Knoll House Hotel Ferry Road Studland Swanage BH19 3AH
Pending
P/ESC/2026/02710
Description
Request for a screening opinion in relation to a proposed redevelopment of existing hotel to provide new tourist accommodation, associated leisure and dining facilities and parking
Dorset
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#42 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
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%).
Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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