Planning application
P/TRT/2026/03471
Located on land adjoining 18 Sherford Close Wareham BH20 4JL
Proposal
T22 Oak - Remove (Fell).
As published by the council, reference P/TRT/2026/03471
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Jun 2026
Received by Dorset
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21 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Tree Works - TPO - Refused
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31 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About trees applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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P/TRT/2025/05691 Granted
7 Sherford Close Wareham BH20 4JL
Arboricultural management works to two close-grown English oak trees as per the details and particulars contained in the supporting tree management & liability report Ref: SW/TMS/350/25. T1 & T2 English oaks: 1. Reduce height of both trees, pruning by not more than 3m to achieve a height of not less than 15m. 2. Reduce radial canopy spread of both trees to not less than 6.5m / not more than 3m in any one direction measured out from the stems. As shown on tree location plan page 14 of supporting tree management & liability report Ref: SW/TMS/350/25. 3. Remove severely over-extended & end-loaded hazardous limb (first ascending NE) on T2 back to stem (image 3 page 8 of supporting report).
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P/TRT/2025/06174 Split decision
4 Sherford Close Wareham BH20 4JL
T1 Oak - Crown reduce by approximately 2.5m. Crown raise up by approximately 3m. T2 Oak - Remove the main stem completely OR reduce the height by approximately 3/4m.
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P/TST/2026/03534 Decided
36 Tarrant Drive, Wareham, BH20 4EP & 37 Tarrant Drive, Wareham, BH20 4EP
Point A - Oak - cut back branches to gain a 2m clearance around anti-climb device.
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P/TRT/2026/00373 Split decision
2 Tantinoby Lane Wareham BH20 7PQ
T1 English Oak - Light balanced reduction of up to 1m. - Light crown raise of the smaller branches to raise the lower level of the canopy by up to 1m.
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P/HOU/2025/05267 Granted
1 Stour Drive Wareham BH20 4EW
Erect single storey rear & side extension
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P/CLP/2025/07618 Granted
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P/TRD/2026/04146 Awaiting decision
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P/TRT/2026/04003 Awaiting decision
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P/TRC/2026/04131 Awaiting decision
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