4 Old Manor Close Askett Buckinghamshire HP27 9NA

Awaiting decision PL/26/02141/KA
Council
Date received
16 Mar 2026
Date validated
16 Mar 2026
Postcode
HP27 9NA

Description

Fell and grind Apple (T1) as roots are impacting and lifting the surrounding block paving, crown reduction by reducing the height and spread by up to 2 metres to Ash (T2) as tree is growing close to the nearby buildings and is widespread, side back to in line with leylandii hedge by reducing up to 2 metres to Willow and Hazel (G2) as trees are overgrown and need taking back to the boundary, crown reduction by reducing height and spread by up to 2 metres to Norway Maple (T3) as tree requires general maintenance and cut 1 branch in by 1.5 metres to Silver Birch (T4) to make tree balanced as shown in photo

2/10
Planning Authority Score
#252 of 277

Buckinghamshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #225 out of 277. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

Buckinghamshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #218 of 277
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #230 of 277
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #225 of 277
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #211 of 277
75%
Minor dwellings approved
490 decided (1-9 homes)
76%
Major dwellings approved
72 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
116 decided
4,436
Total decisions
734 refused in 2025