7 Merryfield Close Verwood BH31 7AT

Pending P/TRT/2026/02438
Council
Date received
5 May 2026
Date validated
5 May 2026
Postcode
BH31 7AT

Description

T1 Oak - Reduce limbs growing towards and over the conservatory by up to 2.5 metres pruning back to suitable growth points. - Reduce back limb growing over into neighbour’s (6 Merryfield Close) garden by 2 metres or 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