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The Tunnel, Tunnel Pods Axminster Road Charmouth DT6 6BY

Granted Dorset P/TRT/2026/03181 Tree Works- TPO

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T001 - Beech - Reduce crown height by 3m and lateral spread by 2-3m depending on available pruning points (approximately 15–20% of the live crown volume), reducing branch lengths throughout the crown to appropriate secondary growth points whilst retaining the tree's natural form and amenity value. Remove major deadwood (>50mm diameter) throughout the crown.

As published by the council, reference P/TRT/2026/03181

Application record

Reference
P/TRT/2026/03181
Type
Tree Works- TPO
Status
Application Approved
Decision
Granted As published: Tree Works - TPO - Consent
Received
11 Jun 2026
Validated
11 Jun 2026
Decided
28 Jul 2026
Ward
Marshwood Vale Ward
Parish
Wootton Fitzpaine
Decision by
Delegated
Postcode
DT6 6BY

Site history

Applications at this address on the Dorset register

This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 1 refused.

  • P/FUL/2025/05398 Granted

    The Tunnel, Tunnel Pods Axminster Road Charmouth DT6 6BY

    Proposed holiday accommodation to provide 16 lodge-style caravans with associated landscaping and access

    Decided 23 Apr 2026 Full applications
  • P/FUL/2024/04406 Refused

    The Tunnel, Tunnel Pods Axminster Road Charmouth DT6 6BY

    Change of use of land to site 18 lodge-style caravans with associated landscaping and access

    Decided 12 Nov 2024 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Jun 2026

    Received by Dorset

  2. 28 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Tree Works - TPO - Consent

  3. 31 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Dorset granted permission on 28 July 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.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • The Tunnel, Tunnel Pods Axminster Road Charmouth DT6 6BY

    P/FUL/2025/05398 Submitted 15 Sep 2025 150 yards away

    Proposed holiday accommodation to provide 16 lodge-style caravans with associated landscaping and access

    Granted Full applications 79 docs

  • The Tunnel, Tunnel Pods Axminster Road Charmouth DT6 6BY

    P/FUL/2024/04406 Submitted 14 Aug 2024 150 yards away

    Change of use of land to site 18 lodge-style caravans with associated landscaping and access

    Refused Full applications 49 docs

  • Cummins Fernhill Charmouth DT6 6BX

    P/PAAF/2026/00984 Submitted 18 Feb 2026 0.3 miles away

    Change of use of an agricultural barn to Class E (for use as an indoor children’s soft play area) under Class R of the GPDO

    Granted Prior approval 15 docs

  • Cummins Fernhill Charmouth DT6 6BX

    P/PAAF/2025/06605 Submitted 5 Nov 2025 0.3 miles away

    Change of use of an agricultural barn to Class E (for use as an indoor children’s soft play area) under Class R of the GPDO

    Refused Prior approval 15 docs

  • Cummins Fernhill Charmouth DT6 6BX

    P/FUL/2026/02107 Submitted 17 Apr 2026 0.3 miles away

    Proposed operational development (external alterations) relating to the use of the building and land within its curtilage to a flexible use (Class E - indoor children's soft play area) (P/PAAF/2026/00984), including a single-storey side extension to the existing barn to provide additional service space, as well as erection of a replacement agricultural barn

    Granted Full applications Extension 27 docs
    Small domestic

In Dorset

  • 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