Grange Cottage London Road Hartley Wintney Hook Hampshire RG27 8RR

Pending 26/00526/CA
Council
Date received
7 Apr 2026
Date validated
7 Apr 2026
Postcode
RG27 8RR

Description

1. Salix spp. - Reduce by 3 metres (currently approx. 6m tall) 2. Salix spp. - Reduce by 3 metres (currently approx. 6m tall) 3. Blackthorn (Sloe) - Reduce by 2 metres (currently approx. 5m tall) 4. Rowan mountain ash - Reduce by 2 metres (currently approx. 5m tall) 5. Maple - Pollard to 3-4 metres (currently approx. 8 metres) and remove 3 lower branches 6. Maple - Pollard to 3-4 metres (currently approx 9 metres) and remove 2 lower branches 7. Alder - Reduce by 2m (currently approx. 4m tall) 8. Silver Birch - Reduce crown height by 2m

Hart
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#152 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Hart is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #95 out of 292. Hart is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 84% approved vs 90% nationally
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Hart decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #251 of 292
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #249 of 292
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #95 of 292
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #107 of 292
57%
Minor dwellings approved
49 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
17 decided
734
Total decisions
140 refused in 2025