9 Tunnel Road Beaminster DT8 3BQ Data via plota.co.uk

P/TRT/2026/03702 - Tree Works- TPO Approved

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

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Application progress

Received
13 Jul 2026
Approved
14 Aug 2026

Approved on 14 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 17 Aug 2026

Site constraints 6

Grade II listed: The Lodge
List entry 1290347 · 11 m from the pin
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
Historic England ↗
Dorset National Landscape
Great weight to conserving the landscape; major development restricted.
Previously an area of outstanding natural beauty, which is still the designation in law. Since 2023 authorities must seek to further its purpose, not merely have regard to it.
Beaminster Conservation Area 3 conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Also on the record
Inside the Beaminster built-up area; Priority habitat 23 m away: Deciduous woodland; the 1970s provisional farmland map had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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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Important details

Council
Dorset
Application type
Tree Works- TPO
Postcode
DT8 3BQ
Received
13 Jul 2026
Validated
13 Jul 2026
Ward
Beaminster Ward
Parish
Beaminster
Case officer
Show
Decision
Tree Works - TPO - Consent
Decision date
14 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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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.

98%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
1,413decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Dorset in the last twelve months, from validation. Dorset decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
3 Aug 2026
Dorset
Planning Authority Score
7.5/10
Good
#44 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Dorset decision statistics
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