Building permits in Dorset
Mapenzo tracks 2,729 building permits and applications in Dorset, with 880 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 12, 2026. The most active trade is additions. Data updates daily.
Latest permits
| Date | Trade | Street | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Signs | Cheap Street Sherborne | In review |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Blackberry Farm Hartley Street Hermitage | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | New Road West Parley | In review |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Annexe Golden Springs Farm Waddock Cross Westwards To Golden | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Additions | Stables Court Longham | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Fox Lane Canford Bottom | In review |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Additions | Duncliffe Close Stalbridge | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | Garden Close Long Street Sherborne | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | The Old Rectory Church Path Litton Cheney | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | The Old Rectory Church Path Litton Cheney | Issued |
Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.
Permits by trade
| Other | 1,615 | |
| Additions | 583 | |
| Roofing | 294 | |
| Garages | 270 | |
| Windows and doors | 243 | |
| Demolition | 198 | |
| Solar | 59 | |
| Interior work | 57 | |
| Fences | 48 | |
| Signs | 44 | |
| HVAC | 36 | |
| Electrical | 21 | |
| Facades | 20 | |
| Pools | 11 | |
| Plumbing | 3 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Last 12 months
Nearby
- BCP2,303 permits
- South Somerset925 permits
- New Forest (Park)575 permits
- New Forest (District)488 permits
- Somerset33 permits
- Mendip853 permits
- Southampton610 permits
- Wiltshire2,993 permits
- Test Valley912 permits
- Bath1,583 permits
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Dorset?
Mapenzo has 2,729 records in Dorset: 1,679 issued or under construction and 835 in review. 880 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Dorset?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Dorset in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.