44 Grace Gardens Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6QE

Permit 26/00639/TPO
Council
Date received
17 Apr 2026
Date validated
17 Apr 2026
Postcode
GL51 6QE

Description

T1 Blue Cedar Height reduction of 1.5m and spread by 1.5m, with 2m spread reduction to South side, cutting back to strong suitable secondary growth. Shape and balance. New shape indicated in red on image. To alleviate shading and allow for retention in smaller form, so as not to outgrow location.

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