Planning application search and comment

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Search and comment

View the Dorset Council's Planning Register, which contains the details of all planning applications, including Minerals and Waste.

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Planning history searches

If you are unable to find what you are looking for using the searches above, or require a planning history search, you can contact us with the details and we will do a search for you. Your request to us must include a plan that clearly identifies the property or site. This can be a screenshot taken from a map, it doesn’t need to be an official document.

Depending on the type of information or search you are asking for, there may be a fee of £100 (includes VAT) per site. Requests can be sent by email to dataandperformance@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. We aim to respond to requests within 10 working days of payment.

Map of planning applications

DorsetExplorer allows you to locate planning applications on a map. Use the address search, or the map drag and zoom controls to find the area you are interested in.