Planning application
85 Greenways Gloucester GL4 3SA
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
See attached plan and photos. The main element of the request is to reduce down the size of the T6 Lime Tree due to its close proximity to our house. By requesting significant pollarding (up to 10 metres) and a reduction in height and breadth to this tree, it will create better light to the garden and house, especially during months from May to October. This tree also attracts pigeons that perch / roost and create a lot of droppings on to our patio - this is a significant risk to our health. I would like to request consideration for actual removal of T6 Lime. Its close proximity to our house is a concern in the event of branches falling on to the roof of the extension. There are also concerns of the roots of the tree causing damage in the future. I am also concerned about the height and size of a tree which borders my boundary in the grounds of the New Medica unit on Barnett Way, Barnwood, Gloucester (photo 5 attached). I have attached a photo of this tree as it has grown significantly in the past 4-5 years. The landlord has not undertaken any remedial work on it to keep it under control. This tree has seemingly grown from a sapling. I would value your comments on how this issue can be resolved as this is now having an impact on roots coming in to our garden and causing significant issues with regards to light being reduced in to the garden. I would welcome a visit from the planning officer to discuss this application in more detail.
As published by the council, reference 26/00146/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00146/TPO
- Type
- Tree Preservation Order
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Decision
- TPO Refuse
- Received
- 16 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 19 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 19 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Barnwood
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- GL4 3SA
Site history
Applications at this address on the Gloucester register
This site has had 5 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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26/00215/TPO Decided
85 Greenways Gloucester GL4 3SA
AS DISCUSSED WITH JAMES MONTIETH FROM GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL WHEN HE VISITED MY PREMISES ON WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH 2026, AN AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE WAS MADE TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO FELL LIME TREE T6 (CLOSEST TO MY HOUSE). THIS WOULD PROVIDE IMPROVED LIGHT INTO THE GARDEN WHICH WOULD BENEFIT LIME TREES T5 AND T4. WE ALSO DISCUSSED FUTURES WORKS TO BE COMPLETED ON THESE REMAINING TREES TO IMPROVE AND DEVELOP THE ONGOING SHAPING OF THE BRANCHES.
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21/00717/FUL Granted
85 Greenways Gloucester GL4 3SA
Erection of single-storey rear extension.
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21/00545/TPO Decided
85 Greenways Gloucester GL4 3SA
T1 - Trim and raise secondary growth canopy on both sides (Kingstone Avenue and Greenways) to 5 metres. Shape branches on upper growth to balance tree all round. T2 - Trim and raise secondary growth canopy on both sides (Kingstone Avenue & Greenways) to 5 metres. Shape branches on upper growth to balance tree all round. T3 - Trim and raise secondary growth canopy on both sides (Kingstone Avenue and Greenways) to 5 metres. Shape branches on upper growth to balance tree all round.
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20/00273/TPO Decided
85 Greenways Gloucester GL4 3SA
Remedial works required to all three trees (see sketch overleaf) Action 1. Lift canopy to height of 4-5 metres by removal of secondary growth only and only on side facing 85 Greenways. On trees T1, T2 and T3 2. Removal of large branches on Tree T1 facing towards Kingstone Avenue
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Feb 2026
Received by Gloucester
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19 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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19 Feb 2026
Decision issued: TPO Refuse
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27 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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AS DISCUSSED WITH JAMES MONTIETH FROM GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL WHEN HE VISITED MY PREMISES ON WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH 2026, AN AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE WAS MADE TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO FELL LIME TREE T6 (CLOSEST TO MY HOUSE). THIS WOULD PROVIDE IMPROVED LIGHT INTO THE GARDEN WHICH WOULD BENEFIT LIME TREES T5 AND T4. WE ALSO DISCUSSED FUTURES WORKS TO BE COMPLETED ON THESE REMAINING TREES TO IMPROVE AND DEVELOP THE ONGOING SHAPING OF THE BRANCHES.
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