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

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

• 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.

  Decided 17 Mar 2023 Trees

1. 13 Oct 2025

   Received by Charnwood

2. 27 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Charnwood refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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

  P/23/0237/2 Submitted 8 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  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.

  Split decision Trees 8 docs

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

  P/26/0898/2 Submitted 19 May 2026 50 yards away

  Erection of two storey front and first floor side extensions, conversion of loft with erection of front dormers, raised roof height and rear rooflights.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 8 docs
  Domestic

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

  P/25/0941/2 Submitted 30 Apr 2025 50 yards away

  Erection of two storey front extension, first floor side extension, erection of front dormer roof extension and installation of 4no. rooflights to rear roofslope

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer 14 docs
  Domestic

• 146 Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4DF

  P/26/0996/2 Submitted 2 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 142 Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4DF

  P/21/1238/2 Submitted 20 May 2021 100 yards away

  1no Lawson Cypress to be felled.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 10 Kedleston Avenue, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AT

  P/21/0464/2 Submitted 2 Mar 2021 100 yards away

  Proposed two storey extension to side and single storey extension to front and rear, and porch to front of dwelling.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• P/26/1799/2 Awaiting decision

  The Rectory, Church Street, Hathern, Leicestershire, LE12 5LA

  T1 - Sweet Chestnut - Removal of branches after a break showing signs of rot and infestation. T2 - Lebanese Cedar - Removal of two lower branches due to fall risk

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Trees
• P/26/1805/2 Awaiting decision

  Charnwood House, Brand Hill, Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire

  Tree works regulation 14 and 15 exemptions to fell and remove dead Sycamore

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Trees
• P/26/1791/2 Awaiting decision

  Manor Farm, 11 New Lane, Walton On The Wolds, Leicestershire, LE12 8HY

  T1 (Horse Chestnut) - Fell fully to lowest possible level due to decline with failed limbs

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Trees
• P/26/1773/2 Awaiting decision

  Old Orchard, 12 Syston Road, Queniborough, Leicestershire, LE7 3FX

  T1 - Horse Chestnut - Fell to ground

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Trees
• P/26/1758/2 Awaiting decision

  28 The Ridings, Rothley, Leicestershire, LE7 7LP

  T1 - Silver Birch - Fell. T2 - Pine - Fell. T3 - Beech - Monolith pollard. T4 - Tulip and Ivy clad tree - Fell. G1 - 3/4 Fruit trees - Fell. G2 - x2 Redwood and x1 Cedar - Dismantle. G3 - Fell all trees

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Trees