Knapwynd School Lane Swanage BH19 3AJ

1. 6 Oct 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 8 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 1 December 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.

• Knapwynd School Lane Studland BH19 3AJ

  P/TRC/2026/05506 Submitted 6 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~1 Dec

  Tree 2 Sweet Chestnut - Remove dead south stem. - Reduce north and east stems to not less than 4.5 metres in height. Tree 2.1 Western Red Cedar - Fell to ground level. Tree 3 Sweet Chestnut - Fell ground level. Tree 7 English Oak - Reduce overextended limb 1st ascending southwest by not more than 1.5 metres/not less than 5.5 metres measured out from the stem. Tree 11 English Oak - Fell to ground level. Tree 13 English Oak - Fell to ground level. Tree 15.1 Ash - Fell to ground level.

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• The Knapp Swanage Road Studland Swanage BH19 3AE

  P/HOU/2025/05594 Submitted 22 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  Demolish existing single storey extension and construct new two storey side extension

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Harmony Terrace Swanage Road Studland BH19 3AG

  P/HOU/2026/04562 Submitted 2 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Erect single storey rear and side extension. Install dormer to the first floor. Extend outbuilding to form garden room

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 School Lane - on roadside bank and garden boundary, Studland, BH19 3AJ

  P/TRD/2024/06807 Submitted 21 Nov 2024 100 yards away

  Ash with large split down the main stem at the main branch union - Fell to ground level due to position and lean towards the road.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 1 Heathland Cottages Swanage Road Studland BH19 3AE

  P/HOU/2025/07213 Submitted 3 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  Convert loft into living accommodation with dormer windows

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 11 docs
  Domestic

• Cart Shed at junction of Watery Lane & Church Lane, Studland

  P/TRC/2023/00810 Submitted 20 Feb 2023 150 yards away

  Trees growing to the north east of the cart shed - cutting overhanging branches back by up to 2m to enable the roof to be repaired and re-thatched.

  Granted Trees 4 docs
  Small 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