East Dorset District Council - Planning application forms
Download planning application forms and relevant information here.
You can either complete your application forms electronically or download them from this page.
Electronic submission
Application forms can be completed electronically via the
Planning Portal (opens in a new window)
. Please refer to:
- The
Guide (opens in a new window)
- The local
Planning Application Requirements (East Dorset) (PDF, 310kb) (opens in a new window)

Paper submission
You can download the appropriate forms below and return them to us with the required documents. Please note that a total of four copies of the completed forms and supporting information should be submitted. Accompanying guidance notes can be accessed by clicking on the relevant 'Guidance' next to each item.
Since 6 April 2008 all applications are subject to the Planning Application Requirements which can be downloaded on this page. Alternatively the specific requirements for each application form can be accessed by clicking Documentation Requirements next to each item.
If there are other parties with freehold or leasehold interest in the land then you will need to inform them of your application. Please use:
-
Notice 1 for Householder Applications (PDF, 7kb) (opens in a new window)
for all householder applications -
Notice 1 (PDF, 11kb) (opens in a new window)
for any other application
The application fees are listed in the
Planning Fees Summary (East Dorset) (PDF, 448kb) (opens in a new window)
or alternatively you can use the
national planning fee calculator (opens in a new window)
.
Householder forms
Full application forms
Outline application forms
| Application Forms | Guidance | Requirements |
Outline Permission with Some Matters Reserved (opens in a new window) *Note the requirements to submit any necessary Unilateral Obligation with the application at the outset. |
Guidance 5 (PDF, 87kb) (opens in a new window) ![]() |
Documentation Requirements 5 (PDF, 13kb) (opens in a new window) ![]() |
Outline Permission with All Matters Reserved (opens in a new window) *Note the requirements to submit any necessary Unilateral Obligation with the application at the outset. |
Guidance 6 (PDF, 55kb) (opens in a new window) ![]() |
Documentation Requirements 6 (PDF, 13kb) (opens in a new window) ![]() |
Approval of Reserved Matters following Outline Approval (opens in a new window) ![]() |
Guidance 23 (PDF, 32kb) (opens in a new window) ![]() |
Documentation Requirements 23 (PDF, 13kb) (opens in a new window) ![]() |
Prior notification forms
Lawful development certificates
Miscellaneous forms
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Name: Planning applications, enforcement and tree matters (East Dorset)
Email: planning@eastdorset.gov.uk
Tel: 01202 886201
Fax: 01202 849182
Full details for Planning applications, enforcement and tree matters (East Dorset)



