Arnolds Field Estate The Downs Wickwar Wotton-U-Edge South Gloucestershire GL12 8JZ

Decided P26/00046/TCA
Date received
8 Jan 2026
Date validated
19 Jan 2026
Postcode
GL12 8JZ

Description

Works to fell 1no Sycamore Tree (T1) Works to 5no of Sycamore Trees (T2) to crown reduce by 1-2m in height within Wickwar Conservation Area.

South Gloucestershire
Planning Authority Score
3/10
Poor
#228 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Gloucestershire ranks #152 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. South Gloucestershire is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 80% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 80% approved vs 90% nationally
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South Gloucestershire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #234 of 282
80%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #264 of 282
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #152 of 282
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #178 of 282
71%
Minor dwellings approved
212 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
121 decided
1,561
Total decisions
283 refused in 2025