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House prices in Cotswold District Council: average £421,125, +0.4% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Cotswold District Council received?
Cotswold District Council received 3,005 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.
How long does Cotswold District Council take to decide applications?
Cotswold District Council takes an average of 47 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 Cotswold District Council?
Cotswold District Council approves 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Cotswold District Council?
Submit your representation to Cotswold District 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 Cotswold District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Cotswold District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Cotswold District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 419 appeals were lodged against Cotswold District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 28% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Cotswold District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Cotswold District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Cotswold District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Cotswold District Council, located in Gloucestershire, England, oversees a diverse area named after the renowned Cotswolds region. Headquartered in Cirencester, the district encompasses several towns, including Chipping Campden, Fairford, Lechlade, Moreton-in-Marsh, Northleach, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Tetbury, as well as a variety of villages and picturesque rural landscapes. This council is essential for anyone researching planning applications within this charming and historically rich district.

The council area encompasses 210 towns and villages, including Cirencester, Fairford, Lechlade on Thames, Northleach, Stow-on-the-Wold and Tetbury. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Cotswold District Council received 3,005 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were tree works (765), discharge of conditions (429), full planning applications (244). 45 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

419 planning appeals were lodged against Cotswold District Council decisions, of which 102 were allowed and 257 were dismissed (28% success rate).

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