Old Rectory Brimpsfield Gloucestershire

Awaiting decision 26/01221/TPO
Council
Date received
17 Apr 2026
Date validated
17 Apr 2026
Postcode
GL4 8LD

Description

All works as per my report referenced 15152 / 77376. Summary below. T766. Deodar Cedar. Reduce end weight of all limbs by selective reduction of up to 1.0m. T767A. Holly. Fell to near ground level. Group 2. Birch x 3. Reduce their height by up to 4.0m to leave no less than 14.0m and the group crown diameter by up to 2.0m to leave no less than 4.0m. Group 5. Horse Chestnut x 13. To reduce shading to the garden and improve stability and safety for the road users, reduce the height of the group by up to 7.0m to leave no less than 14.0m and the group crown diameter by up to 3.0m to leave no less than 6.0m.

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