Planning application
The Tunnel, Tunnel Pods Axminster Road Charmouth DT6 6BY
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Change of use of land to site 18 lodge-style caravans with associated landscaping and access
As published by the council, reference P/FUL/2024/04406
Application record
- Reference
- P/FUL/2024/04406
- Type
- Full Planning Application
- Status
- Application Refused
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 14 Aug 2024
- Validated
- 14 Aug 2024
- Decided
- 12 Nov 2024
- Ward
- Marshwood Vale Ward
- Parish
- Wootton Fitzpaine
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- DT6 6BY
Site history
Applications at this address on the Dorset register
This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 1 refused.
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P/TRT/2026/03181 Granted
The Tunnel, Tunnel Pods Axminster Road Charmouth DT6 6BY
T001 - Beech - Reduce crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 2-3m depending on available pruning points (approximately 15–20% of the live crown volume), reducing branch lengths throughout the crown to appropriate secondary growth points whilst retaining the tree's natural form and amenity value. Remove major deadwood (>50mm diameter) throughout the crown.
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P/FUL/2025/05398 Granted
The Tunnel, Tunnel Pods Axminster Road Charmouth DT6 6BY
Proposed holiday accommodation to provide 16 lodge-style caravans with associated landscaping and access
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Aug 2024
Received by Dorset
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12 Nov 2024
Decision issued: Refused
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31 Jul 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
49 documents on file for this application
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T001 - Beech - Reduce crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 2-3m depending on available pruning points (approximately 15–20% of the live crown volume), reducing branch lengths throughout the crown to appropriate secondary growth points whilst retaining the tree's natural form and amenity value. Remove major deadwood (>50mm diameter) throughout the crown.
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