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Planning in Bentham

Approved
100%
19 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bentham in the last 24 months, from Tewkesbury Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Bentham

Postcode districts

GL51 394 applications in the last 12 monthsGL3 141 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Tewkesbury Borough Council

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About Bentham

Bentham is a settlement located in Gloucestershire, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bentham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bentham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bentham has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bentham 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bentham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Bentham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were amendments (6), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bentham?
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Bentham. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bentham?
The average planning decision time near Bentham is 77 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 Bentham?
The planning approval rate near Bentham is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bentham?
The most common type of planning application near Bentham is amendment applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bentham?
You can search and track planning applications near Bentham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.