Planning - Dorset Council

Planning inquiries

View current public inquiries
Guide to commenting

A guide to commenting on planning applications and what comments we will consider
Planning constraints

Find out about listed buildings, conservation areas, areas of outstanding natural beauty and more
Biodiversity Net Gain

Find out more about what we're doing to meet the requirements
Amendments to planning applications

Advice for making amendments to your planning applications and when changes are no longer accepted
Planning Performance Agreements (PPA)

Find out about the benefits of a PPA and how to request one
Transport development management

Advice on highway-related matters in planning applications
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

The CIL is a charge on new developments used to fund improvements to the infrastructure required
Planning appeals

You have the right to appeal if your planning application is undetermined, refused or conditions are set that you disagree with
Planning enforcement

Report your concerns about possible unauthorised development
Mitigation

Information for developers, landowners and managers about mitigation projects and funding
Address a new property

For new developments that need numbering or larger ones that also need a new street name