Planning Appeals in Dorset County Council
Dorset County Council has had 95 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 29.5% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2020 to 2026.
Total Appeals
95
Success Rate
30%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
18
of 61 decided
Appeals Dismissed
43
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Across 61 decided appeals, Dorset County Council allows 30% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Full Planning | 17 | 17.9% |
| Prior Approval | 15 | 15.8% |
| Outline Planning | 3 | 3.2% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Dorset County 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 Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed.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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