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
Track to view
Target decision
26 Jun 2026
Decision
Permit
Decision date
8 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Melton
Planning Authority Score
2.5/10
Poor
#249 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Melton is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #292 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 80% 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 (95%) 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, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #22 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #76 of 292
7%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #292 of 292
80%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #291 of 292
94%
Minor dwellings approved
49 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
67%
Change of use approved
6 decided
293
Total decisions
14 refused in 2025