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Planning Applications in
Dorset

Dorset is part of the South West region. Search any postcode in Dorset to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.

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Search any Dorset postcode above, then save it to a free PlanWatch account so it is ready next time. Paid plans add email alerts for new applications near a saved postcode, sent within hours of them reaching the council register.

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Planning Application Types in Dorset

Based on 2489 applications tracked between 2026-05-19 and 2026-10-26.

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Trees

1111 applications

45% of all applications

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Full

756 applications

30% of all applications

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Heritage

198 applications

8% of all applications

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Outline

196 applications

8% of all applications

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Amendment

114 applications

5% of all applications

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Conditions

77 applications

3% of all applications

bar_chart Dorset Planning Statistics

2489

Applications tracked

1649

Unique locations

Trees

Most common type

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Application categories

Data period: 2026-05-19 to 2026-10-26 · Updated 28 October 2026

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What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Dorset

PlanWatch currently holds 2,489 Dorset planning records across 1,649 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-05-19 to 2026-10-26. The most common categories in this dataset are Trees (1,111), Full (756), Heritage (198).

Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.

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Read conditions

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Recent Planning Applications in Dorset

Latest applications submitted to Dorset council.

P/HOU/2026/05557 2026-10-26

Erect balcony to replace existing patio area

7 Overcombe Drive Weymouth DT3 6QE

Undecided

P/TRD/2026/05988 2026-10-26

T37, T38 and T39 Birch x3 (dead) - Fell.

32 Beech Close Corfe Mullen Broadstone BH18 9NJ

Undecided

P/TRC/2026/05991 2026-10-26

T1 Rowan - Fell T2 Bay - Fell

5 Thatched Cottages Chapel Lane Osmington DT3 6ET

Undecided

P/TRC/2026/05760 2026-10-26

G1 - Apple x3 - Reduce all trees to historic pruning points, a maximum of 1m. T1 - Thuja Plicata - Raise the crown to 5m from ground level via the removal of the low pendulous branches which finish at the first union. T2 - Sycamore - Fell.

55 East Street Blandford Forum DT11 7DX

Undecided

P/HOU/2026/05850 2026-10-26

Form block paved/tarmac driveway to front of dwelling.

5 Manor Close Bradford Abbas DT9 6RN

Undecided

Objecting to a Planning Application in Dorset

Dorset Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Dorset's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.

gavel Overlooking and loss of privacy gavel Loss of light or overshadowing gavel Noise and disturbance gavel Traffic and parking gavel Overbearing impact and scale gavel Character of the area gavel Drainage and flooding gavel Loss of trees

Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Dorset Council inside the 21-day consultation window.

Frequently Asked Questions — Dorset Planning

How do I check planning applications in Dorset? expand_more

Enter your postcode on PlanWatch to instantly see all recent planning applications in Dorset. We show applications within a 1-mile radius, including extensions, new builds, and change of use applications.

How do I object to a planning application in Dorset? expand_more

To object to a planning application in Dorset, you need to submit your comments during the public consultation period (usually 21 days). Visit the Dorset council planning portal or write to their planning department. Your objection must be based on material planning considerations such as impact on privacy, traffic, or character of the area.

How long does planning permission take in Dorset? expand_more

Most planning applications in Dorset are decided within 8 weeks for minor applications and 13 weeks for major developments. However, complex applications or those requiring committee decisions can take longer. You can track the status of any application on PlanWatch.

Can I get alerts for new planning applications in Dorset? expand_more

You can search and save a postcode for Dorset in PlanWatch. Paid PlanWatch plans add email alerts for new applications near a monitored postcode, sent within hours of them reaching the council register.

What planning applications don't need permission in Dorset? expand_more

Some developments in Dorset fall under "permitted development rights" and don't need planning permission. This includes certain small extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and changes of use. However, if you're in a conservation area, listed building, or AONB, additional restrictions may apply. Always check with Dorset council before starting work.

Can planning applications affect my property value in Dorset? expand_more

Planning applications near your home in Dorset may affect how you use or assess a property. PlanWatch helps you find the application and link to the official council record; check the drawings, consultation dates and planning decision before making any property decision.

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Planning Guides for Dorset Residents

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How to Object to a Planning Application

Your rights as a neighbour

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Permitted Development Rights Explained

What you can build without permission

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Planning Permission Process

Complete guide from application to decision

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Conservation Areas & Planning

Extra restrictions and protections

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Party Wall Act Explained

Building near a shared boundary

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Planning Enforcement

When rules are broken

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How to Appeal a Planning Decision

Your options after a refusal

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Planning Permission Costs

2025 fee schedule and what to expect

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How Long Does Permission Take?

Timescales from application to decision

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Material Planning Considerations

What councils must and can't consider

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Can Permission Be Refused?

Common reasons and what to do next

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Retrospective Planning Permission

Applying after building without consent

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How to View Planning Applications Near You

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Do I Need Planning Permission For...?

🏠 Conservatory 🏘️ Extension 🏡 Loft Conversion 💼 Garden Office 🚗 Garage 🏚️ Shed 🪵 Fence 🚪 Porch 🅿️ Driveway 🛣️ Dropped Kerb 🪵 Decking ☀️ Solar Panels ♨️ Heat Pump 🔌 EV Charger 🏗️ Carport 🧱 Cladding

Specialist Topics

🔄 Change of Use 🏛️ Listed Buildings 🏢 Flats & HMOs 🌳 Trees & TPOs 🏕️ Mobile Homes & Caravans 📋 Section 106 Agreements

Common Planning Situations

🏗️ Building Too Close to Boundary ☀️ Extension Blocking My Light 🛑 Can I Stop a Planning Application? 🏘️ New Housing Development Near Me 🏢 Commercial in Residential Area ⚠️ Built Without Permission 📡 Phone Mast Near Me 🏡 Garden Room & Outbuilding 🔄 Pub/Shop Converting to Flats ✋ How to Stop a Planning Application 🔨 Neighbour Building Extension

Data Sources

Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
Dorset council planning portal — planning.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
Data last refreshed: 28 October 2026

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