Myrtle Cottage St Martins Square Gillingham SP8 4DP

Pending P/TRT/2026/01891
Council
Date received
2 Apr 2026
Date validated
2 Apr 2026
Postcode
SP8 4DP

Description

T1 - Ash - Selective redial reduction of canopy extending due south, shortening branches extending due south by approximately 1-3.5 metres. Cutting back to suitable secondary growth point (as per indicative orange lines on annotated photograph). Blend into upper canopy. Reduce remaining crown shortening peripheral branches by 3m, cutting back to suitable secondary growth points (as per indicative red lines on annotated photograph). Crown lift removing one low branch extending due west over wall (as per indicative red lines on annotated photograph). Remove ''stubbed branches'' from attempted pruning, cutting back to secondary growth point or branch collar. Remove major deadwood, in excess of 40mm at base or one metre in length, whichever is greater.

Dorset
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#43 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Dorset is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #50 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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Dorset decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #95 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #101 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #50 of 292
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #85 of 292
77%
Minor dwellings approved
341 decided (1-9 homes)
79%
Major dwellings approved
48 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
87 decided
2,785
Total decisions
258 refused in 2025