Ward members planning approval rate
Ward members ward in Dorset has a 97.1% approval rate based on 999 planning decisions. Dorset overall: 92.3%.
Last updated: September 2026
97.1%
ward approval rate
999
Decisions
970
Approved
29
Refused
92.3%
Dorset average
Ward members sits slightly above the Dorset average, with a 4.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Ward members compares
Ward members ward
97.1%
Dorset overall
92.3%
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Recent decisions in Ward members
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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