4 Heathville Road Gloucester GL1 3DP Data via plota.co.uk

26/00443/TRECON - Trees in Conservation Areas Approved

Proposal

Removal of a dead Cherry Tree to the frontapplication of the property. This overhangs the pavement and adjacent electical substation. Removal of 3 mature Leylandii at the rear of the property (approx 25m+) and close to boundary of adjacent properties. These Removal of these trees is requested for the following reasons. 1. Should they fall (or branches) they have could damage to the property, neighbouring property and outbuildings 2. Due to their size the root system is likly to interfere with the footings of the neighbouring properties 3. They restrict light to the property and neighbouring property 4. There is concern relating to the health of one of the trees In addition there is a Yew tree to the front of the property and Bay tree to the rear which require removal/lopping but not sure if these fall in the requirements for the… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 May 2026
Validated
1 Jun 2026
Approved
1 Jun 2026

Approved on 1 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 26 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Gloucester
Application type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Postcode
GL1 3DP
Received
21 May 2026
Validated
1 Jun 2026
Ward
Kingsholm & Wotton
Case officer
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Target decision
13 Jul 2026
Decision
Tree Conservation Area No Objection
Decision date
1 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14953984
Env. assessment
No
Gloucester
Planning Authority Score
2.3/10
Poor
#261 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Gloucester ranks #185 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Gloucester is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Gloucester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #272 of 296
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #282 of 296
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #185 of 296
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #214 of 296
67%
Minor dwellings approved
27 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
30 decided
435
Total decisions
96 refused in the year to March 2026