Planning information including advice on when planning permission is required, the ability to search and comment on planning applications and information about your local planning committee.

Information about rubbish and recycling collections from your home, locations of household and mini-recycling centres and lots of tips on how to recycle as much as possible and dispose of rubbish appropriately.

Building control exists to ensure that buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with Building Regulations and associated legislation.

Find out more about conservation areas, listed buildings and tree preservation orders.

General information about environmental health as well as animal welfare, health and safety and food hygiene.

Enjoy the beautiful countryside that Dorset has to offer, from country parks and countryside sites to thousands of rights of way.

Details of land and property available to lease in Dorset, as well as the ability to search for planning applications and view information about street naming and numbering.

Information about sustainability and climate change including what's happening in Dorset and how you can get involved.

Information about how to apply for a variety of licences.

General information about the health and welfare of animals. Including how to report a stray dog online and how to report a pest problem.

Everyone has rights, including Travellers/Gypsies and people on whose land unauthorised camping takes place.

Information on keeping the streets of Dorset clean. You can also report a problem with drains, public toilets and graffiti/vandalism online.

Dorset has beautiful beaches and coast enjoyed by thousands of people throughout the year, doing a range of activities.