South Muskham Prebend Church Street Southwell

Pending 26/00597/TWCA
Date received
23 Apr 2026
Date validated
24 Apr 2026
Postcode
NG25 0HG

Description

T1 Acer (Maple) Situated adjacent to a residential dwelling, within close proximity to apartment buildings. This is a mature specimen that has previously undergone pruning works and responded well, demonstrating good vitality and recovery. Proposed Works: Crown reduction of up to 3 metres, reducing back to appropriate growth points while maintaining the natural form and shape of the tree. Works will aim to balance the crown, reduce end-weight, and ensure continued suitability for its location adjacent to built structures T2 Acer (Maple) Located adjacent to the highway and overhanging the pedestrian footpath. The tree has been previously managed and exhibits established pruning points. Proposed Works: Crown reduction of approximately 1 metre, pruning back to previous reduction points where appropriate. Works will maintain clearance over the highway and footpath while preserving the tree?s natural form and amenity value.

Newark and Sherwood
Planning Authority Score
4.3/10
Below average
#183 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Newark and Sherwood is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #203 out of 292. 49% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Newark and Sherwood decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #102 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #79 of 292
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #203 of 292
49%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #220 of 292
81%
Minor dwellings approved
111 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
30 decided
746
Total decisions
67 refused in 2025