Planning application
P/TRC/2025/06124
Magnolia House Church Lane Sturminster Newton DT10 1DH
Proposal
T1 – Magnolia - Reduce the entire crown by 1–2metres, carefully retaining the natural shape. Prune back the branch encroaching over the flat roof by 1-2m T2 – Magnolia - Reduce overall height by approximately 3.5m (50%), and reduce remaining lateral branches by 1–2m. T3 – Acer negundo - Crown thin branch extremities by up to 20%, removing major deadwood throughout the crown.
As published by the council, reference P/TRC/2025/06124
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Oct 2025
Received by Dorset
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13 Nov 2025
Decision issued: Tree Works - CA - No Objection
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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