Hollowbank House Sandy Lane Minterne Magna DT2 7AT Data via plota.co.uk

P/TRC/2026/03543 - Tree Works- Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 Lawson Cypress - Reduce upper crown by approximately - 2-3m to reform the tree's appearance and achieve a more balanced crown profile, T2 & T3 Sycamore - Reduce crown entirely by 2 - 3m back to previous points, T4 Beech - Crown raise by 3m, T5 Beech - Reduce upper crown by approximately 2-3m to suitable growth points, reducing the dominant upright leaders to shape the crown to retain a balanced and natural form… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Jun 2026
Approved
5 Aug 2026

Approved on 5 Aug 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 8 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Dorset
Application type
Tree Works- Conservation Area
Postcode
DT2 7AT
Received
30 Jun 2026
Validated
30 Jun 2026
Ward
Chalk Valleys Ward
Parish
Minterne Magna
Case officer
Show
Decision
Tree Works - CA - Acceptable
Decision date
5 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Dorset
Planning Authority Score
7.5/10
Good
#44 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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
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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