The Ridge 6 Durlston Road Swanage BH19 2DL Data via plota.co.uk

P/TRT/2026/04273 - Tree Works- TPO Out To Consultation

Proposal

T1 Holm Oak - Reduce the primary branch above the BT lines on the western side of the canopy by approximately 2 metres to suitable pruning points., - Reduce the foliage on the secondary branch adjacent to and above the BT lines by approximately 1–1.5 metres., - Reduce the remaining western canopy branch by approximately 1–2 metres bringing the western side back into the inner crown., - Crown lift to approximately 3.5 metres by removing or reducing secondary and tertiary branches only., - On the northern side reduce the lowest branch back into the inner crown by approximately 2 metres., - Continue the reduction around the northern and upper crown reducing selected branches by approximately 1–2 metres to bring the canopy back in line with the inner crown., - On the eastern side reduce selected branches by up to 1 metre to refine the crown., - Carry this shaping through the upper crown reducing the top of the crown by up to 1 metre. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
6 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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Important details

Council
Dorset
Application type
Tree Works- TPO
Postcode
BH19 2DL
Received
6 Aug 2026
Validated
6 Aug 2026
Ward
Swanage Ward
Parish
Swanage
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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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 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