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Planning appeals in Dorset

Every appeal the Planning Inspectorate has decided in Dorset since 2016, refreshed nightly. Type a topic into the free search to read how Inspectors have reasoned here.

1,214

appeals on record since 2019

27%

of decided appeals allowed

25 wks

median receipt to decision

113

decisions in the last 12 months, 34% allowed

By appeal type

Householder246 decided

33% allowed

Minor627 decided

24% allowed

Major94 decided

35% allowed

Commercial5 decided

100% allowed

Enforcement75 decided

5% allowed

Other150 decided

23% allowed

Not classified17 decided

24% allowed

By procedure

Written representations1,100 decided

25% allowed

Hearings50 decided

32% allowed

Inquiries64 decided

30% allowed

Latest decisions in Dorset

Dismissed28 August 20266007314
Kingston Barn, Kingston Russell, Dorchester, DT2 9EE
Dismissed27 August 20266009850
Barn on land at Bakers Lane, Holtwood, WIMBORNE, BH21 7BY
Dismissed24 August 2026· householder6007369
38 Brook Lane, Corfe Mullen, BH21 3RD
Allowed19 August 2026· minor6009129
Agricultural Building At Paddock Farm, Bowridge Hill, Gillingham, SP8 5QS
change of use and conversion of agricultural building to 2no. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
Dismissed12 August 20266007277
Shady Glades, Long Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AQ
a Dog exercise park to include formation of car parking areas and erection of fencing and storage container
Dismissed12 August 20266006292
Land at Cruxton Farm, Cruxton Lane, Cruxton, DT2 0EB
Construction of a solar farm, to include the installation of solar photovoltaic panels to generate 10MW of electricity, with Distribution Network Operator (DNO) and client substations, inverters, perimeter stock fencing, access tracks, landscaping and other associated works
Dismissed11 August 2026· minor6010037
Alma, Harts Lane, Holt, BH21 7AR
erection of 1 no. self-build dwelling
Dismissed11 August 2026· minor6009050
Old Brickyard Farm, Shaftesbury Road, Motcombe, SP7 9NP
Erection of 1no. dwelling, including landscaping & associated works. Change of use of agricultural barn (with consent for residential use) to storage
Dismissed10 August 2026· householder6011542
12 Twinways Lane, Melplash, Bridport, DT6 3UQ
First floor extension over existing single storey
Dismissed7 August 2026· minor6007075
The Ferns, Poole Road, Jubilee Cross, Lytchett Matravers, BH16 6AF
retrospective planning application for the retention of 1 no. dwelling (self build) with associated parking, vehicle turning on site and vehicular access off Poole Road
Allowed6 August 2026· householder6010530
66 Ringwood Road, Longham, BH22 9AW
Dismissed6 August 2026· minor6006558
Land to the side and to the rear of no. 59 Wayside Road, St Leonards, BH24 2SJ
Demolish the structures and erect a detached bungalow with vehicular access
Allowed31 July 2026· householder6009714
40 Lake Road, Verwood, BH31 6BX
the construction of a single storey annexe
Dismissed31 July 20266007412
Land NE of Pee Wee Cottage, Horton Road, Horton Heath, Wimborne, BH21 7JR
Sever land and erection of a pair of semi-detached houses to the north-east of Pee Wee Cottage
Dismissed24 July 20266007741
Land and Garages East of 1 Great Western Terrace Weymouth, Weymouth, DT4 7LA
to demolish existing garages and erect a detached 1.5 storey, 2 bedroom dwelling on the land and garages east of 1 Great Western Terrace with onsite parking

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