Ablington, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ablington, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Ablington
Ablington is a picturesque village situated in the Coln Valley of Gloucestershire, England, within the Bibury civil parish and approximately 6 miles northeast of Cirencester. Nestled in the Cotswolds, it is part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) designated by Natural England, making it an attractive location for planning applications focused on conservation and development in scenic environments.
District: Bibury
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ablington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ablington.
- 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 Ablington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Ablington.
- - Ablington Manor Ablington Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NY
Alterations and upgrades to the existing access arrangements, the creation of a new access, construction of a new gatehouse, construction of a new greenhouse, and associated landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Ablington Manor Ablington Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NY
Fell Horse Chestnut
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Grove House Ablington Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NY
T1 - Ornamental Cherry - Fell T2 - Willow - remove dead branches and prune to reduce in size by 20% T3 - Beech - thin to reduce in size by 20%
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Ablington Manor Ablington Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NY
Compliance with condition 7 (Repointing) of consent 23/03850/LBC - Internal and external alterations to Ablington Manor including the replacement of existing extensions with an orangery, extension to
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-02-11
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A brief summary of Ablington in Gloucestershire
Ablington is a picturesque village situated in the Coln Valley of Gloucestershire, England, within the Bibury civil parish and approximately 6 miles northeast of Cirencester. Nestled in the Cotswolds, it is part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) designated by Natural England, making it an attractive location for planning applications focused on conservation and development in scenic environments. It sits within the Bibury district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ablington a particularly low-crime area.
Ablington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bibury, Ablington. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ablington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Winson Meadows SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ablington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ablington
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Ablington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ablington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ablington were tree works (5), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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