The Green Main Street Grimston Data via plota.co.uk

26/00390/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

Crown lifting to 5m T1 Horse Chestnut and T4 English Oak trees on the village green, including removal of the branches of the T4 resting on the bus shelter. All work done from the ground level with a pole pruner and will include removal of any deadwood. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 May 2026
Approved
8 Jun 2026

Approved on 8 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Melton
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
LE14 3BY
Received
1 May 2026
Validated
1 May 2026
Ward
Frisby On The Wreake
Parish
Grimston
Case officer
Show
Target decision
26 Jun 2026
Decision
Permit
Decision date
8 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Melton
Planning Authority Score
2.1/10
Poor
#269 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Melton is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #296 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 75% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Melton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #60 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #112 of 296
11%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #296 of 296
75%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #292 of 296
87%
Minor dwellings approved
47 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
9 decided
308
Total decisions
23 refused in the year to March 2026