The Rectory Elkstone Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9PD
Awaiting decision
26/01234/TCONR
Description
Mature ash with dieback symptoms surrounded by other mature trees, by the main drive of the property - Fell to ground level.
3.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#208 of 282
Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.
Cotswold is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #207 out of 282. 48% 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%).
Cotswold decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #128 of 282
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #140 of 282
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #207 of 282
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #204 of 282
75%
Minor dwellings approved
141 decided (1-9 homes)
74%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
31 decided
1,287
Total decisions
141 refused in 2025