South Muskham Prebend Church Street Southwell Data via plota.co.uk

26/00597/TWCA - Tree Work In Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 Acer (Maple) Situated adjacent to a residential dwelling, within close proximity to apartment buildings. This is a mature specimen that has previously undergone pruning works and responded well, demonstrating good vitality and recovery. Proposed Works: Crown reduction of up to 3 metres, reducing back to appropriate growth points while maintaining the natural form and shape of the tree. Works will aim to balance the crown, reduce end-weight, and ensure continued suitability for its location adjacent to built structures T2 Acer (Maple) Located adjacent to the highway and overhanging the pedestrian footpath. The tree has been previously managed and exhibits established pruning points. Proposed Works: Crown reduction of approximately 1 metre, pruning back to previous reduction points where appropriate. Works will maintain clearance over the highway and footpath while preserving the tree's natural form and amenity value. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Apr 2026
Validated
24 Apr 2026
Approved
21 May 2026

Approved on 21 May 2026 · Delegated Officer · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Tree Work In Conservation Area
Postcode
NG25 0HG
Received
23 Apr 2026
Validated
24 Apr 2026
Ward
Southwell
Parish
Southwell
Case officer
Show
Target decision
5 Jun 2026
Decision
No Objection
Decision date
21 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Officer
Applicant
Show
Agent
Turnbull And Son LTD

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14882878
Env. assessment
No
Newark and Sherwood
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#198 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Newark and Sherwood is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #241 out of 296. 54% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Newark and Sherwood decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #88 of 296
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #55 of 296
50%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #241 of 296
54%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #244 of 296
80%
Minor dwellings approved
110 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
25 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
33 decided
767
Total decisions
63 refused in the year to March 2026