The Old Rectory 15 High Street Morcott Rutland LE15 9DN Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0799/CAT - Works to a tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Reduce 2 no. Box Elder Trees (T1 and T2) by 1-2 meters to reduce weight and remove split limb. Reduce 1no. Laurel (T3) by no more than 2 meters. 1no. London plane (T4) raise garden side to 2.5 meters, remove limb roadside from wires give 3.5m clearance from road. Crown raise 1no. Beech Tree (T5) to 2.5meters. Fell 1no. Cherry Tree (T6). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 Jun 2026
Consultation
30 Jun 2026
Approved
6 Aug 2026

Approved on 6 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Rutland
Application type
Works to a tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
LE15 9DN
Received
26 Jun 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Ward
Braunston & Martinsthorpe Ward
Parish
Morcott Parish Council
Case officer
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Target decision
7 Aug 2026
Decision
Approve
Decision date
6 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

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Last counted 6 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15042034
Consultation
30 Jun 2026
Comments by
21 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
Rutland
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#93 of 296 councils
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Other decisions

Rutland is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #87 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Rutland decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #142 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #164 of 296
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #87 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #91 of 296
65%
Minor dwellings approved
43 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
24 decided
520
Total decisions
57 refused in the year to March 2026