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PL/2026/04192 - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Walnut tree - reduce by 25% Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
6 Jul 2026
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Validated
6 Jul 2026
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Approved
31 Jul 2026

Approved on 31 Jul 2026 · Last checked 21 Aug 2026

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Decision & officer reports 1

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Application forms 2

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Important details

Council
Wiltshire
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Postcode
SP5 3HG
Received
6 Jul 2026
Validated
6 Jul 2026
Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley ED
Parish
Downton CP
Case officer
Show
Target decision
31 Jul 2026
Decision
No Objection
Decision date
31 Jul 2026

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Historical activity at this location

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Wiltshire
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#203 of 296 councils
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Wiltshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #225 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 55% 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 (96%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
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Wiltshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #71 of 296
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #65 of 296
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #225 of 296
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #252 of 296
78%
Minor dwellings approved
339 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
48 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
160 decided
3,659
Total decisions
256 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings