13, BROAD STREET, BRINKLOW, RUGBY, CV23 0LS Data via plota.co.uk

R26/0153 - Trees in conservation area Approved

Proposal

T1 Cypress next to Cedar, cut to ground. Tree insignificant in context of conservation area, tree is growing in close proximity to Cedar suppressing crown, trees owners want to reduce the amount of larger trees they have in their garden and to increase light levels within the garden. T2 Cypress, tree insignificant in context of conservation area. Trees owners would like to raise the crown to 2m from ground level, (current height 8.5m) again to increase light levels in garden. T3 Acer, prune height and spread by 2m+1.5m respectively, (current height 6.5m radial spread 3-4m). Tree insignificant in context of conservation area, pruning intended to maintain tree at reduced size appropriate for the space it occupies. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Feb 2026
Validated
24 Feb 2026
Approved
30 Mar 2026

Approved on 30 Mar 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 25 Jul 2026

Rugby
Planning Authority Score
2.7/10
Poor
#243 of 296 councils
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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%).

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for householder decisions
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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