The Deanery 11 Minster Yard Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 1PJ Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0203/TCO - Trees in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

G1 - Yews: Reduce height and width by up to 2m as per attached image Reduce side adjacent to buildings back to previous points or up to 0.5m from tips Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Apr 2026
Approved
14 Apr 2026

Approved on 14 Apr 2026 · Planning Team Leader SC · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Lincoln
Application type
Trees in Conservation Area
Postcode
LN2 1PJ
Received
9 Apr 2026
Validated
9 Apr 2026
Ward
Minster
Case officer
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Target decision
22 May 2026
Decision
No Objections
Decision date
14 Apr 2026
Decision level
Planning Team Leader SC
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14837151
Env. assessment
No
Lincoln
Planning Authority Score
9.2/10
Excellent
#2 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Lincoln is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #44 out of 296. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 99% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
99% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Lincoln decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #59 of 296
99%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #5 of 296
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #44 of 296
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #26 of 296
82%
Minor dwellings approved
22 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
97%
Change of use approved
34 decided
336
Total decisions
23 refused in the year to March 2026