WILLOW COTTAGE, BURCOMBE LANE, BURCOMBE, SALISBURY, SP2 0EJ Data via plota.co.uk

PL/2026/05161 - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Submitted

Proposal

T1 Large mature Weeping Willow - Reduce upright regrowth back to previous points, reduce long pendulous limbs back to suitable growth points to reduce end weight, whilst maintaining good shape and form. Reduce end weight on the large major limbs over riverside by reducing them back by 3-4 metres. T2 Birch Tree - Reduce back to previous points. T3 Tulip Tree - Reduce back to previous points. G1 Group of approximately 5 ornamental Pear trees along boundary of drive way - Trees to be reduced to equal level height with the tallest being reduced by up to 3 metres. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Aug 2026
Validated
17 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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Important details

Council
Wiltshire
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Postcode
SP2 0EJ
Received
17 Aug 2026
Validated
17 Aug 2026
Ward
Fovant & Chalke Valley ED
Parish
Burcombe Without CP
Case officer
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Last counted 21 Aug 2026

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Wiltshire
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#203 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

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