20 French Mill Lane Shaftesbury SP7 0LT
Pending
P/HOU/2025/07570
Description
Raise the ridge of the roof and convert the space to form bedrooms. Erect a single storey rear extension with rooflight, erect detached garage with stand alone annexe over, external alterations and form no. 2 parking spaces. (Demolish existing garage and conservatory)
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