Bridehead House Bridehead Estate Littlebredy Dorchester DT2 9HH

Pending P/TRC/2026/01798
Council
Date received
7 Apr 2026
Date validated
7 Apr 2026
Postcode
DT2 9HH

Description

T1 Willow - Fell T2 Oak - Fell T3 Sycamore - Fell T4, T5 & T6 Ash - Fell T7-T11 Hawthorn - Fell G1 Predominantly Ash - Remove G2 Cherry, Ash & Mixed Broadleaf - Fell trees nearest & leaning towards buildings G3 Predominantly Ash - Thin by 30% G4 Willow, Ash & Mixed Broadleaf - Selective fell

7.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#42 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

Dorset is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #50 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Dorset decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #94 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #98 of 282
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #50 of 282
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #84 of 282
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