MERE HALL Mere Hall Estate, Mere, Cheshire East, WA16 0WY Data via plota.co.uk

Pending 26/2746/TPO - Works to TPO Trees
Date received
30 Jul 2026
Postcode
WA16 0WY
Type
Works to TPO Trees

Description

T1- Copper Beech- Remove lower recently storm damaged limb. Full crown reduction of 2.5-3m. Crown thin remaining crown by up to 15% to reduce wind throw and risk of further limb failure. Crown lift on opposite side to faulted limb (East) to 9m from ground level to provide a level of crown balance and symmetry once limb is removed. Note: This tree has recently suffered a large limb failure due to an included union. The tree has several other similar unions, requested works are to prevent future limb failure and ensure future health and retention. Reduction will also prevent further interference with nearby Monkey Puzzle tree. Data via plota.co.uk

Cheshire East
Planning Authority Score
1.9/10
Poor
#274 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Cheshire East is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #268 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 65% 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 (91%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Cheshire East decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #168 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #170 of 296
39%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #268 of 296
65%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #279 of 296
72%
Minor dwellings approved
358 decided (1-9 homes)
76%
Major dwellings approved
25 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
119 decided
2,513
Total decisions
321 refused in the year to March 2026