St Marys Church The Square Puddletown DT2 8SN

Pending P/TRC/2026/01027
Council
Date received
17 Feb 2026
Date validated
17 Feb 2026
Postcode
DT2 8SN

Description

T1 Yew - Crown lift all round to achieve a clearance of 3m from ground level to nearest foliage. Prune back canopy overhanging main track through to new graveyard at the back by 1m

Dorset
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#42 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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