The Chestnuts 24 West End Long Clawson Melton Mowbray LE14 4PE

Unknown 26/00153/ENQT5D
Council
Date received
23 Feb 2026
Date validated
23 Feb 2026
Postcode
LE14 4PE

Description

The trees arent in a conservation area but do have a tpo. I sent these images first time to the council on 25 November and with the condition of the walnut tree in particular I really could do with getting on with the work before the tree falls. 25/01237/TCA

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