Appletrees Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW

1. 25 Sep 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 November 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 39 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Dorset for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Dorset decided tree works applications in a median of 26 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW

  P/TRT/2024/06477 Submitted 6 Nov 2024 100 yards away

  G1 Woodland Garden Group - Crown lift all trees to 4.5m

  Refused Trees 5 docs

• Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW

  P/HOU/2025/04858 Submitted 10 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Erect greenhouse

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Domestic

• Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW

  P/LBC/2025/04859 Submitted 15 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Erect greenhouse

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW

  P/LBC/2024/06126 Submitted 21 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Alter the exterior of the kitchen extension and replace snug window

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 10 docs

• Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW

  P/TRT/2024/04980 Submitted 9 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  T1 Bay - Remove & grind stump G1 Yew - Crown lift to 5.2m over roadside and 4m over driveway and garden side, reduce new growth from previous consented pruning back to previous point on faces by up to 2m. T2 sycamore - Reduction of 3m of height and 4m of extension growth with the rest of the tree being reduced similarly to maintain its shape T3 Sycamore - Remove

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Old Rectory Rectory Lane Puncknowle DT2 9BW

  P/HOU/2024/05644 Submitted 21 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Remove existing tennis court and enclosure. Erect ancillary building with gym and wellness spaces with associated landscaping works. Install solar panels and air source heat pump.

  Granted Householder 18 docs
  Domestic

• P/TRT/2026/04963 Granted

  50 Pinewood Road Ferndown BH22 9RR and 23 Larch Way Ferndown BH22 9SS

  T1 Sweet Chestnut (located at 50 Pinewood Road) - Raise the crown to no more than 5 metres from ground level. By removal of secondary and tertiary branches only T2 Sweet Chestnut (located at 50 Pinewood Road) - Raise the crown to no more than 5 metres from ground level. By removal of secondary and tertiary branches only - Reduce all lateral growth only growing towards No. 50 by no more than 2 metres from the tips inward. T3 Monterey Pine (located at 23 Larch Way) - Remove the x2 lowest primary branches back to source which overhang the property.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Trees
• P/TRT/2026/04965 Granted

  Land adjoining 56 The Curlews Verwood BH31 6NU

  T4 Quercus Robur - Reduce lower limbs to allow for 3-metres clearance from the roof of the property.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Trees
• P/TRT/2026/04799 Refused

  14 Nuthatch Close Ferndown BH22 9QJ

  Pine - Fell.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Trees
• P/TRC/2026/05079 Granted

  Church Farmhouse Church Street Sturminster Newton DT10 1DB

  T1 - Plum tree - Remove.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Trees
• P/TRC/2026/05571 Awaiting decision

  11 Highacres Loders DT6 3UJ

  T1 Silver Birch - Reduce height by approx 1m and sides by 0.2m approx

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Trees