Douro Villa Douro Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2PF Data via plota.co.uk

26/01168/CACN - Conservation Area Notification Approved

Proposal

T3 Paperbark Maple -Height and spread reduction of a maximum 0.75m, cutting back to strong secondary growth. Shape and balance. New shape indicated in red on image. T7 Paperbark Maple - Crown height and spread reduction of a maximum 0.75m, cutting back to strong secondary growth. Shape and balance. New shape indicated in red on image. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
21 Jul 2026
Validated
22 Jul 2026
Approved
22 Jul 2026

Approved on 22 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 23 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Cheltenham
Application type
Conservation Area Notification
Postcode
GL50 2PF
Received
21 Jul 2026
Validated
22 Jul 2026
Ward
Lansdown
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Sept 2026
Decision
No objection raised
Decision date
22 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Cheltenham Tree Services Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15098735
Env. assessment
No
Cheltenham
Planning Authority Score
8.7/10
Excellent
#11 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Cheltenham is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #63 out of 296. Only 28% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. 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
Cheltenham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #2 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #13 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #63 of 296
28%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #43 of 296
90%
Minor dwellings approved
60 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
89%
Change of use approved
18 decided
927
Total decisions
30 refused in the year to March 2026