Hunthome Cottage Lower Monkwood Farm To Junction At Dodges Orchard Monkwood DT6 5PF
Pending
P/HOU/2026/01878
Description
Erect a single-storey eastern dining room extension. Enclose existing canopy to the north to create garden room and install heat pump to replace oil boiler. Replace existing outbuilding with new ancillary accommodation. Replace shed and add solar panels
7/10
Planning Authority Score
#46 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 #73 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
83%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #73 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