14 Fox Dale Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2UZ

Pending S26/0648
Date received
13 Apr 2026
Date validated
15 Apr 2026
Postcode
PE9 2UZ

Description

THIS IS A FIVE DAY NOTICE The tree is a chestnut which last night tore one of its 2 stems (total failure). The one that failed fell back into the garden and didnt do any damage but the remaining stem is over the footway and road (Casterton Rd in Stamford which is a very busy road). This tree was inspected last year and although some timber was noted to be in poor condition, it was considered that the reaction timber around the area showed the tree was adapting to the internal weakness and risk was minimal. In light of the condition of the timber at the failed attachment point (now visible) I would like to remove the remaining stem as soon as possible as the consequences of a failure over the road or footway are potentially fatal. I have tried to contact the department today by phone repeatedly and by email. I will try again tomorrow but it is my intention to take the tree down on Wed 15th in order to remove the risk to the public. I will document the fell.

South Kesteven
Planning Authority Score
2.2/10
Poor
#261 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Kesteven is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #262 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 60% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
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South Kesteven decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #119 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #155 of 292
42%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #262 of 292
60%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #268 of 292
75%
Minor dwellings approved
102 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
21 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
46 decided
980
Total decisions
97 refused in 2025