Planning application
4 Erskin Wood Spratton NN6 8JP
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Sycamore (T1): Crown reduce by 2.5 to 3 metres; retaining a natural, flowing canopy, Yew (T2): Crown reduce by 1.5 to 2 metres; retaining a natural, flowing canopy. Provide clearance from neighbouring trees, Sycamore (T3): Crown reduce by 2.5 to 3 metres; retaining a natural, flowing canopy, Wellingtonia (T4): Crown reduce over-extended limbs by 2.5 to 3 metres; retaining a natural, flowing canopy. Reduce height of ivy by 30% and trim sides to match.
As published by the council, reference 2025/4275/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 2025/4275/TPO
- Type
- Works to Trees (Preservation Order)
- Status
- 10 - Approved
- Decision
- Approval
- Received
- 14 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 14 Oct 2025
- Decided
- 5 Dec 2025
- Ward
- Naseby Ward
- Parish
- Spratton
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- NN6 8JP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Oct 2025
Received by West Northamptonshire
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5 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Approval
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
West Northamptonshire granted permission on 5 December 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.
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