1 Sanders Green Winterborne Whitechurch DT11 0HN

1. 21 Sep 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Dorset took a median of 39 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Dorset for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Dorset decided tree works applications in a median of 26 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 4 Sanders Green Winterborne Whitechurch Dorset DT11 0HN

  P/TRT/2023/00375 Submitted 20 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  T1 - Mature Beech - Crown raise by 4-5m above garage roof and house and raise remaining crown to a height of 8m. Remove all deadwood over 50mm in diameter and thin crown by 10%. The trees are overshadowing the roof of the garage and roof and require lifting. Dead wooding and crown thinning for health of trees. T2 - Yew x5 - Reduce to a height of 1.5m to help create better screening and a more efficient hedge. Three more Yew trees will be planted to infill gaps. T3 - Ash - Reduce by 4m away from the roof of the house to prevent it from damaging the roof.

  Split decision Trees 5 docs

• Kermaria 1A St Mary's Close Winterborne Whitechurch DT11 0DJ

  P/TRT/2025/05207 Submitted 3 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  T1 - Poplar - Remove.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Church Cottage Chescombe Lane Winterborne Whitechurch DT11 0AP

  P/LBC/2026/04177 Submitted 18 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Internal alterations for the repair & reinstatement of flood-damaged internal floor finishes, wall linings, joinery, fittings and decorations at ground-floor level, including compatible lime plaster repairs where traditional substrates are exposed

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 6 docs

• 1 Milton Cottages Dorchester Hill Winterborne Whitechurch DT11 0HW

  P/TRC/2026/02643 Submitted 13 May 2026 100 yards away

  T1 - Lawson cypress - Fell to ground level.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 4 Rook Lane Winterborne Whitechurch DT11 0AH

  P/TRC/2025/06178 Submitted 17 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  T1 Spruce - Remove T2 Maple - Crown lift to 4m, thin canopy removing crossing branches only. Reduce tree by 2m in height and 1.5m in width (on all limbs)

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Milton Arms Dorchester Hill Winterborne Whitechurch Dorset DT11 0HW

  P/FUL/2022/05028 Submitted 22 Sep 2022 150 yards away

  Change of Use from Public House (Sui Generis) to a single Dwelling House (Class C3)

  Granted Full applications 100 docs
  Domestic

• 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