9 Cricklade Road Highworth Swindon SN6 7BW

Pending S/TWC/26/0455
Council
Date received
7 Apr 2026
Date validated
7 Apr 2026
Postcode
SN6 7BW

Description

Works to Trees Within Conservation Area. T1- LIME, COMMON (Tilia x europaea) The mature lime tree located along the property boundary has begun to cause structural issues, including visible subsidence and displacement of the boundary wall. Its proximity to the client?s property and associated structures presents an increasing risk of further damage if the tree is retained. While the tree forms part of a row of lime trees and contributes to the local landscape character, the client?s priority is the long-term stability and safety of their property and the surrounding built elements. Given the ongoing structural impact and the potential for progressive deterioration, removal is being sought as a preventative measure to avoid further damage. If consent is granted, the tree will be dismantled using appropriate arboricultural rigging techniques to ensure a controlled, safe, and professional removal with minimal impact on the surrounding area.

Swindon
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#41 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Swindon is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #17 out of 292. Only 13% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

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Swindon decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #142 of 292
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #209 of 292
89%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #17 of 292
13%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #7 of 292
83%
Minor dwellings approved
72 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
64 decided
772
Total decisions
83 refused in 2025