26 The Forest Side Verwood BH31 7FZ
Pending
P/TRT/2026/02442
Description
T1 Blue Cedar - Crown raise to approximately 5.2 metres by cutting secondary and tertiary branches only pruning to suitable growth points. - Clear the streetlamp by up to 1 metre.
7/10
Planning Authority Score
#46 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 #73 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
83%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #73 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