How long do planning decisions take near Alkerton?

The average planning decision time near Alkerton is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Alkerton?

The planning approval rate near Alkerton is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Alkerton?

The most common type of planning application near Alkerton is tree works applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Alkerton?

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Alkerton, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Alkerton, Gloucestershire.

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Planning applications in Alkerton are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Alkerton

Alkerton is a village situated in Gloucestershire, England, just east of the River Severn and conveniently located along the M5 motorway. As part of the parish of Eastington, it shares borders with the village of Eastington at Eastington Cross, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local developments.

District: Eastington

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £365,508 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Stroud
Parliamentary constituency: Stroud
LSOA: Stroud 005D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Alkerton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alkerton.

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 Alkerton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Alkerton.

S.26/1058/TCA - Alkerton Grange Alkerton Eastington Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3AF
Willow Tree - Remove failed leader. Reduce height by approximately three meters to reshape. Reduce laterally by approximately two meters, keeping as much of the weep as possible.
Status: Undecided | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-06-17
- Alkerton Grange Alkerton Eastington Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3AF
Willow Tree - Remove failed leader. Reduce height by approximately three meters to reshape. Reduce laterally by approximately two meters, keeping as much of the weep as possible.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-06-17
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S.26/1058/TCA · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - Alkerton Grange Alkerton Eastington Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3AF
Willow Tree - Remove failed leader. Reduce height by approximately three meters to reshape. Reduce laterally by approximately two meters, keeping as much of the weep as possible.
Status: Undecided | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-06-17
S.26/1022/NEWTPO - 1 Bush Close Eastington Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3EY
New TPO request - Broadleaf Tree.
Status: Undecided | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-06-05
- Land At Millend Lane Eastington Gloucestershire
T2 Crack Willow - re-pollard to 3 metres. T6 Horse Chestnut - fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-05-08
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- Land At Homeground Alkerton Eastington Gloucestershire
Discharge of condition 4 (noise levels) from S.21/3014/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-04-29
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- 16 Swallowcroft Eastington Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3BH
Loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Land At Homeground Alkerton Eastington Gloucestershire
Discharge of condition 19 (Landscape Plan and Planting Schedule) from S.21/3014/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Stroud | Date: 2025-05-28
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- TPO 463 Millend Lane Eastington Gloucestershire
Removal of 17 trees - Ash, Elm, Pear and any trees suffocated by Ivy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-11-01
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- The Manse Alkerton Eastington Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3AA
Erection of an outbuilding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-07-10
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- The Manse Alkerton Eastington Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3AA
Erection of pitched roof outbuilding including the installation of rooflights.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2024-02-22
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- The Manse Alkerton Eastington Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3AA
Erection of a garage with home office and driveway extension. Resubmission of S.22/0321/HHOLD.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2023-08-23
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- Eastington Trading Estate Churchend Eastington Gloucestershire
Replacement of an existing commercial building and extension of a further building to provide two new commercial units.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Stroud | Date: 2014-05-09
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A brief summary of Alkerton in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Alkerton show an average sale price of £365,508, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alkerton a particularly low-crime area.

Alkerton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stroud Industrial Heritage. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

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Planning Activity in Alkerton

In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Alkerton. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Alkerton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Alkerton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Alkerton were tree works (13), full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 21 applications
Refused: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 16 applications

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