Planning application
Sherford House Goughs Close Sturminster Newton DT10 1BU
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Plum - Remove close to ground level and treat stump with ecoplugs or suitable alternative to inhibit regrowth. (Height: 6m) (Canopy: 3m) (DBH: 30cm) (Distance to AOD: 1m) SG2 - Mixed shrubs (Redcurrant, Pear, Magnolia, Hydrangea, Wisteria) - Remove close to ground level and treat stump with ecoplugs or suitable alternative to inhibit regrowth. (Height: 3m) (Distance to AOD: 0m) SG4 - Passiflora, Forsythia - Remove stems within 5 metres of area of damage. (Height: 3m) (Distance to AOD: 0m) SG5 - Vine, Cotonesater, Spirea - Remove close to ground level and treat stump with ecoplugs or suitable alternative to inhibit regrowth. (Height: 3m) (Distance to AOD: 0m) SG6 - Buddleja, Jasmine - Remove stems within 6 metres of area of damage. (Height: 6m) (Distance to AOD: 1m) TG7 - Hornbeam, Laurel - Remove stems within 6 metres of area of damage. (Height: 6m) (Canopy: 2m) (DBH: 14cm) (Distance to AOD: 3m) TG8 - Apple - Remove stems within 6 metres of area of damage. (Height: 7m) (Canopy: 4m) (DBH: 26cm) (Distance to AOD: 5m) TG9 - Hornbeam, Privet - Remove stems within 6 metres of area of damage. (Height: 6m) (Canopy: 2m) (DBH: 35cm) (Distance to AOD: 4m) H10 - Laurel, Privet - Remove stems within 3 metres of area of damage. (Height: 2m) (Distance to AOD: 2m)
As published by the council, reference P/TRC/2026/03891
Application record
- Reference
- P/TRC/2026/03891
- Type
- Tree Works- Conservation Area
- Status
- Response Issued
- Decision
- Tree Works - CA - Acceptable
- Received
- 17 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 17 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 11 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Sturminster Newton Ward
- Parish
- Sturminster Newton
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- DT10 1BU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Jul 2026
Received by Dorset
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31 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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11 Aug 2026
Decision issued: Tree Works - CA - Acceptable
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11 Aug 2026
Status changed to Awaiting Consultation Expiry
Previously Out To Consultation.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Dorset granted permission on 11 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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