Newlyn Majors Common Buckland Newton DT2 7BZ
Pending
P/HOU/2026/01829
Description
Erection of single storey side extension forming ground floor bedroom, ensuite, extended kitchen & dining area. Rear single storey extension forming store, workshop, wc & garden room. Form garage & battery store. Installation of solar panels
7.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#42 of 282
Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.
Dorset is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #50 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).
Dorset decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #94 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #98 of 282
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #50 of 282
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #84 of 282
77%
Minor dwellings approved
341 decided (1-9 homes)
79%
Major dwellings approved
48 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
87 decided
2,785
Total decisions
258 refused in 2025