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Planning in Bibury

Approved
96%
27 of 27 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bibury in the last 24 months, from Cotswold District Council's planning register.

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About Bibury

Bibury, a picturesque village in Gloucestershire, is situated along the River Coln, a tributary of the Thames that flows from the Cotswolds. Located just 6 miles northeast of Cirencester, the village is renowned for its architectural charm, particularly Arlington Row, which is a nationally significant conservation area. As a popular tourist destination, Bibury offers visitors a taste of traditional rural life, complete with quaint tea houses and historic buildings, making it an important area for planning applications related to tourism and heritage conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 581 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cotswold district.

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

The area around Bibury has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bibury 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.bibury.com/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bibury, 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, 47 planning applications were submitted near Bibury. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.

The most common types were tree works (12), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bibury?
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Bibury. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bibury?
The average planning decision time near Bibury is 32 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 Bibury?
The planning approval rate near Bibury is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bibury?
The most common type of planning application near Bibury is tree works applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bibury?
You can search and track planning applications near Bibury on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.