44 Gratton Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2BY Data via plota.co.uk

26/01267/CACN - Conservation Area Notification Approved

Proposal

T1 Cherry Plum - complete removal by sectional dismantling to ground level. Over mature specimen located within striking distance of static infrastructure and pedestrian right of way. With a history of heavy pruning works. Stem base and buttress roots are severely decayed (75%). Probed around stem base to 500mm, with fungal fruiting bodies. Primary limbs have been colonised by fungal fruiting bodies (Pomaceus sp). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 Aug 2026
Validated
10 Aug 2026
Approved
10 Aug 2026

Approved on 10 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 11 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Cheltenham
Application type
Conservation Area Notification
Postcode
GL50 2BY
Received
7 Aug 2026
Validated
10 Aug 2026
Ward
Park
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Sept 2026
Decision
No objection raised
Decision date
10 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Cheltenham Tree Services Ltd

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 11 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15142501
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