Batsford, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Batsford, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
About Batsford
Batsford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, just 1.5 miles (2 km) north-west of Moreton-in-Marsh. The area is notable for its attractions, including a falconry centre and the nearby Batsford Arboretum, which lies on the scenic Cotswold escarpment, making it a point of interest for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 106 (2021)
District: Cotswold
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £525,280 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: North Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Batsford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Batsford.
- 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 Batsford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Batsford.
- - Batsford Arboretum Batsford Park Batsford Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9AT
Removal or reduction down to a monolith of Fagus sylvatica.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Batsford Arboretum Batsford Park Batsford Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9AT
Four Quercus robur to be reduced in height between 1.5m - 3m and dead wood removed
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Batsford Arboretum Batsford Park Batsford Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9AT
Tree works in submitted schedule
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-06-21
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A brief summary of Batsford in Gloucestershire
Batsford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, just 1.5 miles (2 km) north-west of Moreton-in-Marsh. The area is notable for its attractions, including a falconry centre and the nearby Batsford Arboretum, which lies on the scenic Cotswold escarpment, making it a point of interest for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 106 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cotswold district.
Property prices in Batsford show an average sale price of £525,280, 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 Batsford a particularly low-crime area.
Batsford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Batsford, Bourton-on-the-Hill. 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 Batsford includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Batsford 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 Batsford
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Batsford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Batsford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Batsford were tree works (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Bourton-on-the-Hill planning applications
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