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The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

Granted Cotswold 25/04055/TCONR Works to trees in conservation areas

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

G1 - X5 Field Maples - Remove deadwood, reduce over extended lateral spread by up to 2.5 meters to balance shape of group and clear property. Reduce height where needed by up to 1 metre to balance shape of group. Crown raise low branches to 2.5 meters

As published by the council, reference 25/04055/TCONR

Application record

Reference
25/04055/TCONR
Type
Works to trees in conservation areas
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: No objection
Received
22 Dec 2025
Validated
22 Dec 2025
Decided
21 Jan 2026
Ward
Stow
Parish
Swell
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
GL54 1LH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cotswold register

This site has had 7 applications since 2022: 5 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/02230/FUL Awaiting decision

    The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    Conversion of existing outbuilding to annexe for use as ancillary accommodation with associated works

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02231/LBC Awaiting decision

    The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    Conversion of existing outbuilding to annexe for use as ancillary accommodation with associated works

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 22/04454/LBC Granted

    The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    Re-roofing of outbuildings and part conversion to studio/gym, proposed single storey extension, single storey porch and internal alterations (amendment to consented scheme 22/02446/LBC to amend fenestration)

    Decided 5 May 2023 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 22/04260/FUL Granted

    The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to amend fenestration of permission 22/02445/FUL - Re-roofing of outbuildings and part-conversion to studio/gym, erection of single storey extension and garage (amendment to approved permission 22/00361/FUL)

    Decided 5 May 2023 Full applications
  • 22/04026/COMPLY Granted

    The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    Compliance with conditions 2 (Sample Materials), 3 (Sample Wall Panel), and 4 (Window and Door Details) of consent 22/02446/LBC- Re-roofing of outbuildings and part conversion to studio/gym, proposed single storey extension, single storey porch and internal alterations (amendment to approved consent 22/00362/LBC)

    Decided 5 May 2023 Conditions
  • 22/04006/COMPLY Granted

    The Old Vicarage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    Compliance of conditions 3 (samples of walling and roofing), 4 (sample panel of walling), 5 (details of windows and doors), and 7 (comprehensive landscape scheme) of planning permission 22/02445/FUL- Re-roofing of outbuildings and part-conversion to studio/gym, erection of single storey extension and garage (amendment to approved permission 22/00361/FUL)

    Decided 5 May 2023 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Dec 2025

    Received by Cotswold

  2. 21 Jan 2026

    Decision issued: No objection

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

9 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Cotswold granted permission on 21 January 2026, 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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    24/03562/TCONR Submitted 25 Nov 2024 50 yards away

    Tree work to be carried out: 1. Crown reduction of three Sycamore. Reduction of 15-20% overall, branch length reduction of 2-3 meters maximum and maximum branch diameter of 80-100mm, back to historic pruning points 2. Crown reduction of Walnut tree in centre of rear garden. Reduction of 10-15% overall, branch length reduction of 1-1.5 meters maximum and maximum branch diameter of 40-70mm, back to historic pruning points, in line with previous tree management.

    Granted Trees 5 docs
  • Stonehouse Cottage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    21/02288/COMPLY Submitted 13 May 2021 50 yards away

    Compliance with condition 3 (cladding and roofing materials) of permissions 21/01975/LBC & 20/02475/FUL (21/01529/NONMAT) Erection of single storey rear extension and external alterations

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  • 1 Rectory Close Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    21/01274/TCONR Submitted 22 Mar 2021 50 yards away

    Beech tree - removal of three limbs overhanging 1 rectory Close boundary Number one on sketch Leylandii hedge - removal of 3 foot of growth from top of hedge Number 2 on sketch

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  • Heather Cottage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    20/00783/NONMAT Submitted 25 Feb 2020 50 yards away

    Non-material amendment to 19/04164/FUL (Single and two storey rear extensions, and new external staircase to garage) for the addition of a stone wall to staircase to garage

    Granted Amendments Extension 4 docs
  • Ferndale House Mill Lane Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    21/02559/TCONR Submitted 28 Jun 2021 50 yards away

    T1 - Purple Plum - Remove. Proximity to boundary drystone wall an issue. Low value. T2 - Cherry - Reduce by 1.5 - 2m to manage size for position

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • Heather Cottage Lower Swell Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 1LH

    20/00463/COMPLY Submitted 3 Feb 2020 50 yards away

    Compliance of condition 3 (details) of application 19/04164/FUL - (Single and two storey rear extensions, and new external staircase to garage)

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In Cotswold

  • 26/02791/TPO Awaiting decision

    Brookside Robert Franklin Way South Cerney Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5UD

    1 -Dead Salix (fragilis) cut down to soil level, leaving the stump. 2 - The Salix fragilis - please see previous box. Reduce crown by 20-25% 4 5 and 6 - The three Acer pseudoplatanus - please see previous box. All need crown reduction or 20-25%

    Received 14 Sep, published by the council 16 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/02760/TPO Awaiting decision

    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

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    27 Dormers Close Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8HJ

    T1 - Sycamore tree to be crown reduced and balanced. This tree is absolutely massive in comparison to the very small garden behind this property, and the garden has nothing growing in it at all as this tree now completely covers the whole garden. The branches are very nearly touching the house, there is significant dead wood in the centre of the crown and the tree is very misshapen. There was a large Ash tree growing next to it at number 28 that was removed due to Ash Dieback some years ago. This removal has left the Sycamore tree very two dimensional with most of the canopy over the garden of number 27. There is a very large lateral scaffold limb protruding from approximately one meter from the ground out of the side of the main trunk, that probably has nearly half of the canopy growing from it. Currently the tree has a height of approx. 12-14 meters, with a spread of approx. 7-8 meters north and east, approx. 6-7 meters south and approx. 2-3 meters west. Proposal is to reduce the height by approx. 4-5 meters, the spread by approx. 2-3 meters north and east, approx. 2-3 meters south and approx. 0.5 meters west to blend and balance the canopy. Also to remove the dead stem top in the centre.

    Received 12 Jun, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/02693/TPO Awaiting decision

    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
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    Awkward Hill Cottage Hawkers Hill Arlington Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NH

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    Received 1 Jul, published by the council 20 Aug 2026 Trees