26 Bigstone Meadow Tutshill Chepstow NP16 7JU

Pending Consideration P0597/26/TPO
Council
Date received
21 May 2026
Date validated
21 May 2026
Postcode
NP16 7JU

Description

Lift canopy of Acer covered by T1 of Tree Preservation Order number DFTPO 152 by 3 metres to maintain health of the tree by preventing heavy foliage from causing breaks of both major and minor branches in adverse weather conditions.

Forest of Dean
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#93 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Forest of Dean ranks #144 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. 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
Forest of Dean decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #79 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #12 of 292
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #144 of 292
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #191 of 292
71%
Minor dwellings approved
84 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
11 decided
596
Total decisions
46 refused in 2025