Knapp Farm Lovelands Corscombe DT2 0PA

Pending P/FUL/2026/01418
Council
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Date validated
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
DT2 0PA

Description

Change of Use of Agricultural Barn to cafe (Class E), with external changes (balcony) and hardstanding to be used for associated car parking

7/10
Planning Authority Score
#46 of 282

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