Planning application
Church Cottage 4 Church Lane Eaton Leicestershire NG32 1SL
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Remove to ground level T1 (Holly) T2, T3 (Cypress). Trees are in close proximity to superstructure of property, retaining wall and electricity lines. Remove to ground level T4 (Juniper) and T5 (Prunus spp.)
As published by the council, reference 26/00497/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00497/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Unknown
- Received
- 8 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 8 Jun 2026
- Postcode
- NG32 1SL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Jun 2026
Received by Melton
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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8 Aug 2026
Status changed to Unknown
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 3 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Melton took a median of 104 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Melton for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Melton decided tree works applications in a median of 52 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.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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Goxhill Manners 27 Main Street Eaton Leicestershire NG32 1SE
99% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jul
To remove small cypress T1 to ground level Crown raise copper beech T2 to 2m above ground level and provide 1m clearance to lilac on south side
Awaiting decision Trees 4 docs -
Ivy Bank 12 Church Lane Eaton Leicestershire NG32 1SL
Ta - Silver Birch tree - to be felled. Tb - Apple tree to be felled.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
Appletree Cottage 20 Main Street Eaton Leicestershire NG32 1SE
T1-Magnolia tree - Reduce to a total height of 2.5 metres to clear Conservatory. T2-Budleja - Reduce to a total height of 1.5 metres to clear Conservatory. T3-Self set Sycamore - Remove, as tree growing out of path T4-Sycamore tree - re-pollard to previous points, to maintain suitable size for its location.
Granted Trees 7 docs -
Manor House 3 Blue Pot Lane Eaton Leicestershire NG32 1SR
99% historically approved · decision due ~4 Aug
Works to trees in a conservation area comprising crown reduction of three sycamore trees by up to 3 metres, removal of ivy from one tree, and crown lifting of one sycamore to 4 metres above ground level.
Awaiting decision Trees -
Marland 26 Vicarage Lane Eaton NG32 1SP
T1-Willow tree - Re-pollard to maintain suitable size for its location. T2-Holly tree - Reduce and reshape by removing 1 metre of growth.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
Hillcrest 29 Main Street Eaton NG32 1SE
Approval of details relating to Condition 3 (Materials) of 20/00538/FUL
Granted Conditions 6 docs
Other tree works applications
In Melton
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26/00618/TCA Awaiting decision
4 Towns Lane Goadby Marwood Leicestershire LE14 4LL
T1. Ash tree Remove The tree is completely covered in ivy and is leaning towards the old chapel Number 6 towns lane the trunk would be left at about 6 foot to regrow as part of the hedge
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26/00636/TPO Decided
5 Firwood Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1SA
Crown clean, 20% crown thin and selective lateral reduction of protected English Oak (T16).
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26/00808/TCA Awaiting decision
All Saints Church Church Lane Asfordby Leicestershire LE14 3RU
Two Ash trees and a Robinia with shoots growing from the base to be removed to improve tree health.
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26/00804/TCA Awaiting decision
Huckleberry Cottage 7 West End Wymondham Leicestershire LE14 2AX
T1-Indian Bean Tree - Remove approximately 2 metres of growth to suitable growth points in accordance to BS3998 Standard.
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26/00798/TCA Awaiting decision
The Manor House 6 Church Lane Sproxton Leicestershire LE14 4PZ
T1 - Cherry Reduce by up to 30% across canopy Reduce by 2.5m in height and spread T2 - Silver birch Reduce by up to 3m in height and reduce by up to 1.5m in spread T3 - Lime Reduce by up to 30% Reduce by up to 1m reduction in height Reduce by 0.5m in spread