High View Carline Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 1HG Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0545/TCO - Trees in Conservation Area Pending

Proposal

G1 - 2 x self-set elders. Remove to low stumps. G2 - 2 x sycamores. Clear BT lines by up to 2 metres. G3 - 6 x small sycamores/ self-set hedge. Cut back by up to 3 metres. T1 - Horse chestnut: Crown reduce regrowth by up to 2 metres. T2 - Sycamore: Reduce by 2 metres in height and spread. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 15 Oct 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 22 Sept 2026 and 30 Sept 2026, from Lincoln's recent tree and landscaping works.

Site constraints 5

Grade II listed: West Hill House
List entry 1388701 · 24 m from the pin · 9 more listed buildings within 150 m (1 Grade II*, 8 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Cathedral and City Centre conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Heritage at risk: Cathedral and City Centre, Lincoln
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Scheduled monument 52 m away: Lincoln Roman colonia (Lindum)
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Lincoln built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

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

Council
Lincoln
Application type
Trees in Conservation Area
Postcode
LN1 1HG
Received
2 Sept 2026
Validated
2 Sept 2026
Ward
Carholme
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Simpson Arboriculture Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 10 of the 56-day target. Lincoln usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 25.

Day 1046 days to the 56-day target
96%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
124decided in the last year

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 10 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15186978
Statutory expiry
15 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No
Lincoln
Planning Authority Score
9.2/10
Excellent
#2 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Lincoln is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #44 out of 296. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. 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
Lincoln decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #59 of 296
99%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #5 of 296
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #44 of 296
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #26 of 296
82%
Minor dwellings approved
22 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
97%
Change of use approved
34 decided
336
Total decisions
23 refused in the year to March 2026