Planning application
15 Green Pippin Close Gloucester GL2 0PA
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Ash tree numbered T7 on the TPO 107, wrongly shown on TPO105. Given the tree isn't a good example of an ASH and the TPO was clearer placed on this tree and many others in the area in the past for the wrong reasons - to prevent planning and building of other houses there is no reason the tree can not be removed. We have a clear report from a specialist which we have shared with our house insurance company and they are insisting we apply for removal. The tree is 25m tall and is only 4 m from our property. If we fail to get a good reason if you decide removal isn't granted our insurance will become a problem. Please note if you still wish to "protect the area" we would be prepared to plant a different tree within our garden but far enough away so it couldn't fall on the house. We have examined carefully your guide on why a tree would have a TPO and can find no reason for such an order being required on a tree in this condition.
As published by the council, reference 25/01174/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/01174/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Decision
- TPO Refuse
- Received
- 31 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 16 Jan 2026
- Decided
- 10 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Elmbridge
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- GL2 0PA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Gloucester register
This site has had 4 applications since 2021: 0 approved, 3 refused.
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26/00495/TPO Refused
15 Green Pippin Close Gloucester GL2 0PA
The tree in question for this application is the ash tree designated as T7 in TPO 105. However, in WildBirch Tree Consultancy - Tree Condition Report and Management Recommendations (WB-2026-020-R1), this same tree is identifed as T1. As concluded in WB-2026-020-R1, due to its size, proximity to adjacent structures, and the limited scale of the garden, the tree is considered unsuitable for long-term retention within the site. Consequently, the recommended works are to fell and potentially replace with a smaller more suitable species (section 5.14). It is recommended in section 5.15 that a smaller more suitable species (than ash) is planted that will not outgrow this site and that it is planted along the rear (south-western) boundary. Species suggestions are: ? Field maple ?Elsrijk? (Acer campestre ?Elsrijk?) ? Great white cherry (Prunus ?Tai Haku?) ? Whitebeam 'Lutescens' (Sorbus aria ?Lutescens?)
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25/00999/TPO Refused
15 Green Pippin Close Gloucester GL2 0PA
Ash tree, T7 within TPO 107. The T7 designation is also used on the sketch plan to indicate the tree. The tree is located solely within our back garden. Work to be done to the tree is the felling of the tree, including stump grinding or similar. This is because the tree has Ash Dieback, is 25m tall, but less than 4m from the house and consequently possing a significant risk to the property. The tree has been seen by an Arborist and they have recommended its removal.
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21/00176/TPO Decided
15 Green Pippin Close Gloucester GL2 0PA
(T1) Ash (Fraxinus Excelsior) - Crown Reduction Works - Specification to include a height and spread reduction of 1.9m, cutting back to strong secondary growth. Shape and balance as indicated on image in red. Reason for Works: Routine tree maintenance to a mature tree with a history of reduction works.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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31 Dec 2025
Received by Gloucester
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16 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Feb 2026
Decision issued: TPO Refuse
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27 Jul 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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15 Green Pippin Close Gloucester GL2 0PA
The tree in question for this application is the ash tree designated as T7 in TPO 105. However, in WildBirch Tree Consultancy - Tree Condition Report and Management Recommendations (WB-2026-020-R1), this same tree is identifed as T1. As concluded in WB-2026-020-R1, due to its size, proximity to adjacent structures, and the limited scale of the garden, the tree is considered unsuitable for long-term retention within the site. Consequently, the recommended works are to fell and potentially replace with a smaller more suitable species (section 5.14). It is recommended in section 5.15 that a smaller more suitable species (than ash) is planted that will not outgrow this site and that it is planted along the rear (south-western) boundary. Species suggestions are: ? Field maple ?Elsrijk? (Acer campestre ?Elsrijk?) ? Great white cherry (Prunus ?Tai Haku?) ? Whitebeam 'Lutescens' (Sorbus aria ?Lutescens?)
Refused Trees -
15 Green Pippin Close Gloucester GL2 0PA
Ash tree, T7 within TPO 107. The T7 designation is also used on the sketch plan to indicate the tree. The tree is located solely within our back garden. Work to be done to the tree is the felling of the tree, including stump grinding or similar. This is because the tree has Ash Dieback, is 25m tall, but less than 4m from the house and consequently possing a significant risk to the property. The tree has been seen by an Arborist and they have recommended its removal.
Refused Trees 3 docs -
15 Green Pippin Close Gloucester GL2 0PA
(T1) Ash (Fraxinus Excelsior) - Crown Reduction Works - Specification to include a height and spread reduction of 1.9m, cutting back to strong secondary growth. Shape and balance as indicated on image in red. Reason for Works: Routine tree maintenance to a mature tree with a history of reduction works.
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