This page lists the meetings for Dorset Council - Western and Southern Area Planning Committee.
Earlier meetings. Later meetings.
Western and Southern Area Planning Committee
Within their respective geographical areas, each Area Planning Committee determines any application and /or any enforcement issue relating to town & country planning, rights of way and highway matters. The committee considers all planning applications which fall outside the remit of the Strategic Planning Committee and are not delegated to officers for determination.
For information about public speaking, filming and how to get involved in committees, please see this page. In particular please read the Guidance for Speaking at Planning Committee for more information on addressing the committee regarding a planning, rights of way or highway matter.
Covid-19 Pandemic - Addendum to the Guide to Public Speaking Protocol for Planning Committee meetings - effective from 20 July 2020
Planning Site Visit Protocol
Map of Dorset Council's planning areas
Virtual committee meetings:
Weblink to view Dorset Council’s live committee meetings online