How long do planning decisions take near Barnwood?

The average planning decision time near Barnwood is 43 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 Barnwood?

The planning approval rate near Barnwood is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Barnwood?

The most common type of planning application near Barnwood is discharge of conditions, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Barnwood?

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Barnwood, Gloucestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Barnwood, Gloucestershire.

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About Barnwood

Barnwood is a suburb located approximately 1.8 miles east of Gloucester city centre in Gloucestershire, England. Previously a civil parish, this area is an important part of Gloucester's urban landscape and may be of interest for those researching planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £327,822 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Gloucester
Parliamentary constituency: Gloucester
LSOA: Gloucester 013A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Barnwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Barnwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Barnwood.

- 16 Fairwater Park Gloucester GL4 3HF
Single storey extension and boundary wall
Type: Full | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2026-04-14
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- Intercall Conferencing Saw Mills End Gloucester GL4 3DL
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Surfacing Materials), 4 (External lighting), 5 (Remediation), 7 (Car Park Management Plan) and 8 (Landscaping) of Planning Permission 24/00761/COU which was for the change o
Type: Conditions | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2026-03-18
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- 15 Green Pippin Close Gloucester GL2 0PA
Ash tree numbered T7 on the TPO 107, wrongly shown on TPO105. Given the tree isn't a good example of an ASH and the TPO was clearer placed on this tree and many others in the area in the past for the
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2025-12-31
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- 8 Elmbridge Road Gloucester GL2 0NZ
Ground Floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2024-10-30
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- 21B Colin Road Gloucester GL4 3JL
Removal Of Two Common Lime Trees - 21B Colin Road, Barnwood, GL4 3JL We're applying to remove two Common Lime trees, Tilia x Europaea, located in the rear garden of 21b Colin Road. Once the two presen
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2024-04-26
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- 21 Elmbridge Road Gloucester GL2 0NY
Discharge of Condition 3 (Cycle Parking) of permission No 21/01145/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Gloucester | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Barnwood in Gloucestershire

Property prices in Barnwood show an average sale price of £327,822, 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 Barnwood a particularly low-crime area.

Barnwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: London Road. 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 Barnwood

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Barnwood. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Barnwood.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Barnwood were discharge of conditions (13), full planning applications (4), tree works (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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