How many self-storage planning applications has Dorset received?

4 applications are on record — 3 approved, 0 refused, 1 still pending.

What is the approval rate for self storage in Dorset?

100% of decided self-storage applications have been approved by Dorset.

How long does Dorset take to decide a storage application?

The median decision time is 56 days, measured across approved and refused applications.

Dorset: self-storage planning

Favourable

Dorset has processed 4 self-storage planning applications on record — 3 approved and 0 refused (a 100% approval rate on decided cases), with a median decision time of 56 days. There are 6 operating storage facilities tracked within the authority. Last refreshed 2026-09-20.

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Total applications

Approval rate

100%

3 approved · 0 refused

Median decision

56d

Approved + refused only

Facilities tracked

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Facilities in Dorset

Facility	Operator	Format
Piggy Bank Self Storage BH21 6RD	Piggy Bank Self Storage	mixed	Details →
The Self Storage Company DT4 9TF	The Self Storage Company	indoor	Details →
ACE Self Storage DT2 9ER	ACE Self Storage	indoor	Details →
The Self Storage Company DT1 1ST	The Self Storage Company	indoor	Details →
Beehive Self Storage DT11 8HF	Beehive Self Storage	mixed	Details →
SOS Storage DT10 1AQ	SOS Storage	mixed	Details →

Self-storage planning in Dorset — the essentials

How many self-storage planning applications has Dorset received?: 4 applications are on record — 3 approved, 0 refused, 1 still pending.
What is the approval rate for storage in Dorset?: 100% of decided self-storage applications have been approved by Dorset. That makes it a favourable authority for storage development.
How long does Dorset take to decide a storage application?: The median decision time in Dorset is 56 days from validation, measured across approved and refused applications.