The Coppice 13 School Lane Birstall, Leicester Leicestershire LE4 4EA

1. 15 Sep 2026

   Received by Charnwood

2. 22 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 24 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 November 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 239 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Charnwood for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Charnwood's median decision took 239 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• The Coppice, 13 School Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4EA

  P/25/1246/2 Submitted 6 Jun 2025 50 yards away

  Fell 3x Sycamores Reason: Trees have outgrown position and removal will allow yew tree more space.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Woodlands, 11 School Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4EA

  P/24/2055/2 Submitted 15 Nov 2024 50 yards away

  T1 - Lombardy Poplar - Mature This tree has been found to be damaging the driveway of No.11. A structural inspection was carried out alongside an Arboricultural report to consider remedial options. (See Reports) Final decision: Take down to ground level and re-plant a suitable native tree.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 17 School Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4EA

  P/21/1180/2 Submitted 13 May 2021 50 yards away

  T1 poplar - pollard T2 sycamore- fell

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 14 Curzon Avenue, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AA

  P/25/2094/2 Submitted 10 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Section 73 Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning application reference: P/24/1130/2 (Erection of new porch, single storey rear extension and associated render): to change from pitched roof to parapet roof on small section of rear elevation

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• School Lane,Birstall, Leicestershire LE4 3EE

  P/25/1678/2 Submitted 11 Aug 2025 250 yards away

  Install Electronic Communications Apparatus at Existing Street Works Column Installation

  Decided Outline 5 docs

• 3 Church Hill, Birstall, LE4 4DN

  P/26/0293/2 Submitted 16 Feb 2026 250 yards away

  Erection of single storey rear and side extensions.

  Granted Householder Extension 11 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