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55 Thomas Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2BA

Decided Cotswold 25/03088/TCONR Works to trees in conservation areas

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference 25/03088/TCONR

Application record

Reference
25/03088/TCONR
Type
Works to trees in conservation areas
Status
Decided
Decision
Tree Preservation Order made
Received
30 Sep 2025
Validated
30 Sep 2025
Decided
29 Oct 2025
Ward
Abbey
Parish
Cirencester
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
GL7 2BA

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cotswold register

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

  • 25/02530/TCONR Granted

    55 Thomas Street Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2BA

    1 - Copper Beech - Reduce the crown height by 1.0m and reduce the lateral spread up to 1.5m. All cuts to be no bigger that 30mm in diameter.

    Decided 10 Sep 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Sep 2025

    Received by Cotswold

  2. 29 Oct 2025

    Decision issued: Tree Preservation Order made

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

13 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

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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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