St Michaels Abbey 280 Farnborough Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 7NQ

Registered 26/00205/CATPP
Council
Date received
22 Apr 2026
Date validated
22 Apr 2026
Postcode
GU14 7NQ

Description

Area A as per submitted plan, remove all the smaller diameter trees (<400mm DBH) within 12 metres of the driveway. Crown lift all retained trees within the area to no more than 7 metres from ground level. Clear all understorey (Laurels, Rhododendrons and Holly) within 12 metres of the driveway. All trees are within the St Michaels Abbey Conservation Area

8.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#3 of 282

Rushmoor is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #50 out of 282. Only 25% 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 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Rushmoor decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #14 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #18 of 282
88%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #50 of 282
25%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #31 of 282
73%
Minor dwellings approved
15 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
7 decided
313
Total decisions
14 refused in 2025