27 Orchard Close Fontmell Magna SP7 0PG

1. 2 Sep 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Dorset took a median of 37 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Dorset for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 27 Orchard Close Fontmell Magna SP7 0PG

  P/TRC/2026/00337 Submitted 20 Jan 2026 0m away

  Apple - Re-pollard to previous points as per annotated photograph.

  Decided Trees 6 docs

• 26 Orchard Close Fontmell Magna SP7 0PG

  P/FUL/2025/06713 Submitted 10 Nov 2025 28m away

  Sever plot and erect 1 no. dwelling

  Granted Full applications 26 docs
  Domestic

• Orchard Close Fontmell Magna SP7 0PG

  P/TRC/2026/02254 Submitted 30 Apr 2026 88m away

  T1 Cherry – Cut back branches to gutter line T2 Common Ash – Crown lift up to 5.5m from ground level & sever ivy T3 Common Beech – Remove hanger T4 Cherry – Formatively prune/crown lift to direct growth away from roof, remove poorly pruned branches, tip prune branches back to gutter line & remove primary branch at 5ft from ground level facing North G1 Mixed Group - Prune and remove stems where necessary to gain a 2m clearance from building T5 Norway Spruce - Selective removal of lower branches particularly over the road-side / raise crown to give up to approx. 3.5 metres clearance T6 Hazel – Cut back to fence line

  Decided Trees 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Myrtle Cottage West Street Fontmell Magna Dorset SP7 0PF

  P/LBC/2023/00524 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 115m away

  Convert garage to additional living space

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• Myrtle Cottage West Street Fontmell Magna Dorset SP7 0PF

  P/HOU/2023/00322 Submitted 30 Jan 2023 115m away

  Convert garage to additional living space

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Domestic

• Myrtle Cottage West Street Fontmell Magna SP7 0PF

  P/TRD/2025/05093 Submitted 28 Aug 2025 115m away

  T1 - Apple - Remove under regulation 14 for imminently dangerous or dead trees.

  Granted Trees 12 docs

• P/TRD/2026/04791 Awaiting decision

  Miles Gardens Weymouth DT3 5NH

  T1 & G1 Elm - Remove Under Regulation 14 (S198)

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• P/TRC/2026/04815 Awaiting decision

  The Garden House 6 Havelins Stourpaine DT11 8TH

  Apple - Reduce crown all over by 1m. Silver birch - Remove lowest left hand limb as indicated in annotated photograph.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• P/TRC/2026/04810 Awaiting decision

  St Peters Church Church Road Pimperne

  Plane - Reduce crown by 30% to give a finished height of 7.5m and width of 7m.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• P/TRC/2026/04771 Awaiting decision

  Lynwood 2 Newland Gardens Sherborne DT9 3AF

  T1 Betula Platyphylla 'szechuanica' - Overall crown reduction by 3-4 metres in height and lateral spread

  2 Sep 2026 Trees
• P/TRC/2026/04808 Awaiting decision

  Land at Crown Mead, on corner of Hanham Road, Wimborne Minster

  Tree 1 White Poplar - Reduce height by 5-6 metres to suitable growth points. Reduce lateral spread by up to 2 metres. Reduce overextended primary limb to mid-south by 4-5 metres. Remove major deadwood. This Section 211 notification has been submitted internally for transparency only; a Section 211 notice is not formally required for tree works carried out by, or on behalf of, the local authority.

  2 Sep 2026 Trees