Planning - Dorset Council

On 16 March 2022, Natural England notified Dorset Council of their updated advice on nutrient neutrality for development proposals within the catchments of internationally protected habitats sites. More information is available on our Nutrient Neutrality page

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.

Address a new property

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

Transport development management

Advice on highway related matters in planning applications.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

The CIL is a charge on new development used to fund improvements to the infrastructure required in the local area.

Planning appeals

If your planning application is undetermined, refused or conditions are set that you disagree with, you have the right to appeal.

Planning enforcement

Report your concerns about possible unauthorised development.

Mitigation

Information for developers, landowners and managers about mitigation projects and funding in Dorset.

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