Hamgate Penny Street Sturminster Newton DT10 1DF

Pending P/TRC/2026/01385
Council
Date received
10 Mar 2026
Date validated
10 Mar 2026
Postcode
DT10 1DF

Description

T1 - Willow - Pollard to 1m above original pollard points as per annotated photograph. T2 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce upper canopy by reducing branches a maximum of 3m in length as per annotated photograph. T3 - Himalayan Birch - Reduce or remove branches to create a clearance of 3m to grate roof and solar panels. Reduce lower stem over roof, stem over garden, and 2 limbs growing out over roof, by reducing branches a maximum of 3m in length as per annotated photograph.

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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