55 Thomas Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2BA

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 25/03088/TCONR Decided

  55 Thomas Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2BA

  T1 - Copper Beech; Mature tree in close proximity to the houses and road, with significant overhang to the houses and road. We seek the councils permission to remove the tree adjacent to No. 55 Thomas Street due to persistent safety risks, ongoing property damage, and interference with the public highway issues which remain unresolved despite regular professional pruning. 1. Danger to Public Safety Falling branches present a serious hazard to pedestrians beneath the canopy. This is of particular concern as the pavement is used daily by children attending Powell?s C of E Primary School and by attendees of the neighbouring Quaker House. A previous incident saw a large branch narrowly miss a parked vehicle at No. 57, highlighting the ongoing risk of injury or worse. 2. Recurring Damage to Property The tree has caused repeated and costly damage: ? Owner?s property (No. 55): Broken roof tiles, damp, shed and porch damage, and mould from overhanging branches. Repairs total ?4,209.60. ? Neighbour?s property (No. 57): Roof damage repaired in 2024 costing ?860. ? Structural damage: Roots have cracked paving and concrete surrounds at Nos. 55, 57, and 59, requiring ?1,490 of repairs, yet further cracking is occurring. ? Listed property (No. 53): Excessive leaf and debris fall frequently block guttering, requiring constant maintenance. 3. Interference with Public Highway and Amenity ? Obstruction: The Stagecoach Bus Company reported branches impeding buses, requiring repeated pruning. ? Hazardous conditions: Leaf fall creates slippery, unsafe conditions on the footpath, especially in wet weather. Despite regular sweeping, debris quickly accumulates. ? Loss of light: The tree significantly reduces natural light to No. 55 and neighbouring homes. Conclusion Despite regular maintenance, the tree continues to endanger public safety, cause substantial and recurring property damage, and obstruct public use of the area. Further pruning cannot address these inherent risk

  Decided 29 Oct 2025 Trees

1. 11 Aug 2025

   Received by Cotswold

2. 10 Sep 2025

   Decision issued: No objection

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Cotswold granted permission on 10 September 2025, 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.

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.

• 63 Thomas Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2BA

  20/00357/TCONR Submitted 28 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  Apple in the back garden - in order to give more light to the garden Reduce the height by 50% (approximately 2.0m reduction) and lightly reduce the spread by up to 1.0m to leave it more of an umbrella shape, thin the remaining crown by approximately 20%.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 65 Thomas Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2BA

  21/02473/TCONR Submitted 21 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  T1 Cherry - Fell to ground level as tree has outgrown its position and is overbearing to garden

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 53 Thomas Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2BA

  19/04188/TCONR Submitted 14 Nov 2019 50 yards away

  T1 - Cockspur Thorn - 2.5m overall crown reduction. T2 - Holm Oak - 3m overall crown reduction

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 65 Thomas Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2BA

  20/03879/TCONR Submitted 30 Oct 2020 50 yards away

  Cherry (T1) - reduce lateral limbs on secondary stem to north east to reduce weight following the loss of a lower easterly limb. Carry out light pruning to remaining crown as necessary to balance and shape

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 53 Thomas Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2BA

  26/02365/TCONR Submitted 4 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  T1 Holly: - fell and eco plug stump

  Granted 2 docs

• 51 Thomas Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2BA

  26/00232/LBC Submitted 22 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Retain and protect the existing flagstone floor and provide new floating floor

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 26/02760/TPO Granted

  The Old School School Hill Stratton Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2LS

  T1 - Horse Chestnut tree - Reduce crown, mainly vertical growth by about 2 meters back to previous pruning points to retain structural integrity of tree and to promote healthy growth. Remove major deadwood over 30mm diameter

  10 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02693/TPO Granted

  Broadleaf Management Services Ltd Estate Office Westwood Court Somerford Road Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1TX

  T1 Sycamore - Reduce crown by approx. 2m in height and lateral spread

  7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02938/TPO Awaiting decision

  39 Oaklands Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1FA

  T1 Horse Chestnut; reduce canopy by 4m height and radial spread by 2m (currently 18m height x 15m diameter spread), crown lift all round to achieve at least 1m clearance over neighbours shed, remove major deadwood . It overhangs neighbours property with some health issues.

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02939/TPO Awaiting decision

  7 Smith Barry Circus Upper Rissington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2NQ

  T1 - Horse Chestnut Tree - Remove lowest limb towards house, reduce overall size by 25% T2 - Eucalyptus - Rear garden - Fell and replace

  Received 25 Sep, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/02328/TPO Granted

  3 The Old Estate Yard Down Ampney Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5BD

  T1 & T2 Sycamore: - reduce canopies by up to 3metres to reduce wind sail effect and weight loading on lateral limbs

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Trees