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Planning applications in Shaftesbury

Last application update 10 Nov 2026

See what's happening with planning in Shaftesbury: 925 planning applications tracked so far.

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Status breakdown

784 Granted 37 Refused 48 Undecided 925 total
Other (56)
  • Withdrawn51
  • Unresolved5

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How to comment on a planning application in Shaftesbury

Anyone can have their say on a planning application in Shaftesbury. Find the application on the Dorset planning authority's public-access portal using the reference number above, then submit a comment before the consultation deadline. Comments are usually limited to planning matters such as overlooking, loss of light, traffic, noise and the character of the area.

Dorset is the local planning authority responsible for deciding applications in Shaftesbury. Town Crier mirrors the public record so you can keep track of what is happening near you, but the council remains the authoritative source and the place to submit formal comments.

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