How many planning applications has Tewkesbury Borough Council received?

Tewkesbury Borough Council received 179 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 83%.

How long does Tewkesbury Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Tewkesbury Borough Council takes an average of 80 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 Tewkesbury Borough Council?

Tewkesbury Borough Council approves 83% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

To object to a Tewkesbury Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Tewkesbury Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Tewkesbury Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Tewkesbury Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Tewkesbury Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 413 appeals were lodged against Tewkesbury Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 31% success rate.

Tewkesbury Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Tewkesbury Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Tewkesbury Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Tewkesbury Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Tewkesbury Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Tewkesbury Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: South West

About Tewkesbury Borough Council

Tewkesbury Borough Council governs a vibrant local government district in Gloucestershire, England, named after its largest town, Tewkesbury. The borough encompasses the town of Winchcombe and several villages, including Bishops Cleeve, Ashchurch, Churchdown, Innsworth, and Brockworth, alongside picturesque rural areas. Notably, portions of the borough are situated within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive location for planning applications and development opportunities.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Tewkesbury Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Tewkesbury Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Tewkesbury Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £434,214 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Cheltenham
Parliamentary constituency: Cheltenham
LSOA: Cheltenham 009G

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Tewkesbury Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Tewkesbury Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Tewkesbury Borough Council

1041 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Monitoring Stations

9 flood monitoring stations near Tewkesbury Borough Council.

Saintbridge (River Twyver)
Zoons Court Flood Storage (Horsbere Brook)
Witcombe (Horsbere Brook)
Armscroft Place (Wotton Brook)
Deerhurst (River Severn)
Moorend Road (Lilley Brook)
Abbeymead Avenue (River Twyver)
Merestones Road (Hatherley Brook)
Charlton Kings (River Chelt)

A brief summary of Tewkesbury Borough Council

The average property sale price in the Tewkesbury Borough Council area is £434,214, based on 50 recent transactions.

Neighbourhood safety in the Tewkesbury Borough Council area is generally good, with 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Conservation Areas

There are 14 designated conservation areas within the Tewkesbury Borough Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Bishop's Cleeve, Great Washbourne, Forthampton, Dumbleton, Church End Twyning, Woodmancote, Gretton, Laverton, Ashleworth Green, Buckland, and 4 more.

The council area encompasses 1041 towns and villages, including Cheltenham, Chipping Sodbury, Cirencester, Fairford, Gloucester and Kingswood. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Tewkesbury Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Tewkesbury Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Tewkesbury Borough Council area. Unlike the official Tewkesbury Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Tewkesbury Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Tewkesbury Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 179 planning applications Tewkesbury Borough Council received. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Tewkesbury Borough Council maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types in Tewkesbury Borough Council were discharge of conditions (64), full planning applications (36), outline applications (30).

In terms of development scale, 23 medium-scale applications, 156 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

413 planning appeals were lodged against Tewkesbury Borough Council decisions, of which 109 were allowed and 246 were dismissed (31% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 110 applications
Refused: 17 applications
Withdrawn: 6 applications
Awaiting decision: 46 applications

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