1 Pine Close Great Coates North East Lincolnshire DN37 9PN Data via plota.co.uk

Pending DM/0375/26/TCA
Date received
27 May 2026
Date validated
27 May 2026
Postcode
DN37 9PN

Description

The tree is in my neighbours garden at 1 Pine Close with branches overhanging our garden. I believe it is an Ash tree. The tree itself is not a problem but the bird droppings from the birds that use the tree are a daily hazard causing damage to our artificial lawn, fencing, washing and to my dogs. The overhang from the branches reaches over 2/3 rds of my lawn, which is coveted in droppings daily. We have to hose the lawn and scrape the droppings up, they cause staining to the bricks bordering the lawn and to the fencing. My dogs frequently come in with bird droppings on their fur, this can cause irritation as well as being really unpleasant. We spent over ?5k last year having the lawn laid, with new fencing and it is being ruined. I have applied over the last two years for works to the tree and been granted permission, however I would like a visit from someone to look at longer term options to help manage this issue. The tree is very lopsided with a lot of weight on my neighbours side and at some point may lean even more than it does currently. The tree is 18m tall and the tree surgeon suggests reducing the width by 1.5m from property, clean out dead wood. Data via plota.co.uk

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North East Lincs
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#132 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

North East Lincs ranks #151 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
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North East Lincs decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #22 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #35 of 296
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #151 of 296
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #235 of 296
95%
Minor dwellings approved
43 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
22 decided
467
Total decisions
24 refused in the year to March 2026