14 Old Bath Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7QD Data via plota.co.uk

26/00988/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

T3 Monkey puzzle - dead wood removal (no application necessary) T4 and T5 (Walnut) - reduce crowns by 3m T6 (Maple) - Request to trim lodge overhang by 2-3m T10 (Horse Chestnut) install cobra bracing (no application necessary) T12 (Cypress) - request to remove T13 (Cedar) - request to remove T18, T19 and T20 (Cherry) - reduce in height by approx 2-3 metres. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
22 Jun 2026
Validated
24 Jun 2026
Approved
24 Jun 2026

Approved on 24 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Cheltenham
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
GL53 7QD
Received
22 Jun 2026
Validated
24 Jun 2026
Ward
Charlton Park
Case officer
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Target decision
19 Aug 2026
Decision
Permit
Decision date
24 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15026814
Env. assessment
No
Cheltenham
Planning Authority Score
8.7/10
Excellent
#11 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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