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6 Park House Close, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AW

Split decision Charnwood P/23/0237/2 TPO works related

Works: Trees

Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.

Proposal

W12 - mixed species woodland order 1064642 English Oak Tree - location in rear garden of 5 Park House Close with overhanging branches in rear garden of 6 Park House Close. Number 1 on sketch plan. Request to reduce low branches on Oak tree (lift crown by approximately 15-20ft) as they are hanging low and obstructing a walkway in the garden. Conifers and Cherry Laurel tree - location in frontage of 5 and 6 Park House Close. Number 2 on sketch plan. Request to reduce low hanging branches (lift crown by approximately 5-6ft) and trim the top by 3-4ft. Low hanging branches are overhanging onto the driveway and affecting visibility when coming on and off the drive. Lawson Cypress - location in frontage of 5 and 6 Park House Close. Number 2 on sketch plan. Request to trim the top by approximately 3-4ft and tidy the sides to allow easier access to driveway.

As published by the council, reference P/23/0237/2

Application record

Reference
P/23/0237/2
Type
TPO works related
Status
Decided: SPLIT DECISION
Decision
Part approved, part refused As published: SPLIT DECISION
Received
8 Feb 2023
Validated
15 Feb 2023
Decided
17 Mar 2023
Ward
Plans & Conservation
Decision by
Officer Delegation
Postcode
LE4 4AW

Site history

Applications at this address on the Charnwood register

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • P/26/0035/2 Refused

    6 Park House Close, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AW

    W12 - mixed species woodland order 1064642 1x Oak: Crown lift to a height of approximately 20 feet (6 metres) from ground level to improve clearance from the property and reduce risk of injury or damage. Selective crown reduction of higher overhanging branches that currently extend over the house roofline. Removal of dead or loose branches

    Submitted 13 Oct 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Feb 2023

    Received by Charnwood

  2. 15 Feb 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 17 Mar 2023

    Decision issued: SPLIT DECISION

  4. 22 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

8 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

Charnwood has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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  • 6 Park House Close, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AW

    P/26/0035/2 Submitted 13 Oct 2025 0m away

    W12 - mixed species woodland order 1064642 1x Oak: Crown lift to a height of approximately 20 feet (6 metres) from ground level to improve clearance from the property and reduce risk of injury or damage. Selective crown reduction of higher overhanging branches that currently extend over the house roofline. Removal of dead or loose branches

    Refused Trees 5 docs

  • 12 Park House Close, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AW

    P/26/0898/2 Submitted 19 May 2026 53m away

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    P/25/0941/2 Submitted 30 Apr 2025 53m away

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