Townsend House 15 Green Lane Leominster Herefordshire HR6 8QJ

Valid P261482/J - Works to trees covered by TPO
Date received
19 May 2026
Date validated
20 May 2026
Postcode
HR6 8QJ
Type
Works to trees covered by TPO

Description

Carry out remedial crown reduction works to T1 (Irish Yew). Reduction in overall height to suitable live growth points/recent small branch breakouts in order to maintain the tree's natural form and long-term stability. Installation/adjustment of supportive branch wiring/tie system to help retain and maintain the tree's existing shape and structure.

Herefordshire
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#218 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Herefordshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #255 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 (96%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Herefordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #37 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #52 of 292
43%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #255 of 292
60%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #265 of 292
90%
Minor dwellings approved
276 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
21 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
91 decided
1,389
Total decisions
90 refused in 2025