Dyer Cottage 9 Chapel Street Bottesford Leicestershire NG13 0BY

Unknown 26/00216/TCA
Council
Date received
13 Mar 2026
Date validated
13 Mar 2026
Postcode
NG13 0BY

Description

T1 ? False Acacia Description: Mature false acacia. Scope of Works: Repollard the tree back to the?previous pollard points (approximately 3?4m above ground level), removing the current season?s regrowth in accordance with?BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations. T2 ? Shrubs & Bushes (Either Side of Footpath) Description: Mixed ornamental shrubs and bushes. Scope of Works: Hard trim to reduce overall size by approximately?0.5?1.0m, creating a more manageable form whilst maintaining a?uniform and tidy appearance. T3 ? Weeping Birch, Beech & Smoke Bush Description: Weeping birch, beech, and smoke bush group. Scope of Works: Undertake a?minor crown reduction of up to 0.5m, maintaining natural form and encouraging balanced growth. T4 ? Twisted Willow Description: Mature twisted willow. Scope of Works: Pollard the tree to approximately?2.5m (?8ft) above ground level, forming a retained pollard framework in accordance with?BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations. T5 ? Acers Description: Ornamental acers. Scope of Works: Trim and shape the acers by up to?0.3?0.5m, creating a?more uniform and balanced form?while retaining their natural ornamental character. T6 ? Cherries (Rear Right-Hand Side) Description: Group of cherry trees. Scope of Works: Reduce the cherry trees to approximately?2.1m (?7ft) in height. Where suitable growth points are absent, trees will be?pollarded to an appropriate height of approximately 2.0?2.2m, forming retained stems suitable for future management. T7 ? Holly Description: Holly shrub/tree. Scope of Works: Trim the holly by up to?0.2m?to create a?smaller, more uniform shape, carried out in accordance with?BS3998:2010 Tree Work Recommendations. Arisings/Waste All chippings to be processed close to situ using a GreenMech chipper. Timber to be cut into manageable sections and left neatly on site unless otherwise instructed.

Melton
Planning Authority Score
2.5/10
Poor
#249 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Melton is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #292 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 80% 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 (95%) than the national average (90%).

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Melton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #22 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #76 of 292
7%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #292 of 292
80%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #291 of 292
94%
Minor dwellings approved
49 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
67%
Change of use approved
6 decided
293
Total decisions
14 refused in 2025