26 Top Street Appleby Magna Swadlincote Derby DE12 7AH

Decided 25/01777/TCA
Date received
30 Dec 2025
Date validated
30 Dec 2025
Postcode
DE12 7AH

Description

Works to reduce the height of a row of 10 no. Beech Trees by 5 metres from approx. 10 metres to 5 metres in height (Unprotected trees in a Conservation Area)

4.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#186 of 282

North West Leicestershire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #226 out of 282. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

North West Leicestershire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #40 of 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #33 of 282
55%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #226 of 282
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #233 of 282
80%
Minor dwellings approved
85 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
35 decided
540
Total decisions
31 refused in 2025