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The Old Rectory Rectory Lane Swindon Village Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 9RD

Granted Cheltenham 20/01469/TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

(T1) Holm Oak (Quercus Ilex) - Crown Reduction Works - Specification to include a height reduction of 2m and spread road side and sides by 3.5m. No spread reduction garden side, cutting back to strong suitable secondary growth. Shape and balance. (T2) Common Lime (Tilia Europea) - Crown lift all around up to 5m. Remove primary branch overhanging road side and remove all deadwood.

As published by the council, reference 20/01469/TPO

Application record

Reference
20/01469/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Permit
Received
28 Aug 2020
Validated
28 Aug 2020
Decided
29 Oct 2020
Ward
Swindon Village
Parish
Swindon
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
GL51 9RD

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 28 Aug 2020

    Received by Cheltenham

  2. 29 Oct 2020

    Decision issued: Permit

  3. 1 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Cheltenham Tree Services Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Gloucestershire

Active · incorporated 2003 · Gloucestershire

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7 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Cheltenham granted permission on 29 October 2020, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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