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House prices in Gloucestershire County Council: average £316,822, +1.8% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Gloucestershire County Council received?
Gloucestershire County Council received 52 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 100%.
How long does Gloucestershire County Council take to decide applications?
Gloucestershire County Council takes an average of 75 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 Gloucestershire County Council?
Gloucestershire County Council approves 100% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Gloucestershire County Council?
Submit your representation to Gloucestershire County 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 Gloucestershire County Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Gloucestershire County Council planning decision?
Yes. If Gloucestershire County Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 870 appeals were lodged against Gloucestershire County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Gloucestershire County Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Gloucestershire County Council Planning Authority

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

Gloucestershire County Council serves as the upper-tier local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Gloucestershire, England, having been established in 1889. The council is responsible for key services including county roads, rights of way, social services, education, and libraries, along with various other local government functions. As of May 2024, the council operates under no overall control, with a minority Liberal Democrat administration leading following the 2025 election. The council's headquarters are located at Shire Hall in Gloucester, making it a central hub for planning applications and local governance. The council is currently led by Lisa Spivey (Liberal Democrats), who has held the position since 21 May 2025. Jo Walker serves as Chief Executive since 19 May 2025. The council comprises 55 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 1 May 2025.

The council area encompasses 1,041 towns and villages, including Cheltenham, Chipping Sodbury, Cirencester, Fairford, Gloucester and Kingswood. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Gloucestershire County Council received 52 planning applications. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (14), other applications (11), amendments (10). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

870 planning appeals were lodged against Gloucestershire County Council decisions, of which 221 were allowed and 468 were dismissed (32% success rate).

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