Churchlea, 1 Charnia Grove, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8XZ

1. 18 Aug 2026

   Received by Charnwood

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 18 Sep 2026

   Status changed to REGISTERED: Under Assessment

   Previously REGISTERED.

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.

• St Leonards Church, Church Grounds, Main Street, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8TJ

  P/26/1551/2 Submitted 14 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  T1 -Copper Beech - Remove to a high stump 3m above ground level

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Orchard House, 2 Charnia Grove, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8XZ

  P/26/0358/2 Submitted 25 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  T1 Lime Work: Remove overhang above property back to boundary T2 Lime Work: Remove overhang above property back to boundary T3 Lime Work: Remove overhang above property back to boundary T4 Sycamore Work: Remove overhang above property back to boundary T5 Alder Work: Remove overhang above property back to boundary T6 Hawthorn Work: Remove overhang above property back to boundary.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Orchard House, 2 Charnia Grove, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8XZ

  P/25/2350/2 Submitted 12 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  T1 Norway Maple Works: Raise canopy to 4.5m from ground level. Reason: Alow more light into neighbours garden.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Orchard House, 2 Charnia Grove, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8XZ

  P/25/0947/2 Submitted 30 Apr 2025 100 yards away

  T1 Rowan Works - Remove Reason - Dying T2, T3, T4 - Pear trees Works - Remove Reason - Planted as espalier too close to wall, now pushing on the wall and removal is to prevent damage. T5 - Deodar Cedar Works - Remove Reason - Lifting paving, planted too close to the house for the species, not a suitable species for management with crown reductions long term. T6 - Gleditsia triacanthus Works - Remove Reason - Form is poor due to proximity with T5 and not suitable to develop into mature tree. G1 - Group of 3x Weeping Birch Works - Remove Reason - to allow for relandscaping of front garden. G2 - Group of 3x Silver Birch Works - Remove Reason - Poor vigour, allow for relandscaping. T7 - Ash Works - Remove Reason - Self set tree in hedge line with poor form. T8 - Spruce Works - Remove Reason - Proximity to driveway and unsuitable species for location. T9 - Shrimp leaved Sycamore Works - Remove Reason - Lower branches previously removed and form disproportionate and unsightly. T10 - Silver B... read more

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Hallfield House, 4 Charnia Grove, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8XZ

  P/25/1076/2 Submitted 21 May 2025 100 yards away

  T1 Prunus spp. Work: Remove Reason: Half dead T2 Crab Apple Work: Crown Reduce 20% 1.5m. Reason: Re-balance canopy shape.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Hallfield House, 4 Charnia Grove, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8XZ

  P/26/1344/2 Submitted 20 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  T1 - Oak - Raise canopy to 5m above ground, shorten 2x prominent limbs back inline with canopy to prevent damage from delivery vehicles and optimise form.

  Granted Trees 4 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