1 Moorend Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0EP

No objection 26/00585/CACN
Council
Date received
10 Apr 2026
Date validated
10 Apr 2026
Postcode
GL53 0EP

Description

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.

8.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#8 of 282

Cheltenham is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #83 out of 282. 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.

Cheltenham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #7 of 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #25 of 282
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #83 of 282
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #42 of 282
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