West Purbeck planning approval rate
West Purbeck ward in Dorset has a 95.2% approval rate based on 777 planning decisions. Dorset overall: 92.8%.
Last updated: August 2026
95.2%
ward approval rate
777
Decisions
740
Approved
37
Refused
92.8%
Dorset average
West Purbeck sits slightly above the Dorset average, with a 2.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How West Purbeck compares
West Purbeck ward
95.2%
Dorset overall
92.8%
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Recent decisions in West Purbeck
P/CLP/2026/04263
The erection of two shooting range zoning flag poles · 2026-08-12
P/HOU/2026/02747
Erect single storey rear extension with roof lantern, erect detached double gara · 2026-07-29
P/HOU/2026/03044
Two-storey rear extension, package treatment plant and solar panels · 2026-07-28
P/FUL/2026/01637
Change of use of agricultural barn to form Class C3 dwelling extension to existi · 2026-07-24
P/HOU/2026/02723
Erect two-storey rear extension · 2026-07-21
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