5 Ludgate Close Waltham Grimsby North East Lincolnshire DN37 0LX Data via plota.co.uk

DM/0706/26/TCA - Works to a tree in a Conservation Area Pending Consideration

Proposal

Proposed work is to cut back the overgrowing branches to beyond the boundary line or to the last growth point. There is a row of trees situated on the opposite side of the beck to 5 Ludgate close. These trees sit within the conservation area and i believe are located to the rear of Cottingham Pharmacy/shops. Standing with your back to the house, working from Right to left, T1 Sycamore, T2 Ash/Tree of Heaven (not 100% sure of its identity), T3 sycamore, T4 Ash Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
9 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 21 Oct 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 13 Oct 2026 and 22 Oct 2026, from North East Lincs's recent tree and landscaping works.

Site constraints 3

Conservation area 11 m away: Waltham
The edge of the area; work outside it can still affect its setting.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Also on the record
1 listed building within 150 m; Inside the Waltham built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 16 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Application type
Works to a tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
DN37 0LX
Received
9 Sept 2026
Validated
9 Sept 2026
Ward
Waltham Ashby Brigsley
Parish
Waltham Parish Council
Case officer
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Target decision
21 Oct 2026
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 26 of the 56-day target. North East Lincs usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 39.

Day 2630 days to the 56-day target
93%decided within 8 weeks
98%approved
93decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by North East Lincs in the last twelve months, from validation. North East Lincs decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 30 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15212968
Statutory expiry
21 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No
North East Lincs
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#132 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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 statistics
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

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