Planning application
Land south of Forest Hill reservoir, Rushall Lane, Lytchett Matravers, BH21 3RT
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Excavate two trial holes - The trial holes will be over the existing water main and the proposal is to use vac ex and hand dig these holes applying StreetWorks UK Vol 4 guidance.
As published by the council, reference P/TST/2026/04855
Application record
- Reference
- P/TST/2026/04855
- Type
- Tree Works - Statutory Undertakers
- Status
- Response Issued
- Decision
- Response Given
- Received
- 1 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 1 Sep 2026
- Decided
- 10 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Lytchett Matravers and Upton Ward
- Parish
- Lytchett Minster and Upton
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- BH21 3RT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Sep 2026
Received by Dorset
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9 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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10 Sep 2026
Decision issued: Response Given
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 documents on file for this application
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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.
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P/TRT/2026/04963 Granted
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P/TRT/2026/04965 Granted
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P/TRT/2026/04799 Refused
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P/TRC/2026/05079 Granted
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