Building A531 Dorset Innovation Park Winfrith Newburgh DT2 8WQ Data via plota.co.uk

P/PADM/2026/04296 - Prior Approval - Demolition Under Officer Consideration

Proposal

The building is redundant and no longer fit for purpose. Over time, the structure has experienced significant deterioration, particularly to its timber fabric, with several areas affected by rot. As a result of its poor condition, the building was taken out of use and is no longer suitable for occupation or reuse. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

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Important details

Council
Dorset
Application type
Prior Approval - Demolition
Postcode
DT2 8WQ
Received
7 Aug 2026
Validated
7 Aug 2026
Ward
West Purbeck Ward
Parish
Winfrith Newburgh
Case officer
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Applicant
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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