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

26/0152/TPO - Application of Proposed works to TPOs Approved

Proposal

T1 - Oak - Remove dead wood, crow thin epicormic growth by 10%. To allow more light through the tree and allow better ground surveying in the future, reduce the western lateral branch going towards the neighbouring property by 1.5m to keep it clear of the neighbouring property. T2 - Oak - Crown lift to 15 feet off the ground, crown thin the epicormic growth by 10% to allow more light through the crown and ease of garden maintenance in the future. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 Feb 2026
Validated
11 Feb 2026
Consultation
11 Feb 2026
Approved
2 Apr 2026

Approved on 2 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

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

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14474174
Consultation
11 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