Planning application
The Rectory 13A Back Lane Colsterworth Lincolnshire NG33 5NJ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
G1 - Group of 3 x horse chestnut, growing towards house - Provide approx 3m clearance from any part of the house and 4m crown raise on the surrounding horse chestnut trees G2 - Group of 3 x silver birch, growing towards house - prune 3m away from property & 2.5m from ground level T1 - Beech growing towards house - tree over patio, crown raise to 4m all around canopy
As published by the council, reference S26/0918
Application record
- Reference
- S26/0918
- Type
- Works to TPO Tree(s)
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Work Allowed
- Received
- 27 May 2026
- Validated
- 27 May 2026
- Decided
- 30 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Isaac Newton Ward
- Parish
- Colsterworth Parish Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- NG33 5NJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the South Kesteven register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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S26/1424 Awaiting decision
The Rectory 13A Back Lane Colsterworth Lincolnshire NG33 5NJ
T1 Horse Chestnut - Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level for road clearance, pruning only necessary lower branches back to suitable growth points. T2 Box Elder - Reduce lateral branches overhanging the boundary only, pruning back to suitable growth points. No height or overall crown reduction proposed. T3 Yew - Selectively reduce lateral branches overhanging the private road by approximately 1.0 -1.5m, back to suitable growth points, with no height reduction. T4 Beech - Selectively reduce lateral branches by up to approximately 1.0 m to improve light penetration, retaining the tree's natural form and height. T5 Horse Chestnut - Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level for road clearance, pruning only necessary lower branches back to suitable growth points. G1 Sycamores (T6, T7, T8, T11 and T12) -Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level, removing only lower branches necessary to achieve clearance and retaining natural form. T9 Laurel - Light formative Niwaki-style pruning to refine shape and improve light penetration, retaining overall size and character. T10 Holly -Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level for private road clearance, retaining natural form. G2 Yews (T13, T14 and T15) - Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level to improve clearance, light and air movement, with no height reduction. T16 and T17 Sycamores - Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level for road clearance, removing only necessary lower branches. T18 Hawthorn - Remove dead lateral branches only, pruning back to suitable points where required. T19 and T20 Apple Trees - Selectively reduce lateral branches by up to approximately 1.5m to improve crown form and balance, retaining overall height and natural canopy shape.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 May 2026
Received by South Kesteven
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30 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Work Allowed
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22 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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Crimson Kings (Midlands) Ltd Agent, registered in Grantham
Active · incorporated 2021 · Grantham
28 applications on PlanIndex · across 4 councils · 100% granted
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South Kesteven granted permission on 30 June 2026, 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
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T1 Horse Chestnut - Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level for road clearance, pruning only necessary lower branches back to suitable growth points. T2 Box Elder - Reduce lateral branches overhanging the boundary only, pruning back to suitable growth points. No height or overall crown reduction proposed. T3 Yew - Selectively reduce lateral branches overhanging the private road by approximately 1.0 -1.5m, back to suitable growth points, with no height reduction. T4 Beech - Selectively reduce lateral branches by up to approximately 1.0 m to improve light penetration, retaining the tree's natural form and height. T5 Horse Chestnut - Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level for road clearance, pruning only necessary lower branches back to suitable growth points. G1 Sycamores (T6, T7, T8, T11 and T12) -Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level, removing only lower branches necessary to achieve clearance and retaining natural form. T9 Laurel - Light formative Niwaki-style pruning to refine shape and improve light penetration, retaining overall size and character. T10 Holly -Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level for private road clearance, retaining natural form. G2 Yews (T13, T14 and T15) - Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level to improve clearance, light and air movement, with no height reduction. T16 and T17 Sycamores - Crown raise to approximately 2.4m above existing ground level for road clearance, removing only necessary lower branches. T18 Hawthorn - Remove dead lateral branches only, pruning back to suitable points where required. T19 and T20 Apple Trees - Selectively reduce lateral branches by up to approximately 1.5m to improve crown form and balance, retaining overall height and natural canopy shape.
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