9 Tunnel Road Beaminster DT8 3BQ Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
T1 Magnolia - Reduce to approx 4m above ground level, or as close as reasonably practicable, carry out an even crown reduction to produce a balanced canopy and retain structural integrity. Prune selected branches to provide clearance from the front porch and nearby structures. Remove dead, damaged, diseased, crossing, and weakly attached branches, T2 Hornbeam - Selectively remove lower and secondary branches to achieve a minimum clearance of 2.5m above ground and from the neighbouring property where practicable. Prune to suitable growth points, maintaining the natural form and amenity value of each tree. Remove dead, damaged, crossing, and weakly attached branches. Remove only the minimum live crown necessary., T3 Hazel - Reduce crown by approx 3.5m, evenly reducing height and lateral spread while maintaining a natural, balanced form. Prune to suitable growth points and remove dead, damaged, diseased, crossing, and weakly attached branches. Avoid excessive wounding., T4 Chestnut - Crown lift over driveway to provide a minimum clearance of 4m for vehicle access. Remove selected lower branches only, maintaining tree health, stability, and amenity value. Remove all arisings and leave the site clean and tidy., T5 Cherry - Reduce and reshape crown by 1.5m in height and 2m in spread to improve form and maintain a balanced canopy. Reduce lateral growth to suitable growth points while retaining the tree's natural shape. Remove dead, damaged, crossing, and defective branches. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 14 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 17 Aug 2026
Documents 4
Decision & officer reports 2
Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 1
Site constraints 6
Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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How this decision compares
Decided in 32 days from validation, 5 days slower than Dorset's median of 27 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 94% of tree and landscaping works here are.
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- 3 Aug 2026
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13 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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