De Silvar House The Street Winterborne Zelston DT11 9EU Data via plota.co.uk

P/TRC/2026/02244 - Tree Works- Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1, T2 and T3 Birch – reduce crown height by up to 3m, pruning back to suitable previous pruning points where appropriate, or to strong, well-positioned new growth that will maintain a natural shape; reduce the lateral spread over the garden (eastern) aspect by up to 1.5m. Crown raise secondary and tertiary laterals to approximately 5.2m above ground level over the highway and up to 4m above ground level over the front garden., T4 Ash - Reduction in crown height to previous pollard points, (Works amended following agreement with applicant) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Apr 2026
Approved
3 Jun 2026

Approved on 3 Jun 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Dorset
Application type
Tree Works- Conservation Area
Postcode
DT11 9EU
Received
23 Apr 2026
Validated
23 Apr 2026
Ward
Puddletown and Lower Winterborne Ward
Parish
Winterborne Zelston
Case officer
Show
Decision
Tree Works - CA - Acceptable
Decision date
3 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Dorset
Planning Authority Score
7.5/10
Good
#44 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Dorset is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #51 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Dorset decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #80 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #74 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #51 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #102 of 296
81%
Minor dwellings approved
344 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
40 decided (10+ homes)
76%
Change of use approved
85 decided
2,781
Total decisions
233 refused in the year to March 2026