The Old Rectory The Street Melbury Osmond DT2 0LU
Pending
P/TRC/2026/00864
Description
T1 Yew - Selective crown reduction of up to 30% – reshape to balance crown – to address die-back in the upper crown area and reduce laterals towards coach house where necessary T2 & T3 Yew - Shorten back lateral limbs facing the house to give 5m clearance from the building T4 Ash - Remove lowest limb over garden
7/10
Planning Authority Score
#46 of 282
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