2 The Firs, Syston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 2FT

1. 21 Jul 2026

   Received by Charnwood

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Charnwood granted permission, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• 6 The Firs, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2FT

  P/25/1486/2 Submitted 16 Jul 2025 50 yards away

  Erection of two storey rear infill extension with additional windows to front and side elevations

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Domestic

• 1070A Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2NN

  P/26/0661/2 Submitted 7 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.50m, with a maximum height of 4.00m, and height to the eaves of 2.65m

  Granted Prior approval Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Barkby Firs Ambulance Station, Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2BE

  P/26/0947/2 Submitted 26 May 2026 100 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 15 (Acoustic Fencing) of planning application ref: P/19/1410/2 (Erection of 26 dwellings with associated infrastructure, access, parking & landscaping.)

  Granted Conditions 6 docs
  Major scheme

• 32 The Firs, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2FT

  P/22/0163/2 Submitted 27 Jan 2022 100 yards away

  T1 horse chestnut- crown lift to provide vertical clearance of 6m, undertake crown thinning to lower branches only by no more than 30% of foliage, and selectively reduce 1x overextended branch on east by 2m approx. back to side branch. T2 horse chestnut - remove epicormic growth from base up to a height of 5m from the main trunk; selectively prune 1x branch to provide clearence of 4m from house roof.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 31 The Firs, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2FT

  P/25/0370/2 Submitted 13 Feb 2025 150 yards away

  T1, Poplar Fell due to damage to fence and proximity to the road with no other suitable mitigation options.

  Granted Trees 2 docs
  Small domestic

• Watermead Country Park, King Lears Car Park Wanlip Road Syston Leicestershire, LE7 4PH

  P/26/0514/2 Submitted 17 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  LCC consultation - Installation of new 13.6m x 1.6m Pedestrian Bridge crossing river soar. To include screw piles to support bridge (LCC ref: 2026/RegMi/0008/LCC)

  Withdrawn Outline 6 docs

• 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