11 Queensway Old Dalby Melton Mowbray LE14 3QQ Data via plota.co.uk

26/00045/ENQT5D - 5 Day Notice Unknown

Proposal

Removal of dying cherry tree. I have included photos taken last August to show the poor condition of the tree. I have had a local tree surgeon to support this application and have included the quote he has produced. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Jan 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Melton
Application type
5 Day Notice
Postcode
LE14 3QQ
Received
20 Jan 2026
Validated
20 Jan 2026
Ward
Old Dalby
Parish
Broughton And Dalby
Case officer
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Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Melton
Planning Authority Score
2.5/10
Poor
#249 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Melton is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #292 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 80% 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 (95%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Melton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #22 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #76 of 292
7%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #292 of 292
80%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #291 of 292
94%
Minor dwellings approved
49 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
67%
Change of use approved
6 decided
293
Total decisions
14 refused in 2025