Hall Farm 24 Main Street Branston Leicestershire NG32 1RU Data via plota.co.uk

26/00404/TCA - Trees Cons Area Section 211 notices Approved

Proposal

Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris): Removal of remains of tree, where a large branch has already split and fallen during a storm and landed in the farmyard behind. Tree surgeon recommended removal. Two European Holly Trees intwined (Ilex aquifolium): Reduction in height by 1/3 and general tidying. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 May 2026
Consultation
12 May 2026
Approved
5 Jun 2026

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

Important details

Council
Melton
Application type
Trees Cons Area Section 211 notices
Postcode
NG32 1RU
Received
11 May 2026
Validated
11 May 2026
Ward
Croxton Kerrial
Parish
Croxton Kerrial
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
22 Jun 2026
Decision
Consent to work on Trees
Decision date
5 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14923543
Consultation
12 May 2026
Comments by
2 Jun 2026
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