Planning application
P/TRT/2026/03488
9 Alder Close Sandford BH20 7QL
Proposal
T1 Scots Pine - Remove (Fell). T2 Scots Pine - Remove low pendulous secondary & tertiary branches only to appropriate growth points growing at a height of not over 4 metres above ground level over the parking area/driveway (ridge & collar finishing cuts). T3 Scots Pine - Remove x 2 lowest primary branches encroaching closer to the property (ridge & collar finishing cuts). T4 Scots Pine (T4) - Remove low pendulous secondary & tertiary branches only to appropriate growth points growing at a height of not over 8 metres above ground level over the property's rear garden (ridge & collar finishing cuts).
As published by the council, reference P/TRT/2026/03488
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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29 Jun 2026
Received by Dorset
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31 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Dorset for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
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.
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P/TRT/2025/05273 Refused
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P/TRD/2026/03242 Granted
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P/TRT/2026/03112 Granted
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