Three sycamore trees proposed to be pruned at Cheltenham College

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Summary

The application proposes pruning three sycamore trees — known as T588, T600 and T601 — at Southwood House on Thirlestaine Road. The work would cut branches back to the fence line of the college tennis court, with cuts of up to about three metres. The site sits in a protected historic area near Cheltenham College, which is directly adjacent. Several protected old buildings are close by, including Thirlestaine House — one of the most protected buildings in the country — about a minute's walk away, and Thirlestaine Cottages right next door. The trees are mature sycamores. The proposal also includes tidying up old pruning cuts that were not made well in the past.

What you can do

You can comment on this application through Cheltenham Borough Council's planning portal using reference 26/00414/CACN. The council can consider the impact on the protected historic area and on the protected old buildings nearby. Comments must focus on planning matters such as the effect on the trees and the historic character of the area.