Winfrith Site Winfrith Newburgh DT2 8WQ

Pending P/FUL/2026/00700
Council
Date received
21 Apr 2026
Date validated
21 Apr 2026
Postcode
DT2 8WQ

Description

Continued decommissioning and restoration of the former Winfrith Nuclear Research Site including demolition of above ground structures, permanent retention of below-ground radioactively contaminated structures and use of radioactively contaminated and non-radioactive demolition arisings emplaced in below ground voids. Engineering and landscaping operations to regrade and modify the landform and drainage to achieve an End State suitable for a future use of heathland with public access.

Dorset
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#43 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Dorset is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #50 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Dorset decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #95 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #101 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #50 of 292
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #85 of 292
77%
Minor dwellings approved
341 decided (1-9 homes)
79%
Major dwellings approved
48 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
87 decided
2,785
Total decisions
258 refused in 2025