TREES, CHURCH WALK, RUGBY, CV22 7LX Data via plota.co.uk

R26/0130 - Trees in conservation area Approved

Proposal

T1 Oak, prune back lower crown spread to S.W. W+ N.W. over house by 2m to reduce drip line of tree over roof. To increase light levels to this part of the property, reduce build-up of detritus on roof from tree and prevent associated problems with damp. Current crown spread on this side of the tree to South, 11m and to West 8.5m. T2 Whitebeam, tree is sited on Eastern boundary with properties on Selbourne Rd. Tree bi-furcates at approx. 1.5m on main stem and is in poor condition. Decay present at union in main stem, lower branches have been removed and surrounding trees have shaded-out lower crown resulting in a top heavy leggy form. Permanent targets underneath the tree in neighbouring property. I propose to pollard this tree at approx 4m to maintain its use as screening whilst removing the risk of collapse it presents. Tree is insignificant within the context of the conservation area. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Feb 2026
Validated
12 Feb 2026
Approved
24 Mar 2026

Approved on 24 Mar 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 25 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Rugby
Application type
Trees in conservation area
Postcode
CV22 7LX
Received
10 Feb 2026
Validated
12 Feb 2026
Ward
Bilton
Parish
Unparished
Case officer
Show
Target decision
24 Mar 2026
Decision
Approval
Decision date
24 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
A. C. OLD TREE CARE SPECIALISTS

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14693763
Rugby
Planning Authority Score
2.7/10
Poor
#243 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
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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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