Communial Area Flats 1-7 Arnoldfield Court Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 8GL Data via plota.co.uk

S26/1338 - Works to TPO Tree(s) Awaiting decision

Proposal

Works to trees following Tree Survey Report. T1 - Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam)- reduce and reshape crown by 2.5m and remove dead and diseased wood. T4 - Betula pubescens (Downy Birch) - reduce and reshape crown by 2.5m - reduce crown by 3m to address asymmetry and bowed lean and reshape. T24 - Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) - Sever Ivy to 1.5m and reduce crown by 3m. T25 - Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam)- Sever Ivy to 1.5m, reduce crown by 3m, remove dead and diseased wood. T27 - Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) - Reduce and reshape crown by 2.5m and reduce height by 4m and reshape. T28 - Quercus robur (English Oak) - reduce and reshape crown by 2.5m. Reduce crown height by 4m and reshape and remove dead and diseased wood. T29 - Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan)- crown lift to 2.5 metres. T31 - Quercus cerris (Turkey Oak)- basal/epicormic growth removal to 3m. Reduce and reshape crown by 2.5m, reduce crown height by 4m and reshape, remove dead and diseased wood. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 Aug 2026
Validated
6 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

Important details

Application type
Works to TPO Tree(s)
Postcode
NG31 8GL
Received
5 Aug 2026
Validated
6 Aug 2026
Ward
Grantham Arnoldfield Ward
Parish
Grantham Town Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
1 Oct 2026
Applicant
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Agent
Gristwood and toms Limited

Public comments

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Last counted 20 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15136869
Env. assessment
No
South Kesteven
Planning Authority Score
2.7/10
Poor
#244 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Kesteven is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #262 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 60% 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 (94%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Kesteven decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #100 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #118 of 296
43%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #262 of 296
60%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #270 of 296
69%
Minor dwellings approved
110 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
55 decided
1,002
Total decisions
95 refused in the year to March 2026