VARIOUS LOCATIONS. TOWN HALL, ST JOHNS STREET, DEVIZES, SN10 1BN Data via plota.co.uk

PL/2026/02949 - Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Approved

Proposal

T251 Oak - Large limb over school has died. Canopy is heavily weighted towards school playing area. South west facing from ground level to 2.5m there is a large area of peeling bark with decay present in the heartwood. South west facing buttress root heavily decayed. Black staining on south side of main stem. Dismantle Tree to ground level due to close proximity to school playing area. T368 Pine - Over extended limb over road. Heavily end weighted. Reduce limb by 2m to suitable growth points. T347 Tulip - Heavily weighted lateral limbs throughout canopy. Major deadwood within Canopy. Reduce lateral limbs by up to 2m to reduce end weight and remove deadwood throughout canopy due to close proximity to children's play area. T305 Birch - Multiple large dead limbs in canopy. Canopy showing severe signs of dying. Fungal brackets on main stem. Remove to ground level. T391 Alder - Top of tree has snapped off to approximately 10 meters. Major dieback in remaining canopy. Poor form. No value in retention. Remove tree to ground level. T389 Poplar - Tree has had multiple limb failures due to over extended limbs and heavy end weight. Reduce branches growing over footpath by up to 4m to suitable growth points to prevent further limb failure. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 May 2026
Approved
10 Jun 2026

Approved on 10 Jun 2026 · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Wiltshire
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#203 of 296 councils
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Householder decisions

Wiltshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #225 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 55% 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 (96%) than the national average (90%).

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Wiltshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #71 of 296
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #65 of 296
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #225 of 296
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #252 of 296
78%
Minor dwellings approved
339 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
48 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
160 decided
3,659
Total decisions
256 refused in the year to March 2026