St Marys Church Lower Swell Gloucestershire Data via plota.co.uk

26/01960/TCONR - Works to trees in conservation areas Awaiting decision
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

T1: Sycamore. Tree work to be carried out: Reduce sycamore crown by 25-30%. Maximum branch diameter 100mm. Maximum branch length 2m. Reduce larger overhanging limb by more than 30% whilst still working to BS3998. Remove two damaged limbs. Reason for works: To prevent further failure due to basal damage and a history of dropping limbs into neighbouring property. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
25 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 4 Jul 2026.

Documents 5

Plans & drawings 1

PDF SKETCH PLAN AND TREE LOCATIONS Report · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Application Form · 25 Jun 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF PARISH COUNCIL Consultee Comment · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF SCREENING OPINION Screening Opinion · 26 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF REPORT AND PHOTOGRAPHS Report · 25 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Cotswold
Application type
Works to trees in conservation areas
Postcode
GL54 1LJ
Received
25 Jun 2026
Validated
25 Jun 2026
Ward
Stow
Parish
Swell
Case officer
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15039705
Comments by
4 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No

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Cotswold
Planning Authority Score
3.5/10
Below average
#215 of 292 councils
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Cotswold is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #214 out of 292. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Cotswold decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #131 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #144 of 292
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #214 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #211 of 292
75%
Minor dwellings approved
141 decided (1-9 homes)
74%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
31 decided
1,287
Total decisions
141 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings