THE OLD HUNTING LODGE, BOAR STREET, MERE, WARMINSTER, BA12 6DD Data via plota.co.uk

PL/2026/04840 - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Submitted

Proposal

1. ALDER (dead) Fell by sections, cutting stump as low as possible to ground level. 2. ALDER (dead) Fell by sections, cutting stump as low as possible to ground level. 3. ALDER - Climb and remove major deadwood. 4. ASH - Remove major deadwood. 5 & 6 HAZEL - Pollard all stems at approximately 2-2.2m from ground level. 7. LIME - Pollard all stems at approximately 2-2.2m from ground level. 8. SCOTS PINE - Fell by sections, cutting stump as low as possible to ground level. 9. HAZEL - Reduce height of group to approximately 3.5m from ground level. This removing up to three mature stems, to avoid pollarding thicker stems at 3.5m and promote new growth at base. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Aug 2026
Validated
3 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

Important details

Council
Wiltshire
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Postcode
BA12 6DD
Received
3 Aug 2026
Validated
3 Aug 2026
Ward
Mere ED
Parish
Mere CP
Case officer
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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
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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