34 Par Four Lane Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5GD
Consent
P0171/26/TPO
Description
Reduce canopy of Alder in front garden covered by A2 of DFTPO 172 by approximately 2 metres. Remove epicormic growth at base and raise canopy to 2.5 metres from ground level. Work is proposed to reduce overall size as tree is outgrowing position and to allow light filtration to underlying features.
5.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#118 of 282
Forest of Dean ranks #175 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
Forest of Dean decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #79 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #11 of 282
66%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #175 of 282
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #184 of 282
71%
Minor dwellings approved
84 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
11 decided
596
Total decisions
46 refused in 2025