The Rectory Buckland Newton Dorchester DT2 7BY Data via plota.co.uk

P/TRT/2026/03386 - Tree Works- TPO Approved

Proposal

T1. Oaks x 3 – to carry out a tip reduction to the lateral branches in the upper crown that extend over the roofline of the rear extension of up to approx.. 1.5m – to the tree nearest the rear of the property; to remove one damaged branch (visible bark damage) to the middle tree and no works to the tree furthest from the building., T2. Oak – crown lift to approx. 3.5m above ground level on the house side primarily, to give adequate space / clearance from ground level., Removal of deadwood is exempt from needing planning consent and may be carried out at the discretion of the tree surgeon. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
15 Jun 2026
Approved
30 Jul 2026

Approved on 30 Jul 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 9 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
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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