28 St Stephens Lane Verwood BH31 7BQ

Pending P/TRT/2026/02610
Council
Date received
12 May 2026
Date validated
12 May 2026
Postcode
BH31 7BQ

Description

T1 Suppressed Oak - Fell in sections to as close to ground level as possible. No replant proposed in this area, very congested already & a replant will struggle to survive. Remove major deadwood & sever ivy. T2 Large Oak tree next to the suppressed Oak - Crown raise to approximately 5m over the drive to allow vehicle access. T3 Pine - Remove major deadwood & sever ivy. T4 Oak - Reduce height from approximately 17 metres to 15 metres and reduce spread from approximately 12 metres to approximately 10.5 metres cutting back to suitable growth points to form a smaller crown. Remove all major deadwood. T5 Oak - Crown raise over the garage to gain a 2-metre separation from the tree and the building, deadwood throughout.

Dorset
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#43 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Dorset is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #50 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Dorset decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #95 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #101 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #50 of 292
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #85 of 292
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