2 Westend House Church Square Blakeney Gloucestershire GL15 4DX Data via plota.co.uk

P0201/26/TCA - Trees within a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Prune all overhanging branches of 2 x Lime trees (T1 and T2) along northern boundary line in rear garden back to the boundary to increase light into garden area. The trees are in close proximity to the house and require management to reduce excessive shading to rear ground floor windows and garden patio area. Excessive honeydew from Lime aphid causing nuisance on patio, furniture and windows. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
18 Feb 2026
Consultation
19 Feb 2026
Approved
24 Mar 2026

Approved on 24 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Trees within a Conservation Area
Postcode
GL15 4DX
Received
18 Feb 2026
Validated
18 Feb 2026
Ward
Newnham
Parish
Awre
Case officer
Show
Target decision
1 Apr 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
24 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
LM Tree Care Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14714114
Consultation
19 Feb 2026
Site notice
5 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No
Forest of Dean
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#114 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Forest of Dean ranks #149 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 49% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. 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
Forest of Dean decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #82 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #16 of 296
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #149 of 296
49%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #219 of 296
72%
Minor dwellings approved
85 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
1 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
9 decided
561
Total decisions
43 refused in the year to March 2026