26 Bigstone Meadow Tutshill Chepstow NP16 7JU Data via plota.co.uk

P0597/26/TPO - Works to Trees Covered by TPO Approved

Proposal

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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 May 2026
Consultation
21 May 2026
Approved
7 Jul 2026

Approved on 7 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 10 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to Trees Covered by TPO
Postcode
NP16 7JU
Received
21 May 2026
Validated
21 May 2026
Ward
Tidenham
Parish
Tidenham
Case officer
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Target decision
16 Jul 2026
Decision
Granted Permission
Decision date
7 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14952084
Consultation
21 May 2026
Site notice
29 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Forest of Dean
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#114 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Forest of Dean ranks #149 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 49% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% 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, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #82 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #16 of 296
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #149 of 296
49%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #219 of 296
72%
Minor dwellings approved
85 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
1 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
9 decided
561
Total decisions
43 refused in the year to March 2026