5 Cottesmore Road Ashwell Rutland LE15 7LJ Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0632/CAT - Works to a tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Yew tree one, which is the tree closest to Cottesmore road, will have a crown reduction all the way around of 0.5m to maintain the bubble appearance. Yew tree two, will have a crown reduction of 0.5m all the way around as it overhangs the neighbours driveway. Tree three is a magnolia. This needs a crown reduction of 1m to maintain basic health and ensure it no longer overhangs the neighbours driveway. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 May 2026
Validated
29 May 2026
Consultation
2 Jun 2026
Approved
6 Jul 2026

Approved on 6 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 10 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Rutland
Application type
Works to a tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
LE15 7LJ
Received
27 May 2026
Validated
29 May 2026
Ward
Exton Ward
Parish
Ashwell Parish Council
Case officer
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Target decision
10 Jul 2026
Decision
Approve
Decision date
6 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14962874
Consultation
2 Jun 2026
Comments by
23 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
Rutland
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#93 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Rutland is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #87 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Rutland decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #142 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #164 of 296
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #87 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #91 of 296
65%
Minor dwellings approved
43 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
24 decided
520
Total decisions
57 refused in the year to March 2026