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1 Merryfield Close Verwood BH31 7AT

Split decision Dorset P/TRT/2026/02046 Tree Works- TPO

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 Lime (Tilia cordata) - Reduce crown by 1.5–2.0m in height and lateral spread to suitable growth points. - Raise crown to 5.5m above ground level. - Remove the two lowest branches overhanging the neighbouring garden (14 Ringwood Road).

As published by the council, reference P/TRT/2026/02046

Application record

Reference
P/TRT/2026/02046
Type
Tree Works- TPO
Status
Split Decision
Decision
Part approved, part refused As published: Tree Works - TPO - Split
Received
16 Apr 2026
Validated
16 Apr 2026
Decided
8 May 2026
Ward
Verwood Ward
Parish
Verwood
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
BH31 7AT

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Apr 2026

    Received by Dorset

  2. 8 May 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works - TPO - Split

  3. 11 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

Dorset has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. 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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