St Bartholomews Church Church Lane Sproxton

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/00952/ENQT5D Awaiting decision

  St Bartholomews Church Church Lane Sproxton

  A mature beech in the north-west corner of the churchyard has lost a major leader, estimated at 6 tonnes, which is now hung up in the crown of the adjacent tree. The failure appears to be a direct result of Ganoderma decay acting on a poor, included-bark union, and giant polypore (Meripilus giganteus) is also present at the base. Given the extent of decay and the tree's position beside Saltby Road, the tree cannot be made safe by pruning and full removal is recommended. A crane-assisted removal is advised as the safest method, which will need a road closure and the use of the field opposite for lowering and stacking timber.

  Submitted 6 Oct 2026

1. 29 Oct 2026

   Received by Melton

2. 2 Nov 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 December 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 92 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Melton for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Melton's median decision took 92 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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