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Dorset planning applications

10,774 applications. 92% approved. 39 days to decide.

As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 10,774 planning applications from Dorset. 5,992 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 92% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

Dorset: 6,205 applications received in the last year, 5,992 decisions published.

5,992
Decided 12 months to October 2026
6,205
New applications 12 months to October 2026
973
Awaiting decision

Dorset takes a median of 41 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • P/HOU/2026/05316 Awaiting decision

    16 Fortuneswell Portland DT5 1LP

    Removal of existing flat roof dormer windows to front and rear elevations and replace with enlarged flat roof dormer windows. Remove existing asbestos cement tiles and replace with natural slate

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Householder
  • P/HOU/2026/05578 Awaiting decision

    59 Coombe Valley Road Weymouth DT3 6NL

    Conversion of loft space; installation of solar panels and skylight to roof; replacement of windows and doors; replacement of existing weatherboarding to front of property with Cedral boards; installation of glazed guarding to terrace over garage

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Householder
  • P/TRD/2026/05591 Awaiting decision

    Wood Farm Holiday Park Axminster Road Charmouth DT6 6BT

    T648 Alder - Reduce dead stem to 4m above ground level to make safe under Regulation 14 (S198)

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/HOU/2026/04822 Awaiting decision

    12 Shepherds Way West Lulworth BH20 5SL

    Replace existing balcony

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Householder
  • P/TRT/2026/05588 Awaiting decision

    Duckdown Camp Lane Tarrant Monkton Blandford Forum DT11 8RX

    Maple x7 - Pollard to previous growth points.

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/FUL/2026/05392 Awaiting decision

    Ashleigh Farm Dottery Road Salwayash DT6 5HT

    Change of use from residential dwelling to short-term holiday let accommodation, including associated internal alterations & minor external modifications

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/TRC/2026/05586 Awaiting decision

    Courtney Lodge, Annexe Milldown Road Blandford Forum DT11 7DE

    T1 - Beach - Reduce lateral growth over number 2 Hornbeam Way by 1.5m back to appropriate growth points.

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/NMA/2026/05577 Awaiting decision

    3 Back Lane Frome Vauchurch DT2 0ED

    Non-material amendment to Planning permission P/HOU/2025/06614 (Erect two storey rear extension with Juliette balcony, new rooflights, new dormers and erect porch) - Render colour change to dark grey and removal of oak lintels from above the windows and doors . Handing of the front door/glazed panel . Additional lantern in sun room & roof light in bedroom.

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • P/TRC/2026/05571 Awaiting decision

    11 Highacres Loders DT6 3UJ

    T1 Silver Birch - Reduce height by approx 1m and sides by 0.2m approx

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/HOU/2026/05380 Awaiting decision

    Appletrees West Street Corfe Castle BH20 5HE

    Partial demolition of garage and two lean-to extensions, construction of single-storey garage.

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Householder
  • P/NMA/2026/05559 Awaiting decision

    Ashley Farm Verwood Road St Leonards & St Ives BH24 2DF

    Non-material amendment to Approved P/A P/FUL/2023/05896 (External alterations to building (barn a) to facilitate the change of use to domestic storage (pursuant to P/PAAF/2022/07970)) to introduce a speed calming measure (speed bump) on the Estate access road immediately before the timber yard.

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • P/TRT/2026/05482 Awaiting decision

    41 Beaufoys Avenue Ferndown BH22 9RH

    Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) - Reduce crown height by approximately 4 metres, with a corresponding reduction of the lateral branches (varying amounts from 0.5-3 metres where needed to retain shape).

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/TRC/2026/05456 Awaiting decision

    The Old Engine Shed Moor Lane Briantspuddle DT2 7HR

    T1 Western Red Cedar - Reduce the overall height of the crown by up to 3.5 metres, shaping the remaining crown by up to 1.5 metres pruning back to suitable growth points where practicable. - Reduce the lateral growth adjacent to the utility cables by up to 2 metres to provide suitable clearance. T2 Cherry - Reduce the lateral growth adjacent to the utility cables by up to 2 metres to provide suitable clearance. T3 Maple - Reduce the lateral growth adjacent to the utility cables by up to 2 metres to provide suitable clearance.

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/TRT/2026/05560 Awaiting decision

    29 North Street Charminster DT2 9QZ

    T2 Scots Pine - Remove

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/HOU/2026/04474 Awaiting decision

    Slate Cottage West Street Shapwick Blandford Forum DT11 9LB

    Removal of existing roof, raise walls and reinstate forming bedroom. Form single storey porch utility and formation of two car parking area

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Householder
  • P/HOU/2026/05128 Awaiting decision

    37 Kingbarrow Drive Portland DT5 2FH

    Erect car port

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Householder
  • P/TRC/2026/05593 Awaiting decision

    30 Shaggs To East Lulworth C48 East Lulworth BH20 5QJ

    1 – Group of Five Sycamores First Sycamore - Reduce overall height by approximately 3–4 metres. - Carry out a lateral reduction of approximately 1–2 metres. Next Three Sycamores - Reduce overall height by approximately 3–4 metres. Front Sycamore - Carry out a lateral reduction of approximately 2–3 metres. - Reduce overall height by approximately 3–4 metres. 2 – Rear Group of Five Sycamores - Reduce the overall height of the group by approximately 3–4 metres. 3 – Two Smaller Sycamores - Fell both trees to ground level. 4 – Third Sycamore - Reduce overall crown by approximately 3–4 metres. - Alternatively, consider felling depending upon condition and management objectives. 5 – Large Ash - Reduce overall crown by approximately 4–5 metres. - Alternatively, consider felling depending upon the extent of decay and the desired long-term management of the tree. 6 – Ivy-Covered Boundary Sycamore - Sever ivy at the base. - Reduce overall crown by approximately 3–4 metres. 7 – Dead Sycamore - Fell to ground level (being considered under regulation 14 P/TRD/2026/05606). 8 – Sweet Chestnut - Fell to ground level (being considered under regulation 14 P/TRD/2026/05606).

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/TRC/2026/05542 Awaiting decision

    Higher Chalk Hobgoblin Iwerne Minster DT11 8LP

    Beech - Reduce entire crown by 2m and crown raise lower limbs to 6m above ground level.

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/FUL/2026/04787 Awaiting decision

    Bucketts Farm Stoke Mill Lane Broadoak DT6 5NR

    Change of use from an area of existing agricultural land surrounding residential dwellings to a formal garden and swimming pool and formation of new access track

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/HED/2026/00008 Awaiting decision

    Glitney Farm Access To Glitney Farm Monkwood DT6 5PF

    Removal of hedge to provide a 9m access

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/TRC/2026/05541 Awaiting decision

    Old School House South Holme Stourpaine DT11 8TG

    Hornbeam x2 - Reduce crown all over by 2m. Tulip tree - Fell. Maple - Reduce crown all over by 1m. Ornamental pear - Fell.

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/TRD/2026/05606 Awaiting decision

    30 Shaggs To East Lulworth C48 East Lulworth BH20 5QJ

    7 - Dead Sycamore - Fell to ground level under regulation 14 exemptions. 8 - Sweet Chestnut - Fell to ground level under regulation 14 exemptions.

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/FUL/2026/05416 Awaiting decision

    Footpath opposite Alexandra Gardens Weymouth DT4 8DL

    Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/TRC/2026/05506 Awaiting decision

    Knapwynd School Lane Studland BH19 3AJ

    Tree 2 Sweet Chestnut - Remove dead south stem. - Reduce north and east stems to not less than 4.5 metres in height. Tree 2.1 Western Red Cedar - Fell to ground level. Tree 3 Sweet Chestnut - Fell ground level. Tree 7 English Oak - Reduce overextended limb 1st ascending southwest by not more than 1.5 metres/not less than 5.5 metres measured out from the stem. Tree 11 English Oak - Fell to ground level. Tree 13 English Oak - Fell to ground level. Tree 15.1 Ash - Fell to ground level.

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/FUL/2026/05164 Awaiting decision

    Hillview Bere Road Coldharbour BH20 7PA

    Retention of the existing caravan and the regularisation of its use as a short-term holiday let for a temporary period of 5 years

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/TRT/2026/05535 Awaiting decision

    Knapwynd School Lane Swanage BH19 3AJ

    T1 English Oak - Remove epicormic stem growth to a height of 4 metres above surrounding soil level. - Reduce radial canopy spread with a particular reference to overextended canopy E and SE over garage and drive by not more than 2 metres BTSPP to not more than 8.5 metres BTSPP in any one direction measured out from each of the two stems.

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/TRC/2026/05562 Awaiting decision

    2 Orchard Gardens Church Lane Sturminster Newton DT10 1FE

    T1 - Lime - Reduce the side of the crown adjacent to the property by 2–3m and shape in to maintain a balanced crown.

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/FUL/2026/05126 Awaiting decision

    Larkfield Caravan Park Bredy Road Burton Bradstock DT6 4ND

    Change of use of land for the stationing of two holiday lodge caravans, including the creation of internal vehicular access, car parking, landscaping & associated works

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/TRC/2026/05561 Awaiting decision

    29 North Street Charminster DT2 9QZ

    T1 Cedar - Remove approx 7 dead laterals

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/TRT/2026/05543 Awaiting decision

    1 Maple Drive Ferndown BH22 9ST and 3 Maple Drive Ferndown BH22 9ST

    T1 Pine (located at 1 Maple Drive) - Remove lowest primary branch growing over the drive of 57 Pinewood Road. - Crown lift the remaining pendulous branches over the drive up to 4 metres above ground level. T2 Thuja (located at 3 Maple Drive) - Reduce lateral branches by up to 1 metre.

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/CLP/2026/05491 Awaiting decision

    3 Briar Way Canford Bottom BH21 2LB

    Certificate of Lawfulness : Conversion of existing roof psace to form first floor accommodation, installation of new rooflights and alterations to exisiting external door openings

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Lawful development
  • P/TRC/2026/05340 Awaiting decision

    Southover Walditch Road Walditch DT6 4LF

    Tree A - Magnolia Soulangeana - Crown lift by 1.5 to 2m. Reduce the NE and SW sides by up to 2m. Tree B - Liquidambar - Crown lift by 2.5m.

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/TRT/2026/05489 Awaiting decision

    Located on the boundary between 26 Teasel Way West Moors BH22 0PQ and 24 Teasel Way West Moors BH22 0PQ

    Silver Birch - Reduce branches overhanging the garden of 26 Teasel Way by 2.5 metres.

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/TRT/2026/05455 Awaiting decision

    Located on green space adjacent to 11 Rotary Close Colehill BH21 7BL

    T6 Oak- Lateral reduction of up to 5 metres on the SE aspect overhanging 11 Rotary Close. This is to be achieved by the removal of secondary and tertiary branches only.

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/TRC/2026/05503 Awaiting decision

    Spring Farm Cottage Duck Street Bridport DT6 4BN

    T1 & T2 Willow - Re-pollard to a final height of approximately 4 - 5m from ground level T3 & T4 Conifer - Remove to ground level G1 Hornbeam - Reduce by 3 - 4m in height, shaping & balancing accordingly T5 Hazel - Reduce overall by 2 - 3m, shaping & balancing accordingly

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/TRT/2026/05487 Awaiting decision

    2 The Meerings Arne Road Ridge BH20 5EA

    T6 Scots Pine - Fell. T8 Scots Pine - Fell.

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/FUL/2026/05081 Awaiting decision

    Woodyhyde Farm Access Road To Woodyhyde Corfe Castle BH20 5HT

    Subdivision of the courtyard dwelling to reinstate it back to the previously approved two dwellings

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • P/HOU/2026/05492 Awaiting decision

    2 Victoria Avenue Weymouth DT3 5NG

    Rear single storey flat roof garage extension and change of eastern boundary treatment.

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Householder
  • P/TRC/2026/05501 Awaiting decision

    Phoenix Cottage Church Lane Osmington DT3 6EW

    T1 Western Red Cedar - Reduce the upper stems by up to 3m, reduce the remainder of the crown by approximately 1–2m & remove the south-western stem situated in close proximity to the utility cables and pole

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/TRT/2026/05486 Awaiting decision

    64 Golf Links Road Ferndown BH22 8BZ

    T2 Blue Atlas Cedar - Remove two damaged branches. - Prune lower crown on the southern (neighbour's) side by 1-1.5 metres.

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/HOU/2026/04928 Awaiting decision

    Highfield Old Lyme Road Charmouth DT6 6BQ

    Install 3 rooflights in main roof

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Householder
  • P/LBC/2026/04764 Awaiting decision

    33 Moor Lane To Throop Hollow C79 Briantspuddle DT2 7HT

    Replace 2 windows in existing kitchen extension.

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • P/CLE/2026/05517 Awaiting decision

    West Hill House Brister End Yetminster DT9 6NH

    Certificate of lawfulness for occupation of the residential property without compliance with an agricultural occupancy condition

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Lawful development
  • P/PAED/2026/05480 Awaiting decision

    Westbrook Holt Wood Holt BH21 7DR

    Erection of additional storey

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • P/TRT/2026/04939 Awaiting decision

    228 Ringwood Road Ferndown BH22 9AR and 226 Ringwood Road Ferndown BH22 9AR

    T2 Oak (located at 228 Ringwood Road) - Reduce branches overhanging 33 Sherwood Avenue back in line with site boundary approximately 1-2 metres. T3 Oak (located at 228 Ringwood Road) - Reduce branches overhanging 33 Sherwood Avenue back in line with site boundary approximately 1-2 metres. T4 Oak (located at 226 Ringwood Road) - Reduce branches overhanging 33 Sherwood Avenue back in line with site boundary approximately 1-2 metres.

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/TRT/2026/03017 Awaiting decision

    Hill House The Avenue Sherborne DT9 3AJ

    T1 Scots Pine - Remove dead limb

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/TRD/2026/05513 Awaiting decision

    4 Castlewood St Leonards And St Ives Ringwood BH24 2AX

    Dead Birch - Fell.

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/FUL/2026/05500 Awaiting decision

    1 Moynton Close Crossways DT2 8TX

    Two-storey side extension; change of use of the adjacent verge (within the ownership of the client) into the residential curtilage. Relocate the rear aspect boundary wall adjacent to the rear of the public footpath

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • Verwood Cricket Club, north end of Moors Valley Country Park, Verwood

    Clear 2x fallen Oaks.

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/TRT/2026/05352 Awaiting decision

    Willow House 3 Rowlands Hill Wimborne Minster BH21 1AL

    T1 Beech - 2–3 metres reduction to the southwest portion of the canopy.

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Trees

Older applications, page 2 of 216

Recent decisions

Data to October 2026

  • Church Farmhouse Church Street Sturminster Newton DT10 1DB

    T1 - Plum tree - Remove.

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 14 Nuthatch Close Ferndown BH22 9QJ

    Pine - Fell.

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Trees
  • Land adjoining 56 The Curlews Verwood BH31 6NU

    T4 Quercus Robur - Reduce lower limbs to allow for 3-metres clearance from the roof of the property.

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 50 Pinewood Road Ferndown BH22 9RR and 23 Larch Way Ferndown BH22 9SS

    T1 Sweet Chestnut (located at 50 Pinewood Road) - Raise the crown to no more than 5 metres from ground level. By removal of secondary and tertiary branches only T2 Sweet Chestnut (located at 50 Pinewood Road) - Raise the crown to no more than 5 metres from ground level. By removal of secondary and tertiary branches only - Reduce all lateral growth only growing towards No. 50 by no more than 2 metres from the tips inward. T3 Monterey Pine (located at 23 Larch Way) - Remove the x2 lowest primary branches back to source which overhang the property.

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Trees
  • P/HOU/2026/04316 Withdrawn

    Mulberry Cottage Main Road Osmington DT3 6EH

    Alteration of fence to create new driveway and vehicular access

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Householder
  • 49 Dorchester Road Lytchett Minster BH16 6JE

    T2 Lime - Undertake a full crown reduction of no more than 1.75 metres from the tips inward to previous reduction points. - Raise the crown to 4 metres from ground level.

    Decided 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 49 Dorchester Road Lytchett Minster BH16 6JE

    T1 Ash - Fell to ground level.

    Decided 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 46 Prince Of Wales Road Dorchester DT1 1PP

    T1 Eucalyptus - Remove poorly attached limbs from historic pruning points removing up to 5m of hight and spread, shorten branches to suitable growth points.

    Decided 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • Hillside Camp Lane Tarrant Monkton DT11 8RU

    Beech - Reduce to hedge height as per annotated photograph.

    Decided 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • The Lawn Pound Street Lyme Regis DT7 3HZ

    T1 Holm Oak - Reduce rear limb growing over neighbours house by 1m. Cut size 15cm

    Decided 6 Oct 2026 Trees

The full record

Decisions between 2014 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 9,775 decisions from Dorset between 2014 and 2026, part of 10,774 applications on record. Over that period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 8,151 granted against 774 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 4,736 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • Note/2014/0005 Decided

    21 Argyle Road, Swanage, BH19 1QZ

    Prior Approval of a Proposed Larger Home Extension - Site is in Article 1(5) land - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

    Decided 18 Aug 2014
  • TWA/2017/005 Refused

    1 Oxborrow Close, Upton, BH16 5DQ

    (T1) English oak - prune back by up to 2m over driveway, remove dead and broken branches - The District of Purbeck (23 and 17 Dorchester Road, Upton) TPO 2005 (Ref.TPO 317)

    Decided 1 Mar 2017 Trees
  • P/FUL/2022/01931 At appeal

    The Croft Burts Lane Mannington Wimborne BH21 7JX

    Retain and convert an unauthorised building to stables; retain adjacent hardstanding and extend hardstanding. (Resubmission of refused P/A 3/21/1245/FUL)

    Decided 21 Jul 2022 Full applications
  • Seaborough Court Seaborough Court Access Seaborough Beaminster DT8 3QY

    Section 37 - Upgrade Overhead electric line

    Decided 15 Nov 2022
  • P/TRC/2022/07637 Withdrawn

    Lynchets Mill Street Fontmell Magna SP7 0NU

    H1/H2 - Conifers x36 and Beech x7 - Fell to low stumps. One beech to remain and allowed to grow into a specimen tree. T3 - Conifer - Fell to low stump. H4/H5 - Conifers x8 and Beech x13 - Fell conifer hedge to low stumps and reduce beech hedge by up to 6m and reduce back overbearing limbs by up to 3m from neighbouring building. G6 - Scots Pine x2 - Fell to low stumps as they have grown thin and tall and therefore will not grow into stable specimens. T7 - Beech - Remove main limb growing over road and through utility lines. T8 - Acacia - Remove limb growing into utility lines. T9 - Conifer - Fell to low stump due to proximity to main residence.

    Decided 6 Jan 2023 Trees
  • Homelands Church Hill Verwood BH31 6HT

    New Door on lean-to, block up existing door to lean-to, removal of window on lean-to, insulate single skin block work to lean-to, lower boiler flue by 200mm, install wood burner , underfloor heating to lean-to.

    Decided 18 Jan 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • P/FUL/2022/07802 Withdrawn

    Peveril Heights Swanage BH19 2AZ

    Proposed recycling bins store to serve existing apartments and signpost

    Decided 7 Feb 2023 Full applications
  • P/LBC/2022/06743 Withdrawn

    Packway Ware Lane Lyme Regis DT7 3EL

    Relocate ground floor bathroom facilities to alcoves at rear and return room to living space. Extend height of alcoves and fit shower and toilet facilities. Form openings in existing pantry partitions to create a kitchen/dining/living area and replace a recent casement in west wall with a sliding sash window. Relocate existing external soil and waste pipes on west elevation to concealed positions internally. Repairs to copings and flashings on main roof and redecorations internally and externally

    Decided 16 Feb 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • Pump House St James Park Higher Street Bradpole Bridport DT6 3HZ

    T1 Lawson Cypress - Fell - safety concerns T2 Oak - Canopy lift & reduce crown by 1.5m (cut size 10cm) T3 Conifer - Remove lower canopy near seating area

    Decided 20 Feb 2023 Trees
  • P/LBC/2022/04554 Withdrawn

    Broadwindsor Stores The Square Broadwindsor Dorset DT8 3QD

    Internal and external alterations to facilitate fire and access separation of existing retail and residential uses; Rectification of collapsed external drainage systems; Repair and upgrade of shop area meet to current regulations; Conservative repair of existing shop-front; Repairs to and levelling of distressed first floor structure Adjustments to room uses in first floor flat; Removal of cement render to base of shopfront, original brick elevation to Back Lane, and rear courtyard rubble stone walling; Replacement of UPVC windows with timber casement windows

    Decided 20 Feb 2023 Heritage and listed buildings

Decision speed

12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 4,846 81%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 699 12%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 446 7%

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Dorset decide?

In the 12 months to October 2026, Dorset decided 5992 planning applications. 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Dorset?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 39 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Dorset decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 5991 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 81% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 93% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Dorset decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 9775 decisions from Dorset between 2014 and 2026, out of 10,774 applications on record. Across that whole period 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Dorset?

September 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 581 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

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Dorset: 10,774 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 5,992 decided, 92% approved, median 39 days to a decision. 6,205 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2014 and 2026: 9,775 in total, 91% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.

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