Planning application
21 The Leas Cottesmore Rutland LE15 7DG
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
(T1) 1 no. Oak - Crown lift over the driveway and front garden to 3 metres in height , cut back the branches overhanging the garage to give a 2 metre clearance , cut back the branches that overhang the gravel drive back to the edge of the gravel.
As published by the council, reference 2025/1062/PTA
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/1062/PTA
- Type
- Protected Tree Application
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approve
- Received
- 27 Aug 2025
- Validated
- 27 Aug 2025
- Decided
- 21 Oct 2025
- Ward
- Cottesmore Ward
- Parish
- Cottesmore Parish Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- LE15 7DG
Site history
Applications at this address on the Rutland register
This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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2025/1064/CAT Granted
21 The Leas Cottesmore Rutland LE15 7DG
(T2) 1 no. Lime - Pollard to 8 metres in height. (G1) 3 no. Birch Trees - Fell and remove.
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2021/0521/CAT Granted
21 The Leas Cottesmore Rutland LE15 7DG
T1/T2 (silver birch), T3 (Conifer), T4 (Holly) - fell to ground level to make way for new landscape design. T5 Atlas cedar - Reduce to former reduction points (approximately 0.5-1m height and spread) and raise the crown by the removal of the 3 lowest primary branches to provide better light infiltration to the garden. T6 Lime - Reduce back to former reduction points (approximately 1m in height and spread) to provide better light infiltration to the garden. T7 Box elder - Reduce back to the boundary to abate encroachment.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Aug 2025
Received by Rutland
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21 Oct 2025
Decision issued: Approve
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20 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Willow Tree Services Lincs Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Peterborough
Active · incorporated 2011 · Peterborough
46 applications on PlanIndex · across 7 councils · 94% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
9 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Rutland granted permission on 21 October 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
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
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21 The Leas Cottesmore Rutland LE15 7DG
(T2) 1 no. Lime - Pollard to 8 metres in height. (G1) 3 no. Birch Trees - Fell and remove.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
21 The Leas Cottesmore Rutland LE15 7DG
T1/T2 (silver birch), T3 (Conifer), T4 (Holly) - fell to ground level to make way for new landscape design. T5 Atlas cedar - Reduce to former reduction points (approximately 0.5-1m height and spread) and raise the crown by the removal of the 3 lowest primary branches to provide better light infiltration to the garden. T6 Lime - Reduce back to former reduction points (approximately 1m in height and spread) to provide better light infiltration to the garden. T7 Box elder - Reduce back to the boundary to abate encroachment.
Granted Trees 4 docs -
Cottesmore Grange 67 Main Street Cottesmore Rutland LE15 7DH
91% historically approved · decision due ~9 Oct
Mixed Species (G001) - reduce secondary branches to primary limb; reduce over extended branch by 2-2.5m in spread. Sycamore tree (G002) remove major deadwood. Beech tree (G003) Option 2 - Reduce to high stump sufficient to prevent failure onto highway or neighbouring property. Ash tree (G004) reduce overextended limb by approx. 5m from distal end. Black Poplar (T001) - reduce to primary pollard heads. Sycamore tree (T002) - remove major deadwood. Sycamore tree (T003) - remove major deadwood. Norway Spruce (T004) - reduce by 3m in height and spread of subordinate eastern stem. Ash Tree (T005) - Raise crown to 6m over highway.
Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs -
The Sun Inn 25 Main Street Cottesmore Rutland LE15 7DH
87% historically approved · decision due ~4 Aug
Removal of the existing 1960s rear extension and construction of a replacement single-storey rear extension, replacement glazing and flat roof, enhancements to the rear external seating area including a new pergola and additional seating, installation of new external doors, repairs to the rear section of the building, and associated internal alterations and reconfiguration to improve circulation and operational efficiency.
Decided Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 15 docsSmall domestic -
The Sun Inn 25 Main Street Cottesmore Rutland LE15 7DH
Removal of the existing 1960s rear extension and construction of a replacement single-storey rear extension, replacement glazing and flat roof, enhancements to the rear external seating area including a new pergola and additional seating, installation of new external doors, repairs to the rear section of the building, and associated internal alterations and reconfiguration to improve circulation and operational efficiency.
Granted Extension Windows or glazing 14 docsSmall domestic -
25 The Leas Cottesmore Rutland LE15 7DG
T1 - silver birch crown reduce east only by up to 1.5m in height and spread. T2 - Holly Reduce in height by up to 1m and reduce back from driveway (east ) by 0.5m where encroaching over driveway. G1 - Pine/fir and cedar - remove lowest primary branches (west) where encroaching over neighbours property. G2 - Fir/cedar raise crowns to clear boundary wall (east) by removal of lowest primary branches.
Granted Trees 3 docsSmall domestic
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