Clearwell C Of E Primary School Church Road Clearwell Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8LG Data via plota.co.uk

P0404/26/TCA - Trees within a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Hedge line at the rear of the astroturf play area. Reduce all the Hazel and mixed hedge to fence height. Leave the Ash and Sycamore, ring the Ivy at the base. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 Apr 2026
Consultation
2 Apr 2026
Approved
30 Apr 2026

Approved on 30 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Trees within a Conservation Area
Postcode
GL16 8LG
Received
1 Apr 2026
Validated
1 Apr 2026
Ward
Newland & Sling
Parish
Newland
Case officer
Show
Target decision
13 May 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
30 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Chapel Tree Services

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
DF15582
Consultation
2 Apr 2026
Site notice
2 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Forest of Dean
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#114 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Forest of Dean ranks #149 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 49% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. 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
Forest of Dean decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #82 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #16 of 296
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #149 of 296
49%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #219 of 296
72%
Minor dwellings approved
85 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
1 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
9 decided
561
Total decisions
43 refused in the year to March 2026