Planning application
16 Temple Close Towcester NN12 6LS
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Large mature Beech tree. Reduce x2 limbs back to the boundary line as they hang over into the garden and cause problems. This can be done sympathetically and leave the tree in good condition, aesthetically and for the trees health in the long run.
As published by the council, reference 2026/0776/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/0776/TPO
- Type
- Works to Trees (Preservation Order)
- Status
- 10 - Approved
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approval
- Received
- 16 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 16 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 28 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Towcester Ward
- Parish
- Towcester
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- NN12 6LS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Feb 2026
Received by West Northamptonshire
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28 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Approval
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10 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
West Northamptonshire granted permission on 28 April 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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