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1,445 in the last 90 days505 in the last 30226 in the last 1488% approveddecisions typically take 45 days

Source: Dorset Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 1,982 · received or decided in the last 90 days

15 Longacre Drive Ferndown BH22 9EE
Remove dead Pine under regulation 14 exemptions.
PendingTree Dead Or DangerousReceived 23 Oct 2026P/TRD/2026/05961
2A Dorchester Road Frampton DT2 9NB
T1 Beech - Reduce 2 remaining upright stems by 4.5m under Regulation 14 (S198)
PendingTree Dead Or DangerousReceived 23 Oct 2026P/TRD/2026/05949
Dorchester Community Nursery School York Road Dorchester DT1 1QA
T1 Holly - Remove & T3 Elm - Remove dead lateral Under Regulation 14 (S198)
PendingTree Dead Or DangerousReceived 23 Oct 2026P/TRD/2026/05944
Maypole Meadows Church Ope Road Portland DT5 1JA
T1 Elm - Remove
PendingTree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 23 Oct 2026P/TRC/2026/05934
6 Lucetta Lane Dorchester DT1 2ST
T1 Beech - Reduce the overextended and heavily weighted lateral branches within the northern quadrant by 2 - 3m to suitable pruning points and shape in to balance T2 Beech - Remove the two decayed uprights & reduce the remainder of tree entirely by up to 2m to suitable pruning points to balance
PendingTree Works- TPOReceived 23 Oct 2026P/TRT/2026/05932

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Dorset Council received?

Dorset Council received 7,310 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.

How long does Dorset Council take to decide applications?

Dorset Council takes an average of 45 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Dorset Council?

Dorset Council approves 88% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

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

Submit your representation to Dorset Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Dorset Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Dorset Council planning decision?

Yes. If Dorset Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,579 appeals were lodged against Dorset Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 30% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Dorset Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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About Dorset Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Dorset Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Dorset is a ceremonial county located in South West England, bordered by Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, the English Channel, and Devon. The largest settlement in the area is Bournemouth, making it a key hub for planning applications and development opportunities within the region.

The council area encompasses 714 towns and villages, including Blandford Forum, Bridport, Dorchester, Fortuneswell, Gillingham and Lyme Regis. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Dorset Council received 7,310 planning applications. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were tree works (2,448), full planning applications (1,936), listed building and heritage (599). 65 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1,579 planning appeals were lodged against Dorset Council decisions, of which 411 were allowed and 949 were dismissed (30% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Dorset Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Dorset Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.