79, BROCKHURST LANE, MONKS KIRBY, RUGBY, CV23 0RA Data via plota.co.uk

R26/0197 - Trees in conservation area Approved

Proposal

Reduce the canopy of a single oak tree in our garden by approx 2m all around to reduce shade in ours and neighbour's garden. This work has been approved in previous years, with the last approval expiring in May 2025. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Feb 2026
Validated
16 Mar 2026
Approved
2 Apr 2026

Approved on 2 Apr 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 11 Jul 2026

Rugby
Planning Authority Score
2.7/10
Poor
#243 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Rugby is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #271 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 57% 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 (94%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Rugby decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #65 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #115 of 296
38%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #271 of 296
57%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #260 of 296
93%
Minor dwellings approved
28 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
88%
Change of use approved
8 decided
466
Total decisions
31 refused in the year to March 2026