The Model Engineers Ground Hatherley Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire Data via plota.co.uk

26/00553/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

T642. Maple species. Fell to near ground level. T645. Poplar species. Fell to near ground level. T651. Lombardy Poplar. Reduce crown height to leave approximately 18.0m in height on completion. T652. Scots Pine. This tree is now dead. Fell to near ground level. 2 Scots Pine near item (2). These trees are now dead. Fell to near ground level. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Mar 2026
Validated
31 Mar 2026
Approved
1 Apr 2026

Approved on 1 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Cheltenham
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
GL51 6PF
Received
30 Mar 2026
Validated
31 Mar 2026
Ward
Benhall/The Reddings/Fiddlers Green
Case officer
Show
Target decision
26 May 2026
Decision
Permit
Decision date
1 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Agent

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14823569
Env. assessment
No
Cheltenham
Planning Authority Score
8.7/10
Excellent
#11 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Cheltenham is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #63 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Cheltenham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #2 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #13 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #63 of 296
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #43 of 296
90%
Minor dwellings approved
60 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
18 decided
927
Total decisions
30 refused in the year to March 2026