Bibury, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bibury, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 581 (2021)
District: Cotswold
Website: https://www.bibury.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £444,541 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cotswold
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cotswolds
- LSOA: Cotswold 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bibury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bibury.
- 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 Bibury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Bibury.
- - Rosemary Cottage 12 Awkward Hill Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NJ
Compliance with condition 4 (details - garage door) of permission 25/00316/FUL - Erection of underground garage in lieu of approved single garage (24/01278/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 20 The Square Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NS
Compliance with condition 7 (details - porch and outbuilding) of permission 25/02943/FUL, and compliance with condition 6 (details - porch and outbuilding) of consent 25/02944/LBC - Single-storey rear
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Bibury Court Church Road Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NT
There are approx 15No ivy covered trees out of circa 75 trees that have issues (dead, failing/failed basal unions etc) that are adjacent the road. The 15no will need felling and there are few more tha
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Arlington Lodge Arlington Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NL
T1 - Common lime - minor works - crown lift to provide 2m of ground clearance over lawn T2 - Sycamore - laterally reduce lower limbs on north side by max 3m (overhanging). Maximum 10 cuts at a max of
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 20 The Square Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NS
Compliance with conditions 3 (details), and 8 (sample panel) of permission 25/02943/FUL; and condition 2 (details), and condition 7 (sample panel) of consent 25/02944/LBC - Single-storey rear side ext
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Rosemary Cottage 12 Awkward Hill Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NJ
Outdoor fireplace and landscaping works (part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Hignalls Close Arlington Green Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NE
Dismantle the large Cherry (T1) located at the back of the tennis court and grind out the stump
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Garden Cottage The Square Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NT
T1 - Acer - Reduce by 0.5 metres to old points. T2 - Acer - Re pollard to new lower points at 2 meters to encourage growth due to dieback. T3 - Acer - Reduce by 0.5 to around old points. T4 - Cherry -
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Glebe House The Square Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NS
Walnut Tree (T1) located above the pool. Reduce crown by 1-2m. Crown clean. Remove all major deadwood to reduce the risk of branch failure
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - The Malt House Salt Way Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NT
Lime tree - Removal of main double stem as very decayed (pollard) Leaving lateral limbs
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-04-01
View full details - - Carters Close Arlington Farm Lane Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5ND
Alterations internally and externally to outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - The Village Stores Arlington Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NL
Formation of new internal opening
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - 1 Arlington Row Awkward Hill Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NJ
Conversion of loft to a bedroom and internal refurbishments to modernise property. Erection of an EV charge point and other associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Bibury in Gloucestershire
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.
Property prices in Bibury show an average sale price of £444,541, 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 Bibury a particularly low-crime area.
Bibury has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bibury, Ablington. 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 Bibury includes 3 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bibury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.bibury.com/. 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 Bibury
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Bibury. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 21 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bibury.
The average decision time of 21 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bibury were tree works (6), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (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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