Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need planning permission for…?
Viewing a current or past planning application?
Where can I find you?
How can I get a copy of a document?
Progress on current applications?
Is my building listed?
Am I in a Conservation Area?
Am I within the settlement boundary?
Do I need permission to do any works on a tree - how can I find
out if a tree is covered by a tree preservation order?
When is the next Committee date and what is the agenda?
What time will Committee discuss an application?
What decision did Committee make on an application?
How can I make a complaint?
Do you have any vacancies?
I've got some ideas how this site may be improved, how can I tell
you?
Do I need planning permission for?
This is rarely straightforward and depends on a variety of criteria. We have
produced several guidelines to try and help you determine whether planning permission
is required. If you are still uncertain we would advice you to put your proposals in writing
to the Planning Department.
Viewing a current or past planning application?
You are able to view all current and past planning applications free of charge
at our Council Offices at Norden, Salisbury Road, Blandford. Please follow signs to the Planning Department.
Alternatively contact the relevant town or parish clerk who may make their current planning applications
available to you. Their names and contact details can be found by following this link.
Where can I find you?
At Nordon, Salisbury Road, Blandford. Follow signs to the Planning Department.
Please click on the appropriate link to find directions on how you can get to our Council
Offices.
How can I get a copy of a document?
Copies of various documents are for sale including Local Plans, OS Map extracts,
decision notices and many others. To view a list of the charges click here or telephone
01258 484220 for details on how to purchase copies.
Progress on current applications?
Please phone 01258 484220 and have the application number at hand.
Is my building listed?
Contact the Council’s Conservation and Design service on 01258 484212 to find
out.
Am I in a Conservation Area?
To find if you are in a Conservation Area click on the appropriate location on
the map of the North Dorset District-Wide Local Plan.
Am I within the settlement boundary?
To find if you are within the settlement boundary click on the appropriate location
on the map of the North Dorset District-Wide Local Plan.
Do I need permission to do any works on
a tree - how can I find out if a tree is covered by a tree preservation order?
Information on trees is available in this guide. To find
out any further information or if a tree is covered by an order contact the Council’s Conservation and
Design service on 01258 484212.
When is the next Committee date and what
is the agenda?
Please click on the following link for a full timetable of
forthcoming committee dates and our published agendas.
What time will Committee discuss an application?
Although Committee runs to a published order (see agenda)
there is no time-tabled schedule. Please phone 01258 484220 stating the application number to gain an
indication of when it is to be considered.
What decision did Committee make on an application?
Please phone 01258 484220 no sooner than the Wednesday after Committee, and have
the application number at hand.
How can I make a complaint?
We hope you never have cause to complain but if you do, the Council has a fully
adopted complaint procedure, which you may access by clicking on the following link.
Do you have any vacancies?
Job adverts are placed in the local press and professional magazines. Vacancies
are also advertised on the jobsgopublic website.
I've got some ideas how this site may be
improved, how can I tell you?
We welcome your feedback on this site. If you wish to make any comments or suggestions
please email us on customerservices@north-dorset.gov.uk.
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