Tree works
Three protected trees on Lime Walk have a five-day consultation for crown reduction because of storm damage.
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Planning applications, traffic orders, and consultations currently open. Comments on planning are public and your name is published with the comment.
41 live planning cases
9 traffic orders this month
21 days standard comment window
3 consultations closing soon
Planning applications
22 Harbour Lane (ref 2026/1142) proposes four new flats with no off-street parking. Neighbour comments close 18 September 2026. The officer report is due 2 October.
| Ref | Address | Proposal | Status | Comments close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/1142 | 22 Harbour Lane | Four flats, no parking | Consultation | 18 Sep 2026 |
| 2026/1108 | 8 Mill Lane | Rear dormer and loft conversion | Consultation | 12 Sep 2026 |
| 2026/1091 | Unit 4 Crane Yard | Change of use to café | Consultation | 20 Sep 2026 |
| 2026/1074 | 41 Eastfield Avenue | Single-storey rear extension | Officer report | closed |
| 2026/1055 | Riverside Library annex | Plant enclosure for boiler | Approved | ; |
| 2026/1033 | 15 Beacon View | Dropped kerb | Approved | ; |
| 2026/1019 | 3 Butcher Row | Illuminated fascia sign | Refused | ; |
| 2026/0994 | 90 Northgate Road | HMO for six occupants | Committee 24 Sep | closed |
| 2026/0970 | Bowling Green pavilion | Replacement roof | Approved | ; |
| 2026/0941 | 2 Ambulance Way | Staff cycle store | Approved | ; |
| 2026/0912 | 17 Lime Walk | Side extension | Withdrawn | ; |
| 2026/0888 | Quay Street car park | EV chargers ×12 | Consultation | 25 Sep 2026 |
Traffic regulation orders
| Order | Street | Change | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRO/26/41 | Quay Street | Bay suspension (water main) | 8–10 Sep 2026 |
| TRO/26/40 | School Road | 20 mph zone extension | from 14 Sep 2026 |
| TRO/26/38 | Market Square | Saturday pedestrianisation 10:00–16:00 | trial to 31 Dec |
| TRO/26/36 | Infirmary Road | No waiting, ambulance access | in force |
| TRO/26/33 | Hillcrest Road | Resident bays painted | from 1 Oct 2026 |
| TRO/26/31 | Dock Walk | One-way southbound | objection period to 15 Sep |
| TRO/26/29 | Elm Close | Disabled bay outside no. 12 | in force |
| TRO/26/22 | Northgate Road | Bus lane 07:00–10:00 | in force |
Consultations closing soon
- Waste collection frequency (move recycling to weekly); closes 11 September 2026
- Library opening hours at Hillcrest; closes 18 September 2026
- City centre 20 mph; closes 30 September 2026
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Licensing and public registers
Registers show applications for pavement licences, late-night refreshment, taxis, gambling, and premises licences. Representations may be published with your name and address.
| Register | Open items | Next hearing | How to comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premises licences | 6 | 16 Sep | Licensing representation |
| Pavement licences | 4 | 11 Sep | Street-trading comment |
| Taxi vehicle licences | 12 | monthly register | Information only |
| Gambling premises | 1 | 24 Sep | Responsible-authority route |
Environment and neighbourhood notices
Waste service change
Garden-waste subscriptions reopen 1 October. Recycling collection consultation closes 11 September.
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Before you comment
Use the application reference, state the planning or traffic issue you are commenting on, and avoid personal information about other people. Officers consider material planning matters such as design, traffic, privacy, daylight, heritage, and noise. They cannot consider property value or private disputes.