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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.

825 live applicationsMostly Extensions (320)Updated this morning

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Honeysuckle CottageEX13

New

Single-storey rear extension to dwelling & associated works.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

5 days ago9 Oct

Mimosa AvenueBH21

New

Erection of new front porch and infill rear extension with associated elevational openings and treatments.

ExtensionRear ExtensionFront ExtensionPorch

5 days ago9 Oct

Manor Farm CloseDT11

New

Erect a single storey side extension and erect a terrace above. Enlarge rear windows.

ExtensionSingle StoreySide ExtensionPatio/Terrace

6 days ago8 Oct

Sterte RoadBH15

New

Lawful Development Certificate for proposed Erection of Garage

OutbuildingNew/Detached Garage

6 days ago8 Oct

Newland CottageDT9

Erect single storey extension

ExtensionSingle Storey

1 week ago7 Oct

Gundry LaneDT6

Change of use from current mixed commercial/dwellinghouse to dwellinghouse

ConversionChange of Use Class

1 week ago7 Oct

Newland CottageDT9

Single storey extension to rear and internal alterations

HeritageExtensionSingle StoreyInternal Alterations

1 week ago7 Oct

Banks RoadBH13

First and second floor side extension with front and rear balconies.

ExtensionSide ExtensionSecond Floor

1 week ago7 Oct

The Bothy Hill Barn Gore LaneDT7

Proposed first floor rear extension with creation of an elevated rear entrance to include access stairs

ExtensionRear ExtensionFirst Floor Extension

1 week ago7 Oct

Coombe Valley RoadDT3

Conversion of loft space; installation of solar panels and skylight to roof; replacement of windows and doors; replacement of existing weatherboarding to front of property with Cedral boards; install…

LoftConversionRoof Light/VeluxSolar Panels/PVPatio/Terrace

1 week ago7 Oct

Fortuneswell PortlandDT5

Removal of existing flat roof dormer windows to front and rear elevations and replace with enlarged flat roof dormer windows. Remove existing asbestos cement tiles and replace with natural slate

LoftDormerFlat Roof

1 week ago7 Oct

Lakeside RoadBH13

Construction of a two storey rear extension, single storey side extensions and roof alterations

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago7 Oct

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Appletrees West StreetBH20

Partial demolition of garage and two lean-to extensions, construction of single-storey garage.

ExtensionSingle StoreyDemolition

1 week ago6 Oct

Slate Cottage West StreetDT11

Removal of existing roof, raise walls and reinstate forming bedroom. Form single storey porch utility and formation of two car parking area

ExtensionSingle StoreyPorchCar Parking

1 week ago6 Oct

Knapp Mill AvenueBH23

Proposed single storey rear extension, convert existing garage into an Annexe & Internal alterations

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyRear ExtensionAnnex/Annexe

1 week ago6 Oct

Victoria AvenueDT3

Rear single storey flat roof garage extension and change of eastern boundary treatment.

ExtensionSingle StoreyFlat RoofBoundary Wall/Fence

1 week ago5 Oct

Ameysford RoadBH22

Erect front porch and single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionFront Extension

1 week ago5 Oct

Woodyhyde Farm Access RoadBH20

Subdivision of the courtyard dwelling to reinstate it back to the previously approved two dwellings

New Build

1 week ago5 Oct

Seaward Verriotts LaneDT6

Single storey extension to rear of residential property. Demolition of current single storey extension and replaced with larger extension to contain two new bedrooms.

ExtensionSingle StoreyDemolition

1 week ago5 Oct

Blandford RoadBH16

Demolition of the existing garage and outbuilding. Sever the plot and construct a detached bungalow with associated access, parking and landscaping.

New BuildOutbuildingLandscapingDemolitionBungalow

1 week ago2 Oct

Moor Lane To Throop HollowDT2

Replace 2 windows in existing kitchen extension.

HeritageExtension

1 week ago2 Oct

Bridehead LittlebredyDT2

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

Conversion

1 week ago2 Oct

Coopers LaneBH31

Demolition of existing conservatories, side lean-to, and rear stores. Form new rear single storey extension with roof lights. Proposed addition of porch. Form new accommodation at first floor level u…

ExtensionSingle StoreyPorchRoof Replacement

1 week ago2 Oct

Bridehead LittlebredyDT2

Restoration and conversion of derelict stables to form estate shoot lodge

HeritageConversion

1 week ago2 Oct

Westbrook HoltBH21

Single Storey rear extension to 3990mm depth to create kitchen/dining area Side extension to 5600mm width to create garage Side extension to create bedroom to 5800mm width

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionSide Extension

1 week ago2 Oct

Moynton CloseDT2

Two-storey side extension; change of use of the adjacent verge (within the ownership of the client) into the residential curtilage. Relocate the rear aspect boundary wall adjacent to the rear of the…

ExtensionConversionTwo StoreySide ExtensionBoundary Wall/Fence

1 week ago2 Oct

Stroud CloseBH21

Single storey extension to side

ExtensionSingle Storey

1 week ago2 Oct

Minterne RoadBH23

First floor roof extension to create master bedroom and ensuite, new pitched dormers and slate roofing to existing. New entrance porch.

ExtensionLoftPorch

1 week ago2 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

Maple DriveBH22

Erect rear and side single storey extensions with internal alterations.

ExtensionSingle StoreyInternal Alterations

1 week ago1 Oct

Oberon Higher Sea LaneDT6

Roof Extension with rear dormers, balcony and new front extension

ExtensionLoftFront ExtensionBalcony (non-Juliet)

1 week ago1 Oct

Summerlands Kingston LaneBH19

Removal of existing conservatory and its replacement with a similar appearance with a stone effect room and masonry base

ExtensionConservatory

1 week ago1 Oct

Main RoadDT2

Erect a side extension with vehicular access underneath.

ExtensionSide ExtensionDropped Kerb/Crossover

1 week ago1 Oct

Little Lions Farm Horton Road Ashley HeathBH24

Erect 2 single storey rear extensions to measure 7.99m in length, with a maximum height of 2.80m and a height to eaves of 2.80m

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago1 Oct

Antiqua House Lane From Bethany Horton HollowBH21

Remove existing dormers & form large dormer to rear elevation. Install rooflight.

LoftDormerRoof Light/VeluxRear Elevation Change

1 week ago1 Oct

Augustin DriveBH21

Erect single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago1 Oct

Dalkeith RoadBH13

Single storey extension with replacement terrace at 1st floor level, new entrance door, porch and windows including a Juliet balcony and erection of a garden room

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyJuliet BalconyGarden Office

1 week ago1 Oct

Long Coppice Arrowsmith RoadBH21

New garden room

OutbuildingGarden Office

1 week ago1 Oct

Hollycroft Oakfield StreetDT11

Erect First Floor Extension

ExtensionFirst Floor Extension

2 weeks ago30 Sept

Oak RoadBH16

New first floor dormer to front

LoftDormer

2 weeks ago30 Sept

Wambrook Farm Higher Wambrook Wambrook Chard SomersetTA20

Proposed change of use of Wambrook Farmhouse, stables and outbuildings into 2 holiday letting units (re-submission of 25/02221/FUL)

Outbuilding

2 weeks ago30 Sept

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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks ago30 Sept

Craigside RoadBH24

Proposed single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago30 Sept

Bure Homage LaneBH23

Single storey side and front extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyFront Extension

2 weeks ago30 Sept

Glitney Farm Monkwood BridportDT6

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

New BuildConversionOutbuildingAnnex/Annexe

2 weeks ago30 Sept

High West StreetDT1

Internal & external alterations to facilitate conversion of the upper floors to 5no. dwellings (flats)

HeritageNew BuildConversionExternal AlterationsFlat Conversion

2 weeks ago30 Sept

12-month application volume

Dorset sees between 270 and 348 planning applications per month (averaging 305); 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

320

Heritage

115

New builds

Outbuildings

Conversions

Loft conversions

Applications · 90d

825

vs 920 prior quarter

Approval rate

84%

258 decided

Biggest category

Extensions

320 apps

vs prior 90d

-10%

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 · 202 apps 90d Weymouth54,539 residents · 35 apps 90d Christchurch54,210 residents · 115 apps 90d Yeovil31,633 residents · 38 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.

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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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