3 Apple Orchard Close Gretton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5DA

Awaiting decision 26/00307/TCA
Council
Date received
13 Apr 2026
Date validated
13 Apr 2026
Postcode
GL54 5DA

Description

Crown reduction on Holm Oak up to 2m radial. Prune to previous pruning point. Objective - maintain tree growth, and reduce casting shade on neighbouring properties.

3.3/10
Planning Authority Score
#218 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

Tewkesbury is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #194 out of 282. 51% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Tewkesbury decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #154 of 282
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #154 of 282
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #194 of 282
51%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #222 of 282
67%
Minor dwellings approved
97 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
38 decided
718
Total decisions
85 refused in 2025