Capitol House Mount Pleasant Lane Langton Matravers BH19 3HY Data via plota.co.uk

P/TRC/2026/03722 - Tree Works- Conservation Area Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T2 Oak, - Reduce the height of the crown by approximately 2.5 metres and the lateral spread by approximately 1 metre, retaining a natural flowing branch line and balanced crown form., - Crown lift to provide approximately 3.5 metres clearance above the adjacent car park., T3 Ash, - Reduce the height of the crown by approximately 2 metres, retaining a natural flowing branch line and balanced crown form., - Crown lift to provide approximately 3.5 metres clearance above the adjacent car park., T4 Oak, - Reduce the height of the crown by approximately 1 metre, retaining a natural flowing branch line and balanced crown form., T5 Ash, - Fell to ground level., T6 Sycamore, - Prune to provide a minimum clearance of approximately 1 metre from the adjacent BT line by removing suitable secondary and tertiary branches only., - Reduce lateral growth extending towards the property by approximately 2 metres, retaining a natural crown form and balanced appearance. Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
7 Jul 2026
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Approved
31 Jul 2026

Approved on 31 Jul 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 8 Aug 2026

Documents 4

Decision & officer reports 2

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Important details

Council
Dorset
Application type
Tree Works- Conservation Area
Postcode
BH19 3HY
Received
7 Jul 2026
Validated
7 Jul 2026
Ward
South East Purbeck Ward
Parish
Langton Matravers
Case officer
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Decision
Tree Works - CA - Acceptable
Decision date
31 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
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Historical activity at this location

28 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2019 Approved
(T1) Sycamore - crown lift to 4-5m, prune off BT line to leave 1-2m clearance, prune to l…
TWA/2019/234
2017 Approved
(T2) Monterey pine - remove 3rd branch ascending south, remove branch above to south-east…
TWA/2017/162
2016 Approved
Demolish garage. Rebuild garage with first floor extension. Erect single storey extension…
6/2016/0246
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Withdrawn
85 High Street Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
T1 Beech - Fell. WITHDRAWN 18/12/2025
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2025 Approved
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T1 Cherry - Fell.
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2025 Approved
Durnford House 64 High Street Langton Matravers BH19 3HB
Repair stone wall and gate pier to the right hand side of gates due to damage
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2024 Approved
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T1 Ash - Fell. T2 Ash - Remove deadwood. T3 Ash - Fell. T4 Fig - Fell.
P/TRC/2024/06456
2024 Approved
Harvard, 72 High Street Langton Matravers BH19 3HB
T1 Pissards plum - Reduce by 2-3m retaining the natural shape of the tree. T2 Apple - Red…
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2024 Approved
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Replacement of rotten timber window with new timber window
P/LBC/2024/04127
2024 Approved
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Proposed re-roofing and replacement of artificial slate with natural slate
P/LBC/2024/03608
2024 Approved
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Erect single storey extension and refurbishment to existing dwelling, plus erect garden r…
P/HOU/2024/03505
2024 Approved
69 High Street Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Apple tree 'Catshead' - Crown reduction of approximately 1.5/2 metres. Remove branches ov…
P/TRC/2024/00748
2023 Approved
St Georges Church St Georges Close Langton Matravers BH19 3HZ
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2023 Approved
St Georges Church St Georges Close Langton Matravers Swanage BH19 3HZ
T10 Wych Elm (decayed) - Fell to ground level.
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2023 Approved
73 High Street Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
T1 Conifer - Removal to ground level. Replant with flowering cherry of a minimum height o…
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2023 Approved
85 High Street Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
T1 Beech - Reduce crown by up to 2-3m, retaining the natural shape of the tree.
P/TRT/2023/01691
2023 Approved
83 High Street Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
G1 Group of 1x Sycamore and 1x Hawthorn - Remove to ground level as both growing through…
P/TRC/2023/00931
2023 Approved
57 High Street Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
Sorbus aucuparia - Crown reduction of approximately 1 metre.
P/TRC/2023/00032
2022 Decided
85 High Street Langton Matravers BH19 3HA
T1 Beech - Reduce crown by up to 8m (50%) retaining the natural shape of the tree (the tr…
P/TRC/2022/07401
2022 Approved
Harvard, 72 High Street, Langton Matravers, BH19 3HB
T1 Pissards Plum - Reduce crown by 1-2m all over. T2 Walnut - Remove crossing and rubbing…
P/TRC/2022/07185
2022 Approved
66 High Street Langton Matravers Dorset BH19 3HB
Modifications to existing porch and erect first floor infill extension above porch.
P/HOU/2022/03314
2022 Approved
72 (aka Harvard) High Street Langton Matravers Swanage BH19 3HB
T1 Apple: Reduce crown by a third retaining the natural shape. Thin by 15%. T2 Apple: Red…
P/TRD/2022/06490
2022 Approved
77 High Street Langton Matravers Swanage BH19 3HA
Install a front gate
P/HOU/2022/03788
2017 Refused
Land adjacent to Meadowcroft, Durnford Drove, LANGTON MATRAVERS, BH19 3HG
Erect two dwellings on a vacant plot and alter access
6/2017/0542
2017 Approved
69 High Street, Langton Matravers, BH19 3HA
Install gas supply through front wall and flue on rear roof slope. Install gas meter, boi…
6/2017/0428
2017 Approved
Sweetbriars, Durnford Drove, Langton Matravers, BH19 3HG
Erect a single storey rear extension, alterations to existing conservatory and new pitche…
6/2017/0130
2017 Withdrawn
Land adjacent to Meadowcroft, Durnford Drove, Langton Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3HG
Erect two dwellings on vacant plot
6/2017/0173
2017 Approved
Capitol House, Mount Pleasant Lane, Langton Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3HY
Demolish existing garage, erect extensions and carry out alterations. Change of use of la…
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Dorset
Planning Authority Score
7.5/10
Good
#44 of 296 councils
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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
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