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Yes. PlanPost monitors all 4 towns and built-up areas across Dorset every day, picking up new planning applications within 24 hours of submission.

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Planning applications in Dorset are handled by Dorset and BCP. PlanPost monitors all of them every day.

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Sample of the planning applications builders are quoting on right now. Last 90 days.

817 live applicationsMostly Extensions (319)Updated this morning

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Bridehead LittlebredyDT2

New

Restoration and conversion of derelict stables to form estate shoot lodge

HeritageConversion

6 days ago2 Oct

Bridehead LittlebredyDT2

New

Restoration and conversion of derelict stables to form estate shoot lodge accommodation

Conversion

6 days ago2 Oct

Oberon Higher Sea LaneDT6

Roof Extension with rear dormers, balcony and new front extension

ExtensionLoftFront ExtensionBalcony (non-Juliet)

1 week ago1 Oct

Maple DriveBH22

Erect rear and side single storey extensions with internal alterations.

ExtensionSingle StoreyInternal Alterations

1 week ago1 Oct

Land At Knap Farm Locketts LaneDT2

Erect 2no. dwellings.

New Build

1 week ago1 Oct

Flambard AvenueBH23

Single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original detached dwelling house by 7.00 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.50 metres and for which the height…

ExtensionNew BuildSingle StoreyRear ExtensionDetached House

1 week ago1 Oct

Greensleeves AvenueBH18

Partial demolition of existing kitchen and dining room wall with a replacement single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionDemolition

1 week ago30 Sept

Bridge StreetDT7

Change of use from a commercial space to a coffee shop and related internal alterations; installation of air conditioning unit

HeritageInternal AlterationsChange of Use Class

1 week ago30 Sept

Almond GroveDT4

Erection of wrap around extension to form enclosure of the existing external basement access steps, including external rendering to side elevation of extension. Installation of patio door opening in…

ExtensionWrap AroundPatio/TerraceBasement/Cellar

1 week ago30 Sept

Orchard Cottage Walditch RoadDT6

Internal alterations to replace a small section of panelled wall between two bedrooms removed by previous owner

HeritageInternal Alterations

1 week ago30 Sept

Craigside RoadBH24

Proposed single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago30 Sept

Hollycroft Oakfield StreetDT11

Erect First Floor Extension

ExtensionFirst Floor Extension

1 week ago30 Sept

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Cross's Garage Templecombe Lane To Hartmoor HillSP8

Erection of 2no. detached dwellings & 4no. semi-detached dwellings & garage building. Form new vehicular & pedestrian access & provide estate road.

New BuildOutbuildingNew/Detached GarageSemi-Detached

1 week ago30 Sept

Bure Homage LaneBH23

Single storey side and front extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyFront Extension

1 week ago30 Sept

Glitney Farm Monkwood BridportDT6

Conversion of barns & existing residential outbuilding to 2no. holiday lets & 1no. residential annex

New BuildConversionOutbuildingAnnex/Annexe

1 week ago30 Sept

AmberwoodBH24

Addition of 2 no flat roof dormer windows

LoftNew BuildDormerFlat Roof

1 week ago29 Sept

Courage WayDT3

Erect single storey rear extension with roof lantern (Orangey)

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago29 Sept

Warland WayBH21

Erect pitched roof to front elevation to form porch (rear extension benefits from Permitted Development rights)

ExtensionRear ExtensionPorchPitched Roof

1 week ago29 Sept

Stake Farm CottageDT2

Replace existing cement based mortar with lime based mortar, new window to front elevation, replacement of windows and doors to rear elevation. Removal of small lean to and conservatory to rear eleva…

HeritageExtensionConservatoryFront Elevation ChangeRear Elevation Change

1 week ago29 Sept

Glendinning AvenueDT4

Install rear dormer window

LoftDormer

1 week ago29 Sept

Curlew Farm Trinity Hill RoadEX13

Change of use to enlarge parking area and change access route. Insertion of doors, windows, mezzanine floor and infilling of one wall (previously the open elevation). Construction of open sided exten…

ExtensionRender/CladdingCar Parking

1 week ago29 Sept

Stake Farm CottageDT2

Install new window to front elevation, replacement of windows and doors to rear elevation. Removal of small lean to and conservatory to rear elevation, replacement of light weight roof where conserva…

ExtensionConservatoryFront Elevation ChangeRear Elevation Change

1 week ago29 Sept

The AvenueBH13

Demolition of existing garage and lean to structure, addition of 2 single storey extensions to dwelling

ExtensionSingle StoreyDemolition

1 week ago28 Sept

Branksea AvenueBH15

Demolition of conservatory and sunroom, new single and two storey front extension, addition of new second floor and new rear raised platform.

ExtensionOutbuildingTwo StoreyFront ExtensionConservatory

1 week ago28 Sept

Ye Olde English Restaurant Main RoadDT6

Change of use from tearoom and stores with ancillary flat to a single C3 dwelling

ConversionChange of Use Class

1 week ago28 Sept

Wollaton RoadBH22

Demolition of existing conservatory, replacement of flat roof to garage and porch with pitched roof and cladding of existing garage and porch

ExtensionPorchConservatoryFlat Roof

1 week ago28 Sept

Roman RoadBH18

Erect rear extension

ExtensionRear Extension

1 week ago28 Sept

Brunswick TerraceDT4

External alterations include replacing roof, rear roof light, repair flat roof, repair existing windows, front paving, repainting walls and woodwork on whole property and various internal alterations…

HeritageRoof Light/VeluxFlat RoofInternal Alterations

1 week ago28 Sept

Puncknowle RoadDT2

Erection of a single-storey rear extension with external steps, together with associated alterations

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago28 Sept

Monksmead Cottage Peggs LaneDT11

Erect single and two storey extensions

ExtensionTwo Storey

1 week ago28 Sept

Oak Cottage Shepherds HillSP8

Erection of first floor extension, including juliet balcony & external timber boarding

ExtensionFirst Floor ExtensionJuliet Balcony

1 week ago28 Sept

Mon Abri Verwood RoadBH21

Erect a single storey front extension and alterations

ExtensionSingle StoreyFront Extension

1 week ago28 Sept

Chalky RoadDT2

Sever land and erect 3 No houses with parking. Create new access to Chalky Road

New Build

1 week ago28 Sept

Main StreetDT6

Insulate the walls, floor and ceilings in a 1950s built skittle alley attached to a 19th century former pub; replace two single glazed Crittal windows with slimline double glazed metal heritage windo…

HeritageDouble Glazing

1 week ago28 Sept

Radcliffe GardensDT6

Side extension and conversion of the existing garage to a habitable room.

ExtensionConversionSide ExtensionHabitable Space Conversion

1 week ago28 Sept

Home Farm Green LaneDT10

Erection of 3no. dwellings & carport

New BuildOutbuildingCarport

1 week ago28 Sept

Stanley CottageEX13

Replace ceilings in sitting room and upstairs hallway with lath and plaster (like-for-like) after flood damage.

Heritage

1 week ago28 Sept

West WayBH18

Reduction of garage and change to a store and single storey side extension to enlarge kitchen

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

1 week ago25 Sept

Felton CrescentBH23

Removal of existing conservation and proposed single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago25 Sept

The Pound Horton RoadBH21

Proposed new dwelling (to replace caravan)

New Build

1 week ago25 Sept

Butt Farm CloseDT2

Proposed carport with first floor over

OutbuildingCarport

1 week ago25 Sept

Chapel RiseBH24

Form 2 storey rear extension, new roof and front facing dormers with rear gable to create 4 bedrooms

ExtensionLoftTwo StoreyRear ExtensionRoof Replacement

1 week ago25 Sept

Waldren CloseBH15

Erection of a single-storey side extension to provide a utility room, shower room and store.

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

1 week ago25 Sept

Part Of The Fairhaven Hotel 41- 42 The Esplanade WeymouthDT4

Conversion of part of the existing C1 hotel to provide six ancillary holiday-let studio units, together with associated guest facilities, storage and alterations

Conversion

1 week ago25 Sept

Part Of The Fairhaven Hotel 41- 42 The Esplanade WeymouthDT4

Conversion of part of the existing C1 hotel to provide six ancillary holiday-let studio units, together with associated guest facilities, storage and alterations

HeritageConversion

1 week ago25 Sept

Jubilee RoadBH19

Erect single storey front extension and convert loft into habitable accommodation with front and rear dormers and rooflights.

ExtensionLoftSingle StoreyFront ExtensionHabitable Space Conversion

1 week ago25 Sept

Counter CloseDT11

Erection of single storey rear extension: to extend 4.30 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse: maximum height 4 metres: height to eaves 2.25 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Twinways LaneDT6

First floor extension over existing single storey

ExtensionSingle StoreyFirst Floor Extension

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Rose Cottage Augustin DriveBH21

Conversion of part of car port / garage area into craft room for personal use and insertion of new windows and doors

ConversionCarportWindows & Doors

2 weeks ago24 Sept

The Warren Stapehill RoadBH21

Certificate of Lawfulness : Use of the existing outbuilding for proposed use ancillary to the use of the main house does not constitute development or a material change of use of the building

Outbuilding

2 weeks ago24 Sept

12-month application volume

Dorset sees between 270 and 349 planning applications per month (averaging 304); recent months are steady.

Local intelligence

Know your patch: what gets built in Dorset, by whom, and who approves it

The patterns behind the leads. Helpful when you're deciding which jobs to chase.

What's being built in Dorset

Application volume by project type, last 90 days.

Extensions

319

Heritage

117

New builds

Outbuildings

Conversions

Loft conversions

Applications · 90d

817

vs 933 prior quarter

Approval rate

87%

226 decided

Biggest category

Extensions

319 apps

vs prior 90d

-12%

How councils in Dorset compare

Approval rates, decision times and what gets approved most often. Last 12 months.

Dorset

63% of the area

Approval rate: 86%
Median decision: 7.7 wk

Most approved

Roof Replacement100%
Staircase100%
Fascias Soffits100%

BCP

20% of the area

Approval rate: 80%
Median decision: 8.3 wk

Most approved

Additional Living100%
Front Door100%
Bifold Doors100%

Towns we cover in Dorset

4 towns, ordered by population.

Poole144,800 residents · 201 apps 90d Weymouth54,539 residents · 35 apps 90d Christchurch54,210 residents · 116 apps 90d Yeovil31,633 residents · 40 apps 90d

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Upload your logo and letterhead once, or let PlanPost generate one for you. Every matched application triggers a letter personalised with the homeowner's address and the project they applied for. The greeting stays “Dear Homeowner”: we never use their name. Royal Mail, same working day.

“The letters look better than anything I'd have put together myself. One landed on a £72k loft before the homeowner had even spoken to another builder.”

Chris K.

Owner, CSK Property

Oakwood

Construction

EST. 2012 · SHEFFIELD

14 Station Road
Sheffield S7 4RQ
0114 555 0192

The Homeowner
22 Laurel Gardens
Sheffield
S7 1DH

15 April 2026

Re: Your planning application at 22 Laurel Gardens

Dear Homeowner,

Congratulations on submitting your planning application for a loft conversion at 22 Laurel Gardens. It's exciting to see local homeowners investing in improving their properties.

I'm writing to introduce Oakwood Construction, a local building company that specialises in extensions, loft conversions and home improvements across South Sheffield. We've been trading since 2012, and everything we build is carried out by our own team rather than subcontractors, so someone is on your job every day and the work never stalls.

We finished a loft conversion much like yours on Abbeydale Road earlier this year: two bedrooms and a shower room, done in eleven weeks with the family living at home throughout.

I know the two big questions at this stage are what it will really cost and what it's like to live through the build. Those are exactly the things I'd rather set out honestly with you before you commit to anything.

If you'd like to discuss your plans or would welcome a free, no-obligation consultation, I'd be happy to visit at a time that suits you. Call me on 0114 555 0192, or scan the code below to see examples of our recent work.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Dave Morgan

Director · Oakwood Construction

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