Abbels House Elkstone Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9PB

Awaiting decision 26/01293/TCONR
Council
Date received
23 Apr 2026
Date validated
23 Apr 2026
Postcode
GL53 9PB

Description

T1 Sycamore - Remove ? Specification to include complete removal by sectional dismantling with the use of Arboricultural lowering techniques to ground level T2 Ash - Remove ? Specification to include complete removal by sectional dismantling with the use of Arboricultural lowering techniques to ground level T3 Maple - Remove ? Specification to include complete removal by sectional dismantling with the use of Arboricultural lowering techniques to ground level T4 Silver Birch - Crown Reduction Works ? Specification to include a height reduction of 3m and spread by 1m, cutting back to strong suitable secondary growth. Shape and balance. New shape indicated in red on image T5 Corsican Black Pine - Crown Reduction Works ? Specification to include a spread reduction of 0.75m, giving a minimum of 1m clearance away from building, cutting back to strong secondary growth. Shape and balance. New shape indicated in red on image

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