The Old Rectory Siston Lane Siston South Gloucestershire BS16 9LR Data via plota.co.uk

P26/00054/TCA - Trees in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Works to crown reduce 1.no Yew Tree by 1m. Works to 1.no Yew Tree to trim to previous levels. Works to crown reduce 1.no Portuguese Laurel Tree by 1m. Trees situated within the Siston Conservation Area. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 Jan 2026
Approved
13 Feb 2026

Approved on 13 Feb 2026 · Fully Delegated · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

South Gloucestershire
Planning Authority Score
2.8/10
Poor
#239 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

South Gloucestershire ranks #178 out of 296 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 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
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South Gloucestershire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
85%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #210 of 296
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #263 of 296
61%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #178 of 296
45%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #195 of 296
75%
Minor dwellings approved
220 decided (1-9 homes)
93%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
84%
Change of use approved
105 decided
1,585
Total decisions
245 refused in the year to March 2026