Council
Date received
17 Apr 2026
Date validated
17 Apr 2026
Postcode
DT6 6BX

Description

Proposed operational development (external alterations) relating to the use of the building and land within its curtilage to a flexible use (Class E - indoor children's soft play area) (P/PAAF/2026/00984), including a single-storey side extension to the existing barn to provide additional service space, as well as erection of a replacement agricultural barn

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