Bridge House Fairford Road Downington Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3DL

Decided 26/00471/TCONR
Council
Date received
12 Feb 2026
Date validated
12 Feb 2026
Postcode
GL7 3DL

Description

Atlantic Blue Cedar (north-eastern corner of rear garden) - request permission to reduce crown all over by 30% (up to 1.8m) and shape, as it is leaning towards neighbouring house

3.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#208 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

Cotswold is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #207 out of 282. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Cotswold decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #128 of 282
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #140 of 282
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #207 of 282
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #204 of 282
75%
Minor dwellings approved
141 decided (1-9 homes)
74%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
31 decided
1,287
Total decisions
141 refused in 2025