1 Moorend Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0EP Data via plota.co.uk

26/00585/CACN - Conservation Area Notification Approved

Proposal

T.1 - Walnut in rear garden - reduce crown by 2-3m back to previous reduction points and shape lateral branches by 1.5m G.1 - Sycamore group along rear boundary line - re-pollard back to previous pruning points. Clean crown of squirrel damaged branches. T.2 - Apple along eastern boundary line - reduce crown by 3m back to previous pruning points and shape. T.3 - Crab apple along rear boundary line - reduce crown extension growth by 2-3m and shape to leave a balance tree form.T.4 - Golden Monterey cypress in rear garden - remove to ground level - blocking light into neighbouring gardens. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Apr 2026
Approved
15 Apr 2026

Approved on 15 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Cheltenham
Application type
Conservation Area Notification
Postcode
GL53 0EP
Received
10 Apr 2026
Validated
10 Apr 2026
Ward
Leckhampton
Parish
Leckhampton With Warden Hill
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
22 May 2026
Decision
No objection raised
Decision date
15 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
LM Tree Care Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14847161
Env. assessment
No
Cheltenham
Planning Authority Score
8.7/10
Excellent
#8 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Cheltenham is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #48 out of 292. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% 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, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #8 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #25 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #48 of 292
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #44 of 292
88%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
19 decided
1,021
Total decisions
36 refused in 2025