1 The Birches Thorpe Lane South Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9NR Data via plota.co.uk

26/0161/TPO - Application of Proposed works to TPOs Approved

Proposal

T1 - Rowan, reduce in height by approximately 0.5m to keep the crown clear of the BT wires T2 - Oak, remove dead wood and lift the crown to approximately 15ft to allow for better access to maintain the garden without causing tree to much damage and resolving the lower branch problem for a longer period of time. T3 - Birch Tree, remove entirely as the tree is being suppressed by the Oaks Crown, allowing more light to the Oak, and removing the Burch tree before it becomes proble,attic with the neighbours T4 - Oak tree, prune the lateral branches going in a South direction at least two meters back from the property, removing dead wood at the same time. To help prevent Squirrels jumping and nesting in the roof space of the property. T5 - Birch tree, reduce the lateral growth on the west side by at least 2m to reduce the amount of foliage over the drive. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Feb 2026
Consultation
13 Feb 2026
Approved
19 Mar 2026

Approved on 19 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Application of Proposed works to TPOs
Postcode
LN6 9NR
Received
10 Feb 2026
Validated
10 Feb 2026
Ward
Hykeham Fosse
Parish
South Hykeham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 Apr 2026
Decision
TPO Modified Approval
Decision date
19 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Tree Man Dan

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14686927
Consultation
13 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No
North Kesteven
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#79 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

North Kesteven ranks #117 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 99% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
99% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North Kesteven decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #4 of 296
99%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #6 of 296
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #117 of 296
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #193 of 296
90%
Minor dwellings approved
67 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
97%
Change of use approved
36 decided
631
Total decisions
19 refused in the year to March 2026