The Forum School Forum School Access Road Shillingstone DT11 0QS

Pending P/CLP/2026/01361
Council
Date received
3 Mar 2026
Date validated
3 Mar 2026
Postcode
DT11 0QS

Description

Certificate of Lawfulness to provide confirmation that the proposed use of the 'Okeford' building at the Forum School as residential accommodation for young people is lawful under the provision of use Class C2.

7.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#42 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 #50 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
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