Planning application
P/26/0035/2
6 Park House Close, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AW
Proposal
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
As published by the council, reference P/26/0035/2
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Oct 2025
Received by Charnwood
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27 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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P/23/0237/2 Split decision
6 Park House Close, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AW
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.
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P/26/0898/2 Awaiting decision
12 Park House Close, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AW
Erection of two storey front and first floor side extensions, conversion of loft with erection of front dormers, raised roof height and rear rooflights.
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P/25/0941/2 Refused
12 Park House Close, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AW
Erection of two storey front extension, first floor side extension, erection of front dormer roof extension and installation of 4no. rooflights to rear roofslope
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P/26/0996/2 Granted
146 Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4DF
Proposed TPO works: T2 Oak - Remove, T3 Yew - Remove to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability at 4 Park House Close, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4AW.
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P/25/0643/2 Granted
72 Curzon Avenue, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AD
Erection of single storey front extension, conversion of garage into habitable space and changes to fenestration
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P/26/0143/2 Granted
1 Holt Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AQ
Erection of two storey extension to side and single storey extension to rear of dwelling, following demolition of outbuilding
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P/26/1374/2 Awaiting decision
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T1 Ash remove to ground level in decline with Ash dieback present, T2 Ash reduce by 3-4m in decline with Ash dieback present and T3 Ash reduce by 3-4m in decline with Ash dieback present.
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P/26/1366/2 Awaiting decision
10 Sanders Road, Quorn, Leicestershire, LE12 8JN
Tree works regulation 14 and 15 exemptions to fell and remove dead Alder to rear
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P/26/1344/2 Awaiting decision
Hallfield House, 4 Charnia Grove, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8XZ
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P/26/1341/2 Awaiting decision
7 Gaddesby Lane, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YJ
T1 - Willow - Fell due to rot at base causing failure. T2 - White Poplar - Fell due to dominating and suppressing nearby trees
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P/26/1325/2 Awaiting decision
Bradgate Road Cropston Leicester LE7 7BG
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