An overview of planning constraints in Dorset

There are a range of constraints that may need to be considered when developing in Dorset.

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs)

AONBs have the highest status of protection in relation to landscape and scenic beauty.

Ethics of Building Conservation

Information about the ethics you need to consider when building in a conservation area.

Flood risk

Find out about flood risks, if you need an assessment and how they can affect your planning application.

Historic parks and gardens in Purbeck

The Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England is compiled and maintained by Historic England under the National Heritage Act 1983.

Mineral Consultation Area

Minerals are an important resource which need to be safeguarded from sterilisation from non-mineral development.

Nature conservation sites and protected species - planning constraints

Any development proposal can impact on conservation sites and protected species, either directly or indirectly.

The South East Dorset Green Belt - Planning constraints

Find out if your development is on the green belt and how that affects your application.