Planning Appeals in Dorset Council
Dorset Council has had 881 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 27.6% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2019 to 2026.
Total Appeals
881
Success Rate
27.6%
Allowed or part-allowed
Appeals Allowed
218
of 791 decided
Appeals Dismissed
573
Appeal Types in Dorset Council
| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 78 | 8.9% |
| Full Planning | 13 | 1.5% |
| Outline Planning | 6 | 0.7% |
| Minor Commercial | 5 | 0.6% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Dorset Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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