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The Rectory 13A Back Lane Colsterworth Lincolnshire NG33 5NJ

Granted South Kesteven S26/1424 Works to TPO Tree(s)

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference S26/1424

Application record

Reference
S26/1424
Type
Works to TPO Tree(s)
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Work Allowed
Received
21 Aug 2026
Validated
21 Aug 2026
Decided
1 Oct 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: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • S26/0918 Granted

    The Rectory 13A Back Lane Colsterworth Lincolnshire NG33 5NJ

    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

    Decided 30 Jun 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Aug 2026

    Received by South Kesteven

  2. 27 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 1 Oct 2026

    Decision issued: Work Allowed

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

5 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

South Kesteven granted permission on 1 October 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

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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    Granted Trees 5 docs

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