Planning application
142 Swithland Lane, Rothley, Leicestershire, LE7 7SF
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Silver Birch - Removal of dead branches and crown thin
As published by the council, reference P/26/1580/2
Application record
- Reference
- P/26/1580/2
- Type
- Tree works Conservation Area
- Status
- REGISTERED: Under Assessment
- Received
- 18 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 25 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Rothley Brook
- Parish
- Rothley
- Postcode
- LE7 7SF
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Aug 2026
Received by Charnwood
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25 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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30 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 20 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Charnwood took a median of 227 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
Documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Charnwood for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Charnwood's median decision took 227 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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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Replacement of existing roof and new roof extensions to include dormer windows to front and rear and increased height to an existing chimney, demolition of an existing chimney to the front and construction of a new chimney to rear. Erection of two storey rear extension with balcony. Conversion of existing garage and part of existing ground floor into self-contained annexe. Erection of replacement single garage to side with additional hardstanding to front. Alterations to fenestration, external materials and rainwater goods and to the existing porch. Demolition of screening walls and erection of new screen wall to sides.
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Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +3 15 docsSmall domestic -
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