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388 in the last 90 days103 in the last 3022 in the last 1492% approveddecisions typically take 43 days

Source: Cheltenham Borough Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 554 · received or decided in the last 90 days

5 Morningside Close Prestbury Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3BY
T1 Twin stem conifer at end of garden in decline,, remove, T2 Sycamore reduce 3-3.5 m and shape, G1 mixed shrubs in garden. Laurel/bay/choisya remove.
ApprovedConservation Area NotificationReceived 20 Oct 2026Decided 21 Oct 202626/01683/CACN
25 Lyefield Road East Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 8BA
T1 Silver birch reduce by 3m and shap, T3 Silver birch reduce by 3m and shape.
ApprovedConservation Area NotificationReceived 20 Oct 2026Decided 21 Oct 202626/01682/CACN
Little Gables Well Place Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2PJ
T1 Box Elder: reduce 2-2.5 m and shape.
ApprovedConservation Area NotificationReceived 20 Oct 2026Decided 21 Oct 202626/01681/CACN
Old Well House 8 Christchurch Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2PB
G2: Conifers and prunus, adjacent to neighbours: reduce by 2m and shape to bring back into shape, T2: Cherry: Crown lift off footpath and drive upto 2.5m.
ApprovedConservation Area NotificationReceived 20 Oct 2026Decided 21 Oct 202626/01680/CACN
83 Shurdington Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0JQ
Deodar Cedar. Previously reduced. Remove new vertical regrowth since last reduction and reduce branch tips sympathetically by 1- 1.5m, back to living growth points, so as to leave the tree looking as natural as possible, but subtly reducing its overall spread.
ApprovedConservation Area NotificationReceived 20 Oct 2026Decided 21 Oct 202626/01676/CACN

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Cheltenham Borough Council received?

Cheltenham Borough Council received 2,349 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.

How long does Cheltenham Borough Council take to decide applications?

Cheltenham Borough Council takes an average of 43 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Cheltenham Borough Council?

Cheltenham Borough Council approves 92% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Cheltenham Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Cheltenham Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Cheltenham Borough Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Cheltenham Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Cheltenham Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 221 appeals were lodged against Cheltenham Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Cheltenham Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Cheltenham Borough Council serves as the local authority for Cheltenham, a non-metropolitan district in Gloucestershire, England, recognized for its borough status. The council operates from the Municipal Offices located on the Promenade, making it a key resource for those researching planning applications and local governance in the area. The council is currently led by Rowena Hay (Liberal Democrats), who has held the position since 7 December 2020. Gareth Edmundson serves as Chief Executive since 2019.

The council area encompasses 57 towns and villages, including Cheltenham. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Cheltenham Borough Council received 2,349 planning applications. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (511), discharge of conditions (238), full planning applications (163). 9 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

221 planning appeals were lodged against Cheltenham Borough Council decisions, of which 67 were allowed and 137 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Cheltenham Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Cheltenham Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.