15 Forge Lane, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 4HF

Pending 26/1979/TPO - Works to TPO Trees
Date received
2 Jun 2026
Postcode
CW12 4HF
Type
Works to TPO Trees

Description

Two Sycamore, one Beech and two Oak trees The trees are mature with canopy growth extending towards the property - 1. Crown thinning and branch shortening by the maximum permissible to prevent damage to the property (Sycamore 2 and Beech branches overhang the gable end of the property), improve light to the garden, and reduce leaf, tree and bird debris; 2. Removal of dead truck on Sycamore 1; 3. Removal of dead branch on Oak 1 that extends close to the garage roof; and 4. Work to the top of Oak 1 following possible Summer branch drop during the current heatwave

Cheshire East
Planning Authority Score
1.5/10
Poor
#282 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Cheshire East is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #277 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 68% 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 (90%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Cheshire East decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #163 of 292
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #185 of 292
34%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #277 of 292
68%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #282 of 292
73%
Minor dwellings approved
329 decided (1-9 homes)
77%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
116 decided
2,460
Total decisions
323 refused in 2025