The Old Forge 1 Saltby Road Croxton Kerrial Leicestershire NG32 1QG

Unknown 26/00194/TCA
Council
Date received
10 Mar 2026
Date validated
10 Mar 2026
Postcode
NG32 1QG

Description

Removal of Leylandii trees and trees to be reduced to 16ft (east of property)

2.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#248 of 282

Melton is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #282 out of 282. 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%).

Melton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #21 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #74 of 282
8%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #282 of 282
80%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #281 of 282
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