2 York Villas Hyde Close Gloucester GL1 3PE

Pending 26/00277/TRECON
Council
Date received
25 Mar 2026
Date validated
1 Apr 2026
Postcode
GL1 3PE

Description

T.1 - Golden Macrocarpa in rear garden area - Tree has outgrown its setting - very large crown spread within a small domestic garden setting, with lateral branch work overhanging neighbouring properties to the rear, casting shade throughout the year to lower level windows and garden area. Remove to ground level.

Gloucester
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#256 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Gloucester ranks #191 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Gloucester is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
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Gloucester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #248 of 292
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #266 of 292
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #191 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #213 of 292
71%
Minor dwellings approved
28 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
31 decided
431
Total decisions
84 refused in 2025