Located on land adjoining 4 Old Sawmill Close Verwood BH31 6PT

Pending P/TRT/2026/02106
Council
Date received
20 Apr 2026
Date validated
20 Apr 2026
Postcode
BH31 6PT

Description

T1 English Oak - Reduce overextended branch growing over patio area back by 4m to suitable growth point. - Reduce overextended branch growing in a westerly direction through T2 back to point of origin. T2 English Oak - Crown reduce and reshape the upper canopy by not more than 1.5m to suitable growth points. - Reduce lowest overextended primary branch back by 3m to suitable growth points.

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