Planning application
26 Otter Close Verwood BH31 6NY
Works: Trees
Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.
Proposal
T1 English Oak - Fell to ground level. T2 English Oak - Prune lateral canopy growing towards 26 Otters Close by up to two metres from branch ends, pruning to suitable growth points and low diameter pruning wounds. Prune lateral canopy growing by up to two metres from branch ends, towards 24 Otters Close, focusing mainly on growth overhanging chimney and tv aerial. Crown lift canopy to six metres in height removing small diameter branches to level canopy. T3 English Oak - Prune lateral canopy growing towards 26 Otters Close by up to two metres from branch ends, pruning to suitable growth points and low diameter pruning wounds. Crown lift canopy all round to balance crown six metres in height from ground level.
As published by the council, reference P/TRT/2025/05767
Application record
- Reference
- P/TRT/2025/05767
- Type
- Tree Works- TPO
- Status
- Split Decision
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Tree Works - TPO - Split
- Received
- 4 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 4 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 2 Dec 2025
- Ward
- Verwood Ward
- Parish
- Verwood
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- BH31 6NY
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Nov 2025
Received by Dorset
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2 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Tree Works - TPO - Split
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
6 documents on file for this application
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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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