Manor Farm House 93 Hempsted Lane Gloucester GL2 5JU Data via plota.co.uk

26/00826/TRECON - Trees in Conservation Areas Pending

Proposal

Two mature Ash stems forming a single canopy, located within the rear garden of the property and showing signs of Ash Dieback. The proposed works are intended to manage the decline associated with Ash Dieback and reduce the risk of branch failure, whilst retaining the trees for as long as reasonably practicable. Proposed works: T1- Ash Tree- Carry out a 3?4m reduction to the overall canopy formed by the two stems, maintaining a balanced and natural crown form, and remove any major deadwood throughout the canopy. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
10 Sept 2026
✓
Validated
5 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 16 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 4.

Site constraints 3

Hempsted conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Also on the record
Scheduled monument 237 m away: Hempsted village cross; Inside the Gloucester built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area64 m² (689 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (50 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyDetached bungalow, 3 habitable rooms
Built1976 to 1982
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in January 2014, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Gloucester
Application type
Trees in Conservation Areas
Postcode
GL2 5JU
Received
10 Sept 2026
Validated
5 Oct 2026
Ward
Westgate
Case officer
Show
Target decision
16 Nov 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
J.E Estate Maintenance

Decision outlook

Day 4, past Gloucester's usual 0 days for tree and landscaping works. 94% are decided within thirteen weeks, so most likely by 4 Jan 2027.

Day 452 days to the 56-day target
91%decided within 8 weeks
85%approved
59decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Gloucester in the last twelve months, from validation. Gloucester decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 5 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15215673
Planning Portal ref
PP-15215673
Statutory expiry
16 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No
Gloucester
Planning Authority Score
2.3/10
Poor
#261 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Gloucester ranks #185 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Gloucester is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Gloucester decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
78%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #272 of 296
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #282 of 296
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #185 of 296
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #214 of 296
67%
Minor dwellings approved
27 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
30 decided
435
Total decisions
96 refused in the year to March 2026

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.