Beachley House Beachley Chepstow NP16 7HG

Pending P0636/26/TPO
Date received
1 Jun 2026
Date validated
2 Jun 2026
Postcode
NP16 7HG

Description

Undertake the following works to trees covered by Tree Preservation Order number DFTPO 123. Cedar T9, reduce overextended limbs in upper canopy by 3 metres to relieve weight on main stem, reduce the limb extending over Beachley Road by approximately 3 metres in order to remove overhang from the highway, reduce stubs facing towards the house back to suitable branch collars and remove hanging branches and dead wood from within the canopy. Holm Oaks T10 and T11, reduce canopies by approximately 4 metres due to decay present at the base of both trees and their close proximity to the highway, remove branches overhanging Beachley Road and shape remaining canopy to maintain a suitable natural form where appropriate. False Acacia T1, reduce canopy by approximately 4 metres due to visible canopy dieback.

Forest of Dean
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#93 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Forest of Dean ranks #144 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
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Forest of Dean decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #79 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #12 of 292
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #144 of 292
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #191 of 292
71%
Minor dwellings approved
84 decided (1-9 homes)
50%
Major dwellings approved
2 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
11 decided
596
Total decisions
46 refused in 2025