Planning application
S26/1032
14 Woodlands Drive Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9DJ
Proposal
Fell Horse Chestnut tree (T1) to 4m monolith and reduce height of other Horse Chestnut tree (T2) from 17m to 11m. (TPO-5).
As published by the council, reference S26/1032
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Jun 2026
Received by South Kesteven
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19 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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23 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Work Allowed
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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S26/1222 Awaiting decision
Beaconfield Centre 12 - 14 Beacon Lane Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9DF
Complete all works on March 2026 NHS Beaconsfield report and remove Sycamore (T047) marked as urgent on report down to ground level. (TPO-317).
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S26/1256 Awaiting decision
7 & 9 Harrowby Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9DT
Section 211 Notice to remove 2 stems on a Tulip tree (T1) and pollard remainder of the tree by one third to leave a finished height of 5.5m. To also reduce height by 2m and sides by 0.5m on a Conifer tree (T2).
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S26/0796 Granted
11 Barracks Square Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9DG
Building Refurbishment
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S26/1191 Awaiting decision
Cornerways 55 St Catherine's Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9DE
Removal of 2 pine trees.
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S21/1177 Granted
Kesteven And Grantham Girls School Playing Field Sandon Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9AU
T83 - Acer pseudoplantanus sycamore semi-mature to crown lifting the sycamore trees over the gardens of the neighbouring dwellings to 4.5-5m from ground level. T81 - Elder mature trees to fell. Hawthorn hedge to be reduced along this line.
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S24/1674 Granted
74 Harrowby Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 9DS
Section 211 notice to crown reduce whole Oak tree by between 1-2m, crown raise to 4m above ground level and remove limb that grows over shed back to main limb.
Other trees applications
In South Kesteven
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S26/0958 Granted
Pickworth House 31 High Street Caythorpe Lincolnshire NG32 3DR
Section 211 notice to reduce Sycamore tree (Acer pseudoplatanus) by 4m/4.5m (yellow ring), remove Sycamore tree (Acer pseudoplatanus, red ring) and Yew (Taxus baccata) remove (blue ring).
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S26/1231 Granted
Denton Lodge Main Street Denton Lincolnshire NG32 1LD
Section 211 notice to remove Holly tree (T1).
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S26/1215 Granted
The Grange Church Lane Caythorpe Lincolnshire NG32 3EL
Section 211 Notice to remove Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) tree - (yellow ring).
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S26/1195 Granted
10 Rectory Lane Harlaxton Lincolnshire NG32 1HD
Works to six trees within a Conservation Area.
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S26/1176 Granted
The Chestnuts The Grove Hanthorpe Lincolnshire PE10 0RD
Sycamore (T1) - thin crown by 15%. Horse Chestnut (T2) - thin crown by 15% and clear garage by 1.5m