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26/01923/TCONR - Works to trees in conservation areas Approved

Proposal

Silver Birch (T1 & T2) Reduce by 30% as very large and in close proximity to property . There is also decay present in the main system from previous limb removal. Lawson Cypress (T3) Fell to ground level as tree is currently held together with strapping. Cedar (T4) Crown raise to 4.5m to allow builders access with machinery for development at property. Pear (T5) Fell to ground level as 80% decay and a retaining wall needs to be erected in its place due to development of property. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Jun 2026
Approved
16 Jul 2026

Approved on 16 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 18 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Cotswold
Application type
Works to trees in conservation areas
Postcode
GL54 5AU
Received
23 Jun 2026
Validated
23 Jun 2026
Ward
Bourton Vale
Parish
Temple Guiting
Case officer
Show
Target decision
4 Aug 2026
Decision
No objection
Decision date
16 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15032402
Comments by
4 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
Cotswold
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#218 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Cotswold is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #219 out of 296. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Cotswold decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #128 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #150 of 296
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #219 of 296
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #212 of 296
74%
Minor dwellings approved
123 decided (1-9 homes)
74%
Major dwellings approved
23 decided (10+ homes)
84%
Change of use approved
38 decided
1,252
Total decisions
138 refused in the year to March 2026