Birdlip, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birdlip, Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Birdlip are administered by Cheltenham Borough Council. View the full Cheltenham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Birdlip
Birdlip is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. Nestled within the stunning Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it lies just 6 miles south of Cheltenham and 8 miles southeast of Gloucester, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications amid its scenic landscape.
District: Cowley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £276,339 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gloucester
- Parliamentary constituency: Gloucester
- LSOA: Gloucester 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birdlip.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birdlip.
- 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 Birdlip based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
162 planning applications found near Birdlip.
- 26/01750/CAAD - Land Parcel At Birdlip At Barrow Wake Farm Shab Hill Birdlip Gloucestershire
Application for a Certificate of Appropriate Alternative Development (CAAD), the specified development is the change of use to equestrian use with a 30-horse livery yard comprising a stable yard, mane
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-07-02 - - Cotswold Cottage Birdlip Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8JH
Compliance with conditions 3 (Sample materials), 4 (Sample walling panel), 8 (Tree protection), 9 (landscaping scheme prior to first use), 16 (Surface water drainage) and 17 (Foul drainage) of permiss
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/01888/COMPLY - Cotswold Cottage Birdlip Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8JH
Compliance with conditions 3 (Sample materials), 4 (Sample walling panel), 8 (Tree protection), 9 (landscaping scheme prior to first use), 16 (Surface water drainage) and 17 (Foul drainage) of permiss
Status: Undecided | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2026-06-18 - - Land To The West Of The Cricket Club Birdlip Gloucestershire
Permission in Principle application for a phased development of up to 5no. self-build dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Cotswold Cottage Birdlip Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8JH
Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 24/03691/FUL for construction of 1 no. dwelling with associated works, including repairs to curtilage listed wall to include a third
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-08-05
View full details - - Grey Walls Birdlip Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8JH
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Street Record Ridgeway Close Birdlip Gloucestershire
T1 Sycamore - Crown reduction of 2.5 metres off northern scaffold limb to match height of existing crown. Thin remaining canopy by 10 %, concentrating on reducing end weight of branches overhanging ro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-04-08
View full details - - Cotswold Cottage Birdlip Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8JH
Demolition of existing extension, erection of a replacement 1 1/2 storey extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Cotswold Cottage Birdlip Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8JH
Demolition of existing extension, erection of a replacement 1 1/2 storey extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Ridge Cottage Stroud Road Birdlip Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8JN
Application for approval of details subject to condition 5 (Roof Samples) of the planning application ref number 24/00156/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Tewkesbury | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Kestrel House 1 Ermin Drive Birdlip Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8BP
Erection of a single storey rear extension for home office/ garage storage space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-03-19
View full details - - Grey Walls Birdlip Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8JH
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2025-03-19
View full details - - Land To Rear Of Fern Cottage Ermin Way Birdlip GL4 8JH
Outline planning application for the erection of one self-build dwellinghouse with all matters reserved except for access
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-12-19
View full details - - Cotswold Cottage Birdlip Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8JH
Repairs to curtilage listed wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - Cotswold Cottage Birdlip Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8JH
Construction of 1 no. dwelling with associated works, including repairs to curtilage listed wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - Birdlip Primary School Birdlip Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8JH
Remove the bottom lower branches from the Sycamore located near the left of the old school playground,
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Ermin Cottage Birdlip Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8JH
Demolition of rear lean-to and erection of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - The Nest Birdlip Farm Birdlip Gloucestershire GL4 8JH
Compliance with conditions 11 (Arboricultural method statement) and 17 (Construction method statement) of permission 24/00936/FUL-Construction of a replacement dwelling and retention of 'The Nest' for
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-08-01
View full details - - The Forge Birdlip Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8JH
Non-Material Amendment (design) to permission 22/01160/FUL - Erection of car port with associated storage area and ancillary room above
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-04-03
View full details - - Land North Of 2 Highgreen Court Birdlip Gloucestershire
Overhead Lines
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Cotswold | Date: 2024-03-28
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A brief summary of Birdlip in Gloucestershire
Birdlip is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. Nestled within the stunning Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it lies just 6 miles south of Cheltenham and 8 miles southeast of Gloucester, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications amid its scenic landscape. It sits within the Cowley district.
Property prices in Birdlip show an average sale price of £276,339, 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 Birdlip a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Birdlip includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI, Crickley Hill and Barrow Wake SSSI, Knap House Quarry, Birdlip SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Cotswold Beechwoods. 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, Birdlip 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 Birdlip
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Birdlip. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Birdlip.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Birdlip were full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (25% success rate).
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.