Pear Tree Farm Fancys Row Holton Heath BH16 6LA Data via plota.co.uk

P/PABA/2026/01276 - Prior Approval - Building for Agricultural/Forestry Use Decided

Proposal

Erect rural building to be utilised for agricultural purposes. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Mar 2026
Validated
5 Mar 2026
Prior Approval Not Required
25 Mar 2026

Prior Approval Not Required on 25 Mar 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Dorset
Application type
Prior Approval - Building for Agricultural/Forestry Use
Postcode
BH16 6LA
Received
3 Mar 2026
Validated
5 Mar 2026
Ward
Wareham Ward
Parish
Wareham St. Martin
Case officer
Show
Decision
Prior Approval Not Required
Decision date
25 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Dorset
Planning Authority Score
7.5/10
Good
#44 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Dorset is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #51 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Dorset decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #80 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #74 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #51 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #102 of 296
81%
Minor dwellings approved
344 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
40 decided (10+ homes)
76%
Change of use approved
85 decided
2,781
Total decisions
233 refused in the year to March 2026