53 Prestbury Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 2BY Data via plota.co.uk

26/00902/CACN - Conservation Area Notification Approved

Proposal

Crown reduction of around 2m on silver birch tree, remove small beech tree as it is going to damage the fence and property. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Jun 2026
Validated
5 Jun 2026
Approved
5 Jun 2026

Approved on 5 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Cheltenham
Application type
Conservation Area Notification
Postcode
GL52 2BY
Received
3 Jun 2026
Validated
5 Jun 2026
Ward
Pittville
Case officer
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Target decision
17 Jul 2026
Decision
No objection raised
Decision date
5 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14979276
Env. assessment
No
Cheltenham
Planning Authority Score
8.7/10
Excellent
#11 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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