26 Fox Covert South Hykeham Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 9UG Data via plota.co.uk

26/0839/TPO - Application of Proposed works to TPOs Approved

Proposal

T1 Oak - Selective crown reduction (south facing) of up to 3m from the longest extending points, reducing overall spread to 5.5m. reduction of 1m on the north face to create a balanced crown. Raise crown by 1.5m. T2 Oak - Radial crown reduction of approx. 1m. Raise crown by 1.5m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
6 Jul 2026
Validated
9 Jul 2026
Consultation
9 Jul 2026
Approved
17 Aug 2026

Approved on 17 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 20 Aug 2026

Site constraints 2

Habitat network: Network Expansion Zone
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Inside the South Hykeham built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 11 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
Application of Proposed works to TPOs
Postcode
LN6 9UG
Received
6 Jul 2026
Validated
9 Jul 2026
Ward
Hykeham Fosse
Parish
South Hykeham
Case officer
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Target decision
3 Sept 2026
Decision
TPO works approved
Decision date
17 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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How this decision compares

Decided in 39 days from validation, 5 days slower than North Kesteven's median of 34 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 97% of tree and landscaping works here are.

98%decided within 8 weeks
97%approved
197decided in the last year

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 20 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Consultation
9 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
North Kesteven
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#79 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

North Kesteven ranks #117 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 99% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
99% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North Kesteven decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #4 of 296
99%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #6 of 296
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #117 of 296
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #193 of 296
90%
Minor dwellings approved
67 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
97%
Change of use approved
36 decided
631
Total decisions
19 refused in the year to March 2026