St. Leonards and St. Ives planning approval rate
St. Leonards and St. Ives ward in Dorset has a 90.9% approval rate based on 901 planning decisions. Dorset overall: 92.8%.
Last updated: August 2026
90.9%
ward approval rate
901
Decisions
819
Approved
82
Refused
92.8%
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
90.9%
Dorset overall
92.8%
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Recent decisions in St. Leonards and St. Ives
P/HOU/2026/01808
Two storey, first floor and single storey extensions. Roof works, roof lights, a · 2026-08-14
P/VOC/2026/03360
Erect two storey extension leading to new first-floor terrace. Outdoor stairs to · 2026-08-13
P/HOU/2026/02727
Erect single storey rear extension. Partial garage conversion with new additiona · 2026-08-06
P/HOU/2026/02774
Single storey side and rear extensions and roof extension above existing garage · 2026-07-31
P/VOC/2026/03441
Erect single-storey ground floor extension to create a double garage (variation · 2026-07-29
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