Sturminster Newton planning approval rate
Sturminster Newton ward in Dorset has a 95.8% approval rate based on 95 planning decisions. Dorset overall: 92.4%.
Last updated: April 2026
95.8%
ward approval rate
95
Decisions
91
Approved
4
Refused
92.4%
Dorset average
Sturminster Newton sits slightly above the Dorset average, with a 3.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Sturminster Newton compares
Sturminster Newton ward
95.8%
Dorset overall
92.4%
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Recent decisions in Sturminster Newton
P/VOC/2025/07094
Erection of 86no. dwellings, formation of access, green space & associated infra · 05/03/2026
P/HOU/2026/00412
Erect conservatory to rear of property. · 24/02/2026
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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.