The Old Rectory Church Road Branston Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 1LZ

Pending 26/0579/TCA
Council
Date received
12 May 2026
Date validated
12 May 2026
Postcode
LN4 1LZ

Description

T1 - Cherry - crown reduce in line with red line on image provided T2 - Yew - Fire damaged - Crown reduce by 2m overall G1 - 2x Western Red Cedars - Shorten lower branches to provide 1.5m clearance from boundary wall with church. G2 - Yews - Trim back northern canopies by 3-4m as appropriate to foliage density. G3 - Yews - Trim back southern canopies by 3-4m as appropriate to foliage density. Reduce height by 3m. Crown lift northern side backing on to Terrance houses to 1m above height of outhouses. Trim back remaining branches on northern side to fence-line marking rear boundary of terrace gardens.

North Kesteven
Planning Authority Score
6.6/10
Good
#72 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

North Kesteven ranks #111 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 99% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
99% approved vs 90% nationally
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North Kesteven decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #4 of 282
99%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #5 of 282
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #111 of 282
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #175 of 282
90%
Minor dwellings approved
71 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
31 decided
637
Total decisions
18 refused in 2025