Dorset Council— Planning Applications & Local Information
Unitary Authority • South West
Council Information
- Council Type
- Unitary Authority
- Region / Nation
- South West
On the council site, choose Planning → View or search planning applications.
Published Planning Datasets
Counts reflect records available in the Planning Data snapshot used for this build. A dash means coverage was unavailable, not that the real-world count is zero.
Check a property before choosing the planning route
Screen a postcode or UPRN against published conservation-area, listed-building, Article 4, flood-risk and other official datasets. Always confirm the exact site on Dorset Council's own constraints map.
Check planning constraints →Planning Permission in Dorset
Planning permission rules in Dorset Council follow national legislation. The council applies the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) alongside local policies in their development plan. Use these guides to find out whether your project needs permission.
How to Apply for Planning Permission
The application process for Dorset Council follows the standard national procedure. Our step-by-step guide covers everything from pre-application advice to decision timelines.
Read the full guide →Conservation Areas in Dorset
The published Planning Data snapshot contains 311 conservation-area records for Dorset Council. Verify coverage and the exact boundary on the council map.
Published Article 4 Directions in Dorset
The national dataset contains 78 Article 4 direction records. A direction removes only the permitted-development rights specified in its legal notice; it is not a blanket ban.
- Land at New Road/Arne Road, Ridge
- Land at Bladen Valley, Briantspuddle
- Piddle Valley No2
- Swanage Conservation Area
- Wareham Conservation Area
- Land at Moretons Lane, Wareham
- Land at Shore Lane, Upton
- Land at Lime Kiln Road, Lytchett Matravers
- 1-3 The Lane, Kingston, Corfe Castle
- Land at Sea Court, Taunton Road, Swanage
- 10 Cornwall Road, Swanage
- 6 Burlington Road, Swanage
Listed Buildings in Dorset
Dorset Council has 8,855 listed buildings. Listed building consent is required for any works that affect the character of these structures.
...and 35 more listed buildings
Planning FAQs — Dorset
Key Data
- Listed Buildings
- 8,855
- Conservation Areas
- 311
- Brownfield Sites
- —
- Tree Preservation Orders
- —
- Article 4 Directions
- 78