11 The Finches Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9DB

1. 15 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 23 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Hinckley and Bosworth took a median of 88 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Hinckley and Bosworth for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Hinckley and Bosworth decided tree works applications in a median of 42 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.

• Land North Of 11 The Finches Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9DB

  19/01331/FUL Submitted 27 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  Fencing to front of property

  Refused Full applications 6 docs

• 28 Peckleton Lane Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9JU

  18/01094/HOU Submitted 29 Oct 2018 100 yards away

  Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Norfolk Road Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9HR

  20/00952/HOU Submitted 15 Sep 2020 150 yards away

  Single storey side and rear extensions. Pitched roof to existing extension at rear.

  Granted Householder Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 Norfolk Road Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9HR

  20/01214/HOU Submitted 17 Nov 2020 150 yards away

  Two storey rear extension and single storey front extension

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 Gloucester Close Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9HQ

  26/00780/HOU Submitted 1 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Erection of a detached garage, conversion of the existing garage, new porch and driveway extension

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension
  Small domestic

• 17 Norfolk Road Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9HR

  21/00579/HOU Submitted 7 May 2021 200 yards away

  Single Storey Front Extension

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00913/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 Spinney Close Groby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0BY

  G1 2x Ash trees and 1x Oak Tree Work: Raise canopy to 5m from ground level over the garage only. Reason: Remove direct contact between trees and roof tiles to prevent damage. Create more light and space around the garage roof.

  Trees
• 26/00909/TPO Awaiting decision

  5 Church Road Witherley Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3NA

  Corsican pine (T1) Crown height reduction Approximately 3 m Lateral limb reduction. Reduce the large curving limb over the neighbouring dwelling roof and the clients solar panelled outbuilding by approximately 3 m to a suitable needle bearing lateral to remove end weight and give clearance from the roof and outbuilding. Reduce other long heavy laterals over buildings and the neighbours driveway by approximately 3 m Corsican pine (T2) Crown height reduction Approximately 3 m Lateral limb reduction. Reduce long sweeping laterals by approximately. 3 m to balance the crown with the group Corsican pine (T3) Crown height reduction Approximately 3 m Lateral limb reduction Reduce or remove failure prone limbs (those with similar form or defects to the failed limbs). Cut torn stubs back to sound tissue or the branch collar. Corsican pine (T4) Crown height reduction Approximately 3 m Lateral limb reduction Reduce branches overhanging the clients house by approximately. 3 m to suitable needle bearing laterals to give clearance from the house roof. Reduce laterals over the neighbours driveway and buildings by approximately 3 m (end weight reduction)

  Trees
• 26/00917/TPO Awaiting decision

  Church Cottage Wood Lane Cadeby Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 0AU

  Walnut (T1) Remove lowest limb towards corner of house. Reason: Prevent conflict between building and tree. Prevent need for repeated pruning indifinetely.

  Trees
• 26/00787/TCA Awaiting decision

  Church Cottage Wood Lane Cadeby Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 0AU

  Sycamore (T2) Raise canopy to approx. 6m to south only whilst retaining a natural canopy form. Reason: Allow light to rear garden under the canopy and above the roof of the property behind. So plants have more chance of growing / enjoyment of property. As the tree has increased in size the impact on light to adjecent properties has increased, thus requiring some pruning to keep a good balance.

  Trees
• 26/00892/TPO Awaiting decision

  4 Spinney Close Groby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0BY

  T1 Goat Willow - Re-pollard Repeating of previous cyclical maintenance on the tree. It is located far too close to the building to enable natural canopy growth

  Trees