8 St Judes Walk Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7RU Data via plota.co.uk

26/00793/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

T1 English Oak - crown reduction works specification to include a height reduction of 3.5m and spread by 2.5m, cutting back to strong suitable secondary growth. Shape and balance, crown lift over access road to alleviate conflict with refuse lorries, T2 Silver Lime - reduce back by a maximum of 3m, lower limb extending over neighbouring property, cutting back to strong secondary growth,… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
15 May 2026
Approved
18 May 2026

Approved on 18 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Cheltenham
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
GL53 7RU
Received
15 May 2026
Validated
15 May 2026
Ward
Charlton Park
Parish
Charlton Kings
Case officer
Show
Target decision
10 Jul 2026
Decision
Permit
Decision date
18 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Cheltenham Tree Services Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14938486
Env. assessment
No
Cheltenham
Planning Authority Score
8.7/10
Excellent
#11 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Cheltenham is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #63 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Cheltenham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #2 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #13 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #63 of 296
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #43 of 296
90%
Minor dwellings approved
60 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
18 decided
927
Total decisions
30 refused in the year to March 2026