Planning application
P1389/25/TCA
Rudge Cottage Main Road Pillowell Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4SX
Proposal
Full removal of a Large (60 foot plus) Silver Birch tree that has unfortunately started leaning over a neighbouring property. The owner of the property is extremely concerned of it falling onto the neighbours house.
As published by the council, reference P1389/25/TCA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Nov 2025
Received by Forest of Dean
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11 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Approved
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27 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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