87 HIGH STREET, MARKET LAVINGTON, DEVIZES, SN10 4AQ Data via plota.co.uk

PL/2026/04288 - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Under Consultation

Proposal

• Holm Oak overhanging front garden – crown lift to balance lower parts of canopy, which do not exceed 60mm in diameter by a maximum of 0.5m, including tip reduction of small diameter branches to clear phone line. Remove dead stubs and branches, subject to owners’ consent – works needed to clear phone line, maintain aesthetic shape, and remove dead wood. • Multi-stemmed Sycamore and approximately 10 young/early mature Beech stems located along the southern boundary running from the front east corner of the property along the length of the boundary - crown lift by 3.0m from ground level and to clear property roof by 2.0m. All branches to be pruned back to suitable growth points to provide a degree of separation between trees and property, help reduce debris and improve light levels. • Young Beech stem stretching towards the chimney – Remove or reduce back to suitable growth point/s at boundary to clear chimney. • Westerly Beech tree - reduce back to suitable growth points on eastern side by 4.0m to reduce spread, improve light and rear view. • Hazel at northern end of row – remove ivy, crown lift by 1.5m and reduce spread by 1.0m to produce an aesthetic shape. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Wiltshire
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Postcode
SN10 4AQ
Received
9 Jul 2026
Validated
9 Jul 2026
Ward
The Lavingtons ED
Parish
Market Lavington CP
Case officer
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Target decision
20 Aug 2026
Wiltshire
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#203 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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