Search Cann Common planning applications
15 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Cann Common · updated daily · Dorset Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 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
- Unit 5 Melbury Workshops Higher Blandford Road Cann Shaftesbury SP7 0EBApprovedChange of use from mixed use stables/residential to light industrial, general industrial & storage use classesFull Planning ApplicationReceived 4 Aug 2026Decided 17 Sep 2026P/FUL/2026/04011
- Melbury Workshops Higher Blandford Road Cann SP7 0EBApprovedErection of 2no. single-storey light industrial/ storage buildings with associated parking & accessFull Planning ApplicationReceived 8 Jul 2026Decided 18 Sep 2026P/FUL/2026/03627
- Southbank Farm Higher Blandford Road Cann SP7 0EERefusedUse of existing dwelling without compliance with condition 1 of planning permission P/CLE/2022/04672 (i.e. without compliance with agricultural occupation limitation)Certificate of Lawful Use ExistingReceived 2 Jul 2026Decided 27 Aug 2026P/CLE/2026/03617
- Barn Higher Blandford Road CannApprovedChange of use of agricultural building to a flexible Commercial/Business/Service (Class E) usePrior Approval - Agricultural to Flexible Commercial UseReceived 16 Mar 2026Decided 7 May 2026P/PAAF/2026/01475
Planning in Cann Common
- Approved
- 79%
- 11 of 14 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cann Common in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.
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Around Cann Common
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SP7 247 applications in the last 12 months
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About Cann Common
Cann Common is a settlement located in Dorset, England.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cann Common 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 Common a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Cann Common has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cann Common 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Cann Common, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Cann Common. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.