St Michael And All Angels' Church Church Lees Heydour Lincolnshire NG32 3NG

Awaiting decision S26/0827
Council
Date received
11 May 2026
Date validated
13 May 2026
Postcode
NG32 3NG

Description

The tree identified is one of two holly trees with TPOs. The tree in question is the the one on the right, (East), as shown in the location plan and attached photographs. I have consulted with Bowlby Tree Services who has inspected the tree and has advised:- > The left handside of the tree has snapped out due rot within the main stem and the weight of ivy. > This has left the right hand side vulnerable to eventual collapse. > Concerns are that the rot will spread across to the other side and this needs to be addressed. The recommendation from James Bowlby of Bowlby Tree Services is to:- 1. To have a reduction to take out the weight from the right side to prevent future potential on snapping out from the low crown break, or 2. Either a removal/cut to ground level to re grow - this would be our preference. Work to remove all the shrubbery and ivy to be commenced as soon as possible - this work has been schedules for 15th/16th June.

South Kesteven
Planning Authority Score
2.2/10
Poor
#253 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Kesteven is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #253 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 60% 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 (92%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
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South Kesteven decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #117 of 282
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #149 of 282
42%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #253 of 282
60%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #258 of 282
75%
Minor dwellings approved
102 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
21 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
46 decided
980
Total decisions
97 refused in 2025