Search Cann planning applications
24 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Cann · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 15 Hawkesdene Shaftesbury SP7 8NTAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single-storey rear extension, loft conversion incorporating dormer windows, and erection of a single-storey side garage extensionHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 10 Nov 2026P/HOU/2026/06250
- Land at Lower Blandford Road Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 0BGAwaiting decisionErection of up to 7 dwellings with associated highway and drainage infrastructure and landscaping (reserved matters application to determine appearance, landscaping, layout & scale following the grant of outline planning permission number P/OUT/2022/00536)Reserved MattersReceived 4 Nov 2026P/RES/2026/06138
- Land West Of Barnfield Higher Blandford Road CannAwaiting decisionCarry out alterations to vehicular access and erect 4 no. dwellings with associated parking and garden areas (outline application to determine access only)Outline Planning PermissionReceived 7 Sep 2026P/OUT/2026/04623
- Wilkins Farm Bozley Hill Cann SP7 0BHAwaiting decisionErect ground floor extension with outside covered area and carry out internal alterations (demolish existing extension)Listed Building ConsentReceived 17 Aug 2026P/LBC/2026/04524
- Wilkins Farm Bozley Hill Cann SP7 0BHAwaiting decisionErect ground floor extension with outside covered area (demolish existing extension)Householder Planning PermissionReceived 17 Aug 2026P/HOU/2026/04523
Planning in Cann
- Approved
- 81%
- 22 of 27 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cann in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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Around Cann
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SP7 247 applications in the last 12 months
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About Cann
Cann is a village and civil parish located in Dorset, southern England, just 1 mile south of Shaftesbury along the A350 road. Covering 2,600 acres, the parish features a diverse geology of Kimmeridge clay, greensand, and gault clay. As of the 2011 census, Cann has a population of 822 residents and includes notable sites such as HM Prison Guys Marsh, making it an important area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 954 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cann area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cann a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Cann has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cann planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Cann. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (13), tree works (5), outline applications (3). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.