Dorset is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #50 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Dorset decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

91%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #95 of 292

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #101 of 292

78%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #50 of 292

34%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #85 of 292

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

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