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St. Leonards and St. Ives planning approval rate

St. Leonards and St. Ives ward in Dorset has a 90.8% approval rate based on 923 planning decisions. Dorset overall: 92.3%.

Last updated: September 2026

90.8%
ward approval rate
923
Decisions
838
Approved
85
Refused
92.3%
Dorset average

St. Leonards and St. Ives is broadly in line with the Dorset average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How St. Leonards and St. Ives compares

St. Leonards and St. Ives ward (923 decided)
90.8%
Dorset overall (11,976 decided)
92.3%
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Recent decisions in St. Leonards and St. Ives

P/CLP/2026/03335
Proposed development of extensions and alterations to the roof · 2026-09-16
Approved
P/CLP/2026/02788
Single storey side extension · 2026-09-16
Approved
P/HOU/2026/03788
Demolish existing conservatory and erect a single-storey rear extension with fla · 2026-09-08
Approved
P/HOU/2026/03732
Convert loft into living accommodation and replacement roof with increased Ridge · 2026-09-03
Approved
P/HOU/2026/02894
Erection of double car port to the northern elevation of existing garage within · 2026-09-01
Refused

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