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House prices in Stroud District Council: average £351,736, +2.9% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Stroud District Council received?
Stroud District Council received 2,565 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 82%.
How long does Stroud District Council take to decide applications?
Stroud District Council takes an average of 58 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 Stroud District Council?
Stroud District Council approves 82% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Stroud District Council?
Submit your representation to Stroud 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 Stroud District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Stroud District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Stroud District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 591 appeals were lodged against Stroud District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 27% success rate.

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

About Stroud District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Stroud 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.

Stroud District Council, located in Gloucestershire, England, oversees a diverse area that includes the largest town of Stroud, as well as Berkeley, Dursley, Nailsworth, Stonehouse, and Wotton-under-Edge. The council operates from Ebley Mill in Cainscross, just west of Stroud's central hub. With over half of the district nestled within the stunning Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it offers a rich blend of urban and rural environments for planning applications.

The council area encompasses 228 towns and villages, including Nailsworth and Stroud. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Stroud District Council received 2,565 planning applications. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (505), tree works (327), discharge of conditions (184). 16 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

591 planning appeals were lodged against Stroud District Council decisions, of which 147 were allowed and 402 were dismissed (27% success rate).

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