Purbeck ward
92.4%
Dorset overall
92.4%
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Recent decisions in South East Purbeck
P/HOU/2025/05791
Two storey side and rear extensions inc. internal alterations and detached garag · 09/03/2026
P/FUL/2024/06961
Erect 2 no. semi-detached 3-bed holiday cottages and site 2 no. shepherd huts an · 09/03/2026
P/FUL/2025/06558
Construction of an outdoor swimming pool with an associated building and retaine · 06/03/2026
P/HOU/2025/07512
Removal of existing garden shed and summer house and replace with new garden roo · 27/02/2026
P/FUL/2025/06517
Partial Demolition, external alterations and change of use to create three resid · 22/02/2026
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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.