1 Green Acres Waltham Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN37 0QG Data via plota.co.uk

DM/0625/26/TPO - Works to a tree with a TPO Pending

Proposal

am writing regarding a large spruce at 1 Green Acres, Waltham, DN37 0QG. The tree is very large and mature and is situated close to the property. Its dense canopy causes substantial shading and a significant loss of natural daylight to the house and garden. I would be grateful if you could confirm whether this spruce is covered by a Tree Preservation Order and, if so, provide the TPO reference and plan identifying the tree. I would also like to request that a Tree Officer inspects the tree and considers whether removal would be appropriate given its current size, proximity to the property and the significant shading it causes. I note that the Council has previously permitted the removal and reduction of TPO-protected trees at 4 and 5 Green Acres where shading and proximity to properties were relevant considerations, including application at 4 Green Acres. If removal were considered appropriate, I would be happy to discuss suitable replacement planting in a more appropriate location. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

Important details

Application type
Works to a tree with a TPO
Postcode
DN37 0QG
Received
12 Aug 2026
Validated
12 Aug 2026
Ward
Waltham Ashby Brigsley
Parish
Waltham Parish Council
Case officer
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Target decision
7 Oct 2026
Applicant
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Public comments

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Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15153285
Env. assessment
No
North East Lincs
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#132 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

North East Lincs ranks #151 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North East Lincs decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #22 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #35 of 296
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #151 of 296
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #235 of 296
95%
Minor dwellings approved
43 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
22 decided
467
Total decisions
24 refused in the year to March 2026