Hamgate Penny Street Sturminster Newton DT10 1DF

Pending P/TRC/2026/01385
Council
Date received
10 Mar 2026
Date validated
10 Mar 2026
Postcode
DT10 1DF

Description

T1 - Willow - Pollard to 1m above original pollard points as per annotated photograph. T2 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce upper canopy by reducing branches a maximum of 3m in length as per annotated photograph. T3 - Himalayan Birch - Reduce or remove branches to create a clearance of 3m to grate roof and solar panels. Reduce lower stem over roof, stem over garden, and 2 limbs growing out over roof, by reducing branches a maximum of 3m in length as per annotated photograph.

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