Yew Tree Cottage Coberley Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9QZ

Decided 26/00357/TCONR
Council
Date received
4 Feb 2026
Date validated
4 Feb 2026
Postcode
GL53 9QZ

Description

(1) Prunus by the wall - Reduce its height by approximately 25% to leave the tree approximately 6.5m tall. - Reduce its spread all round by approximately 25% to leave a radial crown spread of approximately 3.0m - Thin the crown by 30% and shape. (2)Laburnum on the side boundary- Reduce its height and spread by approximately 30%, to leave it approximately 6.0m tall and with a radial crown spread of approximately 3.0m but cutting back to within 1.0m of the boundary where it overhangs toward the adjacent cottage- Thin the crown by approximately 30% and shape

Cotswold
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#215 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Cotswold is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #214 out of 292. 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%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Cotswold decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #131 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #144 of 292
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #214 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #211 of 292
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