Sherford House Goughs Close Sturminster Newton DT10 1BU Data via plota.co.uk

P/TRC/2026/03891 - Tree Works- Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 - Plum - Remove close to ground level and treat stump with ecoplugs or suitable alternative to inhibit regrowth. (Height: 6m) (Canopy: 3m) (DBH: 30cm) (Distance to AOD: 1m), SG2 - Mixed shrubs (Redcurrant, Pear, Magnolia, Hydrangea, Wisteria) - Remove close to ground level and treat stump with ecoplugs or suitable alternative to inhibit regrowth. (Height: 3m) (Distance to AOD: 0m), SG4 - Passiflora, Forsythia - Remove stems within 5 metres of area of damage. (Height: 3m) (Distance to AOD: 0m), SG5 - Vine, Cotonesater, Spirea - Remove close to ground level and treat stump with ecoplugs or suitable alternative to inhibit regrowth. (Height: 3m) (Distance to AOD: 0m), SG6 - Buddleja, Jasmine - Remove stems within 6 metres of area of damage. (Height: 6m) (Distance to AOD: 1m), TG7 - Hornbeam, Laurel - Remove stems within 6 metres of area of damage. (Height: 6m) (Canopy: 2m) (DBH: 14cm) (Distance to AOD: 3m), TG8 - Apple - Remove stems within 6 metres of area of damage. (Height: 7m) (Canopy: 4m) (DBH: 26cm) (Distance to AOD: 5m), TG9 - Hornbeam, Privet - Remove stems within 6 metres of area of damage. (Height: 6m) (Canopy: 2m) (DBH: 35cm) (Distance to AOD: 4m), H10 - Laurel, Privet - Remove stems within 3 metres of area of damage. (Height: 2m) (Distance to AOD: 2m) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Jul 2026
Approved
11 Aug 2026

Approved on 11 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 17 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Dorset
Application type
Tree Works- Conservation Area
Postcode
DT10 1BU
Received
17 Jul 2026
Validated
17 Jul 2026
Ward
Sturminster Newton Ward
Parish
Sturminster Newton
Case officer
Show
Decision
Tree Works - CA - Acceptable
Decision date
11 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Dorset
Planning Authority Score
7.5/10
Good
#44 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
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Dorset is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #51 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Dorset decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #80 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #74 of 296
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #51 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #102 of 296
81%
Minor dwellings approved
344 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
40 decided (10+ homes)
76%
Change of use approved
85 decided
2,781
Total decisions
233 refused in the year to March 2026