Avening, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Avening, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Avening are administered by Cotswold District Council. View the full Cotswold District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Avening
Avening is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, approximately three miles north of Tetbury. The population has seen a slight decline from 1,094 in 2001 to 1,031 by 2011. The village is also in proximity to Gatcombe Park, the residence of the Princess Royal, making it a notable area for planning applications related to residential and community developments.
Population: 1,121 (2021)
District: Cotswold
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Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 011G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Avening.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Avening.
- 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 Avening based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
159 planning applications found near Avening.
- - 6 Old Hill Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8NR
The garden contains mature Western Red Cedar which periodically requires reduction to prevent damage to phone lines and to reduce shading in the garden. This was carried out in 2017 and 2022 and is re
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/01805/TCONR - 6 Old Hill Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8NR
The garden contains mature Western Red Cedar which periodically requires reduction to prevent damage to phone lines and to reduce shading in the garden. This was carried out in 2017 and 2022 and is re
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-10 - - The Lodge The Old Quarries Steps Lane Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8GG
Dismantling and reconstruction of a curtilage listed garden wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Minchinhampton Golf Club Avening Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 9BE
Replacement of existing cladding to existing workshop building, extension of lean-to canopy to one side, extension forming enclosed steel-frame metal-clad storage building over existing hardstanding a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 78 Sandford Leaze Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8PB
Replace conservatory with garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Sunground Garages The Sunground Avening Gloucestershire GL8 8NW
Prior notification for demolition of 30x total prefabricated concrete garages in 2no blocks, with asbestos corrugated roofs and steel up-and-over doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 28 Sandford Leaze Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8PB
Non Material Amendment (design details) to permission 24/01846/FUL- Insertion of front and rear dormer windows
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-06-10
View full details - - Brook House Hampton Hill Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8NS
Large, mature poplar' Repollard below previous pollard leaving the new pollard at 6 meters in height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 40 Sandford Leaze Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8PB
T1 Maple (norway) Remove - Subsidence claim
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-12-03
View full details - - 7 Old Hill Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8NR
T1- Yew tree to be reduced by 3m in height in Lateral reduction of 2.5m back to previous
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - 29 Sandford Leaze Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8PB
Erection of single storey front and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - 28 Sandford Leaze Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8PB
Insertion of front and rear dormer windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 10 Sandford Leaze Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8PB
Mature oak tree (quercus robur) to the rear garden - Removal of dead wood to inner canopy and also thinning of 20%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-12-14
View full details - - 48 High Street Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8NF
Certificate of Lawful Use or Development under Section 192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the confirmation of residential use of No.46 High Street Avening as part of No.48 High Street A
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Opposite 48 High Street Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8NF
Remove the self-seeded Ash and Sycamore saplings on roadside bank. Reduce Laurel bush by half. Cut back the brambles and sever ivy on trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - 48 High Street Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8NF
Certificate of Lawful Existing Use of Development under Section 191 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the retention of a Change of Use from Business (Use Class E) to a Residential dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-09-11
View full details - - 43 High Street Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8NF
Fell Holly tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - Land Parcel At The Sunground The Sunground Avening Gloucestershire
Compliance with conditions 3 (Sample materials), 4 (Sample walling panel), 5 (Sample panel - retaining walls), 7 (Sample render panel), 10 (Details) and 11 (External finishes) of permission 21/02887/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-03-09
View full details - - 6 Old Hill Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8NR
A mature Western Red Cedar in the garden of 6 Old Hill reduce in height from 8 metres to 6 metres and diameter from 10 metres to 5 metres Tree was reduced in 2017 per 17/03176 and now requires reducti
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2022-11-16
View full details - - Sandford House 56 High Street Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8NF
Ash, weeping (T1) - fell due to >50% dead as a result of die back. Sorbus (T2) - reduce to 3.5m above ground level in order to help make the tree more stable. Cherry (T3) - directional prune to 3m rad
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2022-09-19
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A brief summary of Avening in Gloucestershire
Avening is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, approximately three miles north of Tetbury. The population has seen a slight decline from 1,094 in 2001 to 1,031 by 2011. The village is also in proximity to Gatcombe Park, the residence of the Princess Royal, making it a notable area for planning applications related to residential and community developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,121 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cotswold district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Avening a particularly low-crime area.
Avening has one conservation area within its boundaries: Avening. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Avening includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
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Planning Activity in Avening
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Avening. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Avening may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Avening were tree works (19), discharge of conditions (17), full planning applications (13). 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, 6 medium-scale applications, 54 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.
15 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 53 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 7 applications
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