Planning application
Communial Area Flats 1-7 Arnoldfield Court Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 8GL
Works: Trees
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Proposal
Works to trees following Tree Survey Report. T1 - Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam)- reduce and reshape crown by 2.5m and remove dead and diseased wood. T4 - Betula pubescens (Downy Birch) - reduce and reshape crown by 2.5m - reduce crown by 3m to address asymmetry and bowed lean and reshape. T24 - Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) - Sever Ivy to 1.5m and reduce crown by 3m. T25 - Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam)- Sever Ivy to 1.5m, reduce crown by 3m, remove dead and diseased wood. T27 - Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) - Reduce and reshape crown by 2.5m and reduce height by 4m and reshape. T28 - Quercus robur (English Oak) - reduce and reshape crown by 2.5m. Reduce crown height by 4m and reshape and remove dead and diseased wood. T29 - Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan)- crown lift to 2.5 metres. T31 - Quercus cerris (Turkey Oak)- basal/epicormic growth removal to 3m. Reduce and reshape crown by 2.5m, reduce crown height by 4m and reshape, remove dead and diseased wood.
As published by the council, reference S26/1338
Application record
- Reference
- S26/1338
- Type
- Works to TPO Tree(s)
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 5 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 6 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Grantham Arnoldfield Ward
- Parish
- Grantham Town Council
- Postcode
- NG31 8GL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Aug 2026
Received by South Kesteven
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6 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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8 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 1 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
South Kesteven took a median of 64 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
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Gristwood and Toms Ltd Agent, registered in Windlesham
Active · incorporated 1991 · Windlesham
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This application is with South Kesteven for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year South Kesteven decided tree works applications in a median of 35 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.
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