31 High Street Osbournby Sleaford Lincolnshire NG34 0DN

Awaiting decision 26/0265/TCA
Date received
27 Feb 2026
Date validated
27 Feb 2026
Postcode
NG34 0DN

Description

T1 Contorted Hazel - Reduce by 20% (1.5m in branch length, and no greater than 45mm diameter) and shape. Possible removal of the two lower limbs. T2 Cherry - Reduce by approximately 30% (2m in branch length and no more than 45mm diameter). Deadwood, plus minor thinning of the inner canopy to prevent branch rub. T3 and T4 Elder x 2 - Fell and remove. Cut the stumps as low as possible. See pictures

North Kesteven
Planning Authority Score
6.6/10
Good
#75 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

North Kesteven ranks #114 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 99% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
99% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North Kesteven decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #4 of 292
99%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #5 of 292
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #114 of 292
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #181 of 292
90%
Minor dwellings approved
71 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
31 decided
637
Total decisions
18 refused in 2025