Penfold Main Road Pillowell Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4QY
Decided
P0062/26/TCA
Description
Cut old Apple tree adjacent to neighbour's boundary to above the graft line. The tree has a large hole in the main stem and is dangerous in its present state.
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